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.
62 Volunteering in Africa vacations found
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £1,195 to £5,895 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This project can be joined any day of the year
Family volunteering in Tanzania
Memorable family holiday which makes a difference
From £530 to £630 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
From £2,199 to £7,599 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can start this project on any day of the year
Malawi wildlife conservation vacation
Protect iconic species in Liwonde National Park
From €2,900 to €5,650 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May
2027: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May
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Zambia elephant conservation vacation
Work with Lusaka Elephant Nursery & Kafue Release Facility
From €3,000 22 days ex flights
Small group travel
Zululand wildlife conservation vacation in South Africa
Work across three diverse game reserves & range of species
From €2,000 to €6,700 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Nov, 7 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr
2027: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr
Big cat rescue vacation, South Africa
Help at an ethical Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary
From £785 7 days ex flights
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can start on any day apart from Sunday throughout the year
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Volunteer with Lemurs in Madagascar
Be part of lemur research conservation in Madagascar
From £1,195 to £1,995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 May, 30 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
Volunteer with chimpanzees, South Africa
Volunteer at Chimp Eden, The Jane Goodall Institute
From £795 to £2,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 8 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 8 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Masai Mara community volunteering, Kenya
A wilderness experience in Maasai owned conservancy
From £2,506 to £3,595 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kenya wildlife volunteering vacation
Explore Kenya's conservation & community culture
From £2,292 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Teaching vacation in rural Tanzania
Teaching support & community experience in Mwanza region
From €1,400 4 weeks ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
White rhino and horse project, Zimbabwe
Discover Zimbabwe's wildlife and warm hospitality
From £1,955 14 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family marine volunteering, South Africa
Discover and help protect marine life as a family
From £875 to £1,075 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Family wildlife volunteering in South Africa
Create lasting memories as a family on a wildlife adventure
From £1,275 7 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Marine conservation vacation, South Africa
Shark and penguin conservation on the Cape Whale coast
From £925 to £2,210 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cheetah conservation vacation, South Africa
Cheetah conservation in Cape Town
From £1,395 to £1,600 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Community healthcare volunteering, South Africa
Help local communities in & around Cape Town
From £985 7 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Harnas wildlife sanctuary volunteering, Namibia
Care for rescued wildlife in Namibia
From £1,195 to £5,895 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 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, 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, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov ...
2027: 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, 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, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov ...
Tanzania volunteering and safari
Make a difference and experience the Serengeti plains
From £930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 7 Aug, 9 Aug, 21 Aug, 23 Aug
Malawi conservation research experience
Monitor iconic wildlife in beautiful Liwonde National Park
From £1,500 to £4,744 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £700 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 26 Jul, 7 Aug, 9 Aug, 21 Aug, 23 Aug
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa
From £695 to £6,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov
2027: 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, 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, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec ...
2027: 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, 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, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec ...
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands on work with wild, domestic & farm animals
From US $2,790 14 days ex flights
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Elephant conservation volunteering in Namibia
Elephant conservation volunteering in stunning Namibia
From US $1,500 143 ays ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year: arrival Sunday/departure Saturday.
Elephant conservation holiday for families, Namibia
Thrilling family adventure, track, protect & save elephants
From US $1,550 to US $1,680 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Victoria Falls volunteer project, Zimbabwe
Work with Victoria Falls wildlife and communities
From £1,295 to £2,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 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
2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 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
South Africa wildlife volunteering vacation
Experience conservation work at an African Big 5 reserve
From US $1,060 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Shark conservation in South Africa
Shark and marine big 5 conservation project
From US $1,090 7 days ex flights
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Trips run anytime throughout the year
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Rehabilitate baboons into the wilds of South Africa
From US $1,110 15 days ex flights
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Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
