Themba Travel

We invite you to seize the opportunity to experience Africa making a difference in conservation and the community. This hands-on interactive volunteer experience will help you understand and learn about the integrated management of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. In partnership with Zim Parks and our local operator, we invite you to Lake Chivero Recreational Park situated 32 km outside Harare along the Harare- Bulawayo highway in Norton. The recreational park measures 6180 hectares and is the Main Recreational Park close to the Capital city servicing Harare. Lake Chivero's water system supports both aquatic and terrestrial life. Large mammals seen include White rhinos, Giraffes, ...Read more >

Embark on a profound 8 or 14-day wilderness journey at Sibuya Game Reserve in the extraordinary Eastern Cape of South Africa. You'll gain hands-on experience in vital wildlife and marine conservation, immersing yourself in the "Bush, Ocean, Estuary" ecosystem and contributing directly to a sustainable future. This comprehensive vacation package on the Sunshine Coast ensures a deep connection with nature, combining thrilling safari experiences with meaningful conservation work. Guests will discover the diverse habitats and wildlife of the region through guided activities designed for active participation. It's an unparalleled opportunity to truly live and breathe conservation while enjoying ...Read more >

Who said you can't have fun while contributing to conservation? Experience South Africa’s culture, community, and conservation on an adventurous family volunteering vacation. Set on a farm amongst the Outeniqua Mountains your family will learn about conservation, and engage with the local community while being fully immersed in nature. As a family, you will stay in a wildlife sanctuary that provides a haven for predators free from poaching and exploitation. There will be plenty to do daily which includes the care for the rescued cats by preparing and feeding them, cleaning their enclosures, and general farm work. With one or two excursions planned for the week, you will volunteer for a ...Read more >

Passionate about the ocean and all its wonderful creatures? Discover and understand this globally important ecosystem through world-class scientific research. The marine project is based on the whale coast in South Africa, also known as the great white shark capital of the world. Home of the internationally recognised, Marine Big 5. The base is part of a larger entity which has been operating in the area for over fifteen years, utilising ecotourism to further marine research and conservation goals. If you are fascinated by life below water, you will enjoy the sightings of great whites, copper sharks (bronze whalers) and even the occasional stingray. The program has been designed by ...Read more >

Join this immersive and deeply experiential opportunity to discover the expansive sky and vast savannas of Kenya. The Soysambu Conservancy is located adjacent to Lake Elmenteita in the center of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, seasonal feeding grounds for some of the biggest flocks of flamingos in Africa. The conservancy has played a significant role in the rich history of Kenya, and is now operated as a modern forward-thinking Conservancy that integrates agricultural production with wildlife conservation and seeks to play a part in the economic and social development of modern Kenya. Soysambu is renowned for its outstanding birdlife with over 450 recorded species, while Lake Elmenteita is ...Read more >

Volunteer at the cheetah conservation project and become an extension of the dedicated staff. South Africa has a conservation culture and this is at the core of the Cheetah Sanctuary just 45 minutes outside Cape Town. By volunteering at the sanctuary you will be involved in not only the care for the non-releasable cheetahs, but also for those destined for a wild and free life. About the project Due to the species’ dramatic decline, researchers are calling for the cheetah to be up-listed from ‘Vulnerable’ to ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This was the motivation for the establishment of the cheetah center in 2016 as the base for the project’s substantial cheetah ...Read more >

Welcome to wilderness magic. Set along the ridge of a small escarpment, are the endless views of the Lengishu plains of Northern Kenya. With views extending over towards Samburu, Shaba, and the sacred Ololokwe Mountain, is the Lekurruki community conservancy. Dressed in their traditional attire, the tribe is ready to welcome you with their warm smiles. From 1-2 weeks, volunteers will be fully immersed in the pastoral life of the community. From herding goats and cows, getting groceries from the local market, attending special occasions to taking part in their local community sports. A visit to the cultural village offers a chance to immerse yourself in the colourful and active dancing and ...Read more >

If you love the mountains and are keen on outdoor adventures, this project might just be for you! Who said volunteering can't be fun and exciting. Tucked high up the Overberg region, about 70 km from Cape Town, is our Educational project. The 'We live together' project sits in the town of Grabouw, in the Elgin Valley. Known as the apple country and popular for great wine estates. A hot spot over weekends when city folk trade the busyness of city life for a slower and peaceful way of living out in the countryside. The project was originally started to provide basic nutritional food for the sick living in shack dwellings. Seasonal farmworkers work in the Elgin valley, which means ...Read more >

This immersive 7-day wildlife conservation experience is designed for families with older children (16 years and above), blending meaningful volunteer work with the comfort of luxury tented accommodation. We've created a welcoming base where families can stay together in comfort, giving back to nature, and reconnecting with one another. Stay in a beautifully appointed, eco-conscious family tent on a private conservation reserve in the remote and rugged Cape Karoo. Wake up to the sound of jackals calling across the plains, and end your day under vast, star-filled skies. The experience balances wildlife conservation, community, environmental education, and time to relax and explore one of ...Read more >

Share your smile and show your kindness, and we share our country, our beautiful South Africa! We value the skills and experience of volunteers and will match them with the needs of grassroots projects in beautiful locations in and around Cape Town. The country is breathtaking, but the wealth gap between rich and poor is vast and it shows. You don't have to drive out too far from the cosmopolitan city to be met by poverty and hardship. Thank goodness for non-profit organizations and community initiatives to close the gap and bring relief to those who struggle. We come alongside those community heroes and support them in their goals for their communities. PROJECT INFORMATION Just 30 ...Read more >

Want to make a difference by actively participating in the conservation of Africa within a fun, safe, and stable environment? Now is your chance to contribute and become the eco-warrior you always wanted to be! Choose between wildlife, habitat, and community conservation in the heart of the Klein Karoo in South Africa. Volunteering in wildlife conservation will introduce you to the amazing wildlife species in Africa such as lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and even meerkats! We can all contribute to conservation and therefore our vision is to empower ordinary people to protect nature. The key to conservation is not to do conservation but to live conservation actively. By creating ...Read more >

For the love of the ocean! In the small coastal town of Gansbaai just outside Cape Town, is an amazing marine conservation project that welcomes families who love the sea. The conservation efforts of this award-winning facility, are making a tangible difference to visitors and residents in this area. South Africa has 3,000 km of coastline and this region is known for the Southern right whale season which extends from June to November, when these magnificent creatures visit the coastal waters for mating and calving purposes. Throughout the year, you may also encounter the more reserved resident Bryde’s whale. The period spanning December to June offers opportunities to actively search for ...Read more >

Uganda is a land where emerald rainforests melt into golden savannahs and where some of Africa’s most profound wildlife encounters unfold far from the crowds. This immersive journey takes you deep into the heart of the Pearl of Africa, combining rare primate experiences with classic game viewing across some of the country’s most beautiful and biologically rich landscapes. Track wild chimpanzees through ancient forest canopies, cruise wildlife-filled waterways at sunset, and venture into the misty highlands of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for one of the world’s most moving wildlife encounters: a face-to-face meeting with mountain gorillas in their natural home. Each day reveals a different ...Read more >

On the slopes of the Boland mountains, is the first Fair trade town of South Africa. Paarl is situated about 60 kilometres northeast of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province and is known for its scenic environment and viticulture and fruit growing heritage. Radio KC is the community radio station and has been playing a significant role in raising the voice, thought, problems and issues of the people and at the same time being a symbol of hope, delight and upliftment. This community-based social enterprise offers youth training, advice and opportunities in the Cape Winelands towns of Paarl and Wellington. This project is at the forefront of youth development, overseen by passionate and ...Read more >

Wamkelekile! (Welcome in Xhosa) Welkom! (Afrikaans) and Welcome! Anyone who has visited the rainbow nation, will tell you about the warmth, hospitality and friendliness of the local people. And we do not disagree! In fact we know that the true joy of discovering a country is getting to know their people. This 5-day tour has been co-created by the local communities in and around Cape Town. There is no better way to learn about the many diverse cultures, their different languages, taste their local foods and sit around a fire singing their local songs (all made up of course!) These local families have opened their homes for both local and international guests for years and offer guests an ...Read more >

Welcome to Uganda — a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and heartwarming hospitality. Known as The Pearl of Africa, Uganda is a country where lush green hills roll into vast savannahs, where mountain gorillas roam ancient forests, and where the rhythm of life beats with a rich cultural spirit. Experience close-up interactions with a variety of iconic African animals during game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, with high chances of seeing hippos, buffalo, elephants, and even tree-climbing lions in Ishasha. This immersive 12-day volunteering program actively contributes to vital wildlife preservation and community well-being in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with ...Read more >

The Cape Botanical Escape is a gentle, immersive journey through the Cape Floral Kingdom, botanical gardens, fynbos, landscapes, sensory workshops, and Indigenous culture. CAPE TOWN is also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom. It is the smallest yet most diverse of the world’s floral kingdoms, found nowhere else on Earth and centerd around Cape Town and its surrounding landscapes. In September, spring transforms this region into a living tapestry, as fynbos blooms across mountains, valleys, and coastal plains. Delicate proteas, ericas, and restios thrive alongside dramatic scenery, from rugged peaks to rolling winelands, creating a unique connection between nature and place. This ...Read more >

South Africa is synonymous for fine dining and great wines…to say the least. The Cape Winelands draws you in every sense of the word…it possesses the lavish landscape, the majestic mountains and produces the fruit of all its labour. With a wine culture that stretches back for centuries, this tour will introduce you to the best wines in the region. In the last decade, there has been a significant development in South Africa’s contemporary art scene, particularly in the capital city. The arts sector has flourished rapidly, especially after the inauguration of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in 2017. This vibrant mother city has been a major epicenter for African art, Indigenous ...Read more >

Welcome nature lovers, solace seekers, and those simply looking to recharge, to a peaceful corner of the Cape, down the West Coast. Only two hours' drive from Cape Town, the West Coast is known for its glistening windswept beaches, heritage fishing villages, rich geographical diversity and its beautiful succulents and spring wildflowers. During August and September, the West Coast National Park bursts into a vast array of colour as Spring brings with it a landscape of flowering fynbos and veld. Your 4-night, 5-day tour will give you another perspective of Cape Town. The West coast is a hidden gem filled with delightful little towns like Saldanha, Paternoster, St. Helena Bay, Hopefield, ...Read more >

Malawi, often called the Warm Heart of Africa, welcomes travelers with more than beautiful landscapes—it offers the chance to make a meaningful difference. From the tranquil shores of Lake Malawi, where fishing villages depend on the lake for life and livelihood, to rolling highlands dotted with tea estates and community-run lodges, travel here is deeply human and personal. Whether you’re hiking with local guides, learning traditional crafts, or staying in community-owned accommodations, Malawi invites you to travel slowly, connect sincerely, and leave a positive footprint long after you’ve gone. This immersive volunteer itinerary connects participants directly with community-led ...Read more >