82 Volunteering in Africa holidays found
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
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,420 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 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
20% Discount on all bookings made for April, June & July 2019 to join our Endangered Species Conservation Project.
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
From £2,025 to £7,811 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can start this project on any day of the year
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
From £747 to £847 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.
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £935 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip deaparts every Monday and Thursday throughout the year
Lemur conservation project in Madagascar
Work alongside an award-winning NGO in Madagascar
From £795 to £2,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
2020: 8 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May
2020: 8 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 1 Jun, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 5 Oct, 5 Nov
Namibia carnivore conservation & research project
Assist the team as a Big Cat Conservation Volunteer!
From £1,135 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Malawi volunteering holiday
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
25% off all sanctuary placements until February 28, 2019. Excludes courses, vet externships, research placements and bookings already made
Sports coaching volunteering in South Africa
Coach a variety of sports in township communities
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged subject to South African school term times
Game Reserve conservation in South Africa
Exciting and rewarding conservation work at game parks
From £1,795 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Madagascar charity volunteer programme
Transform Lives in Madagascar
From £1,395 to £1,995 10 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Feb, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
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 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug
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
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.
Tanzania volunteering and safari
Make a difference and experience the Serengeti plains
From £830 to £1,600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 6 May, 27 Jul, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
Community volunteering in Tanzania
Have fun helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 19 Aug
Conservation internship in Malawi
.Combine sanctuary and field experience in Malawi
From £2,335 to £4,450 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
Veterinary externship in Malawi
Gain veterinary experience at Africa's top sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
Primate internship at a sanctuary in Malawi
Work with primates at Africa's top sanctuary
From £2,235 to £4,350 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
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.
Film and photography volunteering in Ghana
Volunteer in the heart of an African community
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
Spaces still availables to join our team in Ghana for 1-12 weeks, to use their photography and/or film skills to support the charity's vital work with local communities
Wildlife justice internship in Malawi
Gain experience in wildlife law in beautiful Malawi
From £1,360 to £12,910 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Malawi conservation volunteering experience
Two weeks exploring the Wild Heart of Africa
From £1,800 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 21 May, 10 Sep
Gap year volunteering in Kenya
Unrivalled conservation experience in remote destinations
From £9,475 8 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Mar, 16 Sep
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
From £1,195 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 20 Jan, 20 Feb, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 18 May
2020: 20 Jan, 20 Feb, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 18 May
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants near South Africa's beautiful coast
From £1,415 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Malawi wildlife conservation holiday
Aid animal conservation at the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre!
From £1,370 to £4,350 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 1 May, 7 May, 8 May, 14 May, 15 May, 21 May, 22 May, 28 May, 29 May, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jun, 25 Jun, 26 Jun, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Jul, 16 Jul, 17 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Jul, 6 Aug, 7 Aug, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 20 Aug, 21 Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 24 Sep, 25 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct ...
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
Family volunteering in Namibia, desert elephants
Family trip to research and conserve desert elephants
From £895 to £995 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rhino and Elephant Conservation in Zimbabwe
Volunteer with rhinos and elephants in beautiful Zimbabwe.
From £674 to £5,401 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov
From
£847
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
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US $1,420
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
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
£999
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
£795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Going somewhere so completely different, being looked after by friendly, funny,
knowledgeable and entertaining local staff. Sharing an experience like that with
total strangers who become friends for life. Meeting the kids who will directly
benefit from the work you are doing. Hosting a party and dinner for the village.
Cramming all of us and all our kit into a truck for hours. The list is endless.
Tips?
Get in touch with the other volunteers in your group before... (more)Alexis Liming
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
£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
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can't name that one and only moment I have to say. The whole experience was memorable. Not only the work but also the people I had the pleasure to meet.
Tips?
I was camping the first time in my life and did some research beforehand. However I did of course made a few mistakes. The next time I would definitely bring a bigger tent and 2 very strong head torches. My tent was ok for 2 weeks but for a longer period it would be to small. A very strong head torch is a... (more)Patricia
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
£1,135
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
My most memorable activity was actually my first where I returned a greeting to a baboon as indicated by the guides, I later had to endure a grooming from one of the baboons. The most exciting part was heading to the Big Daddy sand dune in Sossusvlei. Kind of what I always imagined an adventure to be.
Tips?
Two weeks is not enough, to get the most out of your time at this project you'll need to be there at least a month and then there's the other sites to consider.... (more)Stephen King
From
£600
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Our experience volunteering with the operator was unique and fulfilling. We
had the opportunity to work with Tanzanians in schools and health centers, get to know the local staff and help a little with a building project, all of which were memorable.
Tips?
Be aware that the lodging is not luxurious (cold showers), roads are rough and dusty. Project sites are often far apart, so a good amount of time is spent in the Land Cruiser. The staff was very attentive to our... (more)William Unger
From
£747
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
£1,395
excluding flights
Enjoy the experience. Prepare for the unexpected. Dancing with the stars at the Ambondrika Indigenous dance party. (more)Gregory Gilbert
The great thing about this programme is that you are working alongside local people on a daily basis so you have a very close relationship with the local community. It's clear from talking to them how much the contribution helps. (more)Travis Armstrong
From
£1,370
excluding flights
Just do it, you won't regret it! (more)Chris Wade
Great from start to finish - the staff, the country, the project, the work - I was sad to leave and hope to go back. I went for the animal work which I really enjoyed but an unexpected highlight of the trip was getting out into the community to see one of their fuel briquette projects. (more)Kat Wendels
A great experience. I got to know some local people and volunteers from different countries and I learned about animal conservation and the social/ economic situation in Malawi. (more)Steve Boud
From
£2,100
excluding flights
Was the best thing ive ever done in my life...and if i could afford it i would go straight back (more)Charlie Panayi
The most memorable part of the holiday was meeting people and scuba diving/snorkelling...It was fantastic! (more)Amy Hall
The whole trip was simply amazing!...Firstly the camp is set in the most
beautiful place, and on a good night the stars are unbelievable. I've never
seen so many! Must have seen at least 5 shooting stars a night as well as the
cosmos! (more)Daniel Williams
From
£1,415
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
£935
excluding flights
The highlight was walking with cheetahs. Unforgettable. (more)Chris Downing
I had an amazing time!!! I felt like I was really making a contribution to the functioning of the wildlife sanctuary with food prep, cleaning enclosures, feeding and caring for animals and being responsible for the environment and impact on the ecosystem with recycling and conservation efforts . (more)Naomi Soffa
Staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, the volunteers all worked well together and a range of activities were provided... All in all, one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I will be going back! (more)Frances Toomey
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?
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
£795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The very first morning at Saint Luce, we were up pre-dawn and walked down to the estuary. There several pirogues took us across the lagoon to the mangrove waterways and then back again. The round trip was about 3 hours, initially mainly silent except for bird identification, the sunrise added to the atmosphere. Part of the mystery and beauty of Madagascar was revealed on that memorable morning.
Tips?
Read every bit of information sent out by the agent about ten times... (more)Alison Anderson
From
£1,445
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Getting to work up close to the animals
Tips?
Be open minded and prepared to work hard.
Local benefits?
Supported conservation.
Overall rating?
It was a very good experience (more)Margaret Kellaghan
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
£845
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the elephants up close and personal nearly every day.
Tips?
Be prepared to work hard.
Local benefits?
The project is a good one -- building enclosures for water tanks to provide water for livestock. Otherwise the elephants drink the livestock water and the locals shoot the elephants.
Overall rating?
Yesterday, we completed an evaluation form from the organisation in which I provided detailed information about the administrative problems in... (more)Lois Vander Waerdt
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