Travel South Africa
When you travel in South Africa with i-to-i, you'll get under the skin of one of Africa's most awe inspiring and accessible destinations. Whatever your South Africa travel plans: whether you're looking for an escape into the wilds of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, or you want to taste all that Africa's greatest city - Cape Town - has to offer, or even if you just want to relax on the pristine golden beaches of the Western Cape, we can help you make your trip more rewarding and meaningful by getting involved with volunteering while you travel south Africa.
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 Travel in South Africa
By choosing to volunteer in South Africa, you'll not only gain useful experience and get a better understanding of the country, but you will make a very real difference to the lives and futures of the people and places you meet along the way.
Take a look at the projects and resources below to discover more about travel in South Africa or follow the links to find out more about volunteering in South Africa and South Africa gap years.
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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:Wildlife
- Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
A magical moment in my life....
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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:
A life changing experiences...
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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: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
The most amazing experience - it'll stay in my heart...
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Lion, Rhino and Elephant 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:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
Latest trip review:
An experience i wouldn't trade for anything!...
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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 gorge drops, to breathtaking wildlife and stunning scenery!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Amazing opportunity and eye opening experience of a colorful country!...
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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:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Amazing experiences loved every minute...
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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
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:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An amazing experience which has changed 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:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Definetly a life changing experience. breath taking, overwhelming, amazing experience....
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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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