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Gap Year in South Africa

“The Rainbow Nation” is famous for many things: Ghandi, Table Mountain, President Mandela, cricket… So what don’t you know about this beautiful country? Jutting out into the Atlantic and Indian oceans at the very tip of Africa, it couldn’t be more different from its fellow African nations. A modern business centre, temperate climate, and fertile agricultural land have propelled it to the middle of the world’s income charts. And South Africans don’t just work hard – they play hard too. The country’s sports teams compete on a world platform and, with the Football World Cup landing in 2010, South Africa is at the top of its game. Could it be perfect for your Gap Year?

Latest opportunities in South Africa

CCUSA - Volunteer South Africa

Do you want to make a difference? If so, then the Volunteer South Africa Program will fulfill that wish, by giving you the chance to help some of the neediest people in the world. Positions are unpaid in monetary terms, but you will gain valuable..

Cost: Various

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Equestrian Work Experience

Do you want to combine the exhilarating world of horse riding with the wild South African bush? Interested in an African equine bush experience that will equip you with valuable bush skills and knowledge? Based in the South..

Cost: From £550 / $1100 (US) / €715

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Enduro South Africa Dirt Bike Training

Off road dirt biking in the worlds best playground, South Africa! During this 3 week adventure we will take you from beginner to advanced dirt bike rider. Extra: Book with Xtreme Gap and get taught by..

Cost: 5.500

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Surf instructor Course in South Africa

8 week South Africa Surf Instructor in Cape Town! Get to live the ultimate life. Great live style, great fitness and a great qualification to have.  

Cost: 4399

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The Ultimate South Africa Gap Year

7 weeks exploring Cape Town and getting different qualifications. Welcome to the Ultimate Cape Town trip! In 7 weeks we will Teach you how to surf Get you a RYA competent..

Cost: 4,770

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Sports Coaching projects in South Africa

Share your passion for sport with disadvantaged children on Sports Coaching South Africa. BUNAC, the UK’s leading non-profit travel organisation, is looking for volunteers who can take sessions in either football, cricket, rugby,..

Cost: From £1100

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Law and Human Rights

Our Law and Human rights placements are available in 8 different countries worldwide. These include: Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Morocco, Mongolia, Senegal and Cambodia. We also have stand alone Law placements in China too. Regardless of..

Cost: This will vary depending on Project, Destination country and duration.

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Transition Year Trips

Transition Year Trips Transition year is a valuable time for any student, giving them the chance to broaden their horizons and explore many different areas before getting back to the books..

Cost: This will vary depending on Project, Destination country and duration.

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Sport

Volunteering on one of our sports placements is an  enriching experience for any sports enthusiast. It allows them the opportunity to pass on their knowledge and skills of their favourite past-time to those who are underprivileged and less..

Cost: This varies depending on where you would like to go

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Conserve wildlife: volunteer in South Africa

Got a passion for animals? Keen to help threatened species in South Africa? Our 2 to 4.5-week wildlife protection programmes give you the chance of a lifetime: to work directly in animal conservation in South Africa. As a wildlife..

Cost: £ 555 (2 weeks Kruger National Park) and up

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Medicine & Healthcare

Our Medicine and Healthcare projects are available in many different countries accross Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Whether you are a pre-university student, a trained professional, or somewhere..

Cost: This varies depending on where you would like to go.

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Become a Volunteer Teacher!

Do you have a passion for working with kids..? Do you want to go into teaching as a career..? Or do you want to experience what it is like on the other side of the desk..? Whatever your reasons, Oyster has the teaching placement to suit..

Cost: £2725 - £3725 All placements include return flights. Check website for exactly what is included - this varies for each destination

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Care

   Taking part in a care project gives you the opportunity to work with disadvantaged children in a range of different settings. This project runs in all of the 24 countries in which Projects Abroad runs volunteer projects..

Cost: Varies between destinations- see website

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