South Africa
Travel in South Africa is always an adventure. It is a big and unbelievably diverse country, stretching 2000km from the Limpopo in the north to Cape Agulhas in the south and nearly 1500km from Port Nolloth in the west to Durban in the east. This stunning diversity means that taking your gap year in South Africa is an amazing experience because of the countless opportunities it affords for anything from wine tasting to wildlife tracking, to surfing and climbing.
If you're looking to make a contribution while you travel in South Africa, we have lots of South Africa volunteering projects that will see you making a real difference by working with vital grass-roots projects and gaining a deeper understanding of this vibrant and beautiful country.
If you'd like to experience more of Southern Africa then our Overland Tour could be the perfect option for you, combining wildlife, adventure and volunteering.
Volunteer South Africa
We've been sending people to volunteer in South Africa on travel ventures abroad and gap years in South Africa for years and have lots of opportunities to get involved with volunteer projects across the country. Find out more about using your travel adventure in South Africa or gap year in South Africa to volunteer and contribute to a brighter future for local African communities.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
