Conservation Travel Africa Gap Year Adventures
Land Conservation Teaching Communities Adventure General Teaching Medical Marine Conservation AfricaWe offer responsible volunteer programmes, gap year travel, package tours and student leadership experiences for adventurous individuals and groups of all ages. Whether you want to volunteer for two weeks or six months, with rhinos, wild dogs or with children, we have a project to suit every taste and budget.
Why are Conservation Travel Africa so good to travel with?
Our projects aim to benefit the environment and wildlife in the areas which our projects operate and the people who live there. We also aim to give an enriching experience to the volunteers who participate on these projects and ensure they leave with new knowledge, skills and awareness of the world around them.
Gap Year Benefits include
The programme fee includes: - Return transfers from Harare International Airport (or any location within Harare) to the project on any Monday throughout the year (including Christmas and New Year). - All meals (including tea, coffee and soft drinks) and accommodation - Transport and equipment to do your work - Orientation and training, plus a full safety briefing on living in a game park - 24-hour assistance from on-site coordinators and office back-up from Conservation Travel Africa staff - Financing which goes back into the project
Wildlife Conservation in Namibia
Africa > Namibia
Join one of our incredible wildlife volunteer projects in Namibia, home to some of the world's grandest national parks and vast wilderness areas. It has the largest free-roaming population of black rhinos and cheetahs in the world and expanding populations of elephants and lions.
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Teaching and Literacy Projects in Victoria Falls
Africa > Zimbabwe
As a volunteer on this rural school literacy programme you will provide much-needed assistance to schools in Victoria Falls. Using literacy packs, you will help teachers in the classroom plus introduce children to their wildlife heritage and give them the skills they need to meet life's challenges. Details & Apply..
Wildlife Conservation in Malawi
Africa > Malawi
This laid-back country plays host to an unparalleled blend of clear blue waters, lush forests and abundant wildlife. Work at a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary or in the heart of a 2,000 hectare private game reserve; assist with sustainable fishing projects and help with conservation lessons. Details & Apply..
Wildlife Sanctuary Projects in Africa
Africa
Get involved in the daily care and rehabilitation of orphaned and abandoned animals and assist with animal release projects. We select our wildlife sanctuary programmes very carefully and only work with responsible projects who meet our strict hands-off criteria and do not breed captive lions. Details & Apply..
Teaching and Big 5 Wildlife Conservation
Africa > Zimbabwe
Combine literacy teaching in a rural African school with the excitement of living deep in the bush, getting involved in the running of a 150,000 acre privately owned wildlife conservancy. Experience daily life living in a Big 5 game reserve and make a real difference to children in the local school. Details & Apply..
Scuba Diving, Research and Marine Conservation
Africa > Mozambique
Join a world-class research team in one of Africa’s most beautiful coastal locations. Southern Mozambique is one of the best diving locations in the world, home to large populations of whale sharks, manta rays and turtles, and is an important refuge for threatened marine species like the dugong. Details & Apply..
Rhino and Wild Dog Conservation and Community Outreach Projects
Africa > Zimbabwe
Help preserve rare wildlife in one of Zimbabwe's most wild and rugged areas. This project is a great opportunity to have fantastic animal sitings in a stunning setting and get experience of African conservation. Get involved with rhino and wild dog tracking, wildlife monitoring, game park management Details & Apply..
Wildlife Conservation in Zimbabwe
Africa > Zimbabwe
Volunteer on a wildlife conservation project in Zimbabwe and help secure the future of endangered species in the country. From vast, wild national parks to small private game parks, volunteers will experience some of Africa's best game viewing as they contribute to responsible conservation projects. Details & Apply..
Hands-on Black Rhino and Elephant Conservation
Africa > Zimbabwe
A truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the endangered Black Rhino and African Elephant. Set in an idyllic 10,000 acre privately owned wildlife conservancy, this project has a specific focus on black rhino conservation and breeding, elephant interaction and game park management. Details & Apply..
Horse Riding and Wildlife Conservation
Africa > Zimbabwe
Combine the adventure of a horse safari with hands-on wildlife conservation and game park management. Help with vital anti-poaching patrols, animal monitoring, wildlife reintroduction and game counts, all on horseback, and assist with hands-on black rhino and elephant conservation projects. Details & Apply..
Wildlife Research and Conservation, Dambari Wildlife Trust
Africa > Zimbabwe
Dambari Wildlife Trust carries out research and conservation work on three main groups - small African antelopes, carnivores - mainly cheetah - and rhino. In addition, you will help look after the antelope, help with conservation education projects and help with wild rhino operations. Details & Apply..
