Africa
Africa is a continent of extreme beauty to travel in your year out – from the beautiful Cape of South Africa, up to tropical eco-paradises and plains. Choosing a gap year in Africa will open your eyes to this colourful continent of fascinating contrasts.



If you're looking for a gap year in Africa or volunteer in Africa experience that really makes a difference whilst you travel Africa, i-to-i offers some unique and rewarding volunteer and teaching projects in ten African countries, ranging from helping local underprivileged communities in Kenya, to contributing to vital Africa wildlife conservation programs in South Africa. At i-to-i, we believe that we can help Africa in so many more ways beyond giving aid, so why not consider volunteering in South Africa or Kenya? If you would like to teach English in Africa i-to-i can organise volunteer work in Africa, and even provide a TEFL course.
Don't just take our word for it – click on any of the projects below to learn more, or refine your search further using the search box. Don't forget our travel advisors are on-hand to answer your questions.
44 trips have been found based on your choices
Work with lions in South Africa - 14 days
Go wild on this project and learn to care for some of South Africa's most famous animals!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Home from home. i loved it!...
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Community work with children in Mombasa, Kenya
Passionate about people? Put a smile on the faces of children who have been abandoned, orphaned or live their young lives in poverty while experiencing Kenya's beautiful coastal city.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A thought-provoking experience...
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Teach Inn Uganda
Let the pace of traditional African life wash over you in this rural placement as you teach English and bring all kinds of workshops to local children at the unique Teach Inn Uganda.
- Location: Uganda
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An eye opening and life changing experience that i will...
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Work with children in a township near Cape Town
This project is perfect for anyone who's ready for a challenge, loves spending time with children and has a lot of energy. You will be having fun and make friends as you work side by side with a team of inspiring women to care for children growing up in a township near Cape Town.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
Latest trip review:
A very worthwhile trip that has definitely made me a...
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Teach English in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Teach English on the magical island of Zanzibar, the land of unlimited spices, beaches and fun!
- Location: Tanzania
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Makes you realise how big and diverse the world is....
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Help raise Lions and Tigers in South Africa
Get up, close and personal with some of the most incredible cats on the planet when you help care for lions, tigers and other big cats at this stunning project in South Africa.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
A number of life experience "firsts". would definitely make a...
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Hands-on work with endangered wildlife in South Africa
Help conserve big cats, exotic birds, giraffes, monkeys, zebra and antelope in coastal South Africa, where incredible natural scenery is at your doorstep and amazing beaches are just a few miles down the road!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
2 weeks is enough to change your life forever!!...
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Live with lion cubs in South Africa
Spend your days hand rearing incredibly cute lion cubs on a stunning animal reserve in South Africa!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
An amazing way of living
the best experience in my life...
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Work with lions and elephants on a Big 5 reserve in South Africa
Fancy working on an amazing game reserve helping to monitor the wildlife including the infamous lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo? You'll also get to work closely with lions and elephants at their rehabilitation centre too!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
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Live with lion cubs in South Africa - 2 weeks
Spend your days hand rearing incredibly cute lion cubs on a stunning animal reserve in South Africa!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
The most amazing experience in my life. will definitelly do...
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