Volunteer in Africa

With over 5 years experience facilitating quality volunteer programmes, we are the African specialists in Volunteering. Join our noble community and conservation efforts in Southern and East Africa.

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Volunteer Petr Kadlec & local children at our St Lucia Wildlife Photography Volunteer Project in March 2008
African Impact

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Our pride...

We are the largest on-the-ground facilitator of responsible volunteer projects throughout Africa in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, Malawi and Ghana. In 2009 we were nominated as finalists in the World Travel Awards, and are continuously striving to improve the nature of the work that we are doing in Africa.

Our place...
Based in Southern Africa we work in partnership with our office and field staff in Southern and East Africa, as well as volunteers from around the world.

Our passion...
For this continent, and its sustainable development, means that we will go out of our way to ensure measurable results for projects through meaningful volunteer experiences.

Our people…
Our team is made up of people with vast experience living, working and travelling in Africa. We raise up and invest in local staff wherever possible, and our colourful team is made up of people who have an unparalleled passion and enthusiasm for their work.

African Specialists
Lion Country Documentary

Lion Country Series - ITV Documentary

The January 6th premiere of this fascinating documentary filmed at our flagship lion rehabilitation project at Antelope Park pulled in over 4.8 million viewers in the UK during ITV Prime Time!
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African Impact Noticeboard

The Noticeboard

In 2010, African Impact has planned a number of Open Days and Induction Workshops to help you learn more about volunteering in Africa with African Impact. Take a look at our noticeboard for more details...
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  • Past Volunteers
    Past Volunteers

    Stuart Neath
    UK. Rural Pre-School, Orphan Care and Community Project, Mozambique

  • Past Volunteers
    Past Volunteers

    Sarah Hollis (37) - UK
    Sports Coaching & Physical Education
    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Past Volunteers
    Past Volunteers

    Barry Douglas (36) - Switzerland
    Medical & HIV Orphan Care
    Caprivi, Namibia

  • Past Volunteers
    Past Volunteers

    Barbara Hautanten (56) - USA
    African Impact Volunteer Projects
    South Africa

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Responsible Travel

We are totally committed to facilitating travel that yields clear and measurable positive results and believe you should be too.

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The Story Behind Us

Our family-run organization has been built with passion and pride and we are excited to continue broadening our horizons.

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