Yes it’s official – according to ABTA , South Africa is in the top five when it comes to the most popular gap year destinations. Shorter “gap stints,” as opposed to a whole year out are in vogue for the estimated 24,000 students hoping to hit the road – and volunteer and adventure based gaps are on the 2013 hot list!
Luckily for you, we’ve got South Africa mapped out so whether you’re looking to teach, pursue your interest in wildlife conservation or just revel in the adventure on offer in the rainbow nation, here’s how…
Enjoy a week of volunteering on our Cape Town Teaching & Namibia voluntour, your role to assist in classroom activities and tutor children with special needs as part of an extensive educational program in South Africa’s mother city. A 26-day tour you’ll also have the opportunity to see more of Africa, highlights including, the Namib Naukluft, Etosha, Chobe and Victoria Falls national parks, and the amazing Okavango Delta!
Get ready for a wildlife fix on our 20-day Kruger, Swaziland and Big Five Conservation voluntour. Days 8-20 are spent at the Thanda Private Game Reserve where you’ll be gathering data to support the long-term objectives of the Thanda Foundation and the African Lion Environmental Research Trust. Game capture and monitoring the resident rhino after dark give this trip an added conservation kick and let’s not forget those awesome game drives in the Hluhluwe and Milwane Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park.
Image by: Michelle Lewis
Max out your adventure on our 7-day Coast To Cape Town! Beaches, bungy jumps and optional rides on the largest bird in the world make this a one of a kind stay in South Africa. Travel from now through September and you might also catch sight of the Big Seven – Hermanus dubbed as the best place in the world for land based whale watching!
Thinking of heading overland? If you’re strapped for cash, flash us with your student ISIC card and you can grab a 5% discount on selected expeditions.
N.B. 5% offer excludes local payment and cannot be combined with other available discounts.