Sabbatical in South Africa
Welcome to South Africa - The Rainbow Nation
A sabbatical in South Africa is much more than just a holiday trip! Your time off from your job in this multifaceted country has unforgettable experiences in store for you. For example, you have the chance to discover the breathtaking nature along the Garden Route or the unique wildlife of the Kruger National Park, or to get to know the unique multicultural mix of the "Rainbow Nation".
Thanks to the enormous diversity, South Africa is an incredibly exciting travel destination and therefore also interesting for your sabbatical. During your time out, you will gain deep insights into the colorful society and the fascinating way of life in the country. On the other hand, you will also get to know the downsides. Although South Africa has been well on the way to becoming a functioning democracy since the end of apartheid, it still has major problems. Above all, social injustice, poverty and crime are omnipresent in Africa's southernmost state.
During your sabbatical, you can get involved in the social and medical fields, as well as in handicrafts and nature conservation, and thus do your part to ease the situation.
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Sabbatical in South Africa at a glance
Time off from the job in South Africa
Take a career break, travel and continue your education. All this is possible with a sabbatical in South Africa. Working in versatile Cape Town is a unique experience and offers numerous opportunities to organize your sabbatical. With RGV you support in the social area, for example, a riding therapy or schools where you look after or teach children from socially disadvantaged families. You can also go through various Volunteering projects in nature reserves, which are spread all over South Africa, support local nature and animal protection. Your involvement in a project in South Africa will not only benefit the locals, but will also help you personally.
Our location for your sabbatical in South Africa
At our location in Cape Town you have the opportunity to get to know one of the most exciting cities on the continent. The location on the Atlantic, the unique surrounding area and the Table Mountain National Park in the middle of the city ensure that Cape Town is definitely worth a visit. At least since the 2010 World Cup, the infrastructure has also been in very good condition.
On the other hand, like most major South African cities, Cape Town still faces major social problems. These can be felt above all in the outskirts of the metropolis. In the so-called townships, which stretch like a belt around the center of the city, poverty and crime continue to determine the lives of many people. If you want to work to counteract these problems, you can get involved in social projects during your sabbatical in South Africa.
Experience South Africa
South Africa has a lot to offer and during your sabbatical you will have the opportunity to get to know it from a tourist perspective. In addition to your work in the project, you have enough free time to discover this diverse country. With Table Mountain as a backdrop and at the southernmost point of Africa, Cape Town has a diverse landscape. The Atlantic and the Indian Ocean with their fantastic beaches invite you to surf and relax. The wildlife amidst forests, mountains, deserts and numerous national parks offer plenty of opportunity for adventure.
Teamwork, commitment and making good use of the professional break in an extraordinary country - is that what you are looking for? Then you are exactly right for a sabbatical in South Africa! No matter how much experience you have and how your life has gone so far - let yourself be infected by the South African attitude to life!
