Africa
Africa is a continent of extreme beauty to travel in your year out – from the beautiful Cape of South Africa, up to tropical eco-paradises and plains. Choosing a gap year in Africa will open your eyes to this colourful continent of fascinating contrasts.
If you're looking for a gap year in Africa or volunteer in Africa experience that really makes a difference whilst you travel Africa, i-to-i offers some unique and rewarding volunteer and teaching projects in ten African countries, ranging from helping local underprivileged communities in Kenya, to contributing to vital Africa wildlife conservation programs in South Africa. At i-to-i, we believe that we can help Africa in so many more ways beyond giving aid, so why not consider volunteering in South Africa or Kenya? If you would like to teach English in Africa i-to-i can organise volunteer work in Africa, and even provide a TEFL course.
Don't just take our word for it – click on any of the projects below to learn more, or refine your search further using the search box. Don't forget our travel advisors are on-hand to answer your questions.
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Teach English in Accra, Ghana
This teaching project is a unique opportunity to inspire young Ghanaians whilst their country inspires you!
- Location: Ghana
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
New friends, new experiences, and new perspectives!...
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Monkey sanctuary near the Kruger Park, South Africa
Does monkeying around appeal? Based in a specialist sanctuary, this project is perfect for animal lovers who want to get hands-on helping to protect South Africa's monkeys!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
A magical moment in my life....
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Work with lions in South Africa
Go wild on this project and learn to care for some of South Africa's most famous animals!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
A life changing experiences...
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Community work with orphans near Cape Town, South Africa
Do you want to travel to an amazing location laden with outdoor adventure? You could soak up relaxing South African life and enjoy the stunning sites of the beautiful Cape Town region while brightening the lives of orphaned youngsters.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
The most amazing experience - it'll stay in my heart...
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Meaningful Tour: The Southern Africa overland experience - 26 days
See the best of Southern Africa on an overland trip that visits Zambia and Botswana on a 4 week trip packed full of challenges, adventure and fun!
- Location: Zambia
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
I wish i could have stayed in africa....
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Community work with children in Accra, Ghana
This project is a fantastic opportunity to put a little fun back in the lives of street children and orphans while learning more about the community, its culture and why Ghana is known as the friendliest country in West Africa!
- Location: Ghana
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
most amazingly wonderful experience of my life- go do it!!...
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Lion, Rhino and Elephant Monitoring Expedition in South Africa
If you want to get away from it all, here's your perfect chance to head into the African wilderness where you'll spend your days with some of the most amazing wildlife on the planet.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
Latest trip review:
An experience i wouldn't trade for anything!...
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Building with underprivileged communities in Kenya
Build brighter futures on building projects across Kenya's poorest communities.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Building
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An amazing, eye-openning adventure....
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Community work with children in Mombasa, Kenya
Passionate about people? Put a smile on the faces of children who have been abandoned, orphaned or live their young lives in poverty while experiencing Kenya's beautiful coastal city.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
It is not true that roughing it only for the young!!...
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Teach English in Mombasa, Kenya
Itching to unleash the teacher in you? Working in local schools, you'll improve the educational lives of young Kenyans in one of the poorest areas of the country while living in Kenya's stunning second city.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
