Gap 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 on your gap year 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.
19 trips have been found based on your choices
Work with lions in South Africa
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:
The best two weeks of my life!...
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The South Africa Adventure and Animal 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 an abseil, to stunning scenery and amazing animal experiences!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Absolutely amazing to be so close to the wild cats!!...
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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
Secure your place for only $100 - Book today!
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
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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
Secure your place for only $100 - Book today!
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
Secure your place for only $100 - Book today!
Community work with orphans near Cape Town, South Africa
Do you want to travel to an amazing location laden with outdoor adventure? You could soak up relaxing South African life and enjoy the stunning sites of the beautiful Cape Town region while brightening the lives of orphaned youngsters.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 6 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An unforgettable journey!!...
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Help children to read near Cape Town, South Africa
This is a unique opportunity to reach and experience the heart of real South Africa in a small community near Cape Town, as you'll share your time and skills with children who need help with their reading.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A really good experience that combines work and fun...
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The Kruger to Mozambique Volunteer Adventure
See the best of stunning Southern Africa with this four-week tour of three of the continent's most inspiring countries, where you'll spot rare wildlife in the beautiful landscapes of South Africa, enjoy the endless sandy beaches of tropical Mozambique and help with vital community projects in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
As an older person undertaking the trip it was a...
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Surf, sand and smiles in South Africa
On this two week adrelanine rush you will surf, sandboard and then spend a week with some amazing children at a center for underpriviledged children near Cape Town.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 weeks
Secure your place for only $100 - Book today!
If you want to volunteer in South Africa on your gap year but can’t find the project to suit you consider some of our other exciting projects all over Africa such as conservation in the South African bush, teaching in Kenya, community work in Ghana and wildlife conservation in Uganda.
