Volunteer and Internships in Africa
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At African Impact, we create life-changing responsible volunteer and internship abroad travel experiences.

African Impact are leaders in the volunteer and internship travel industry in Africa. We are experts in responsible volunteering, gap year programs, study abroad service learning, high school travel and internships in Africa. Come and join our passionate teams and experience projects built, grown and developed hand-in-hand with local African communities since 2004.

Volunteer abroad in Africa, a place that connects cultures, mindsets and ideas. Volunteer in Africa, a continent that leaves us all inspired, able to do more, discover more and most of all to know that we can make a real impact in Africa.

featured volunteer projects in AFRICA

Monitor the Big 5

AFRICAN BIG 5 AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

$2695 – $7695

Join African Impact's most popular volunteer project, the African Big 5 Wildlife Conservation project, in the Greater Kruger Area, and assist our expert field guides and research team in various tasks contributing to wildlife research and conservation.

Greater Kruger Area, South Africa

Every second Sunday

Impact: Wildlife Conservation

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DOLPHIN RESEARCH & MARINE CONSERVATION

$2495 – $6795

Participate in our dolphin and marine conservation initiatives while you discover the tropical paradise of Zanzibar! As a volunteer, you will contribute to the sustainability of dolphin tourism by monitoring human-dolphin interactions and promoting ethical dolphin tours to ensure these intelligent creatures are not stressed or harmed during encounters with people and boats.

Zanzibar

Every second Monday

Impact: Marine Conservation

TEACHING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$1495 – $4695

One of African Impact's first ever volunteer projects which we began in 2006 was our teaching and community development volunteer program in Livingstone, Zambia. Directly support a local teacher by providing classroom assistance in a rural primary school in Livingstone.

Livingstone, Zambia

Every Monday

Impact: Teaching

LATEST VOLUNTEER REVIEWS

This was my first time in Africa and I couldn’t have wished for a better stay. All the guides and staff were super friendly and know so much about the bush. Pre departure they told you everything you needed to bring and what to expect when you got here. If you have any questions you can email them and you will respond quickly. The work you do is very rewarding and they tell you exactly how the work you’re doing is benefiting the reserve and the animals. You really understand why and how everything you do is important. The day the day life is very quick, days go by in the blink of an eye. The volunteers all knew why they were here and everyone was super kind and friendly. You get plenty of free time to enjoy the pool, workout, talk with friends and play games. It was truly an amazing experience to be here for 5 weeks.

This has been an amazing experience from start to finish. Naboisho is absolutely stunning. Everyone on the project are extremely welcoming and you very quickly become part of a family. The animals that you get to see whilst on the game drives blow your mind every time. Every day is a new experience here. It is great to help collect data on the animals and to feel like you are helping. It is humbling to see the children in their school and spend time playing with them.

I had a great experience, it was above all my expectations. The people is amazing, I learned a lot about animals, photography and conservation. I really enjoyed my time here and got to see many wonderful things.

Loved the cultural experience at the local hospital, Limuru Nursing Home - The principal of the hospital allowed me to get involved on an Executive Level Operations- Which turned out to be a positive outcome for my professional development.

volunteer destinations in africa

VOLUNTEER IN SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa is African Impact’s home, and is consistently rated one of the top travel destinations in the world. Watch the sunrise from the top of a mountain, catch a wave in the ocean and spot an elephant roaming at dusk all in the same day! As an African Impact volunteer in South Africa, you will directly focus on the sustainable development of local communities or conserving the country’s precious wildlife.

VOLUNTEER IN ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar is a unique island just off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa that is famous for its rugged island culture, fascinating history, and mesmerizing beaches. It is a place where the air is fragrant with the smell of spices and the tropical beaches will take your breath away.

VOLUNTEER IN ZAMBIA

Livingstone in Zambia is a beautiful, rural town that many call “the real Africa.” Just a stone’s throw away from one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World – Victoria Falls – Livingstone is the ultimate playground for those who love adventure sports, wildlife and the great outdoors.