Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, South Africa

Program Overview
Unsure about your academic or professional future? Take a breather by joining the 7 or 10-week Community and Conservation Gap Year in South Africa. This is a journey of personal development and self-discovery as well as immersion in a new culture and environment. The full program is 10 weeks long and includes 3 modules (per year): Module 1. Community project Module 2. The Great Trek – an ultimate 19-day group hiking adventure (not to be missed!) Module 3. Environmental project in the Greater Kruger Area Each module has set learning objectives aimed at boosting your confidence, adaptability, and independence in a supportive team setting. The order of the modules may change. The 7-week program consists of 2 of the 3 modules (you can choose which 2). You don’t need specific qualifications to participate in this gap year program. All you need is a sense of adventure and enthusiasm, along with a flexible attitude and a willingness to embrace the challenges of a new country.
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- Post High School
- During College
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery
- Volunteering
- Wilderness
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
Updated Jan 23, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Kruger Park, South Africa
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Gap Year Timing: Post High School, During College, After College, Career Break / Mid-Career
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: University Senior (4th Year)
- Education: University 5th Year or More
- Education: High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Education: Some college credit, no degree
- Education: Associate degree
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-25
Duration
Post High School, During College, After College, Career Break / Mid-Career
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