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A South Africa gap year will be the experience of your life. Xtreme Gappers head off to South Africa in search of the sun, great beaches, amazing diving, surfing, sky diving, bungee jumping and the welcoming relaxed atmosphere. What are you waiting for? Join them!
Do you wish to do all these cool things and get the most out of your gap year then we recommend coming to South Africa. With doing wildlife conservation you will contribute to the well being of the poor animals in Africa. Please have a look a the South Africa gap year programs below, because there is so much to do!
Discover the delights of Cape Town and then hit the adventurous Garden Route. The worlds highest bungee, Elephant sanctuaries, a Wildlife safari, Ostrich riding, zip lining and surfing are just some of the adventures to be had on this all encompassing South Africa trip. And if that is not enough, we have some exiting bolt ons!
If you want to get under the skin of the African jungle, and really find out what it's like to live in the South African bush surrounded by all the wild animals nature, whilst living in an unfenced camp in the Kruger National Park then this is for you. 100% pure adventure and one unforgettable month.
Xtreme Gap offers courses designed to supply the South Africa safari Industry with high caliber professional Field Guides. But these courses are not only available to people wishing to enter the industry as field guides, but for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of the African Bush. So whether you have chosen a professional career linked to wildlife or nature or just finished school and are on a gap year, or if you have possibly taken a career break or are a regular traveller to the bush, this course is for you. Including work experience as a real guide!
This programme offers the unique opportunity for volunteers to engage in the important research and conservation of great white sharks in Cape Town, South Africa. If you are adventurous and love the outdoor lifestyle then this is the perfect programme for you to have the most incredible once in a lifetime experience, as you get up close and personal with these infamous creatures!
Cape Town. What a cool city. Want to get under the skin of Cape Town a little then this 5 day Cape Town intro is for you. Staying at our 4* backpackers, you can explore the city on a group, do some cool Xtreme activities, check out table mountain, cape point, see penguins and the sublime Cape Town nightlife.
Cape Town is the most exciting and Xtreme city in Africa. Home to the worlds highest abseil - Table Mountain, the best place in the world to go shark cage diving and a mighty fine drop zone over the cape of good hope, it sure gives Queenstown a run for its money. 5 nights/6 days 100% Adrenaline.
Get hands on Wildlife conservation experience in one of South Africas award winning game reserve conservation projects. Join other volunteers as you get involved in all aspects of maintaining a game reserve, from tracking Lions and other big 5 to game monitoring and enclosure repair.
Africa Overland tour: The Big One Discover Africa 56 days. Explore the best of Africa during this amazing over truck adventure. You will visit up to 9 African countries full of nature, culture, wildlife, wilderness, adventure and excitement. It will be the experience of your life no doubt about that!
Starting a Cape Town this amazing tour covers some of the best sights and activities in Africa. Covering six countries and unforgettable features like the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and Lake Malawi, it will ensure that your African vacation is an epic adventure of a lifetime. The best option if you do not have the time of budget for the 56 day ultimate tour or want to end up on Zanzibars beaches (not included).
Cape Town To Victoria Falls Overland Tour, one of Africa most spectacular 20 day adventures, taking in national parks, deserts, coasts, wildlife, cultural excursions and a whole heap of adventure on this Africa tour. White water rafting anyone?
Strap yourself in for an epic adventure! Taking in the best of Southern and Eastern Africa in 42 days. A myriad of wonders await you from South Africa to the deserts and deltas of Namibia and Botswana, meeting tribes, see natural wonders like Victoria falls and lake Malawi. Beach time on Zanzibar and the best game parks Africa has to offer. Pure Xtreme adventure!
this amazing trip takes in the best that South Africa has to offer. From adventures in the Namibian desert, to the deltas in Botswana, the incredible Victoria Falls and not forgetting the cool Mountain Kingdom of Swaziland, before hitting the beaches in Mozambique and that heading through the Kruger National Park via the panorama Route ending in Johannesburg.
Learn to Kite surf in an epic kite surfing location: Cape Town! Where 2 oceans meet with table mountain as the backdrop, you can get your IKO certificate and ignite a brand new Xtreme sports passion. This 3 day course (spread out over 5 days to allow for wind conditions) culminates in an IKO accreditation, meaning you can kite surf all over the world.
For all water sports junkies out there.. Join the Surf, Kite surf and Stand Up Paddling (SUP) trip in South Africa´s coolest city, Cape Town. Three fantastic sports combined in a 3 week trip in Cape Town with a cool surf house as your base giving you all the luxury and chill time you need. No experience? No problem, train with our professionals from all over the world giving you all the support you need!
Discover the unique African wildlife on big five-game drives, handle snakes and crocodiles with an extreme wildlife course, learn all about big cats at a big cat rehabilitation centre as well as many cultural exchange opportunities like traditional crafts markets, visiting cultural villages, hiking in the beautiful surroundings of KwaZulu natal and finally relaxing on a pristine beach in St Lucia.