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Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, South Africa

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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 ulti...

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Program Highlights

Experience camping out in the African bush and learn to survive in the wild.

Witness iconic African animals while supporting an environmental project in a Big 5 reserve.

Help address issues like low levels of education and food insecurity in semi-rural communities located on the border of the Kruger National Park.

Reflect on your life goals in this unique gap year program in South Africa.

Go on a challenging yet highly rewarding journey through the Drakensberg Mountains during the Great Trek module.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Kruger Park, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024, 2025Gap Year Timing:
  • Post High School
  • During College
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Self-Discovery
  • Volunteering
  • Wilderness
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
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Awards

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kruger Park, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Self-Discovery

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024, 2025

Gap Year Timing:
  • Post High School
  • During College
  • After College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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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 require specific ...

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