We provide quality volunteer experiences, internships, travel and school group travel in South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia and Malawi.
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OUR PROGRAMS
VOLUNTEERING, INTERNSHIPS & TRAVEL
Volunteering with Khaya
Discover the best volunteer experiences abroad in Africa; volunteer with children; communities; sports development; healthcare; wildlife conservation; and education programs.
Internships with Khaya
Secure an international internship abroad and open doors to the possibility of a great career with overseas experience in your field, build a personal network, earn academic credit, learn new skills, be independent and self-sufficient
School Groups
We provide university and school group travel packages in Africa tailor made to meet your requirements. Discover diverse people, spectacular landscapes and the most amazing wildlife in its natural habitat
Travel with Khaya
Explore the best travel adventures in Africa. Immerse yourself in a new culture and way of life, witness beautiful beaches, awe-inspiring landscapes, exotic flora and fauna and the world’s most warm-hearted people.
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Khaya’s latest news
VOLUNTEERING OR COMMANDEERING?
With so many people looking for unique travel experiences around the globe there is a big pull towards volunteering experiences, working with youth and wildlife. This change from unknown ways of traveling towards a more mainstream accessibility to short term...
WHAT TO KNOW IF YOUR CHILD WANTS TO VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA
ADVICE FOR PARENTS Your kid has just announced that he/she is contemplating to go on a volunteering trip abroad next summer. Do not panic! Breathe and take a moment to think about the possible benefits. Volunteering abroad can be a life-changing experience. Your child...
FROM KHAYA TO GO WITH KHAYA
Rebranding a company that has existed for almost 15 years takes some serious considerations and let me tell you a bit more of the why.... Khaya started in 2005 when I moved to South Africa from the Netherlands and the idea came to me to assist international students...
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Responsible travel
Volunteering can be an incredibly enriching and educational experience. The trick to getting the most out of your chosen volunteer project is to maximise what you put in. Quite simply, your focus should not only be on you, the volunteer – it should be on those you want to help and support; whether you are working in childcare, conservation, community building, or whichever organization you choose.
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We’re Rated highly
There is not one specific thing but many things that i enjoyed during my stay in South Africa. I actually enjoyed every single moment of the experience. The weekends away were also so good. I loved the project and the work we done.
– Netherlands
To look at the different lives of people and children in the townships and compare them to others. To help the children and have fun with them and others. I really enjoyed Addo, the meals and the wildlife.
– Germany
I enjoyed the weekend outing trips and tours that we went on with all the other volunteers including Jeff and Arlene. The company did well when arranging this. I also met so many nice people.
– Netherlands
All the people were friendly and made my four weeks very enjoyable. I enjoyed experiencing a different culture with new people. I really appreciate the different trips that Jeff and Arlene organised for us.
– England