Are you dreaming of the day when you can finally bless the rains (and yourself) down in Africa? Well, African Impact is here to say that they can help you with that! Whether it be living and volunteering in Kruger National Park, or interning in a major city to gain international experience, being on this beautiful continent and being involved with one of the best providers out there can do you no harm.
What does your future look like? Well, it could look like this. Impact and a view!
It doesn’t matter when, where, or why—an African Impact volunteer program will do nothing but exceed all your expectations. Learning about community development, walking with lions and the other Big 5, learning the local languages, and so much more will have you yearning for more. Days filled with adventure and learning experiences will amaze you with every turn you take. And did we mention the incredible impact you can have on the local communities? With that being said, we give you the best African Impact reviews this year!
GoAbroad’s top rated African Impact reviews + volunteer programs
1. African Impact Foundation NGO Internship—27 Program Reviews, 8.78 Rating
“The internship also offered me a great opportunity to deepen the understanding of development and NGO management. Working on the grass route level allowed me to observe how the community is changing, and how NGOs have been contributing towards its development. It was very interesting to learn how the team manages the projects, and being able to see how the projects are making impacts on the community even in a short term was amazing."
- What? Community Development
- When?: 6-12 Months Long; Year Round
- Program perks: Variations of projects, inside look and experience with NGO management, work closely with locals, work at the grassroots level while making an impact, volunteer work in Africa
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2. Teaching and Community Support on Kilimanjaro—150 Program Reviews, 9.53 Rating
“The education and community support project by African Impact in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania has been one of the most worthwhile and exciting experiences I have had. By joining the African Impact team here and directly helping people in the local community, i have had an amazing chance to engage and connect with Tanzania and African culture. A great experience and I hope to be back.”
- What? Education and Community Development
- When?: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks; Year Round
- Program perks: Swahili languages classes offered, accommodation and 3 meals a day included, work hands-on with children and elderly, experience wildlife and the African local culture through various activities
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3. African Wildlife Photography and Conservation in South Africa—134 Program Reviews, 9.3 Rating
“I fell in love with the people, the animals, and the landscape. We had a great mix of photographic opportunities and community engagement and came away with memories that will last forever. I would recommend South Africa and the project to anyone - whether you're an expert photographer or a total novice..” Read more reviews of this program here
- What? Conservation and Digital Media
- When?: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks: Year Round
- Program perks: Raise awareness about conservation using photographs, involvement in conservation activities, creation of amazing photographs while experiencing African wildlife (such as the big 5) and culture, group, homestay, or independent living options.
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4. Healthcare and Medical Volunteering in Zambia—113 Program Reviews, 9.42 Rating
“This project fulfilled all my expectations and more. You are surrounded by many great people from around the world while volunteering who are all doing different projects. I started this project with a limited medical background. From the start of this project i always felt welcomed and experience never became an issue. I was doing so many things on the medical project, from cleaning and dressing wounds, weighing babies, sorting pain medication to teaching locals how to lift properly! All I can really say is If you have an interest in medicine, nursing etc this project is amazing to take part in. I would do it again in a heartbeat!”
- What?: Healthcare
- When?: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks; Year Round
- Program perks: Many community involvement projects, work directly with the Lion Encounter project so get a feel for the wildlife, educational talks and courses available to you, hands-on experience working in the Zambian healthcare system with the young and old
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5. African Big 5 & Wildlife Conservation Project in South Africa—383 Program Reviews, 9.21 Rating
“From the moment you are picked up at the airport you are made to feel welcome, all the staff do their best to make you feel at home and I have never felt uncomfortable or unsafe since arriving here. Being able to go out into the bush and see all the amazing animals whilst doing research to help sustain these species is and experience I will never forget. All the guides all always there to teach you about not only the big five but, insects birds and trees, they love the challenge of answering the hard questions and the love for the job is infectious and makes every drive more exciting, meeting all the staff and other volunteers from around the world is an incredible experience and I am so sad to be going home and will always miss my Dumela family...”
- What? Conservation
- When?: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks; Year Round
- Program perks: Live within Kruger National Park, chances to learn South African languages, experience animal welfare, conservation, and the amazing environment around you, group living, learn about reserve management
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6. Early Childhood Development in Cape Town—216 Program Reviews, 9.35 Rating
“I had an extremely eye opening and memorable experience with African Impact which exceeded all my expectations. Despite travelling with a group of close friends I was able to meet so many new people to share these incredible experiences with. The incredibly loving and welcoming nature of the kids I worked with on project has had an immense impact on myself and they have taught me more about life than I would ever be able to teach them.”
- What? Childcare
- When?: 1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks; Year Round
- Program perks: Dive deep into community development and the education system on Cape Town, work one-on-one with the local students and teachers, opportunities to take safaris, experience sharks up close, and many other excursions.
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7. Sports Coaching and Development in Cape Town— 92 Program Reviews, 9.22 Rating
“I really feel that i have made an impact even though i only spent two weeks on project. Being part of the sports development team was an amazing experience. We worked well as a team to get the children (500+) through their assessments in a fun and efficient way. Also being able to teach the children new sports drills and skills was so rewarding and something I’ll never forget. The environment at the house was perfect. I felt so at home and made great friendships with all the volunteers and staff.”
- What? Sports Management
- When?: 1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks; Year Round
- Program perks: Empower children through the power of education and personal activities, build meaningful relationships with locals and other volunteers, experience all that South Africa has to offer while also making a lasting impact, full board and lodging included, immerse yourself in a wide variety of causes
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With so many amazing programs —like volunteering and interning— to choose from, we understand how hard the decision must be. However, if you haven’t found your “glass slipper” of volunteer programs that fits you just right, that’s fine! Just look through and investigate their entire program directory and African Impact reviews. Search by program type and location, and we promise you’ll find something that you fancy. So why wait any longer, make and impact in Africa, with African Impact. "Hurry boy (or girl), it's waiting there for you"!
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