i-to-iGap Year in South Africa
Volunteering opportunities for a gap year in South Africa. If you are planning to take a gap year in South Africa, this section is designed to help you find useful resources and plan your trip.
We work with wildlife conservation, community development and English teaching projects across the country. So as part of you gap year in South Africa you could find yourself helping out at a lion park in Jo'burg, working with orphans in Cape Town or even training to be a wildlife ranger in the African Bush
If you’d like to experience more of Southern Africa then our Overland Tour could be the perfect option for your gap year, combining wildlife, adventure and volunteering.
Volunteer on a Gap Year in South Africa
By choosing to volunteer as part of your gap year in south africa you will not only be making a vital contribution to the communities you visit, but you'll gain a deeper understanding of this beautiful country. You’ll spend time with local people and get to know the place in a way that would be impossible for backpackers and package tourists.
Take a look at the links below for more ideas and information on a gap year in south africa. Or visit our South Africa Travel and South Africa volunteer sections.
20 trips have been found based on your choices
Conservation work in the African bush
On this special conservation trip you'll venture into untouched Africa and help to protect some of the rarest natural plant-life in the world within a stunning nature reserve.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
I'll never forget my amazing time at gecko creek!...
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Animal rescue society near Cape Town, South Africa
Are you an animal lover or budding vet? Here's your chance to get fully involved in all aspects of animal health care in an attractive local community near Cape Town!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
The best 5 weeks of my life!...
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Work experience with horses in the African Bush
Are you a horse lover and outdoor person? Here's the perfect chance for adventurers to enjoy the vast wilderness of the African bush on horseback and experience the beauty of the stunning South African landscape, its amazing animals and intriguing people.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Internships
- Duration: 2 to 8 weeks
Work experience with reptiles in South Africa
The perfect project for those of you who like less cuddly wildlife, this trip takes you to a world renowned reptile park and embraces all aspects of wildlife conservation.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 24 weeks
Community work with disadvantaged children near Cape Town, South Africa
This is the ideal project for you if you love interacting with children! You'll get to play an active role in helping disadvantaged youngsters who need special attention at one of two day care centres in a stunning South African setting on the Cape Peninsula.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Amazing experience, unforgettable...
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GROUPS: Township regeneration in South Africa
Looking to travel with a large group of friends or colleagues? Join this project and develop your team-building skills whilst renovating some of the poorest areas in South Africa.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
A very worthwhile holiday....
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Monkey sanctuary near the Kruger Park, South Africa
Does monkeying around appeal? Based in a specialist sanctuary, this project is perfect for animal lovers who want to get hands-on helping to protect South Africa's monkeys!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
A great adventure that made me want to do more!...
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Lion Monitoring Expedition in South Africa
If you want to get away from it all, here's your perfect chance to head into the African wilderness where you'll spend your days with some of the most amazing wildlife on the planet.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
Latest trip review:
I loved every minute of it!...
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Meaningful Tour: The South Africa Adventure and Conservation Experience
For those who want to take a walk on the wild side, this exciting and meaningful tour has everything you could ask for; from exhilarating canopy tours, zip slides and abseiling, to breathtaking wildlife and stunning scenery!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Adventure
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
I cried when i left!...
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South Africa Volunteer Experience
Set against the stunning backdrop of South Africa's breathtaking natural landscape, this unique Volunteer Experience is bursting with exciting adventure, wonderful wildlife and relaxing beach barbeques!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Adventure
- Duration: 2 weeks
