Community & Bush Adventures


Your 2-week African adventure begins with 2 nights in the world-famous township of Soweto, where you'll immerse yourself in the local culture by exploring the community on foot or by bicycle. Enjoy traditional food, drinks, and music to get into the African spirit.

Next, you'll experience the thrill of the African wilderness at a Big Five Game Reserve near Johannesburg, combining Early Child Development (ECD) work with wildlife conservation. Volunteers will support local day-care centers by enhancing children's motor skills and caring for infants at a Baby Safe House.

In the second week, you'll live as a game ranger, balancing thrilling safaris with conservation work.
This immersive experience in the African bush allows you to learn from expert guides, contribute to conservation efforts, and enjoy the tranquility of the wilderness.

What's included:
- Airport Transfers
- 3 Meals a day
- We cater for vegetarians and certain allergies on request
- Accommodation in volunteer house
- All paperwork, placement and liaising with staff at the Volunteer Program
- Appointed Supervisor for duration of program
- Donations - contribution to the project
- Certificate & Report on individual Volunteer`s Program, should this be required.  
What's not included:
- The cost of a visa in the case of your volunteer stay being longer than 90 days
- Medical Insurance, which must include work and emergency evacuation. Please make sure you understand how your medical insurance works in South Africa as Hero Holidays will be unable to pay for any doctors accounts or the like in lieu of being refunded by the medical scheme.

- Weekend excursions
- Local Transport for social activities
- Use of phones: either landline or mobile costs
- Towels and toiletries
- Accommodation if you arrive before the start date or stay after the end of the project
- Transport to or from accommodation if you arrive before the start date or leave after the end of the project

Minimum Age: 18
Police Clearance: Yes
Childcare & Education:
- Engage with preschool children through singing, dancing, and playful activities to teach basic movement skills.

- Entertain, stimulate, and care for babies, including tasks such as feeding, nappy changing, bathing, and dressing.

Creative & Administrative Support:
- Assist teachers in creating teaching aids, preparing for creative activities, and organizing
special events.

- Sort and distribute donations, assist with recycling projects, and prepare food and materials
for events.

-Maintain cleanliness in the daycare and playgrounds, including washing clothes, bedding, and cleaning facilities.

- Gardening, and building vegetable tunnels and fruit trees.


Wildlife conservation week
Morning Safari & Bush Walk:

- Participate in a morning safari in open game viewer, helping to track the "Big Five" and other wildlife.

- Engage in a guided bush walk to explore and learn about the local flora and fauna.

Conservation Work:

- Contribute to conservation efforts through animal tracking, habitat preservation, alien plant control. tree cutting and clearing roads

- Community tour, visiting local entities and local artists

- South Africa and home country environmental talk with local school

Evening Campfires:

- Bush dinner and sleep out in the bush under the stars

- Share stories and experiences with fellow adventurers, embracing the culture and environment.

Special skills required
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to sudden changes in all areas and environments.

Childcare Proficiency: Experience or comfort in working with young children and babies, including the ability to entertain with minimal resources.

Teamwork & Communication: Ability to work well in a group, communicate effectively in basic English with staff and children, and take instructions.

Cultural Sensitivity: Respect for different cultures and the environment, with an ability to embrace and adapt to diverse settings.

Self-Confidence & Discipline: Confidence in applying discipline where necessary, along with patience and problem-solving skills.
- Arrivals every Thursday
- Project is open everyday

Duration: Minimum 2 weeks

Contact us today for prices and availability


- LEBOS Soweto: 2 Nights | Mixed Dorm
- Babies in the Bush: 6 Nights | Shared Room
- Big 5 in the Bush: 6 Nights | Shared Room

Please contact us for more information.