International Working Holidays were there every step of the way when planning my Volunteer Trip to Africa. I did the South African Discovery Trip which was life changing. A 4 week trip through eSwatini (Volunteer building a school), Kruger National Park (Safari Tour) and Mozambique (on the coast exploring the marine life). The trip has been meticulously tailored to get the most out of your time. Recommend to all my friends.
AMAZING EXPERIENCE WITH IWH!!!
Going through International Working Holidays (IWH) was one of the best decisions I've made. They made the process so easy and enjoyable, I had constant communication with them so never felt left in the dark and they made me feel looked after. All my questions and queries were answered swiftly and they updated me with any changes or updates to the program or itinerary as soon as they knew. I will definitely be going through IWH again to book another trip/experience and I would highly recommend going through International Working Holidays!
I had the most beautiful trip planned through IWH and the whole team were so helpful in helping me plan it out and get there and when almost everything that could have gone wrong, did; they went beyond to help me resolve it so I could continue my trip! Staff are absolute troopers who are so obviously passionate about the work that they do and it shows ten fold. I did the Camp America programme, followed by some USA travel and then did 4 weeks at the South Africa Wildlife Sanctuary and it was honestly the coolest months of my life. Could not recommend IWH, Vicki, Shelby and the rest of the team enough.
I had a great experience booking through IWH, the staff are all lovely to talk to and did a great job helping to tailor my trip to what would suit me, making it even better than I expected. They were with me every step of the way, I felt very comfortable under their guidance. I would highly recommend them, and would love to go on more trips through them!
I went to South Africa for 4 weeks in 2015 with IWH to the South Africa Dream Horse Adventure Project. I have travelled to over 40 countries since then, but it is still my favourite place I have ever visited. I had always dreamed of going to Africa, and to ride horses on safari, but I had no idea how to make that happen. When I found IWH online, it was literally like my dream came true. Vicki and Shelby made everything so easy. They were always so available and helpful. The fact that they were both massive horse lovers, who had visited the project was such an added bonus, because they could answer all my (many) questions and share their experiences. And they seemed so genuinely excited for me. This was my first ever solo trip overseas, but I felt so safe and well looked after every step of the way. From the team that met us at the airport, to the orientation, and the family that ran the project, everyone was so lovely and helpful. The project far exceeded my expectations, I can t even describe what an amazing experience it was. I could not fault anything from the moment I enquired, Vicki and Shelby provided incredible service and I could not recommend IWH highly enough.
Absolutely life changing experiences offered through IWH and even better that the team are NZ based. Become more like friends then your travel consultant and relieving to feel like you in safe hands even when far away from home. Professional, friendly and supportive! You will be guided every step of the way. Travelling alone to Africa as a young girl was very impulsive (and needed), but IWH made sure my once of a lifetime trip would be safe, right for me and affordable! Recommend them 110%! Thank you IWH!
Trip of a lifetime
I booked my trip to South Africa through IWH. I was browsing Facebook one day and an add popped up and I thought, hey why not. Within 6 weeks I was on the plane, by myself, to South Africa.
It was hands down the best experience I have ever had. In Johannesburg I connected with people from all over the world who I still call close friends. We visited so many cultural landmarks and things I never thought I would get to see. At all times I felt safe and well looked after. The bunk rooms were great and food fabulous. I also opted to add Kruger Park onto my trip which I would highly recommend.
I volunteered at a wildlife sanctuary and it was beyond amazing. Without the support of iwh I never would have even known about it, let some spend 4 weeks of my life having the most amazing experience of my life. I met even more new people who I still Snapchat everyday, I spent time with knowledgeable people learning about African wildlife, and got to have so much hands on experience with the animals and sanctuary.
Before I left iwh had so many phone calls with me making sure all my needs were met and that I knew what I was getting myself in for. It was great because it was also flexible enough that I added on Cape Town to the start of my trip, and Victoria Falls to the end, so I was able to be picked up and dropped off at the appropriate airports. Also when I got lost trying to find my guide at Joburg airport, I rang iwh at what would have been 11 or 12pm NZ time and someone picked up and helped me find my guide.
Amazing experience and I would highly recommend. I d do it again in a heartbeat
Awesome gap year, thank you IWH!
International working holidays is an awesome organisation who helped me to have a gap year to remember for a lifetime. They were super helpful and made sure I was very prepared before going. I was able to talk one on one with the awesome Shelby to decide on a volunteer program that was best for me. I did Camp America in upstate New York and then went to Nambia for a life-changing experience, volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary, school and medical clinic. Dale was super helpful and worked to organize all travel arrangement which was super helpful seeming it was my first time travelling. When I missed my flight I was able to ring Dale for the reassurance of what to do even with the massive time zone differences. International working holidays work closely with volunteer organisation all around the world so you're ensured to have an amazing experience. Highly recommend them and will definitely be booking another trip through them in the future.
IWH was so helpful with organizing my dream trip to Africa, and volunteering with all the animals I had dreamed of seeing in their natural habitats. Shelby and Dale were extremely helpful working in any requests I had to the best of there abilities. I highly recommend going through IWH to help you organize your trip, I would like to book through them again for my next trip. I always felt safe and supported everywhere I went, Thanks IWH
International Working Holidays are a fantastic company. They were always available for questions I had and answered them efficiently. I was more than happy with how easy it was to book with them and I was provided with all of the information I needed for going to another country. Would recommend IWH with everyone, truly chuffed with my experience and would absolutely choose them again for future travelling!
When I finally commited to taking the opportunity to travel to South Africa last year (2019). I found International Working Holidays (IWH) on Facebook. From the first message till well after I returned from my 9 week experience they stayed in constant contact with me to make sure I had everything I needed including flights, insurance, airport pick up and drop offs, all the relevant information for me at my volunteer projects. The whole team made my experience stress free and any questions I had they were able to help me straight away. I would definitely highly recommend using IWH without a doubt. If you are worried about traveling to another country by yourself trust me you will not regret it at all. Thank you so much everyone that was involved in my wildlife volunteer experience in South Africa.
IWH are an incredible company and always super helpful with any information you need for your trip. Everything is organised before your trip making it stress free especially when going to another country you're not familiar with. Shelby has helped me with my volunteer projects and she is just amazing and I've left with experiences I'd never forget! The rest of the team are also very prompt in answering any questions you have too.
I definitely recommend IWH for anyone, these guys are awesome! :)
IWH helped me have the best experience of my life! They made it super super easy to book my trip over to South Africa to volunteer at a Lion Conservation Centre. From answering all my questions, to even helping me extend my trip from 2 weeks to 4 weeks at the drop of a hat. I was originally super nervous about flying overseas solo and finding my way around a different country, but IWH completely understood where I was coming from and gave me all the information I needed to feel prepared and looked after. They checked in frequently and I always had a someone to call if things ever went south. Not only was it super easy to book, but the trip itself was so well planned and thought out. The experience is definitely worth it and the life long friends you get in the process just make it all that much better. I talked about my trip so much that I m even helping my sister look into doing her own trip with IWH. I would definitely recommend IWH for your next trip. You won t regret it!
I did a trip in 2018 with IWH, and they were SO HELPFUL right from the start! From visa applications, to finding flights and sorting travel insurance, they just made sure the whole experience went super smoothly for me. I was doing my own travel before participating in the IWH's programs, and after volunteering I was going to do my own travel again. That last bit changed while I was overseas but the IWH were so helpful and ensured I had flights and tours booked so that I wasn't left in the lurch. I was originally going to be in South Africa for 2 weeks volunteering and then meeting up with friends (but they bailed), so I ended up volunteering in South Africa, then heading to Zimbabwe on my own to check out Victoria Falls, then down to Cape Town to spend a week exploring there. It was just an amazing trip, and Cape Town is for sure A MUST-SEE!!! Zimbabwe is really beautiful too, I spent a good part of the afternoon bargaining at the markets by the falls. Loads of fun, and it wouldn't have been possible without IWH and the amazing team there, (and of course, the team over in South Africa!) :)
The people at International Working Holidays made my first experience overseas alone so amazing! I felt so supported and safe overseas and they made the entire process so easy. They helped every step of the way from flight planning, visas, and right through to when you land overseas. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to do an overseas experience and especially for first timers!
Life changing experience coordinated by great people.
IWH has amazing Programs that provide opportunities to work and volunteer abroad. I ve been lucky enough to do 3 different programs through IWH each providing unforgettable experiences that I will treasure. Highly recommend it to anybody that wants to work or travel overseas. They re so help and really look after you during your experience.
I really don t know how many great things I can genuinely say about IWH & the team behind the scenes!! I ve gone through them multiple times now & can t wait to tick off more in the future!!
From their broad range of opportunities to some AMAZING places around the world, partnering with truely authentic volunteer projects so you can be sure you re actually doing some good, their commitment to helping you choose the right one for you and helping manage your itineraries and ensuring your safety as you travel to get there?!
Truely above & beyond service that adds such a special feeling to the whole experience!
Thanks guys!!
International working holidays made such a big trip and experience feel easy and straightforward. The ladies we spoke too were able to answer my questions and provide reassurance to my family that going to South Africa would be safe. I felt supported through the whole process and was able to enjoy my trip knowing everything was organised. I had the most amazing time in Sough Africa and made memories that will last forever. Could not have done this without the amazing team.
I booked a volunteering holiday experience through IWH back in 2016 at the Save the Lions project. I had an amazing time and IWH helped organise everything from my flights to the extra activities while in South Africa. I can recommend using them for a different and worthwhile kind of holiday!
The team at IWH was super helpful from day one! We discussed different countries, programmes, flights, dates, visas and everything else through multiple emails, messages and even video calls. They made sure they could answer all of my questions which made me feel super safe and comfortable. This trip was my first time going overseas by myself (I was 18 at the time) so I was quite nervous about going through multiple airports in different countries by myself but the team at IWH booked the flights perfectly for me!
I went to Windhoek, Namibia in September-October 2019 for 17 days to do a 2 week wildlife rehabilitation course as well as a few days of regular volunteer work at Na'an ku se wildlife sanctuary.
The days were filled with amazing activities such as walking with the baboons, building enrichments for the cheetah, walking with the cheetah (I even saw a cheetah chase a herd of giraffes in the wild!!), preparing food for the animals, driving around the reserve spotting animals in their natural habitat, feeding the wide range of animals and soooo much more. I made sure that I wrote everything that I did in a little travel journal so I didn t forget anything, and I m so glad that I did!!
My favourite moment on the trip was definitely working with the cheetahs. The rehab group got to assist the veterinarian in the annual health check of two of their cheetahs, Ebony & Ivory. We recorded their temperatures, respiratory rate and heart rate to make sure the animals were in the best care possible. I was fortunate enough to give Ivory her rabies injection! It was the first injection that I have ever done and I think it s pretty cool that it got be on a cheetah. That was definitely my highlight!!
In the wildlife rehabilitation programme we also had a class/lecture almost every day so we could learn more about why they do what they do. I found the programme very interesting and I think it will help me so much during my veterinary nursing study.
Honestly could not recommend International Working Holidays enough, the ultimate company to ensure you have the most enjoyable, seamless and memorable overseas experience! I ve participated in Camp America twice and with the help of IWH had the most indescribable experience at a volunteer project in South Africa. Everyone at IWH is super friendly, helpful and knows exactly what the go is! It s so comforting knowing they ve also been through the same process, participated in the projects and because of this they have the exact information and advice you need. I d recommend IWH to anyone (and actually do all the time) - if you re out there looking for an adventure then these guys are the ones you want to be talking to!
iwh.co.nz
