Edge of Africa Suggested by Sam
EDGE of AFRICA is committed to ethical volunteering and responsible travelling - providing volunteer and internship placements in South Africa for gap years, career breaks, university internships, school groups and corporate team building projects. We comfortably accommodate all ages, genders, races and religions.
Make a direct impact on the local community and environment, while enjoying first hand exposure to the colourful heritage, cultures and traditions, plus all the sights and activities this beautiful country has to offer.
EDGE of AFRICA guarantees a life changing experience - in a safe, malaria-free, African environment.
EDGE of AFRICA is the overall tour operator category winner of the 2010 Welcome Awards recognizing our excellent customer service and determination to enhance the experience of visitors to South Africa. Thanks to all our volunteers for helping us making a difference in the lives we touch!
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Average Score: 5/5
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Edge of Africa has created some of the most inspiring and adventurous holiday volunteering experiences that we have heard of for a while. Their work-hard, play-hard excursions will have you experiencing some of the worlds most intriguing cultures whilst taking part in more outdoor activities and adventures available than you could shake a stick at! This is not one to miss and something we would love to do ourselves someday.
Sustainability
Read more about our current policies and what we are doing next.
Our Current Policies
Leadership in sustainable practices and/or tackling local social or environmental concerns is our original motivation and main focus of our operation.
Our Future Action Plan
- Continue to train and empower our staff in their field of work
- Establish a Carbon Offset Program
- Establish an academy for local children who don’t have the access to good education or extra curricular activities
- Reach the objectives of the on-going projects we have established (see individual documents available on request)
- Create a networking symposium for local entrepreneurs to drive the ‘Naturally Knysna’ vision forward in Knysna.
- Establish community and conservation projects in Zimbabwe and Madagascar
- Continue to establish recycling projects such as our Swop Shop and Tin Man Project.