When can I go?
The upcoming arrival dates are listed below.
Most flights from the UK travel overnight so it’s likely you’ll need to start your trip the day before the listed Arrival Date.
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| January 24th 2010 | November 15th 2009 |
| February 21st 2010 | December 13th 2009 |
| March 7th 2010 | December 27th 2009 |
| April 4th 2010 | January 24th 2010 |
| May 2nd 2010 | February 21st 2010 |
| May 30th 2010 | March 21st 2010 |
| June 13th 2010 | April 4th 2010 |
| June 27th 2010 | April 18th 2010 |
| July 11th 2010 | May 2nd 2010 |
| July 25th 2010 | May 16th 2010 |
| August 8th 2010 | May 30th 2010 |
| September 5th 2010 | June 27th 2010 |
| October 10th 2010 | August 1st 2010 |
| November 7th 2010 | August 29th 2010 |
Flights
BUNAC can arrange your flight to suit your needs. We aim to put volunteers together on the same flight in order for you to travel as a group.
Our flight tickets are flexible returns, which will allow you to change your return date whilst away (subject to airline availability and an administration fee).
Alternatively, if you’d like to arrange independent travel then you’re more than welcome to as long as you arrive in Cape Town for the start of the orientation. Our in-house travel agents GS World Travel can give you a quote on 020 7250 0222.
Can I travel after my volunteer project?
Definitely! We encourage volunteers to take time out either before or at the end of their placement to explore more of the country.
During your placement you will generally have weekends free to travel. South Africa is a relatively easy country to travel around and our local partners will be able to give you advice on where to go and what to see.
Whether you go Big Five spotting in Kruger National park, surfing in Jeffery’s Bay, or are brave enough to attempt the world’s highest bungee jump, South Africa is a great country to combine a volunteering placement with backpacking.
COUNTRY FACTS
Capital: Pretoria
Population: 48 Million
Currency: The Rand
Languages: 11
English is an official language.
...I WISH I'D BROUGHT
> Less stuff!
> Photos from home
> A pack of cards
READ/WATCH
>>To Read:-
Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela
The Bang Bang Club
Greg Marinovich and Joao Silva
Rainbow Diary
John Malathronas
>>To Watch:-
Goodbye Bafana 2007
Tsotsi 2005
Catch a Fire 2006
...TO DO IN
SOUTH AFRICA
> Spot the Big Five on safari
> Stand on the most southern tip of Africa
> Go wine tasting
TESTIMONIALS
"I can’t comment enough on how much of a great experience
I had. I will definitely go back and am considering studying and living there"
Jennifer, Volunteer South Africa