34 Volunteer travel vacations in South Africa found
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,544 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £1,365 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
From £769 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
From £767 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From US $3,000 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
Wildlife photography and conservation in South Africa
Photography and conservation on a Big 5 game reserve
From £3,860 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 22 Feb
Family conservation project in South Africa
Exciting family volunteering with the Big 5
From £599 to £899 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 19 Oct
Big cat conservation safari, South Africa
Safari with purpose to support South Africa's lions
From R41,035 to R50,115 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa endangered wildlife conservation
Assist with protecting endangered species in South Africa
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
We are looking for volunteers to help protect endangered animals in South Africa in the next few months!
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa, 1 week
Care for rescued elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £875 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Photography volunteer program in Cape Town
Make an impact through photography!
From US $1,850 to US $4,850 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Nov
2021: 8 Feb, 10 May, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 8 Nov
2021: 8 Feb, 10 May, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 8 Nov
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Oct, 12 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 15 Nov, 23 Nov, 6 Dec, 14 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 28 Feb, 8 Mar, 21 Mar, 29 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 2 May, 10 May, 23 May, 31 May, 13 Jun, 21 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Aug, 5 Sep, 13 Sep, 26 Sep, 4 Oct, 17 Oct, 25 Oct, 7 Nov, 15 Nov, 28 Nov, 6 Dec, 19 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 28 Feb, 8 Mar, 21 Mar, 29 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 2 May, 10 May, 23 May, 31 May, 13 Jun, 21 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Aug, 5 Sep, 13 Sep, 26 Sep, 4 Oct, 17 Oct, 25 Oct, 7 Nov, 15 Nov, 28 Nov, 6 Dec, 19 Dec, 27 Dec
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Dog rescue volunteering in South Africa
Care for dogs in the coastal winelands of Cape Town
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
Volunteers are needed to provide an essential extra pair of hands in the next few months!
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £635 to £5,778 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £910 to £5,463 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Protect wildlife in a stunning coastal reserve
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov ...
2021: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov ...
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months and help the conservation of an incredible wildlife reserve!
Wildlife photography & conservation volunteering in south Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
From £2,295 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
2021: 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2021: 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands-on veterinary experience in game reserves and farms
From £1,699 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa marine conservation diving vacation
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,345 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Teaching assistant volunteering in South Africa
Help disadvantaged kids to learn English in South Africa
From £1,239 5 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation safari in South Africa
Join wildlife conservation experts in the field
From R9,600 to R30,000 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
From £490 to £3,390 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Volunteer at The Shamwari Wildlife Reserve, South Africa
Conserve species on a South African game reserve
From £985 to £5,985 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
South Africa wildlife volunteering vacation
Conservation & animal care in a South African Big 5 Reserve
From £709 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa game ranger course
Get your game ranger qualification working with wildlife
From £3,140 8 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Zululand conservation project
Preserve iconic wildlife in the breathtaking South Africa!
From £1,195 to £4,945 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic Great White Sharks in South Africa!
From £895 to £3,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
Shark conservation in South Africa
Conserve sharks, whales and penguins in South Africa
From £829 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips run anytime throughout the year
Volunteer at a lion sanctuary in South Africa
Work with rescued big cats in Africa's largest sanctuary
From £1,495 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade to suit your requirements, throughout the year
Sports coaching in South Africa
Coach your favourite sport & inspire disadvantaged children
From £1,239 5 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $1,544
excluding flights
A fantastic opportunity. I enjoyed every minute. (more)Hazel Dykes
Definitely worth doing! The type of work and your experience with the organisation depends a lot on the project you’ll be involved in, so familiarise yourself carefully with the info they provide beforehand to know what to bring (more)Alexandra Bergholm
It was a really interesting experience and I definitely recommend it to anyone who love animals (more)Boris Traverso
From
£829
excluding flights
From
£709
excluding flights
The highlight was being able to see so many different animals during the multiple game drives: elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, hippos, zebras, buffalos. It was truly amazing!
(more)Caroline Mancioppi
5 I couldn't of had a better time. I truly had the time of my life, I felt at home, happy and really didn't want to go home. It seems crazy now to think its all over but this whole experience couldn't have been much better. Best decision of my life. (more)Kirstin Runcie
A fabulous experience and I would be keen to return. (more)Mark Milligan
From
£545
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Going on a horseback safari and getting only six metres from a wild giraffe!! I also loved being so close with the monkeys in the center
Tips?
You must like dogs as the site is full of them (all friendly of course!!) and not be afraid to get your hands dirty. You will be cleaning up after animals, it's not all
cuddles!!
Local benefits?
It definitely benefited the sanctuary. Whilst I was there, there was only myself as a short term volunteer and four long... (more)Carrie Hogan
From
£2,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The fantastic wildlife viewing
Tips?
Make sure you take some cold and wet weather clothes. It is freezing cold in the mornings and evenings in the safari truck
Local benefits?
Yes- The Mara conservation system benefits both the local people and the wildlife and this is funded by visitors
Overall rating?
The whole vacation was great (more)Linda Gould
From
£767
excluding flights
Very good and an experience of a life time :-) (more)Tanja Larsen
A fantastic way to introduce my young child to volunteering in a developing country, because the company gave us the support and reassurance needed throughout the whole process. (more)Julia Macrory
Swimming with the baboons! The people, the monkeys ... an incredible experience made special by Bob, Lynne, Mias and all the volunteers. (more)Helen Cook
From
£769
excluding flights
The contact with these very social baboons was the most memorable part of our vacation. Sometimes they play like crazy, sometimes they just like to be close and sleep so deeply when you hold them in your arms. (more)Karsten Georges
An amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone who loves animals and is willing to work hard. (more)Shannon Hiltabrand
The highlight was sitting on a stool in the babies enclosure and having the privilege of a baby baboon sitting on my boot working out how to undo my shoe laces, a 'cuddle' of baby monkeys holding... (more)Gill Stevenson
From
£1,365
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was being so close to such amazing animals and being accepted by them. Preparing the enrichment birthday treats was fun and creative and then feeding it to an individual elephant was wonderful (more)Jane Stoyles
Fantastic!.... The whole experience was very good (the organisation of the trip,
the traveling itself, the people...) but of course being able to spend time with
these amazing animals was the highlight of the vacation and possibly of my last
few years as well. (more)Darina Brejtrova
Most exciting vacation ever...Go for it (more)Ailish Scanlon
From
€550
excluding flights
It was AMAZING! (more)tracy ciotti
My whole time at the reserve was so incredible with thrills everyday from hurtling along dirt tracks to see elephants, watching porcupines and honey badgers battle right next to camp to the first time you lead a class by yourself. (more)Deirdre McClean
Working with all of the animals and children, and meeting wonderful people were most memorable - the whole experience was memorable and exciting. The trip well and truly exceeded my expectations. I would happily recommend it to anyone.
(more)Thérèse Hutchins
From
£895
excluding flights
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