Volunteer travel vacations in South Africa
An extraordinary amount of wildlife – from big cats to primates, elephants to sharks – makes for an extraordinary variety of volunteer opportunities. You can protect species in their natural habitats, or help out at a rescue center, learning how to be a game ranger along the way. Alternatively, volunteer vacations in South Africa can be an introduction to the people of the Rainbow Nation, with opportunities for healthcare interns, teachers and sports coaches.
34 Volunteer travel vacations in South Africa found
Wildlife photography & conservation volunteering in south Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
From £2,595 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 26 Nov, 24 Dec
2024: 21 Jan, 18 Feb, 17 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
2024: 21 Jan, 18 Feb, 17 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From €1,740 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Cheetah conservation vacation, South Africa
Cheetah conservation in Cape Town
From £975 to £2,240 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
2024: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £595 to £5,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2024: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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 ...
2024: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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 ...
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Shark conservation in South Africa
Conserve sharks, whales and penguins in South Africa
From US $1,090 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips run anytime throughout the year
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £995 to £5,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
Volunteer at The Shamwari Wildlife Reserve, South Africa
Conserve species on a South African game reserve
From £1,295 to £7,295 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
From €550 to €3,990 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book your Volunteer Experience for January / February 2024 before December 2023 and benefit from our 2023 rates. Instead of 620 Euros you will pay 590 Euros
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Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
From £530 to £2,590 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Re-habilitate baboons into the wilds of South Africa
From US $1,540 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From €3,300 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 19 Feb, 1 Apr, 13 May, 24 Jun, 5 Aug, 16 Sep, 28 Oct
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic sharks in South Africa!
From £945 to £4,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
Marine conservation vacation, South Africa
Shark and penguin conservation on the Cape Whale coast
From £795 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Radio and digital arts community project, South Africa
Sharing hope, delight & upliftment to local communities
From £1,540 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
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Community healthcare volunteering, South Africa
Help local communities in & around Cape Town
From £825 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Surf and sports coaching in South Africa
Teach surfing and sports in Cape Town
From US $1,690 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Over 40s volunteering with elephants, South Africa
Over-40s group volunteer with elephants adventure in Africa
From US $1,500 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Family conservation project in South Africa
Exciting family volunteering with the Big 5
From US $1 to US $1,570 6 days ex flights
Small group travel
South Africa endangered wildlife conservation
Assist with protecting endangered species in South Africa
From £1,395 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Nov, 11 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
We still have spaces to join over the next few months!
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa, 1 week
Care for rescued elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From US $1,200 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From US $1,200 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Protect wildlife in a stunning coastal reserve
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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, 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, 2 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 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, 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, 2 Dec
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months and help the conservation of an incredible wildlife reserve. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands-on veterinary experience in game reserves and farms
From US $2,790 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family volunteering and safari vacation, South Africa
Take your family on an unforgettable African Adventure
From US $1,595 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar
2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar
Family holiday of a lifetime - 100% immersive, well curated and enjoyable. Get 10% off travel between September to end December 2023.
Teaching assistant volunteering in South Africa
Help disadvantaged kids to learn English in South Africa
From £1,260 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation safari in South Africa
A luxury safari with a hands-on conservation experience.
From R11,000 to R41,250 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Family volunteering with baboons in South Africa
From US $1,540 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa wildlife volunteering vacation
Conservation & animal care in a South African Big 5 Reserve
From US $1,060 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa game ranger course
Get your game ranger qualification working with wildlife
From US $4,900 8 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Zululand conservation project
Preserve iconic wildlife in the breathtaking South Africa!
From £1,295 to £5,295 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Nov, 11 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
