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Gap Year Opportunities Africa

There is a rich variety of gap year opportunities in Africa, including African conservation, community, courses & expeditions for adventure. Gap travellers can choose their perfect African expedition according to one of the main types of adventure activities and tours listed on this page.  

Volunteer Adventures - Volunteer Vacations

Choose from our range volunteer adventures in Africa - from Cape Town to Kenya - experience the highlights of these top Africa destinations and make a difference on your volunteer vacation in Africa.

Wildlife Courses - Wildlife Schools

Choose from our range wildlife courses in Africa - nature conservation courses, field guide courses, wildlife management courses, wildlife photography courses and our most popular: the game ranger course.

Conservation, Community, Courses & Expeditions

If the above Africa conservation, community, courses & expeditions categories didn't help you to find the right gap year opportunities Africa has to offer you, then browse our African adventure expeditions by the country in which they take place or according to the tour length to find the ideal gap adventure for you.

You are welcome to contact Pathfinders about gap year opportunities, Africa expeditions or volunteering safaris.

Elephants blocking the road.
Elephants blocking the road.

Hiking group taking a rest.
Hiking group taking a rest.

Lioncubs playing.

Clients taking quad drive.
Exploring Africa on quadbikes.

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