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VACorps
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GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...
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Gapforce
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African Horse Safaris
Experience the excitement of life in the African Bush at Moolmans...
See All 7 ProgramsCarpe Diem Education
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Pacific Discovery
Experience an unforgettable 10-week Gap Year Semester through New...
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Ever thought of traveling to Uganda? It’s a peaceful, vibrant cou...
African Conservation Experience
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Quest
This is not a pause. It is a complete reset. The Quest Men's Cor...
See All 4 ProgramsCultural Homestay International
Our host families volunteer to open their homes to you and welcom...
Rustic Pathways
Embark on a two-week journey through the desert, mountains, and t...
ARCC Programs
The East Africa gap year program explores the majesty, cultures, ...
Projects Abroad
At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose....
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Teach at local community schools in Knysna, South Africa, in this...
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Experience the westernmost outpost of the Arab world. Travel from...
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Volunteer World
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...
See All 16 ProgramsInternational Medical Aid (IMA)
Global dental healthcare with International Medical Aid's (IMA) D...
Global Work & Travel
Make a difference to the wild animals of Africa on our Monkey Reh...
Warriors Academy
Are you looking for an adventure gap year in South Africa? Then l...
Oyster Worldwide
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Ready to travel the world, gain independence, and experience life...
KUKAMA WILDLIFE COLLEGE
The NQF2 Nature Site Guide Course at Kukama consists of two key c...
Art History Abroad
This 12-week Gap Year Semester Course is our most expansive and i...
Baret Scholars
Before and beyond college, Baret Scholars explores 7 regions of t...
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SweetEscapes
Sweet Escapes offers a year-long gap year experience in Africa, c...
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation
Spend your gap year with Our Generation Voluntary Organisation an...
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Make a lasting difference using your talents, skills, and passion...
Ocean Tribe
Turn your love for the ocean into a professional career with Ocea...
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Take a break from school, fire up your musical passion, and teach...
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FTIFA Cape Town
Spend a year in one of the most beautiful cities on earth, Cape T...
Volunteering Journeys
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See All 2 ProgramsTCM (EVOLVE Gap Experience)
Make memories that last a lifetime in this unique 10-week gap pro...
Natucate
Are you ready to embark on your ranger adventure and complete you...
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If you're seeking a cultural hit combined with crystal clear Indi...
Sea Education Association
Our gap year programs are designed for recent high school graduat...
United Planet
Kenya is a melting pot of languages, cultures, wildlife, and land...
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See All 2 ProgramsA Guide to Gap Year Programs in Africa
Best Countries
With so many countries to choose from for Africa gap years, how can you possibly narrow it down? Rest assured, Africa has something for everyone.
South Africa. Called the Rainbow Nation, South Africa boasts stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife, and a complicated past. Watch a Springboks game, visit the Garden Route, camp under the stars, wander around Cape Town, or go on safari. Don’t forget to talk to the locals! They’ll be able to give you the inside scoop on the lesser-known places to visit or activities to do.
Rwanda. Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Rwanda is the place to be for those looking for an experience off the well-worn path. It is not only home to some of the world’s only remaining mountain gorillas, but also to the newly formalized 141 mile Congo-Nile Trail that runs along Lake Kivu. Hikers and bikers make their way down the trail through local villages and coffee farms.
Morocco. For those interested in exploring northern Africa and learning more about its fusion of African and Arab cultures, Morocco is a vibrant place that has it all: cities, mountains, deserts, the ocean. Be prepared to drink tea. Lots of delicious mint tea.
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