35 Volunteer travel holidays in South Africa found
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
From £767 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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 $1,544 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 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
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
33% discount on all bookings made to join our award-winning wildlife conservation projects in Zululand, during March & April 2020. An impactful & meaningful experience for anyone aged 18-65+ who wish to make a difference for Africa's wildlife
Wildlife photography and volunteering in South Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
From US $4,195 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
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.
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
There are still spaces available to help care for rescued horses at our project in South Africa!
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £1,365 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
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:
2020: 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, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
Shark conservation in South Africa
Conserve sharks, whales and penguins in South Africa
From £829 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips run anytime throughout the year
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
Get a 20% discount if you come and volunteer with
us between the 14th March to 11th April 2019"
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From US $3,000 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
Wildlife photography and conservation in South Africa
Photography and conservation on a Big 5 game reserve
From £3,860 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 22 Feb
Family conservation project in South Africa
Exciting family volunteering with the Big 5
From £599 to £899 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Apr, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 19 Oct
Big cat conservation safari, South Africa
Safari with purpose to support South Africa's lions
From R41,035 to R50,115 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book your 2021 trip before 1 May 2020 for 2021 and receive 2020 pricing
South Africa endangered wildlife conservation
Assist with protecting endangered species in South Africa
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
We are looking for volunteers to help protect endangered animals in South Africa in the next few months!
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, 1 week
Care for rescued elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £875 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 $1,850 to US $4,850 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Apr, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 2 Nov
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 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
2021: 4 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 28 Feb, 8 Mar, 21 Mar, 29 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 2 May, 10 May, 23 May, 31 May, 13 Jun, 21 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Aug, 5 Sep, 13 Sep, 26 Sep, 4 Oct ...
2021: 4 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 28 Feb, 8 Mar, 21 Mar, 29 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 2 May, 10 May, 23 May, 31 May, 13 Jun, 21 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Aug, 5 Sep, 13 Sep, 26 Sep, 4 Oct ...
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!
Dog rescue volunteering in South Africa
Care for dogs in the coastal winelands of Cape Town
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 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
2021: 2 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
2021: 2 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
We are looking for volunteers to provide an essential extra pair of hands in the next few months!
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £635 to £5,778 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 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, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £910 to £5,463 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 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, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Protect wildlife in a stunning coastal reserve
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 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, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
2021: 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, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun ...
2021: 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, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun ...
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months and help the conservation of an incredible wildlife reserve!
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 £1,345 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 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!
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
Wildlife conservation safari in South Africa
Join wildlife conservation experts in the field
From R9,600 to R30,000 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
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:
2020: 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, 26 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:
2020: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 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, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 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:
2020: 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
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
From
£767
excluding flights
Very good and an experience of a life time :-) (more)Tanja Larsen
A fantastic way to introduce my young child to volunteering in a developing country, because the company gave us the support and reassurance needed throughout the whole process. (more)Julia Macrory
Swimming with the baboons! The people, the monkeys ... an incredible experience made special by Bob, Lynne, Mias and all the volunteers. (more)Helen Cook
From
US $1,544
excluding flights
A fantastic opportunity. I enjoyed every minute. (more)Hazel Dykes
Definitely worth doing! The type of work and your experience with the organisation depends a lot on the project you’ll be involved in, so familiarise yourself carefully with the info they provide beforehand to know what to bring (more)Alexandra Bergholm
It was a really interesting experience and I definitely recommend it to anyone who love animals (more)Boris Traverso
From
£769
excluding flights
The contact with these very social baboons was the most memorable part of our holiday. Sometimes they play like crazy, sometimes they just like to be close and sleep so deeply when you hold them in your arms. (more)Karsten Georges
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
From
US $4,195
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The fantastic wildlife viewing
Tips?
Make sure you take some cold and wet weather clothes. It is freezing cold in the mornings and evenings in the safari truck
Local benefits?
Yes- The Mara conservation system benefits both the local people and the wildlife and this is funded by visitors
Overall rating?
The whole holiday was great (more)Linda Gould
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
£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
From
£1,365
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was being so close to such amazing animals and being accepted by them. Preparing the enrichment birthday treats was fun and creative and then feeding it to an individual elephant was wonderful (more)Jane Stoyles
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
From
€590
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
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