Take on the challenge of a lifetime with an incredible team of other hikers, trekking the Sahara Desert.
This challenging seven–day trek against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Sahara offers a unique and adventurous desert experience. From flat desert terrain scattered with ancient fossils to perfect wind-blown sand-dunes, the route is diverse and demanding – but pushing yourself to the limit for families living with dementia will be the best motivation to spur you on.
The vast desert is a truly beautiful place to discover, while the incredible star-strewn night skies are unforgettable. Accompanied by local guides and a small caravan of camels, the remote night-camps with camp–fires and Berber singing are often a real highlight of the trip!
When you trek for Dementia UK, you’ll get:
Every penny you raise will help our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses provide a lifeline to more families facing dementia – and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Organising fundraising activities alongside your main challenge will help you smash your goal. Here are some ideas:
Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you a fundraising welcome pack that’s full of advice on how to meet – and beat – your target.
Setting up an Enthuse page is a great way to fundraise online. Share your link with family, friends , and colleagues, and watch the donations roll in.
You can use Enthuse to explain why you’re taking on your challenge for Dementia UK, keep track of how much you’ve raised, and even share your training progress using Strava so your supporters can see how well you’re doing. The more you update and share your page, the more donations you’ll receive.
If your supporters are UK taxpayers and their donation is voluntary (not proceeds of a sale), we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated – at no extra cost to them. Make sure they fill in the Gift Aid form in your fundraising pack or tick the correct boxes if they’re donating online.
If you’re fundraising through Enthuse, the donations will automatically come to us. If you’ve got cash to pay in, you can do this online, by phone, by bank transfer or by post.
For trip prices, please go to Discover Adventure.
If you have any questions about your fundraising or would like to let us know why you are trekking for Dementia UK, contact our Events Team on 0300 365 5500 or email events@dementiauk.org
Simply complete your booking online as soon as possible.
The Sahara Desert Trek is run by and organised by Discover Adventure . You can get in touch with their team on 01722 718444 or email info@discoveradventure.com
to run a full day of face-to-face appointments for families affected by young onset dementia (where symptoms develop under the age of 65).
to answer calls on our Helpline on a Sunday, when other dementia services are closed.
for a whole week to support a community where people are struggling to access local dementia services.
Whether you run 10km, cycle for miles or trek up a mountain, you can take on a challenge and fundraise for families facing dementia.
If you want to organise your own fundraising to help families affected by dementia, we've got lots of ideas to help you get started.
Read personal stories from people living with a diagnosis, their family members and friends - as well as our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.
