63 Volunteering in Africa vacations found
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified conservation work!
From US $1,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
2019: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
2019: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
25% late availability discount on all bookings made for starting dates 21 May and 4 June 2018. Join our award-winning, Fair Trade Tourism certified volunteer program and have the ultimate wildlife experience. Reference: "Save Painted Wolves"
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
From £547 to £647 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Save £50 on departures between 1st June and 31st August.
Sports coaching volunteering in South Africa
Coach a variety of sports in township communities
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged subject to South African school term times
Game Reserve conservation in South Africa
Exciting and rewarding conservation work at game parks
From £1,795 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
South Africa wildlife reserves conservation expedition
The Big 5 Wildlife Reserve Expedition
From US $1,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
2019: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
2019: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
25% late availability discount on all bookings made for starting dates 21 May and 4 June 2018. Join our award-winning, Fair Trade Tourism certified volunteer program and have the ultimate wildlife experience. Reference: "Save Painted Wolves"
Wildlife conservation vacation in South Africa
Assist with conservation & research in Greater Kruger Park
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 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
2019: 1 Jan, 15 Jan
2019: 1 Jan, 15 Jan
We are looking for volunteers to join the team in Greater Kruger National Park!
Animal project in South Africa
Hands on rehabilitation work in South Africa
From £1,395 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time throughout the year for up to 12 weeks
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants near South Africa's beautiful coast
From £1,415 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Save £50 on departures between 1st June and 31st August.
Malawi wildlife conservation holiday
.Aid animal conservation at the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre!
From £1,370 to £4,350 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 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
2019: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 1 May, 7 May, 8 May, 14 May, 15 May ...
2019: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 1 May, 7 May, 8 May, 14 May, 15 May ...
Late availability available on travel in: May, June, July & August
Dog rescue volunteering in South Africa
Care for dogs in the coastal winelands of Cape Town
From £895 14 days ex flights
Tailor made
If you're interested in volunteering with dogs, you will be excited to hear that we are currently looking for volunteers to join our team in South Africa
Tanzania volunteering projects
Change lives by making a difference in Tanzania.
From £600 to £900 12 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 1 Aug, 8 Sep, 6 Oct
Family volunteering in Namibia, desert elephants
Family trip to research and conserve desert elephants
From £920 to £995 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rhino and Elephant Conservation in Zimbabwe
Volunteer with rhinos and elephants in beautiful Zimbabwe.
From £674 to £5,401 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2019: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun ...
2019: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun ...
Late availability available on travel in: May, June, July & August
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £475 to £5,700 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2019: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun ...
2019: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun ...
Helpdesk
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 £805 to £3,219 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2019: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun ...
2019: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun ...
Late availability available on travel in: May, June, July & August
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Aid lion, elephant and rhino research in South Africa
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 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
2019: 15 Jan
2019: 15 Jan
We are currently looking for volunteers to research lion, elephant and rhino populations on a Big 5 reserve in South Africa
Rhino conservation volunteering in Uganda
Conserve endangered rhinos in Uganda before a 3-day safari
From £1,695 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 29 Oct
Namibia elephant conservation
Help protect and research the desert elephants
From £995 to £3,645 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 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
Spaces are still available to volunteer with our elephant conservation team for 2-12 weeks in Namibia
Intensive veterinary course, Malawi
Intensive Wildlife Vet course at top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,000 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 12 Jun, 31 Jul
7 day wildlife rehabilitation course, Malawi
Wildlife rehabilitation course at top African sanctuary
From £800 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Jul, 15 Aug
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 £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
If you're interested in marine conservation, why not volunteer with our team in South Africa! Spaces are currently still available
Volunteer with school children in South Africa
Volunteer in the incredible South Africa!
From £449 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Teach children in South Africa & Kruger safari
Volunteer in beautiful South Africa with a 3 day Safari
From £749 10 days ex flights
Tailor made
Namibia carnivore conservation & research project
Assist the team as a Big Cat Conservation Volunteer!
From £860 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 May, 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
2019: 4 Jan, 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, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May ...
2019: 4 Jan, 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, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May ...
Volunteering abroad in Madagascar
Support grass root community development work in Madagascar
From £1,445 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Jul, 2 Oct
Spaces are still currently available to support school, building, health, education and conservation projects in Madagascar
Teaching English in Madagascar
Teach English on the beautiful island of Madagascar
From £795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
If you're interested in teaching English in Madagascar, there are still currently spaces available to volunteer for 2-12 weeks
Madagascar conservation volunteering vacation
Conservation in beautiful Madagascar
From £895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 May, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
If you're interested in volunteering with a conservation research team in Madagascar, spaces are still available!
Volunteering in Madagascar, community building project
Community building in beautiful Madagascar
From £895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Jul, 2 Oct
2019: 8 Jan, 2 Apr, 2 Jul, 1 Oct
2019: 8 Jan, 2 Apr, 2 Jul, 1 Oct
Volunteers are needed to support the local building team in Madagascar
South Africa house building volunteering
Build a Future Swaziland
From US $1,125 to US $2,796 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
There were many memorable moments - Finding the wild dogs after hours of scanning and watching them watching us :-) An elephant herd having their veggie dinner in the breath-taking sunset... Observing the pack of wild dogs hunting and sharing the prey like a family...
(more)Ilona Schultz
The feeling you get when you stay a month in the African bush is an amazing experience. (more)William Esbjug Gromstad
The money was well spend as the tour operator is trying to do an admirable work. (more)Egle Passante
From
£995
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Working with people who are dedicated, informed and enthusiastic about conservation in a practical and realistic way. And of course, seeing the wildlife as they are meant to be.
Tips?
Be prepared for it to change your views on life.
Local benefits?
Many local people were employed in the reserve and the studies that were being carried out influenced how the reserve was managed and that benefited the locals. As the research carried out was the same as the normal... (more)Louise Sexton
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Monitoring and tracking the wild dogs was a most memorable experience. We'd get up early in the morning and sit in the back of an open jeep and roar off to the last sighting. It was winter. It was cold. It didn't matter as it was a big adventure and the not knowing would we find them or not? Waiting and watching for the next time. Really great fun.
Tips?
For the winter, take lots of warm clothing layers as you can peel off as the weather warms up. Follow the list... (more)Keith Costelloe
From
£1,395
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
Poor. Not much meaningful work. It was not well organized in keeping volunteers busy. There were lots of occasions when we ran out of jobs and were told to wander around and look for things to do. Myself and my grandchildren were extremely disappointed. We had a family meeting and left early. Still a bad taste in our mouth. After staying there I felt that the fee charged was excessive.
John Brown. (more)John Brown
From
£1,394
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
My last cage dive. We had one large female shark who did a slow pass right next
to the cage. You could see her blue eye moving and focusing as she had a good
look at what was going on inside our cage.
Tips?
I would recommend adding a few extra days on either side of the project so that
you can explore Cape Town and do any additional activities that you haven't yet
had the chance to fit in. The longer you are there, the longer your "to do" list
will get.
Local... (more)Annabel Marriott
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can't name that one and only moment I have to say. The whole experience was memorable. Not only the work but also the people I had the pleasure to meet.
Tips?
I was camping the first time in my life and did some research beforehand. However I did of course made a few mistakes. The next time I would definitely bring a bigger tent and 2 very strong head torches. My tent was ok for 2 weeks but for a longer period it would be to small. A very strong head torch is a... (more)Patricia
From
£935
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
£860
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
My most memorable activity was actually my first where I returned a greeting to a baboon as indicated by the guides, I later had to endure a grooming from one of the baboons. The most exciting part was heading to the Big Daddy sand dune in Sossusvlei. Kind of what I always imagined an adventure to be.
Tips?
Two weeks is not enough, to get the most out of your time at this project you'll need to be there at least a month and then there's the other sites to consider.... (more)Stephen King
From
£1,370
excluding flights
Just do it, you won't regret it! (more)Chris Wade
Great from start to finish - the staff, the country, the project, the work - I was sad to leave and hope to go back. I went for the animal work which I really enjoyed but an unexpected highlight of the trip was getting out into the community to see one of their fuel briquette projects. (more)Kat Wendels
A great experience. I got to know some local people and volunteers from different countries and I learned about animal conservation and the social/ economic situation in Malawi. (more)Steve Boud
From
£547
excluding flights
Swimming with the baboons! The people, the monkeys ... an incredible experience made special by Bob, Lynne, Mias and all the volunteers. (more)Helen Cook
Be prepared for fun but also a lot of work. Do not wear glasses, the monkeys love them! (more)Pagona Roussi
I'd rate our vacation as excellent and would recommend to anyone (more)Lee Jeanes
From
£1,415
excluding flights
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
Amazing! It was my dream to work with elephants. It really was a trip of a lifetime. I learnt so much and made a few great friends out there which I still keep in contact with now. (more)Melisa Dora
From
£875
excluding flights
I had an amazing time!!! I felt like I was really making a contribution to the functioning of the wildlife sanctuary with food prep, cleaning enclosures, feeding and caring for animals and being responsible for the environment and impact on the ecosystem with recycling and conservation efforts . (more)Naomi Soffa
Staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, the volunteers all worked well together and a range of activities were provided... All in all, one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I will be going back! (more)Frances Toomey
The most memorable part of the vacation was being able to be near, feed and touch some majestic animals - lions, cheetahs, baboons. (more)Catherine Armstrong
From
£847
excluding flights
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
There wasn't a single most memorable thing, I woke to lions roaring, to monkeys on the patio outside the door, chopping trees to building roads for manual labour... (more)Lisa Byron
Totally unforgettable. We didn't want to leave and wish that we had been there for longer. We will be going back. (more)Gillian McGowan
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
Memorable parts?
Working with experienced people who are always willing to help and teach you
Tips?
To bring many working pieces of clothes and leave at home fashion dresses
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Great and fulfilling experience
(more)Giorgia Trevisan
From
£1,445
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Getting to work up close to the animals
Tips?
Be open minded and prepared to work hard.
Local benefits?
Supported conservation.
Overall rating?
It was a very good experience (more)Margaret Kellaghan
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Without doubt the safari we went on to the Addo & Scotia parks but spending time playing with Serval Cats whilst volunteering at the African Dawn Wildlife Project was a close second.
Tips?
If you are volunteering - you might be a bit overwhelmed when you first arrive - give it a couple of days and you will love it.
Local benefits?
I hope that our small contribution in volunteering did help with the welfare of the birds and animals they keep, places like... (more)Beth Sanders
From
£845
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the elephants up close and personal nearly every day.
Tips?
Be prepared to work hard.
Local benefits?
The project is a good one -- building enclosures for water tanks to provide water for livestock. Otherwise the elephants drink the livestock water and the locals shoot the elephants.
Overall rating?
Yesterday, we completed an evaluation form from the organisation in which I provided detailed information about the administrative problems in... (more)Lois Vander Waerdt
From
£2,025
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The opportunity to see and feel a different culture. Launching the boat into and out of the water
Tips?
I was on doxycycline as malaria prophylactic and I had quite a few side effects and had to stop taking it at the time I was there I didn't see very many mosquitos and the dive shop is equipped with a nurse who can do a malaria test and they have the antibiotics if a person gets sick
Local benefits?
In some way, I picked up a lot of garbage along the beach... (more)Susanne de Montreuil
