Volunteer travel holidays in South Africa
An extraordinary amount of wildlife – from big cats to primates, elephants to sharks – makes for an extraordinary variety of volunteer opportunities. You can protect species in their natural habitats, or help out at a rescue centre, learning how to be a game ranger along the way. Alternatively, volunteer holidays in South Africa can be an introduction to the people of the Rainbow Nation, with opportunities for healthcare interns, teachers and sports coaches.
33 Volunteer travel holidays in South Africa found
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
From £769 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
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: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 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 £769 10 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: 9 Oct, 17 Oct, 30 Oct, 7 Nov, 20 Nov, 28 Nov, 11 Dec, 19 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 9 Jan, 22 Jan, 30 Jan, 12 Feb, 20 Feb, 5 Mar, 13 Mar, 26 Mar, 3 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Apr, 7 May, 15 May, 28 May, 5 Jun, 16 Jun, 26 Jun, 9 Jul, 17 Jul, 30 Jul, 7 Aug, 20 Aug, 28 Aug, 10 Sep, 18 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 22 Oct, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 3 Dec, 11 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 9 Jan, 22 Jan, 30 Jan, 12 Feb, 20 Feb, 5 Mar, 13 Mar, 26 Mar, 3 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Apr, 7 May, 15 May, 28 May, 5 Jun, 16 Jun, 26 Jun, 9 Jul, 17 Jul, 30 Jul, 7 Aug, 20 Aug, 28 Aug, 10 Sep, 18 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 22 Oct, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 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!
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.
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: 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 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 ...
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 ...
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
From €590 to €2,900 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife photography and volunteering in South Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
From £2,595 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 27 Nov, 25 Dec
2023: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 26 Nov, 24 Dec
2023: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 26 Nov, 24 Dec
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £695 to £5,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 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 ...
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 ...
Family volunteering and safari holiday, South Africa
Take your family on an unforgettable African adventure
From US $1,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 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
2023: 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, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct ...
2023: 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, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct ...
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: 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 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
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
Volunteer at a lion sanctuary in South Africa
Work with rescued big cats in Africa's largest sanctuary
From £1,495 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade to suit your requirements, throughout the year
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:
2022: 17 Oct, 14 Nov
Shark conservation in South Africa
Conserve sharks, whales and penguins in South Africa
From £899 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips run anytime throughout the year
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
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.
Cape Town to Cairo overland tour
Epic adventure up the eastern side of Africa
From £4,650 to £4,995 18 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 May
2024: 29 Apr
2024: 29 Apr
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
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:
2022: 16 Oct
2023: 19 Feb, 14 May, 17 Jul
2023: 19 Feb, 14 May, 17 Jul
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
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £595 to £5,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 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 ...
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 ...
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Protect wildlife in a stunning coastal reserve
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
2023: 9 Jan
2023: 9 Jan
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months and help the conservation of an incredible wildlife reserve. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands-on veterinary experience in game reserves and farms
From £1,999 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Teaching assistant volunteering in South Africa
Help disadvantaged kids to learn English in South Africa
From £1,350 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation safari in South Africa
Join wildlife conservation experts in the field
From R9,600 to R30,000 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
From £530 to £2,590 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec
2023: 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, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov ...
2023: 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, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov ...
South Africa game ranger course
Get your game ranger qualification working with wildlife
From £3,140 8 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Zululand conservation project
Preserve iconic wildlife in the breathtaking South Africa!
From £1,295 to £5,295 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Sports coaching in South Africa
Coach your favourite sport & inspire disadvantaged children
From £1,350 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
