Pathfinders Africa is an adventure travel company run from Zimbabwe, with offices in Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa. The over-riding philosophy of Pathfinders is that of friendliness and recognising your individuality. An ethos geared towards meeting the needs of the adventurous spirit travelling in Africa. You're guaranteed to get the most out of your trip with Pathfinders.
In association with our sister-company African Impact, we offer a selection of African volunteer adventures and African wildlife courses.
Pathfinders facts:
- African based expedition operator
- Own and run our product on the ground in Africa personally
- Competitive prices
- Small exclusive numbers on each expedition
- The best professional & local guides etc.
The Pathfinders Africa volunteer vacations and wildlife courses are suited to gap year travellers, career breakers, independent travellers and groups of friends and families in search of adventure. Read more about who joins us for adventure travel to Africa.
Read more testimonials from previous Pathfinders explorers.
Volunteer in Africa
Choose from our range volunteer adventures in Africa - from Cape Town to Kenya - experience the highlights of these top Africa destinations and make a difference on your volunteer vacation in Africa. Volunteer in Africa.
Wildlife Courses in Africa
Choose from our range wildlife courses in Africa - nature conservation courses, field guide courses, wildlife management courses, wildlife photography courses and our most popular: the game ranger course. Wildlife courses Africa.
Pathfinders will arrange a tailormade experience for your company's corporate team buliding in Africa.
Contact us to arrange a unqiue African adventure experience with activities for volunteering in Africa.
Please donwload our policy on Responsible Travel in PFD format here
Volunteering in Africa while on Safari
Pathfinders is the leader in adventure volunteer travel to Africa. Ideal for your gap year in Africa, we offer volunteer adventures and wildlife courses jam-packed with the best that Africa has to offer.
Pathfinders Africa - leading the way in responsible adventure travel to Africa.
Where to go for your Gap Year in Africa?
![]() Botswana |
![]() Kenya |
![]() Mozambique |
![]() South Africa |
![]() Tanzania |
![]() Uganda |
![]() Zambia |
![]() Zimbabwe |
Scuba dive in tropical waters, canoe down an unchartered river, sail effortlessly from island to island on a traditional Arabic dhow, spend time in our orphanage, assist in our community school, coach beach soccer, teach English to local children.
Cost: £695 / $1390
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Adventure Travel to Africa - Explore Africa Map
Africa Map - click to view our new interactive Google map of Africa, with direct links to our African safari expeditions and tours in Southern and East Africa.
Adventure Travel with Volunteering in Africa
Pathfinders' Africa volunteer adventures and African wildlife courses are popular amongst gap year students from all over the world: UK, Germany, Holland, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and many others.
Our gap year Africa offering is geared to more than just adventure seekers. Our tours include a humanitarian, community or wildlife conservation element. Our Africa adventure travel options vary from country to country, with a broad range of adventure activities in Africa.
Use our map of Africa to search for a gap year adventure that suits you. Volunteering and travelling in Africa has never been this much fun. We encourage you to contact us should you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you for your next adventure travel to Africa.













