gap year in africa
a continent of riotous colour & cultural depth
All of our African projects are perfectly tailored to deliver your ideal gap year in Africa, and at Frontier we love to have gap year volunteers on board! Become a volunteer in Africa with Frontier and you could be protecting endangered species on a wildlife conservation project in Africa, and that would be just the beginning. How about teaching projects in Africa? Or you could even get paid work in Madagascar and Tanzania. Anything is possible in this vast and multi-layered continent, just waiting for you to explore!
Gap years and career breaks are for anyone and everyone who want to volunteering abroad and with our gap year placements in Africa, you’re spoilt for choice.
Take a look at our gap year projects and see where your trip could take you:
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Crystal clear waters host a wealth of marine habitats and wildlife, making this a perfect location to learn to scuba dive and explore this pristine and magical underwater world.
latest review ..."After a bumpy but fun journey to camp, I was pleasantly aware that I was heading well off the tou..."
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Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
2 week +
Project Code:
TZM
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Combine teaching and living in a Tanzanian community with adventure travel on this magical tour of all the best that Tanzania has to offer.
latest review ..."As I arrived on Mafia Island I had no idea what to expect. The Island was an unknown entity so I..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Research
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
TZA
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Explore the best of this seductive East African destination – dive in heavenly waters, appreciate the majesty of nature tracking native wildlife and teach in a rural school.
latest review ..."
The last couple of weeks have been amazing; I’ve held a snake and a scorpion but..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
3 weeks
Project Code:
TZD
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Dive in some of the least explored marine sites in the world, helping further the research and protection of these pristine ecosystems and work towards a sustainable environment in Madagascar.
latest review ..."I can honestly say that going to Madagascar is the best thing I have done in my life. I have gain..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
MGM
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Teach in a local school in one of the most extraordinary destinations on Earth. Provide vital basic skills, environmental education and get involved with a variety of activities.
latest review ..."I just spent 4 weeks teaching English in Madagascar and have had the most amazing time! ..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
4 weeks +
Project Code:
MGT
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An unforgettable teaching experience, a breathtaking trek through the prolific forests teeming with flora and fauna, and scuba diving in one of the best diving spots in the world!
latest review ..."Where do I even begin?! Having just got back from the most amazing country I have ever been to it..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
28/42 days
Project Code:
MGA
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Discover, monitor and assess the huge variety of Madagascar's exotic and rare species as you trek through remote regions of this hugely exciting island with Frontier-Madagascar.
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When we first landed in Madagascar, we were all feeling a little tired as o..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
MGF
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Change the lives of those around you for the better and leave a legacy that will last for decades to come on Mafia Island, a true tropical paradise.
latest review ..."The best parts of the whole project for me were the teaching, snorkelling off the boat and meetin..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
4 week +
Project Code:
TZT
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Survey and monitor threatened species in this rich mosaic of untouched habitat on Mafia Island, and educate the local communities on environmentally friendly activities.
latest review ..."Team Tanzania spotted a bird yesterday which our local ornithologist identified as a Taita Falcon..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Community
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
TZF
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Join us on a paradise island off Tanzania's coast. Snorkel dazzling coral reefs among a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, hop aboard a traditional sailing boat, and relax on white sandy beaches.
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Community
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
TSS
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