Volunteering in Africa vacations
From conservation projects protecting Africa’s wildlife to vital community projects, our volunteering in Africa vacations offer a huge choice so that you can really make a difference on vacation. Most are connected with wildlife conservation, however, helping with serious research in the savannah, tracking and filming, collecting data, taking map sightings with GPS and going on night time safaris. Protecting habitats, monitoring species and forgetting the real world in the most wonderful way.
57 Volunteering in Africa vacations found
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,463 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2023: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2023: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
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
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £945 to £5,445 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This project can be joined any day of the year
Mountain gorilla project in Uganda
Work towards conservation of the majestic gorilla in Uganda
From £3,395 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 4 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan
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.
Family volunteering in Tanzania
Memorable family holiday which makes a difference
From £450 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 11 Dec, 19 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 9 Jan, 22 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Apr, 7 May, 15 May, 28 May, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 9 Jul, 17 Jul, 7 Aug, 20 Aug, 28 Aug, 18 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 12 Nov, 20 Nov, 3 Dec, 11 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 9 Jan, 22 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Apr, 7 May, 15 May, 28 May, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 9 Jul, 17 Jul, 7 Aug, 20 Aug, 28 Aug, 18 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 12 Nov, 20 Nov, 3 Dec, 11 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. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £700 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
Rhino and elephant conservation in Zimbabwe
Integrate conservation efforts with the local community
From £895 to £6,395 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 8 Dec
2023: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2023: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Victoria Falls volunteer project, Zimbabwe
Work with Victoria Falls' wildlife and communities
From £1,120 to £1,920 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
Volunteer at The Shamwari Wildlife Reserve, South Africa
Conserve species on a South African game reserve
From £1,295 to £7,295 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2023: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2023: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
From €550 to €3,990 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From US $2,800 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
From £2,199 to £7,499 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can start this project on any day of the year
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:
2022: 15 Dec
2023: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 15 Dec
2023: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 15 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.
Surf and sports coaching in South Africa
Teach surfing and sports in Cape Town
From US $1,099 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kenya cultural tours, 5 days
Visit sustainability programs that help Kenya’s communities
From US $2,650 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This tour has daily departures available, please enquire with your preferred dates.
Kenya cultural vacations, insights of Kenyan life
Meet Kenyan communities and hear their inspirational stories
From US $3,180 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This tour has daily departures available, please enquire with your preferred dates.
Kenya cultural vacation, support community projects
Spend time with Kenyan communities, 'Together We Can'
From US $1,060 to US $2,120 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This tour has daily departures available, please enquire with your preferred dates.
Over 40s volunteering with elephants, South Africa
Over-40s group volunteer with elephants adventure in Africa
From £1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 3 May, 4 May, 5 May, 6 May, 7 May, 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 11 May, 12 May, 13 May, 14 May, 15 May, 16 May, 17 May, 18 May, 19 May, 20 May, 21 May, 22 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May, 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 Jun, 2 Jun, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 8 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun, 17 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun ...
Family conservation project in South Africa
Exciting family volunteering with the Big 5
From £599 to £899 6 days ex flights
Small group travel
Big cat conservation safari, South Africa
Safari with purpose to support South Africa's lions
From R51,186 to R62,512 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa, 1 week
Care for rescued elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tanzania volunteering and safari
Make a difference and experience the Serengeti plains
From £930 to £1,700 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
Community volunteering in Tanzania
Have fun helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Veterinary externship in Malawi
Gain veterinary experience at Africa's top sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 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 $2,150 to US $3,250 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Feb, 14 May, 17 Jul
Film and photography volunteering in Ghana
Volunteer in the heart of an African community
From £995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 10 Dec
2023: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
2023: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
We are still looking for volunteers to support our team in Ghana. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Student research placement in Malawi
Conduct your own independent research in beautiful Malawi
From £1,360 to £6,970 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Malawi conservation research experience
2-12weeks exploring and researching the Wild Heart of Africa
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £1,395 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
