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Rhinos in the wild of the Greater Kruger Area, South Africa

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How Volunteering Changed my Teenager

When Hannah agreed to let her son come to South Africa to volunteer on a photography conservation program, she had…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

The AI Experience

5 Best Gap Year Options in Africa

Why Taking a Gap Year in Africa is a Good Idea If you've recently finished school and are contemplating what…

African ImpactMarch 12, 2025

South Africa Wildlife Conservation

How Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre Became a Reality

Our Wildlife Rehabilitation: Rescue and Release volunteer project is situated at Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre in a small town called…

African ImpactMarch 12, 2025

A group of volunteers poses for a group photo against the stunning backdrop of majestic mountains.

South Africa Volunteer Testimonials Wildlife Photography

What to Expect From a Wildlife Conservation Internship in the Kruger

We recently checked in with Noelle Hamoen, one of our incredible wildlife photography volunteers who joined us in the Greater…

African ImpactOctober 4, 2024

The AI Experience Volunteer Testimonials

Volunteer in Africa – You Won’t Regret It!

Why Volunteering in Africa is a Decision You Won't Regret My name is Felicity, and I am one of the…

African ImpactMarch 12, 2025

Five female volunteers walk together while on their way to their wildlife and conservation projects.

The Bigger Impact

5 Reasons Why Volunteering Can Change Your Life

Joining a responsible volunteer project is an incredible way to create sustainable impacts across our global community. However, volunteering is…

African ImpactNovember 20, 2024

Volunteer on a boat to monitor dolphins in Zanzibar.

Volunteer Testimonials Zanzibar

Thank you, Zanzibar

Jerome's Story About volunteering in Zanzibar I have travelled quite extensively throughout my 20’s and have enjoyed a lot of…

African ImpactSeptember 5, 2024

View of lake as the sun is setting behind trees.

Volunteer Testimonials Zambia

Favourite Parts of my Volunteer Trip to Livingstone

Kelsey’s experience visiting our volunteer programs in Livingstone As I flew into Livingstone, I caught a glimpse of the mighty…

African ImpactOctober 4, 2024

Pre-Departure Tips

Volunteering Safely with Us

In the 15 years that African Impact has been working within communities living with HIV, TB, and other diseases, we…

African ImpactSeptember 5, 2024

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Volunteer Testimonials Wildlife Photography

Astrophotography – How to Capture the Night Sky (with Sophie Brown)

Sophie Brown, a photographer in South Africa, shares some things she has learned about astrophotography while photographing the skies of…

African ImpactNovember 7, 2024

The Wildlife Corridor Connecting Mthimkulu to the Greater Kruger

Inside the Restoration Work at Mthimkulu Game Reserve

Freeing a Snared Elephant at Mthimkulu

The African Impact Blog – Volunteering in Africa Tips & Stories

How Volunteering Changed my Teenager

5 Best Gap Year Options in Africa

How Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre Became a Reality

What to Expect From a Wildlife Conservation Internship in the Kruger

Volunteer in Africa – You Won’t Regret It!

5 Reasons Why Volunteering Can Change Your Life

Thank you, Zanzibar

Favourite Parts of my Volunteer Trip to Livingstone

Volunteering Safely with Us

Astrophotography – How to Capture the Night Sky (with Sophie Brown)