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Award-winning Volunteer and Internship Projects Since 2004
Over 20 years of providing meaningful travel experiences across Africa
Connect with people, nature and purpose on unforgettable journeys that make a real impact. Explore Africa through immersive experiences that inspire personal growth and positive change. From protecting endangered wildlife and supporting education to empowering communities and promoting sustainability, our projects are rooted in long-term impact, ethical practice and mutual benefit
Make a difference in Africa’s wild places
Conservation projects
From protecting endangered wildlife to restoring fragile marine and terrestrial ecosystems, conservation projects across Africa focus on safeguarding biodiversity and natural habitats.
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife conservation
Marine Conservation
Marine conservation
Environmental conservation
Environmental conservation
Wildlife photography
Wildlife photography
Find a project by destination
At African Impact, we connect passionate people with life-changing experiences across Africa. Whether you’re protecting endangered wildlife, supporting community development, or gaining hands-on career experience, our projects empower you to make a measurable difference and grow personally along the way.
Make a difference in African communities
Community projects
From empowering young learners in classrooms to advancing healthcare in underserved communities, every volunteer plays a role in creating brighter futures across Africa. Whether you’re teaching English in rural schools, promoting gender equality, or coaching sports that inspire teamwork and confidence, your journey leaves a lasting footprint of positive change. You won’t just witness the spirit of Africa’s communities – you’ll become part of the story that uplifts them.
Wildlife Conservation
Teaching & education
Marine Conservation
Medical & healthcare
Environmental conservation
Sports coaching
Wildlife photography
Gender equality
Why thousands choose
African Impact
Award-winning programmes
Recognised internationally for ethical, sustainable volunteering.
Community-led approach
Every project is designed with local partners to create real, lasting impact.
Support every step of the way
From pre-departure guidance to on-the-ground teams, we’re here for you.
20
years of community partnerships
98
of participants recommend African Impact
18,000
volunteers since
2004
10
Active in 10 African
countries
Real stories. Real impact.
We love our projects, but it is always more powerful to hear it from others. Here is what our volunteers have to say about us:
Recent reviews
“The research internship I had participated in for 12 weeks was the best experience of my life! I had never done anything like this before and was quite nervous when I arrived but the staff and other volunteers/ interns made me feel right at home. The facility is amazing and kept clean twice to three times a week and the food is delicious! Being located right next to the olifant river gives you a first hand experience with the wildlife and there’s nothing as surreal as a herd of elephants coming up to camp. This internship has changed my life and would recommend it to anyone questioning themselves on whether to come here or not. Do it, you won’t regret it!”
Kayleen Labuschagne, 22
Wildlife Research Internship, South Africa
“I applied to this program as part of my University Placement and I am so glad I did. This experience has been life changing, it has helped me form and develop some essential skills that I need for the career that I have in mind for myself. The project is hard work, but it is so fulfilling. The people that I met will hold a special place in my heart for a long time.”
Lucrezia Carroccia, 22
Dolphin Conservation, Zanzibar
“Volunteering at African Impact was one of the greatest experiences ever. The staff are amazing and are the most caring and welcoming people you’ll ever meet. I immediately felt like I was a part of the African impact family. Everything was so well organised and the projects were better than I expected. If you want to be involved in the Livingstone community and have an authentic experience African Impact is the best possible people to do it with. I couldn’t be more grateful for the 4 weeks I spent here – having the opportunity to help the community was life changing but was made amazing by all the fun activities from the African Impact team. I love you all.”
Elian Cotter, 20
Female Empowerment, Zambia
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