A gap year in Zambia is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to experience an African country that’s a little more ‘off the beaten track.’ If your main reason for heading to Africa is to explore its wildlife a gap year travel in Zambia definitely won’t disappoint. There’s massive potential for wildlife viewing on a Zambia gap year – including Kafue and South Luangwa National Parks, two of Africa’s finest game reserves. A gap year in Zambia also provides an excellent base for exploring the Zambezi River and the mighty Victoria Falls, where all kinds of adrenaline adventure sports are on offer.
A particularly rewarding Zambia gap year option is gap year volunteer work whilst you’re on your year out. Real Gap has two extremely worthwhile Zambia gap year projects to choose from – both of which are dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged Zambian children.
Become a hero to young footballers. Coach youngsters from orphanages and schools and develop their talent, or just make them smile again. You can also help build and paint schools or get involved with an elephant project.
Give some much-needed assistance to medical staff. Help out at a hospital or clinic in the mornings, then dedicate your skills to playing with children, renovating schools or the Elephant Pepper Project (!) in the afternoons.
Keep young people off the streets with sports sessions. Coach football, netball, rounders or whatever you fancy – even the simplest drills will fire their enthusiasm! Get involved in successful conservation and construction projects, too.
Channel the enthusiasm of poor but extremely eager children into learning. Teach English, run after-school activities, organise sports lessons and give them a chance to make a success of their lives.
