This is the absolute cream of the EDGE of AFRICA offerings - a combination of our existing projects.
Spend eight weeks improving the lives of locals, researching wildlife, assisting with sports coaching, teaching children and contributing to a variety of workshops.
This program covers various fields of interest - from environmentally orientated projects to community events - offering volunteers an incomparable experience in South African volunteering.
If you cannot make up your mind on which project to choose or if you want to contribute just that little bit extra, Absolute EDGE will... well, absolutely give you the EDGE.

A great combination of sports and community volunteering, this project will definitely keep you active!

Divide your time between our meaningful community projects and assiting our sports clinics in the under privildedged areas!

The EDGE of AFRICA Community Summer Sports Festival is coming to the South African coastline this December 2010. Year two of this annual festival will showcase sports development in the area. In association with Knysna Municipality and Knysna Tourism.

This project offers you an absolutely incomparable volunteer experience in practical knowledge and diverse hands-on encounters with the world famous Big 5 animals of Africa.

Get up close and personal with lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos and rhinoceros, as well as other South African wildlife in a safe, malaria-free, private game reserve.

Help us make the schools, in poorer areas with little to no funding, look and feel like a better place to learn. This project is the definition of hands on volunteering and seeing the results of your hard work through long and short term projects.

Elephants, elephants and more elephants! Be part of a journey that takes you through all the aspects of elephant conservation in Africa. Be touched by the grace of these amazing animals from the comfort of the culture rich town of Knysna. You won't want to leave!

Help us give the gift of English to the locals. Through our workshops we reach a kaleidoscope of people and cultures. From pre-school children to adult literacy classes these workshops aim to spread the appreciation and understanding of the English language throughout Kayalethu Township.

Volunteers will be working with different sections of the medical industry, each having a vital part to play in local health awareness of the area. Learn about the effects of HIV AIDS and TB in Africa and in the process create awareness in small town and rural communities.

This program offers volunteers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of inspirational community based projects.

Be inspired by South Africa's diverse culture, its colourful heritage and variety of cultures and traditions. Plus, be the inspiration to underprivileged children, make friends for life, leave a valuable footprint in the community and depart the country feeling satisfied and fulfilled - all in one of the most breathtaking areas of South Africa.

Assist teachers with local kids between 2 and 6 in various pre-schools in the colourful and vibrant township of Kayalethu, South Africa. Playing games, teaching English and helping with the syllabus are all part of the daily schedule. No experience necessary.

You will be welcomed as part of the rehabilitation team as you work closely with the community to develop and rehabilitate this area in the centre of Kayalethu Township. The energy and passion that the community members radiate when they introduce you to the eco-project is inspiring! They are a peaceful and wise community and within no time you will have made friends for life!

Working in the wild would not afford you the opportunity to have such a close hands on experience with these magnificent predators. It was established in order to protect and educate the population about large predators. The animals at the sanctuary have been rescued from various unhappy situations with the aim to support local strict conservation legislation.

Volunteers work in a youth development project for homeless and disadvantaged kids and youth between the ages of 4 and 25. In the safe and picturesque township of Kayalethu in South Africa, this project aims to give these kids another chance in life!

Love sports? Help us give the kids living in underprivileged areas the chance to take part in our free sports clinics. All sports enthusiasts needed! 

EDGE of AFRICAs Help @ Home Program gives you the opportunity to volunteer wherever you are.Whether you are looking for work experience but cant afford to travel, or simply looking to help out from your home town - this is the way to do it!

This project is for everyone who loves Africa's wilder side!

Work with elephants, be in direct contact with the world famous Big 5, get involved in community conservation and participate in wildlife research.

Definitely ideal for volunteers who'd like to live close to nature and foster a love for animals.

Join our conservation education projects in relaxed, fun environments and give & underprivileged children the chance to experience the wonderful world of nature!

Want to make the most of your trip to South Africa? Join our Zero to Hero Sports Experience giving you a chance to become a HERO in sports you may have never tried and improve on the sports you have. Combine this with sports volunteering to make yours a meaningful experience.