South Africa

South Africa's cultural richness, amazing wildlife and stunning scenery will capture your imagination.

Testimonials

  • My trip with ISV was awesome. In one trip, I managed to see a whole new culture, form great friendship, become an adrenaline junky, and see a whole different world than where I’m from.

    Meghan Hill McGill University Canada

  • ISV blessed me with an amazing and beautiful experience of being able to truly help people in South Africa. I felt like I not only connected with people here but I helped make a difference in their lives.

    Perla Jimenez San Jose State University USA

  • It has opened my mind to what is really on the other side of the world and it made me want to do more for the world and the kids. This trip has been a lifetime opportunity. The kids have been amazing and even though it was a short time, it has made me want to do more for my community and for the world.

    Sarah Godinez Cal State Northridge USA

  • A fantastic trip to take that combines volunteering, cultural learning and an exciting adventure tour. P.S. the entire trip felt like an amazing dream.

    Andrew Callander University of Strathclyde UK

  • My volunteer experience was life-changing! I fell in love with the township and the people there. It was the most meaningful thing I have ever done and I can’t wait to come back!

    Taylor Driscoll McMaster University Canada

  • It was a wonderful and fulfilling experience and I can’t wait to return for a longer period. It was a great way to submerge myself in the culture and I had a wonderful bonding experience with the kids.

    Sarah Couch Kutztown University USA

  • The project was a once in a lifetime experience, which held so many amazing opportunities. Loved it!

    Lauren Drinkwater Newcastle University Australia

  • An amazing trip packed full with adventure, adrenaline and amazement. Paired with a feeling of making a difference, made an experience of a lifetime.

    Elliot Smith Canterbury University New Zealand

  • The ISV program engraved a priceless adventure in my life. The friends I made were great and social. Although I came here to change one's life, this trip without a doubt changed mine.

    Radhakrishna Patel San Jose State University USA

  • I had no idea how much my community development project would affect me. I came to South Africa hoping to help the children here but they helped me more than they will ever know.

    Chantal Lavallee Laurentian University Canada

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