Travel the Garden Route &
delve into South Africa
Where wildlife is always close-by
Your South Africa adventure
There’s no better place for diverse and fun volunteering programmes than in South Africa. We have a wide range of both wildlife and community projects located throughout the whole of the country and we are sure you will have an amazing time.
With nearly 2,000 miles of stunning coastline, the beautiful Garden Route, one of the best cities in the world; Cape Town and of course the famous Big Five, your weekend activity list is endless!
South Africa is perfect if you’re looking for an adventure or are just wanting to lay back and relax on one of the many golden sandy beaches.
Our programmes start on selected dates each week throughout the year and you can choose to join us from 1-24 weeks.
Our structured and safe programmes makes volunteering in South Africa ideal for first time and / or solo travellers. Volunteering is the perfect way to meet like-minded people and allows you to explore South Africa as a group.
- Accommodation, meals and airport pickup
- 24/7 in-country & UK support
- Pre-departure buddy lists and a dedicated South Africa Facebook group to talk with other volunteers
- Assistance with all aspects of your trip and comprehensive pre-departure information
Volunteering opportunities in South Africa
From £370
South Africa Amakhala Big 5 Conservation
Do you want to experience and explore Africa and all of its inhabitants? Well, Amakhala will not disappoint! Assist behind the scenes on various ongoing conservation and community projects and meet the famous Big Five along with a vast array of other wildlife. Stay in a 4-star luxury lodge, go canoeing, fishing and camp under the stars in the middle of the bush!
From £1,620
South Africa Diving Conservation
Join a volunteer programme that combines volunteering, diving and sightseeing all in one package. This is your chance to scuba dive daily on some of the most incredible reefs in the world, make a difference through conservation, experience a unique and rustic town, live a laid-back beach lifestyle and go on weekly adventures!
From £1,060
South Africa Shamwari Big 5 Conservation
Have a once in a lifetime experience by working behind the scenes in one of Africa’s finest game reserves. Your time on the reserve will be diverse and structured giving you the opportunity to personally experience life as a budding conservationist. You will get to help out at the Born Free Big Cat Foundation, Shamwari Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Animal Hospital and the Rhino Awareness Centre as well as monitor some of the world's most iconic wildlife.
From £210
South Africa Primate Sanctuary & Monkey Rescue
Come and join us at this amazing monkey rescue and sanctuary that will provide you with a unique experience to interact with the primates and to assist with the daily care of the animals. You will gain a fascinating wildlife experience while you learn all about the primates and the care they need.
From £190
South Africa Childcare Volunteers
Play an important role by volunteering at a range of day-care centres across Cape Town, where you will get to offer invaluable assistance to the local staff and provide the care and love the children so desperately need. You will be involved in all daily activities that range from basic teaching, playing and assisting staff.
From £190
South Africa Dog Rescue Centre
Provide essential assistance by caring for unwanted, mistreated and neglected dogs in one of the best cities in the world - Cape Town. You will support the programme by working hands on with the 80 or so rescued dogs at the sanctuary and have the opportunity to get involved with all aspects of this busy centre. Situated in the beautiful rural suburbs just outside of Cape Town city centre, this is your chance for a real adventure.
From £1,010
South Africa Marine Conservation
Get hands on with this award winning marine conservation programme in the beautiful Plettenberg Bay. Located along the heart of the Garden Route and offering some amazing coastal scenery you will get to observe some amazing marine wildlife such as Bottlenose Dolphins, Great White Sharks, seals and many whale species including Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales and Orca/Killer Whales.
From £330
South Africa Medical Experience
Want to do something amazing on your next trip abroad? Gain valuable experience assisting in a hospital in South Africa, where you will be able to work with adults and children in the community. Volunteering in facilities for poorer people who cannot afford private medical care is hugely rewarding work, appreciated by both clinic staff and all of the patients.
From £190
South Africa Teaching Volunteers
Help make a difference to underprivileged children across Cape Town by teaching and assisting in a range of local primary schools. You will get fully involved with all aspects from planning lessons through to teaching your very own class! The enthusiasm and smiles of the staff and children will make you feel at home from day one.
From £1,130
Africa Experience
Are you looking for a life changing experience that will see you travelling across the whole of Africa in one fully inclusive and structured trip? Well look no further! This 6, 9 or 12 week adventure will take you to 3 of the continents most visited destinations; Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa. Africa is home to some of the world’s most iconic animals and this highly diverse continent boasts so much natural beauty and culture.