47 Volunteer travel holidays in South Africa found
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,425 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
50% Discount on all bookings made for April & May 2019 to join our Endangered Species Conservation Projects!
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
From £867 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Wildlife conservation holiday in South Africa
Assist with conservation & research in Greater Kruger Park
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug
Family volunteering and safari holiday, South Africa
Take your family on a truly rewarding holiday of a lifetime
From US $679 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
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.
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
From £767 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Horse rehabilitation project in South Africa
Work hands on with horses on the South African coast
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Placements can start on any date throughout the year
We are currently looking for volunteers in April, May and June to join our team in South Africa to care for and rehabilitate over 40 rescued horses for 1-12 weeks
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
From €550 to €3,990 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 US $3,875 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 May, 16 Jun, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
Social work experience in South Africa
Work with social workers who resolve family conflict
From £1,695 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
All year round - you choose your start and finish dates!
Whale and Dolphin monitoring in South Africa
Monitor dolphins & whales in their natural habitat. Amazing.
From £945 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa, 1 week
Care for rescued elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £825 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Lion rehabilitation volunteering in South Africa
Care for and rehabilitate lions rescued from canned hunting
From £1,475 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be 2 - 12 weeks long can start on the 1st or 3rd Friday of every month, all year round.
Photography volunteer program in Cape Town
Make a difference through photography!
From US $1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Apr, 9 Jun, 17 Jun, 30 Jun, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 19 Aug, 1 Sep, 16 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 3 Nov, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 16 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 13 Jan, 26 Jan, 3 Feb, 16 Feb, 24 Feb, 8 Mar, 6 Apr, 19 Apr, 27 Apr, 10 May, 18 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 21 Jun, 29 Jun, 12 Jul, 20 Jul, 2 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 13 Sep, 21 Sep, 4 Oct, 12 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 15 Nov, 23 Nov, 6 Dec, 14 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 13 Jan, 26 Jan, 3 Feb, 16 Feb, 24 Feb, 8 Mar, 6 Apr, 19 Apr, 27 Apr, 10 May, 18 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 21 Jun, 29 Jun, 12 Jul, 20 Jul, 2 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 13 Sep, 21 Sep, 4 Oct, 12 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 15 Nov, 23 Nov, 6 Dec, 14 Dec, 27 Dec
Volunteers are needed in April, May and June to help collect data alongside a leading research team and care for the elephants for 1-12 weeks placements
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 with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants near South Africa's beautiful coast
From £1,295 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Dog rescue volunteering in South Africa
Care for dogs in the coastal winelands of Cape Town
From £895 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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:
2019: 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, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £828 to £4,967 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Aid lion, elephant and rhino research in South Africa
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul
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 holiday
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
2020: 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
2020: 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
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
Southern Africa house building volunteering
Build a Future Swaziland
From US $909 to US $2,509 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 $3,036 to US $4,630 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 $3,440 to US $4,138 8 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 $1,236 to US $2,851 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 May, 3 Jun
Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
From £490 to £3,390 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 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
Volunteer at The Shamwari Wildlife Reserve, South Africa
Conserve species on a South African game reserve
From £985 to £5,985 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
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 £1,195 to £4,945 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
From
£867
excluding flights
An amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone who loves animals and is willing to work hard. (more)Shannon Hiltabrand
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
My most memorable moment was when I had to carry Luna (6 weeks old baby baboon) one hour in my arms while she did not know me and was terrified. (more)Stephanie Chasseloup
From
US $1,425
excluding flights
This was an amazing holiday and I really did not want it to end. (more)Anne Brown
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
From
£995
excluding flights
It was great to learn about reserve management at Kruger and I also met
some amazing people. (more)Arjun Dasgupta
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....This holiday was a life changing experience and will affect what I do next in my career and attitude to conservation.
(more)Louise Sexton
From
£545
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Going on a horseback safari and getting only six metres from a wild giraffe!! I also loved being so close with the monkeys in the centre
Tips?
You must like dogs as the site is full of them (all friendly of course!!) and not be afraid to get your hands dirty. You will be cleaning up after animals, it's not all
cuddles!!
Local benefits?
It definitely benefited the sanctuary. Whilst I was there, there was only myself as a short term volunteer and four long... (more)Carrie Hogan
From
£829
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
£709
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
£767
excluding flights
Very good and an experience of a life time :-) (more)Tanja Larsen
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
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Fantastic!.... The whole experience was very good (the organisation of the trip,
the travelling itself, the people...) but of course being able to spend time with
these amazing animals was the highlight of the holiday and possibly of my last
few years as well. (more)Darina Brejtrova
Most exciting holiday 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
£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
€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
US $679
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
£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
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