5
Outstanding
20
Reviews
5
Years in business
Hamba Africa
Verified by Volunteer World
5
Outstanding
20
Reviews
5
Years in business
Hamba Africa provides conservation-focused programs and projects across South Africa.
Each with unique goals allowing you to travel ethically while protecting nature!
Hamba Africa is owned and run by safari guides and conservationists. We work with organisations across South Africa that share our commitment to real-world conservation, wildlife research and sustainable development.
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We also work with universities based in the United Kingdom and the ...
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Harry McGrath
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Hamba Africa reviews
Tea
5.0
I was struggling at the beginning as I was not sure if this program would suit me. But once I settled in, it became quickly home far away from home. It was one of the best experiences in my life. Everyone at the project was so nice and we connected quickly. The people at the project were so ...
Merel Floor van den Dool
5.0
Waking up every day in the middle of a game reserve with wild animals all around the fences of the camp is just amazing! We went on a lot of game drives and witnessed epic animal behaviour like crocodile fights, lions cleaning each other and elephants taking a bath. In the afternoon we had time to ...
Shannon
5.0
I spent 4 weeks in the Welgevonden Research Camp, and I loved it! I arrived at the end of Winter, so vegetation was low, and I had the opportunity to see and learn about more wildlife than I could have imagined. My guides were respectful, were happy to stop and answer my questions, and were thorough ...
Adam
5.0
I spent six weeks in South Africa staying at the research camp, waking up every morning and being able to look out onto the plains and see a variety of wildlife was breath-taking and something I would recommend to anyone. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, thanks to them I now know a lot ...
Laura
5.0
In August 2023, I had the opportunity to go out to South Africa, with Hamba Africa to spend time volunteering at the research camp in Welgevonden game reserve.
During my 3 weeks with Hamba Africa, Harry, our knowledgeable guide, blended entertainment with education during each game drive, making ...
Mendel
4.8
I went for 5 weeks to do the long term volunteer wildlife program. When i arrived i had a tent for myself and the most beautiful view. Rhino’s passing by with their calfs, the zebras and the warthogs curiously looking at you. You get up early every day. Eat your breakfast and bring a lunchbox with ...