With over 20 years of hands-on experience hosting schools and Universities from all over the world, let us make your study and volunteer abroad journey in South Africa positively unforgettable.
A 2- 4 day program with a difference. Our confidence and skills building program for kids aged 8-13 is based on a safe small-holding in Knysna, South Africa – a fun and meaningful way for your children to spend their holiday.
Real-world skills for young adults aged 15-22 who are ready to take the plunge into independent living. Learn all the skills they don’t teach you at school, in a fun inspiring environment.
Join thousands of South African students on their President’s award mission to better themselves and their communities. Our Program fills all your Presidents Award requirements.
We create hands-on programs that build confidence, practical skills, and real-world capability at every stage of life.
Every experience includes a meaningful community contribution, teaching participants that true growth happens when we lift others too.
Our programs set students apart, through valuable purpose-driven experiences they can carry into future studies, careers & leadership roles.
EDGE of AFRICA has been creating meaningful, community-connected learning experiences since 2007. What began as impactful volunteer programming has evolved into dynamic youth development, life skills, study abroad, and immersive education programs rooted in South Africa.
We are a small, hands-on team deeply connected to our local community and trusted by schools, universities, families, and international partners. Every program we run is designed to build confident, capable humans while ensuring their contribution is ethical, sustainable, and genuinely beneficial to the communities we serve.
April:
Our next Study Aborad Program will take place on the 6th May 2026.
We are finalizing intake dates for July and September 2026 holidays.
Currnent Program Dates:
31st August – 4th September
If you have a group of 3+ please get in touch and we will help you find a date that suits you.
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