Volunteer Abroad in South Africa with African Impact
Program Overview
Travel to South Africa and make a positive impact in the country with the top volunteer organization, African Impact. Participate in a life-changing journey in a country consistently rated as one of the best travel destinations in the world.
We specialize in award-winning volunteer programs that collaborate with a broad range of charitable projects throughout the country. You could be researching...
Travel to South Africa and make a positive impact in the country with the top volunteer organization, African Impact. Participate in a life-changing journey in a country consistently rated as one of the best travel destinations in the world.
We specialize in award-winning volunteer programs that collaborate with a broad range of charitable projects throughout the country. You could be researching Africa's Big 5 in the Greater Kruger, improving skills in wildlife photography, or doing a veterinary internship.
Through African Impact's programs in South Africa, balance volunteer work with various experiences such as safaris in the world-famous Kruger National Park, shark cage dives, or a drive through the world-renowned Garden Route.
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Marine Conservation
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Updated Mar 26, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Kruger Park, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Marine Conservation
- Veterinary Science
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Argentinian
- Asian
- Australian
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
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Established in 2004, African Impact has been operating for more than 20 years. Throughout this time, we have offered dozens of volunteer programs within Africa as well as in South Africa.
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