Gap Year Programs in Africa
Africa is a wonderfully diverse continent that often gets pigeon-holed as a place of war, poverty, and famine, or as the land of the Big 5. However, Africa has so much more to offer, and makes a great destination for those hoping to take a gap year somewhere unique. A continent of 54 countries, Africa is a blend of cultures and traditions crossing thousands of miles. Whether you’re interested in exploring nature, observing wildlife, or getting lost in its busy cities, Africa will not disappoint. During your gap year in Africa, hit the highlights but be sure to wander off the beaten track too!
214 Gap Year Programs in Africa
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Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town with VACorps
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South Africa, France and Thailand Gap Year Exploration
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IGS Wildlife Rehabilitation Internships
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Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad
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New Zealand & Australia Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery
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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...
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Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
Join Semester at Sea on this global journey and make the world YO...
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Volunteer in South Africa - Expeditions With Purpose
A Raleigh South Africa Expedition is your chance for Adventure. I...
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Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, South Africa
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International TEFL Academy
Get Paid to Teach in Senegal with a TEFL/TESOL Certification
A job teaching English in Senegal is a fantastic way to live over...
African Horse Safaris
Moolmanshoek Wildlife Working Holiday
Experience the excitement of life in the African Bush at Moolmans...
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Southeast Asia Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year
A region accentuated by the colorful robes of Buddhist monks, the...
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Community Development & Volunteering in Uganda
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African Conservation Experience
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Best Countries
With so many countries to choose from for Africa gap years, how can you possibly narrow it down? Rest assured, Africa has something for everyone.
South Africa. Called the Rainbow Nation, South Africa boasts stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife, and a complicated past. Watch a Springboks game, visit the Garden Route, camp under the stars, wander around Cape Town, or go on safari. Don’t forget to talk to the locals! They’ll be able to give you the inside scoop on the lesser-known places to visit or activities to do.
Rwanda. Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Rwanda is the place to be for those looking for an experience off the well-worn path. It is not only home to some of the world’s only remaining mountain gorillas, but also to the newly formalized 141 mile Congo-Nile Trail that runs along Lake Kivu. Hikers and bikers make their way down the trail through local villages and coffee farms.
Morocco. For those interested in exploring northern Africa and learning more about its fusion of African and Arab cultures, Morocco is a vibrant place that has it all: cities, mountains, deserts, the ocean. Be prepared to drink tea. Lots of delicious mint tea.
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