Volunteer travel holidays in South Africa
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Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
From £847 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Guaranteed 2017 prices on your 2018 trip if you book before 11th December 2017.
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Some of the most exciting conservation work in Africa!
From US $1,330 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec
2018: 3 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 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
2018: 3 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 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
30% discount on our Endangered Species Monitoring Program in Zululand, South Africa, for starting dates: 11 Sept, 25 Sept, 09 Oct & 23 Oct 2017. Please reference: "Spring Special" in your enquiry.
Family volunteering and safari holiday, South Africa
Take your family on a truly rewarding holiday of a lifetime
From £499 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2018: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 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
2018: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 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
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
Guaranteed 2017 prices on your 2018 trip if you book before 11th December 2017.
Horse rehabilitation project in South Africa
Work hands on with horses on the South African coast
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Placements can start on any date throughout the year
Wildlife conservation holiday in South Africa
Assist with conservation & research in Greater Kruger Park
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2018: 1 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
2019: 1 Jan, 15 Jan
2018: 1 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
2019: 1 Jan, 15 Jan
7 day big five safari in South Africa
7 Day Safari with wildlife conservationists
From £1,530 to £1,875 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2018: 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
2018: 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
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £867 to £5,201 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 11 Dec
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £744 to £3,219 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 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
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Aid lion, elephant and rhino research in South Africa
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2018: 1 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, 15 Nov, 15 Dec
2019: 15 Jan
2018: 1 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, 15 Nov, 15 Dec
2019: 15 Jan
Womens empowerment volunteering in South Africa
Live in Sensational South Africa & help Women's Empowerment
From £459 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May
Wildlife photography & conservation volunteering in south Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
From US $3,495 to US $3,875 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec, 31 Dec
2018: 28 Jan, 25 Feb, 25 Mar, 22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 28 Jan, 25 Feb, 25 Mar, 22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec, 30 Dec
White Lion conservation volunteering in South Africa
Help protect the white lions in South Africa!
From £822 15 days ex flights
Small group travel
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands-on veterinary experience in game reserves and farms
From £1,649 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa marine conservation diving holiday
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 15 Oct, 15 Nov, 15 Dec
2018: 15 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 15 Apr
2018: 15 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 15 Apr
Volunteer with school children in South Africa
Volunteer in the incredible South Africa!
From £449 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
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
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
Guaranteed 2017 prices on your 2018 trip if you book before 11th December 2017.
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
Wildlife conservation project in Swaziland, South Africa
Savannah Conservation Project
From US $1,902 to US $4,343 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mozambique marine conservation & Kruger safari
Moz Marine conservation & Kruger
From US $4,136 5 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa volunteering expedition, Kruger to Cape
Kruger 2 Cape expedition
From US $4,076 to US $4,584 10 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kruger safari & community volunteering in Swaziland
Kruger and Building
From US $2,156 to US $2,620 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2018: 1 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May
2018: 1 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May
Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
From £460 to £3,390 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov ...
2018: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov ...
Volunteer at The Shamwari Wildlife Reserve, South Africa
Conserve species on a South African game reserve
From £823 to £6,588 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec
2018: 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, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 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 ...
2018: 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, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 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 ...
South Africa game ranger course
Get your game ranger qualification working with wildlife
From £2,835 8 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Guaranteed 2017 prices on your 2018 trip if you book before 11th December 2017.
Zululand conservation project
Preserve iconic wildlife in the breathtaking South Africa!
From £1,095 to £4,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec
2018: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 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
2018: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 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
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic Great White Sharks in South Africa!
From £795 to £3,395 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov
2018: 14 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep
2018: 14 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep
Volunteering holiday in South Africa
Track endangered animals, camp out in the African jungle.
From £899 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Vervet monkey rehabilitation project in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Rehabilitate & release Vervet Monkeys into the wild
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
This was so much more than a holiday and I'd book again within a heartbeat. (more)Sharon Williams
It is really hard to decide of many of the memorable and exciting experiences
on this holiday which one stands out the most for me. Everyday it seemed that I saw something different in the bush, unexpectedly two male cheetahs appeared one morning, then there was the cheetah with her cub, there were rhinos and rhino babies, one interesting experience for me personally was a close encounter with an Assasin Bug(reduviidae, heteroptera).
(more)Cathy Bisset
The most memorable part was all the time we spent in the bush - at least 10h per day. To see the other side of the safari - i.e. not being in a traditional tourist vehicle. (more)Karin van Volen
From
£847
excluding flights
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
I loved it, I would give it a 9/10 (more)Jessi Brunetti
Excellent. It's a very, very, special unique opportunity for anyone to embrace a very valuable volunteer role in a beautiful country. (more)elaine thornton
From
£1,530
excluding flights
Excellent - a truly amazing holiday for all the family! We met some wonderful, dedicated people, learnt an awful lot, saw some incredible wildlife- large and small - and have returned home with some amazing memories. (more)Rachel Gray
This was one of the best holidays we have experienced. The animal sightings were brilliant, the information we received about the bush was exceptional and above all, the friendliness of all the guides and staff and their desire to consider our every need resulted in a truly memorable holiday. (more)kim plumb
Individual highlights are too many to mention but one consistent one was the look on the girls faces when we found something special on a game drive...Fantastic, well organised and great value for money. (more)Neil Wilson
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
£1,297
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
£1,310
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
On my last day in the village where I had been with children developing a bike track and teaching them to cycle, we had a special Olympics race day! About 100 of the locals turned up to compete! It was a load of fun and very special (and my 30th birthday).
Tips?
Be prepared for the impact of coming back! You'll have an amazing time, really connect with the community and things in your head will shift, just a little ... but when you get home, nothing will have changed... (more)Emma Finlay
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
£907
excluding flights
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
The best part was meeting the elephants and having contact with them. They are such amazing animals and I could spend all day long observing them, which I did even on some of my days off (more)Kim Mackie
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 holiday as excellent and would recommend to anyone (more)Lee Jeanes
From
£499
excluding flights
But I guess the most memorable thing was the safari we went on. We were taken by Francois, who is the husband of the woman who runs the education
project, and he was the most wonderful guide you could imagine. Too many highlights to list - it was pretty much perfect. As a fabulous, trip - I think the most memorable holiday I have ever been on. (more)Jane Howes
The experience we had (both my son and I) was unforgettable. Seeing the good the school does for the community was heart warming. The Kruger National Park trip was amazing. We saw 63 species of animals and birds in two days thanks to the wonderful Francois's eagle eye! (more)Sue Blair
From
£1,195
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
€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?
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
£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
