Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs in Africa

204 Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs in Africa

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) brings people together from all...

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Kaya Responsible Travel

9.54 reviews

Kaya Responsible Travel

Wildlife Orphanage and Rescue Sanctuary in Zimbabwe

Volunteer with Kaya at this wildlife sanctuary in Bulawayo, Zimba...

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African Impact

9.2393 reviews

African Impact

Volunteer Abroad in South Africa with African Impact

Travel to South Africa and make a positive impact in the country ...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad

GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...

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GVI

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GVI

Marine Conservation Expedition in the Seychelles

Travel to a country known for its equatorial climate and enter a ...

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Impact Gap Year

93 reviews

Impact Gap Year

South Africa, France and Thailand Gap Year Exploration

Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thail...

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African Conservation Experience

9.835 reviews

African Conservation Experience

Save Africa’s Iconic Wildlife at Moholoholo

Save animals' lives at one of Africa's largest and longest-servin...

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Volunteer World

8.7512 reviews

Volunteer World

Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide

Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...

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Raleigh International

91 reviews

Raleigh International

Volunteer in South Africa - Expeditions With Purpose

A Raleigh South Africa Expedition is your chance for Adventure. I...

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Natucate

101 reviews

Natucate

Volunteering in Zambia – Species Conservation

Become a conservation volunteer in Zambia and help collect essent...

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Roots Interns

9.254 reviews

Roots Interns

Wildlife Research Internship in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Be part of a conservation team in Zimbabwe during this exciting w...

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African Horse Safaris

102 reviews

African Horse Safaris

Moolmanshoek Wildlife Working Holiday

Experience the excitement of life in the African Bush at Moolmans...

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Pacific Discovery

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Pacific Discovery

Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia Gap Semester

Pacific Discovery's Gap Semester program in Southeast Asia is a t...

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Sibuya Wilderness Experience

104 reviews

Sibuya Wilderness Experience

Nature and Coastal Wilderness Conservation in Sibuya

The Sibuya Wilderness Experience welcomes participants from all w...

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Volunteer International Adventures

102 reviews

Volunteer International Adventures

Veterinary Medicine Skills Experience in South Africa

If you’re interested in veterinary medicine and animal welfare, w...

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The most extraordinary mission ever

April 10, 2025by: Lucie Genest - FranceProgram: Wildlife Volunteer in Namibia

10

Throughout my project, I did various missions such as cleaning the carnivore enclosures, building enrichment elements for the animals, walking in the sanctuary and researching how to spot animal tracks, taking the baboons, and walking with the cheetahs. I also prepared the animals' food and learned anti-poaching methods. This project was amazing and taught me a lot about myself. If you are thinking about traveling alone...DO IT. I am very proud of myself for being able to go alone. It was a challenge at first as it was my first solo trip, but I was able to fulfill one of my dreams with an organization that is extremely dedicated to animal welfare. I grew confident in myself, my English, and my career. I would 100% recommend this program. It was an extraordinary and truly unique experience. Volunteering rather than tourism brings a whole new dimension to this trip. I've never seen a lion or cheetah so close! This mission with the rangers will remain etched in my memory forever. I met wonderful people who are passionate about protecting and defending wildlife. Not only that, but Freepackers was very professional and attentive. They were always available when needed, which was really reassuring, especially for my first volunteer experience alone.

Best experience I ever had

April 02, 2025by: Molly Robberts - EnglandProgram: World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

8

As a 16 year old I can say that volunteering in Sri Lanka through the ivhq was one of the best things I have ever done,the local team made me feel safe and secure and made sure I had fun volunteering and I felt I had made some what of an impact towards wildlife doing what I did.i cannot recommend ivhq more and will definitely be volunteering again one day

The most extraordinary mission ever

April 10, 2025by: Lucie Genest - FranceProgram: Wildlife Volunteer in Namibia

10

Throughout my project, I did various missions such as cleaning the carnivore enclosures, building enrichment elements for the animals, walking in the sanctuary and researching how to spot animal tracks, taking the baboons, and walking with the cheetahs. I also prepared the animals' food and learned anti-poaching methods. This project was amazing and taught me a lot about myself. If you are thinking about traveling alone...DO IT. I am very proud of myself for being able to go alone. It was a challenge at first as it was my first solo trip, but I was able to fulfill one of my dreams with an organization that is extremely dedicated to animal welfare. I grew confident in myself, my English, and my career. I would 100% recommend this program. It was an extraordinary and truly unique experience. Volunteering rather than tourism brings a whole new dimension to this trip. I've never seen a lion or cheetah so close! This mission with the rangers will remain etched in my memory forever. I met wonderful people who are passionate about protecting and defending wildlife. Not only that, but Freepackers was very professional and attentive. They were always available when needed, which was really reassuring, especially for my first volunteer experience alone.

Best experience I ever had

April 02, 2025by: Molly Robberts - EnglandProgram: World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

8

As a 16 year old I can say that volunteering in Sri Lanka through the ivhq was one of the best things I have ever done,the local team made me feel safe and secure and made sure I had fun volunteering and I felt I had made some what of an impact towards wildlife doing what I did.i cannot recommend ivhq more and will definitely be volunteering again one day

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