Volunteer in South Africa

When you volunteer in South Africa you will experience the challenges that this country faces as it redefines itself following a turbulent recent past. By volunteering in South Africa you will witness the beauty and diversity that makes this such a popular country.

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We offer a number of opportunities for anyone who wants to volunteer in South Africa. You could find yourself working with local people on conservation, community or teaching projects. 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. To find out more about volunteering in South Africa take a look at the projects and resources below.

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Work with lions in South Africa

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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 to 3 weeks

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Re-evaluate what is really important in life.... [Read more]

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Wildlife research with lions in South Africa

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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:
A very enjoyable safari experience !... [Read more]

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The South Africa Adventure and Animal Experience

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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 to 4 weeks

Latest trip review:
To good to be true, its a lifetime experience... [Read more]

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Close encounters of the Cheetah kind!

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This is your chance to get up close and personal, helping to conserve the worlds fastest land animal!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Conservation
  • Duration: 1 to 4 weeks

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Work with children in a township near Cape Town

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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:
Seriously a life changing experience!... [Read more]

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Surfing experience with disadvantaged children in South Africa

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On this fantastic trip you will learn how to surf and then pass on your new found skills to some amazing children whilst hanging out on beautiful white sandy beaches south of Cape Town - not bad!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 2 to 8 weeks

Latest trip review:
Eye opening-heartwarming and discouraging at the same time. ... [Read more]

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Help raise Lions and Tigers in South Africa

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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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Totally unique and awarding experience from the little to the... [Read more]

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Hands-on work with endangered wildlife in South Africa

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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:
An experiance like no other, will stay with me forever.... [Read more]

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Live with lion cubs in South Africa

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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 experience with fantastic animals and people.... [Read more]

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Work with lions and elephants on a Big 5 reserve in South Africa

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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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