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Where to go in Africa
Once you have picked Africa as your ideal gap year travel abroad destination the adventure of choosing where to go in Africa begins. For gap year travel abroad you can decide where to go in Africa first and then choose your ideal African safaris and gap year experiences in the country of your choice. The countries in Africa where we offer gap year travel adventure expeditions are listed below with a short description, making it easy for you to pick according to the exciting destination you want to go to in Africa.
Gap Year Experiences in Africa
Kenya Adventure Travel and Volunteering
Kenya is the land where the word “safari” originated – translating from the native Swahili it means “journey” – when travelling in Kenya one will discover that it is the journey not the destination that brings the real experience. Hot equatorial climates, sun, sand and savannah, lined with one of the world’s most exquisite beaches.
Tanzania Adventure Travel and Volunteering
Tanzania is the largest and most diverse country in East Africa. This dark continent unveils fascinating, ancient cultures to the brave. The game viewing is rated the best in Africa. Tanzania has an intense fusion of eastern and African culture, hosting exotic travellers who brought with them eastern spices and traditional British influence.
Uganda Adventure Travel and Volunteering
The land of the Mountain Gorillas... Uganda shares its Eastern border with Kenya with its Western frontier the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mozambique Adventure Travel and Volunteering
Stretching along the southern eastern coast of Africa, Mozambique is a tropical paradise with an Afro-Portuguese fusion of culture music and exotic beaches. Beach villas, white sands, tropical fruits, coconut palms, a vibrant culture and the delicious warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean await you in Mozambique.
Zimbabwe Adventure Travel and Volunteering
Zimbabwe is a country rich in culture and diversity, with the mighty Zambezi River, the awesome Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, enchanting Eastern Highlands and ruggered, wild, Hwange National Park. The Zimbabwe culture is unique, with the warm hospitable Mashona tribes in the north and the friendly Matabeles in the south.
Botswana Adventure Travel and Volunteering
Botswana locals fondly refer to their beautiful land as “The Land of Giants”. Her exquisite table lands stretch for eternity; elephants, giraffes and the native Baobab rise majestically towards the skies above Botswana.
South Africa Adventure Travel and Volunteering
South Africa's tumultuous history has left in its wake a valiant people and offerings of some of the continent’s most exquisite and breathtaking scenery. Coastal regions, arid desert lands, mountain ranges and stunning wildlife reserves mean that South Africa offers all of Africa’s best. South Africa is a kaleidoscope of enthralling offerings.
Zambia Adventure Travel and Volunteering
Zambia is a country rich in culture and diversity, with the mighty Zambezi River, the awesome Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, and over 12 ruggered and wild Game Reserves, Luangwa National Park being the biggest. The Zambian contemporary culture is a blend of values, norms, material and spiritual traditions of more than 70 ethnically diverse people.
Gap Year Travel Abroad Ideas
If you are not sure where to go in Africa for your ideal gap year experiences you, you can choose from 4 main types of expeditions, choose by tour length or you can choose from our different countries for your gap year travel abroad plans.
Our Africa map will help you visualise the countries and the gap year experiences offered in each. Contact us a Pathfinders with any of your gap year travel abroad questions.
