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With recent stats suggesting\u00a0those who gap get better grades<\/b><\/a>\u00a0there\u2019s even more reason to plan that year out, but before you start drafting your wanderlust wish list here\u2019s a top three on why Africa should be in the mix.<\/p>\n

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  1. South Africa made the top five in a\u00a0recent travel survey<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for the most popular gap year destinations. If you\u2019re hoping to pursue your interest in wildlife conservation or just want to revel in the adventure on offer in the rainbow nation, hit the escape button and head off on our\u00a0Coast To Cape Town<\/b><\/a>\u00a0small group safari.\u00a0In 2014<\/b>\u00a0you\u2019ll have a whole extra day to kick back in South Africa – that’s a full eight days to let loose on the continent! A short beach and bush jaunt you’ll undoubtedly meet some like-minded travellers and you could be hooking up on that next great gap adventure. New For 2014 we\u2019re including the Wild Coast\u2019s, Coffee Bay a top location for hiking, surfing and scuba diving, Oudtshroon, the world\u2019s Ostrich capital, where you can take a ride on one of our feathered friends and the Cango Caves filled with stalagmite subterranean art.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. This continent just oozes gap year lust whether we\u2019re talking about the oldest, largest or highest natural wonder, and it\u2019s literally brimming over with adventure. If you want to tick off a meaty portion of these mammoth locations in shorter time frame overlanding is the only way to go.\u00a0\u00a0The name of this trip says it all, the\u00a058-day Ultimate African Overlander<\/b><\/a>\u00a0taking you across eight countries so you can capture some of Africa\u2019s most awesome sights in under two months! Perfect for a mini-gap you can squeeze in the best of Africa and if you’re on a round the world journey you’ll pick up a few travel tricks from your tour leader.\u00a0Do the Okavango Delta, this watery wonderland claiming the title of world\u2019s largest inland delta.\u00a0\u00a0Travel brag territory this remote locale also happens to be home to one of highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.\u00a0\u00a0Fancy a sunrise dune climb? Try the oldest desert on the globe, the Namib Naukluft National Park or feel the need for speed in Livingstone, Africa\u2019s number one adventure capital. And who needs celebrities when you can make a date with one of world\u2019s last remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Park.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Africa is a great place to pitch in and polish your CV – plus you can combine some jaw dropping safari viewing with your volunteer stint. News just in Kenya has bagged the big one, Africa\u2019s Wildlife Capital taking home the title of World\u2019s Leading Safari Destination at the 2013 World Travel Awards! Yep, it\u2019s official, Africa has surefire animal magnetism, and on the\u00a027-day Masai Mara Conservation & Wildlife Safari<\/b><\/a>\u00a0you can go further than the game drive. You\u2019ll be collecting data out in the field, assisting the Maasai guides on conservation education, and let\u2019s not forget enjoying some top-notch safaris in the Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Give your studies and your career search a kick start and add a voluntour into your gap.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        Thinking of heading overland? If you\u2019re strapped for cash, flash us with your student ISIC card and you can grab a 5% discount on selected expeditions.<\/p>\n

        N.B. 5% offer excludes local payment and cannot be combined with other available discounts.<\/p>\n

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