Africa is the ultimate adventure! Home to the world’s most awe-inspiring wildlife, this magical continent is just waiting to be explored on a gap year in Africa.
From top safari destinations like South Africa and Kenya where you can spot the Big 5 animals on a game drive to encountering gorillas on a trek through Uganda and sea turtles on the coast of Madagascar, trips to Africa are perfect for animal lovers.
Namibia is another incredible choice for an Africa gap year, as it’s where you’ll experience the best of Africa’s raw scenery – including amber sand dunes, steep canyons and spectacular stargazing. And who could forget about Morocco’s magnificent Sahara desert, bazaar markets and walled cities? See it all on our trips to Africa!
20 days
from £2,599 £1,949
Victoria Falls, Zanzibar & Serengeti Safaris
From the shores of Lake Malawi, to Zanzibar's tropical beaches, and superb safari in the one-and-only Serengeti, this adventure tour takes you through the best of East Africa.
8 days
from £1,685 £1,348
Discover the best of Egypt, meet Pharaohs and marvel at gorgeous Pyramids and temples.
Explore the wonders of Egypt, touring stunning Pyramids, unique temples and meet ancient Pharaohs. Spend 8 days ticking off bucket list experiences, live aboard a boat on the magical River Nile, visit Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and see the last remaining 7 Ancient Wonders of the World, the Sphinx.
9 days
from £1,649 £1,319
Safari adventures + beach & island time in Africa!
Take off on an awesome 9 day African overland adventure in Tanzania & Zanzibar. Go on safari in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater before relaxing on the paradise island of Zanzibar!
2-3 weeks
5.0 23Volunteer on a big 5 game reserve and explore the Garden Route
Looking for the perfect combination of volunteer work and fancy-free travel? Well you just found it. 1 - 2 weeks volunteering on an award-winning game reserve (with the Big 5), plus the best of the Garden Route - living the dream!
2-8 weeks from £729
Help protect critically endangered sea turtles
Volunteer to protect hawksbill and greensea turtles on beautiful Nosy Komba, Madagascar. Stay for 2 weeks minimum in this remote and beautiful region.
14-42 days from £949
5.0 9Help to protect some of the most amazing animals in the world
Spend 14 - 42 days volunteering on one of South Africa's most exciting Big 5 game reserves, in the heart of the African bush. Get hands on experience with the most incredible wildlife and spend your weekends exploring the wonders of the Garden Route.
15 or 21 days
from £3,575 £2,927
A spectacular safari adventure from cape to delta
Go wild in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia (21-day trip only). From Cape Town and Kruger to Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta, it's awesome with a capital A!
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