Travel & Explore on your Gap Year
Are you ready to broaden your horizons and experience the world in a new and exciting way? A gap year offers a fantastic opportunity to step outside your routine and immerse yourself in different cultures, environments, and adventures. Whether you are interested in volunteering your time to make a positive impact, earning money while exploring new places, or simply craving the thrill of discovery, we can help you tailor a gap year experience that will allow you to travel and see more of the world. The travel programmes listed on this page will allow to you experience some of the most exciting and colourful destinations on the planet. Safe, rewarding, and tailored to fit what you want to get out of your gap travel.
The companies featured on this page bring years of expertise in arranging gap year travel that is adventurous but also well organised and reliable. From cultural immersions, language learning and outdoor adventures to community service projects, these programmes cater to a wide range of interests and preferences. Take your time to explore the options, and fill out the form if you want to ask questions. Start planning your adventure.
Volunteer in Asia-Pacific
Duration: 2 weeks +
With a wide range of volunteer projects in Asia (and ten years in the business) get in touch with Kaya Responsible Travel today and start organising a life changing trip! Already got travel plans? Add in some volunteering time and make a positive impact while you explore!
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Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation in Mozambique
Duration: 2-12 Weeks
On the Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation Project, you will help carry out the Marine Research and monitoring for the project under the guidance of our project scientists. You can expect an excellent diving, snorkeling and beach experience whilst gaining first hand Marine Research skills!
Learn French or Arabic in Morocco (Online Gap Programme)
Duration: 8 weeks
Learn French or Arabic in Morocco through a combination of classes with an experienced teacher and native speaker, cultural workshops, and local buddy chats. This 8-week online language programme includes 2 hours of one-on-one language classes each week and can be combined with an online internship.
Marine Conservation in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Duration: 2 weeks to 6+ months
Travel to exciting locations, work on community-led marine conservation initiatives and even become diver certified. Monitor manta rays and whale sharks off the coast of Africa, assist coral reef conservation efforts in Borneo, or help save the turtles, to name just a few options!
Community Agriculture and Farming in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Duration: 2 weeks to 6+ months
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Initiatives. Take a gap year abroad and work on a project designed to contribute to ending local hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition while promoting sustainable agriculture. Learn about Fair Trade, Organic Farming Practices - and more.
Learn Spanish in Latin America
Duration: 2 weeks to 6+ months
Immerse in the language and culture of another country, learn Spanish from experienced teachers and locals, dive into the deep, ancient history of the region, volunteer if you wish to, and enjoy the natural wonders that the landscape has to offer! We also have an online option available!
Sports Coaching in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Duration: 2 weeks to 6+ months
Travel off the beaten path and have a blast working on community-led sports development initiatives. Organise activities for children at community and childcare centres, in schools or on after-school programs. Coach games, build confidence and work the body and mind!
Volunteer in Africa
Duration: 2 weeks +
Specialising in ethical and sustainable volunteer abroad projects, Kaya Responsible Travel have a wide breadth of choice when it comes to projects in Africa. With dozens of projects in 11 countries, discover the incredible scenery and varied wildlife of Africa while making a positive impact!
Social and Community Development in the Kingdom of Swaziland
Duration: 3 - 12 Weeks
Volunteer to help care for orphaned and vulnerable children in Swaziland or South Africa. Assist with pre-school education and facilitating the All Out Africa syllabus of activities, provide meals, helping to guide the children, while giving them care and adult support.
Child Care in Cape Town
Duration: 3 - 12 Weeks
Volunteer to help care for underprivileged children in Cape Town, South Africa. This project aims to provide support to some of the preschool centers that have opened in townships to assist these children.
Safari to Coast - Southern Africa Adventure
Duration: 4-12 Weeks
Not only will you have the amazing opportunity to see some of Africas most incredible wildlife, snorkel with Whale Sharks and paddle to a tropical palm fringed islands but you will also have the opportunity to participate in an important community development projects. Experience the best of SA!
Volunteer in Latin America
Duration: 2 weeks to 6+ months
Travel off the beaten path and work on community-led initiatives in conservation, community development, education, healthcare, or the arts. Immerse yourself in new cultures and the Spanish language, hike mountains, explore ruins, tunnel through jungles - and make a difference!
Primate Carer Volunteering in South Africa
Duration: 1 week to 3 months
Assist our staff in caring for around 60 mischievous sanctuary primates and learn about their behavior
