South Africa Travel and Volunteer Holiday Ideas

South Africa is a country of extraordinary natural beauty and diverse culture, making it the ideal destination for travelers. With 48 million residents and 11 official languages, South Africa is an incredibly diverse country. South Africa offers an endless list of travel opportunities. You could come face to face with the Big Five on safari, explore the natural wonders of the Drakensburg Mountains, get to grips with South Africa’s amazing history at Isandlwana, or hit the beach in Cape Town!

Experience beautiful scenery, wildlife and modern cities like Cape Town. When planning a travel vacation to South Africa you can be a responsible tourist by going on an eco holiday, or if you are looking for adventure go on a safari in South Africa. Participating on South Africa volunteer projects is very rewarding. Volunteering in South Africa is a great way to experience the best of the ‘Rainbow Nation’, while doing something meaningful

You could teach in South Africa at schools, colleges or at community based projects with African NGO's. Volunteers can make a real difference in South Africa by helping conservation programs, childcare placements, teaching projects, community projects. Volunteers in South Africa can work in play schools and day centres, sharing music, art and games with underprivileged children and helping them to learn English. Children are always excited to see new faces and South Africa volunteers provide the kind of one-on-one attention that many children are deprived of. Within the community volunteer project there are also opportunities to get involved in sports activities and counselling sessions for local women.

South Africa Conservation Volunteer Projects

Volunteer in Africa: Work as a wildlife conservation volunteer on a Big Five game reserve in South Africa. Identify and track lions, elephants and rhinos as you support important environmental research in an endangered ecosystem. Be part of conservation volunteer work in Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, which provides a natural habitat for over 50 different mammals, including the Big Five. On this Africa volunteer project you support a team of dedicated conservation experts and scientists, as they monitor wildlife, collect data and build a management strategy for the reserve’s ecosystem.

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Holidays with a Difference: South Africa Lion Conservation Projects

Christmas has come early this year, with an amazing gift from Oyster: a massive £200 reduction on a two week conservation holiday to volunteer with lions in South Africa...

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Lion Cubs Volunteer Project in South Africa

Even Kylie Minogue can't resist the cubs at i-to-i's Live with Lion Cubs in South Africa project near Johannesburg. She's been back twice now and loved them so much she adopted one! The baby lion is becoming a bit of a superstar himself but then they are all pretty special. The centre is currently home to over 50 lions and is heavily involved in vital lion research, breeding and conservation.

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South Africa Voluntary Work with Wildlife

Volunteer with South Africa's Big 5 Wildlife and on Community Projects. Make a difference to the lives of endangered species. Be a wildlife volunteer in South Africa and work with Africa’s big 5. Free time in the sun and great surfing! This is one of the great countries of the world. You’ve made it to South Africa – there’s just so much to see and do.

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Law & Human Rights Volunteer Work in South Africa

Working in marginalised communities in and around Cape Town. Projects Abroad's Human Rights project is ideal for volunteers interested in a career in law or...

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Volunteer with Monkeys in South Africa

Oyster Worldwide are pleased to announce a tempting summer deal on volunteering placements in South Africa working with monkeys and baboons in the world’s...

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Family Volunteer Projects in South Africa

Volunteer with your family in South Africa which is unbelievably hospitable, so families are particularly warmly welcomed. You make a difference with your help...

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Volunteer Work in South Africa

South Africa - the alternative route! Considering volunteering in South Africa? Of course you are! Who could bear to spend 5 more minutes away from the land of...

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Volunteer with lions in South Africa - NOW LIVE!

Volunteer in South Africa and work closely with lions to give them back their freedom, their strength and their pride. Oyster Worldwide are thrilled to...

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South Africa Game Ranger Volunteer Course

WAVA's Game Ranger Volunteer Course in South Africa offers volunteers a unique experience working with Big5 animals at a fantastic game reserve in South...

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