Volunteer Projects in South Africa
Our Big 5 Wildlife Photography and Conservation Education project offers exciting exposure to the African bush with both wildlife photography and conservation components. Volunteers will start with an in-depth orientation, followed by an...
How Long: 4/6/8 weeks
Where: Thanda Private Game Reserve, North East corner of South Africa
Price: £1725
In the impressive setting of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, which has recently been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we offer you the opportunity to interact with and educate AIDS orphans in an Orphan Day Care Centre, alongside...
How Long: Prices shown are for 2 weeks duration, project available up to 8 weeks.
Where: St. Lucia, East Coast of South Africa
Price: £810
Collect data and conduct vital research on large predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena to provide information for the Thanda Foundation. This will involve being in the bush to observe hunting, social, breeding and...
How Long: 2-12 weeks
Where: Thanda Private Game Reserve in Kwazulu-Natal near South Africa’s East coast.
Price: £995
Live in the heart of a big 5 game reserve and monitor behaviour and movements of Elephants and Rhino. Help the research team by gathering information in the field and spending time in the bush on conservation initiatives while being based at...
How Long: 2-12 weeks
Where: Thanda Private Game Reserve in Kwazulu-Natal near South Africa’s East coast.
Price: £995
This is a project set up specifically and exclusively for anyone over 30 years of age. The activities have been chosen to deliver sustainable change whilst providing you with the opportunity to share your knowledge, skills and experiences...
How Long: 2 - 12 weeks
Where: Thanda Private Game Reserve in Kwazulu-Natal near South Africa’s East coast.
Price: £810
Based at the award winning Thanda Game Reserve you will help the team by gathering information in the field and spending time in the bush on conservation initiatives. The focus of this project is to monitor the endangered Big Five African...
How Long: 2-12 weeks
Where: Thanda Private Game Reserve in Kwazulu-Natal near South Africa’s East coast.
Price: £995
Township schoolson the outskirts ofCape Town have meagre and ill-equipped classrooms and facilities. Your mission on this project is to educate and support disadvantaged and vulnerable children, while helping to uplift the community not only...
How Long: Prices shown are for a 2 week duration with this project offering placements of up to 12 weeks.
Where: Cape Town Southern Peninsula
Price: £725
We offer you the opportunity to become involved at the grass roots level by assisting care givers to offer medical treatment and care, provide people with advice on health matters and helping them build a better life in their homes. With...
How Long: Prices shown are for 2 weeks duration, project available up to 8 weeks.
Where: St. Lucia, North East Coast of South Africa
Price: £810
Being based on the Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of research initiatives on endangered and other wildlife species. You will contribute to research...
How Long: 2 - 4 weeks
Where: Shamwari Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and spread over 20,000 hectares, is situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape area, only 1 hours drive away from Port Elizabeth.
Price: £1249
Contribute to child development in township schools for disabled children and make a meaningful difference by giving a child the individual attention they deserve and need! Assist the teacher in providing the best special needs care to the...
How Long: 4 weeks
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
Price: £725
Join us on the only programme for research volunteers working in this unique marine environment at the tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet! With mentors from our resident international team of marine biologists, volunteers...
How Long: 2 weeks - 12 weeks
Where: Gansbaai, South Africa
Price: £
Just 1.5 hours' drive from Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa, you will be greeted by rolling hills and the smell of the African bush. Here you will find more than just a cheetah reserve, but a haven in the wild where you...
How Long: Prices shown are for 2 week duration, project available for up to 4 weeks. Longer placements may be available.
Where: Parys, 1,5 hours drive from Johannesburg
Price: £867
Work alongside vets who will train you in veterinary practice and educate people from the disadvantaged communities on animal care whilst experiencing the local culture. Be part of a pro-life rescue organisation whose main focus is to assist...
How Long: Prices shown are for 2 weeks duration, project available for up to 8 weeks. Longer placements may be available.
Where: Cape Town
Price: £725
A unique opportunity to view, observe and be involved in the research of the magnificent Great White Shark in its natural environment! You will also see other wildlife species, including Cape Gannets, Bryde Whales, Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins...
How Long: Prices shown are for 2 weeks duration, project available for up to 8 weeks. Longer placements may be available.
Where: Gansbaai, situated two hours south-east of Cape Town
Price: £845
Besides upliftment through sports coaching you will also bring stimulation to underprivileged children through conducting physical education lessons at a local school. Have the opportunity to participate in community building projects,...
How Long: Prices shown are for a 2 week duration with this project offering placements of up to 8 weeks.
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
Price: £725
