South Africa Gap Year

See the stunning sights and safari sensations of South Africa in one of the planet’s premier gap year destinations. The country is bursting with amazing things to do and is a must-see for any intrepid explorer! Take in the dizzy heights of Table Mountain, the gorgeous glories of the Garden Route, go safari-crazy in the African bush or ride an ostrich in Oudtshoorn.

Get your pulse racing with a bungee jump or swim with the great white shark… try an adventure package for the complete thrill-seeking experience. South Africa is the holy grail for any animal lover; volunteer on an amazing range of conservation projects and get up close and personal with mischievous monkeys or charismatic cheetahs. Discover the addictive magic of South Africa and you’ll be hooked in no time!

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£1,624.00

Conserve wildlife, develop communities in need & embark on action adventures of epic proportions, with this 29 day reserve spanning gap.

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Feel the satisfaction of a sanctuary volunteer as you rescue, rehabilitate & release a number of diverse animal species.

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South Africa
From £ 599.00
£549.00

Tailored to your skills, this community development gap focuses on local settlement, school, crèche, sports project & street kid volunteering.

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South Africa
From £ 699.00
£624.00

Witness the natural world the way its supposed to be while conserving wildlife & developing communities on this 2 week volunteer reserve stay gap.

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Lose your reservations & live right in the middle of a 'Big 5' safari park, as you conserve & protect some of Africa’s most iconic animals.

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Join monkey rehab for 2 - 8 weeks, & have a swinging sanctuary time helping to support and return apes, monkeys & other animals to the wild.

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Seek out the sharpest teeth in the sea in the safest way, joining this two week shark and marine conservation programme off the Cape Town coast.

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Take a scenic South African 360 from Cape Town to Kruger National Park, combining volunteer gap work with safari adventure.

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Run single and return routes between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.

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Get your gap on the road with a 12 day Western Cape wander & get the best of the west; from wildlife watching to wading through wine & more!

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Catapult into an all-action Cape Town caper to get your adrenaline rushing! Surf, abseil, skydive, kloof and more on this extreme escape!

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Coast through Cape Town in just 5 days for a South African city sprint of the greatest gap traditions, action, nightlife and adventure!

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Catapult into an all-action Cape Town caper to get your adrenaline rushing! Surf, abseil, skydive, kloof and more on this extreme escape!

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