The bustling chaos of Zambia's capital city is a mix of the colonial, socialist and now democratic governments of the country, who have each influenced the style and economy of Lusaka. With 2 million diverse inhabitants this city has a tremendous energy, and its markets and thoroughfares are hives of activity, with lots of new shops springing up all over the place. Unconcerned by its 60% unemployment levels, new people move to Lusaka every day, and there are buzzing nightclubs and roadside shebeens all over the place.
With air links to Zambia's major tourist destinations from Lusaka airport, and plenty of attractions of its own, the city is a top destination. Visitors can experience the colour and lively atmosphere of the local markets, or visit the Lusaka National Museum, with its cultural displays and extensive art collection. Other day trips include the Munda Wanga Environmental Park, the tranquil Botanical Gardens, Kalimba Reptile Park with its snakes, crocodiles and chameleons, and the Kabwata Cultural Village, with some of the best hand-made crafts in the region. There is a water theme park nearby, as well as the Chaminuka Private Game reserve, just 45 minutes away from the city, which holds more species than any other game park in Zambia, with lion, cheetah, giraffe, elephant and ostrich.
Blighted by poverty and social immobility, the Tanzanian community of Dar es Salaam is in need of help and support. By volunteering at this project, you will help provide children, youths and adults with the educational and life skills needed to avoid falling into the poverty trap.
Combine outdoors adventure with worthwhile volunteer work as you explore the best of Tanzania! Get up close to a range of wildlife, marvel at the incredible scenery, and make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children!
Give underprivileged children a new lease of life and better future prospects! Help to teach maths, English and science and get involved with a range of activities as you explore the incredible island of Zanzibar!
Provide the children of Stone Town with the literacy, numeracy and communication skills they desperately need to build successful futures and absorb the amazing culture of Zanzibar!
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Join this trip and feel a real sense of achievement as you reach the peak and witness spectacular views over Tanzania and Kenya.
Offer vital support to young boys in Tanzania – AIDS victims, and those who have been neglected or abused. Teach them the skills and show them the affection they’ll need to lead happier lives as adults.
Janet Horsley had an incredible time on her tailor-made gap year, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, read her story here.
Gap Year for Grown Ups have many Career Break Voluntary Projects in Africa for grown up gappers. Because Gap Year for Grown Ups is the leading authority and only specialist source of ideas and options for grown up gap years, it has the widest range of volunteering programmes in Africa. These include animal/wildlife conservation, teaching English in Africa, community volunteering in Africa and Voluntary work with children in Africa.
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