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Connecting You with amazing experiences across africa
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Volunteer Encounter is dedicated to wildlife and environmental conservation as well as community development and commitment to making a difference in the world, leaving our mark one project at a time.
For us, true conservation and community empowerment go hand in hand and we believe they can only be achieved from a holistic approach tackling both at the same time.
That is why we strive to benefit the community through wildlife and environmental education, not only to make a difference to their lives but to also ensure our conservation efforts will be successful, with the surrounding communities onboard.
Favourite Project of 2024
#1 Volunteer Program
Safari Stables working holiday at Antelope Park, Zimbabwe
Antelope Park, Zimbabwe
2 Weeks – $2205 USD
Join our Safari Stables Working Holiday at Antelope Park (Zimbabwe) which has been chosen as the best project of 2024.

Our Destinations

8 Programs Available
Contributing in Zimbabwe offers a unique opportunity to work with horses, contribute to wildlife conservation, and support local communities, all while immersing yourself in a once in a lifetimes experience.

5 Programs Available
Joining our programme in South Africa offers an incredible journey, from uplifting communities through local projects to experiencing the excitement of show jumping working holidays and exploring the iconic African wildlife of Kruger National Park.

3 Programs Available
Zambia’s community projects provides a rewarding opportunity to empower local communities and create a lasting, positive impact on people’s lives, its an unbelievable experience for all who join the projects.

1 Program Available
Zanzibar for marine conservation allows you to play a vital role in ordering the delicate marine ecosystems while contributing to the preservation of Zanzibar. This experience guarantees to be a life changing opportunity.

3 Programs Available
Kenya provides an incredible experience, where you can make a meaningful impact by supporting community projects in Nairobi or contributing to vital conservation efforts within the incredible Maasai Mara.
Why Choose Volunteer Encounter?
We are Africa
We have been creating projects in Africa since 2004.
Make a Difference
Our goal is to make a difference to the wildlife and local communities in countries across Africa. We can do it with your Help!
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We have agents who have partcipated at each of our projects to help you.
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Stian spent 2 weeks at Antelope Park
I spent two weeks volunteering at Antelope Park, and it was an amazing experience. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly greeted by Pip, who was always there to help whenever I needed something. Massima was my guide for the wildlife activities, and she did...
Working with Wildlife & Horses in Victoria Falls by Manon
My stay at Victoria Falls was fantastic! I learned so much about horses and wildlife. Days, between stables and other tasks, were very varied. We could work with young horses in the morning, feed the lions at noon, and participate in the castration of hyenas...
Claudie Review about Antelope Park
I had the best time at Antelope Park, it was the best way to start exploring Africa. The obvious standouts were the amazing animals, being able to be up close to so many of them was such an incredible experience. Some highlights were the lion walks, elephant...
Amazing Experience at Antelope Park
I had the most amazing time volunteering at the Antelope Park. It was incredible to go on safari rides every day and got so close to all the animals, especially the giraffes. I absolutely loved taking the horses swimming and learning polocrosse. Some...
Victoria Falls Horses and Wildlife Program Review by Justina
So the overall experience was really something I would do all over again. I did my volunteering at Victoria Falls which is what I would recommend The horses and wildlife program is again something I would prefer. It was really incredible to work with so many...
Review of Horse Project at Antelope Park – Gaia
I’m Gaia, I’m from Italy and I discovered about AP from the Instagram page of an Italian girl who came there too. Coming to Antelope Park was the best choice I could have ever made. Days at AP are always different, two of my favourite activities from the...