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Have you ever watched National Geographic, seen all those wild and amazing places, and thought there was no way you could see them in person? We beg to differ! With an outdoor gap year in the wilderness, you can do just that —all while you develop real life leadership skills, learn the secrets of mother nature, and hit the trail towards to a unique career. Who wants to sit in an office all day anyway, especially when you can be a rafting expedition leader?! Lace up your hiking boots. It’s time to learn about more programs like Outward Bound, and how a wilderness semester will do your body good.

140 Wilderness Gap Year Programs

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Kaya Responsible Travel

Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, South Africa

Unsure about your academic or professional future? Take a breathe...

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Wildlife Conservation with IVHQ in Victoria Falls

Are you passionate about supporting wildlife conservation efforts...

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103 reviews

Impact Gap Year

Cultural Explorer Gap Year

Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and comm...

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Institute for Global Studies

Resource Management Internship - Nature Center, Hawaii

Situated in a lush tropical rainforest overlooking Honolulu is a ...

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9.7777 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad

GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...

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9.435 reviews

Pacific Discovery

New Zealand & Australia Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery

Embark on a transformative 10-week Gap Semester through New Zeala...

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8.867 reviews

MAXIMO NIVEL

Country Jumper Gap Year - Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru

In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guat...

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9.7651 reviews

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

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Raleigh International

Volunteer in Borneo - Adventure with Purpose

Take urgent action and immerse yourself in one of the world's mos...

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916 reviews

Gapforce

South America Explorer with Gapforce

Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries—Peru and Ecuad...

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102 reviews

African Horse Safaris

Moolmanshoek Wildlife Working Holiday

Experience the excitement of life in the African Bush at Moolmans...

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9.717 reviews

Go Abroad China Ltd.

High School Language & Cultural Immersion in China for Teens

Discover China Through Language & Culture. Founded in 2003, Go Ab...

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9.1926 reviews

Carpe Diem Education

Central America Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year

Venture through Guatemala and Costa Rica, exploring lush tropical...

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9.789 reviews

African Conservation Experience

The Ultimate Personalized Gap Year Experience

Are you looking for an epic adventure that will change your life ...

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9.437 reviews

EA Ski and Snowboard Training

Become a Ski Instructor in Canada - Training + Job Included

Do you have a passion for travel, adventure, and skiing? Do you ...

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9.1119 reviews

INTERNeX Pacific

Pre-arranged Jobs in Canadian Summer and Winter Resorts

Work, live, and play in Canada's tourism playgrounds. We work wit...

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Tidelines Institute

The Glacier Bay Semester in Civic & Environmental Leadership

The Glacier Bay Semester offers an unparalleled opportunity for y...

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9.3938 reviews

Pure Exploration

Adventure Guide Program | Queenstown, New Zealand

Based in Queenstown, this program combines skills acquisition wit...

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101 reviews

Linguistic Horizons

Gap Year: Spanish or English Language Immersion

Take a life-changing gap year abroad with Linguistic Horizons! We...

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9.727 reviews

Intern Abroad HQ

Most Affordable Environmental Internships in South Africa

Are you an aspiring Environmental Conservationist or Marine Biolo...

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Stylish rooms to the warm bonfire, braai, and Karoo hospitality

August 31, 2025by: Kevin Daniels - South AfricaProgram: 60-Day Field Guide Course in South Africa!

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Thank you for sponsoring Nazli George Promotions (SAFTA Award-winning actor) during our theatre tour. Our stay at Kukama Wildlife Lodge was unforgettable. From the stylish rooms to the warm bonfire, braai, and Karoo hospitality, everything made us feel at home after our performances of Stop the Bully. Your support makes it possible for us to use theatre to inspire change in communities. – Soul Café (Performer, Nazli George Promotions)

I found my place to be

July 01, 2025by: Luisa Link - GermanyProgram: Farmstay New Zealand

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I started into my farmstay with no expectations really and I found everything I was ever hoping to find. Many people wish they knew they where in 'their good old days' when they happened and not afterwards and I can say, I knew while I was living them. The past 9 months in New Zealand were the best time I ever had in my life. And without Internex they wouldn't have happend. So thank you to the team of Internex. You did such an amazing job with everything.

Stylish rooms to the warm bonfire, braai, and Karoo hospitality

August 31, 2025by: Kevin Daniels - South AfricaProgram: 60-Day Field Guide Course in South Africa!

10

Thank you for sponsoring Nazli George Promotions (SAFTA Award-winning actor) during our theatre tour. Our stay at Kukama Wildlife Lodge was unforgettable. From the stylish rooms to the warm bonfire, braai, and Karoo hospitality, everything made us feel at home after our performances of Stop the Bully. Your support makes it possible for us to use theatre to inspire change in communities. – Soul Café (Performer, Nazli George Promotions)

I found my place to be

July 01, 2025by: Luisa Link - GermanyProgram: Farmstay New Zealand

10

I started into my farmstay with no expectations really and I found everything I was ever hoping to find. Many people wish they knew they where in 'their good old days' when they happened and not afterwards and I can say, I knew while I was living them. The past 9 months in New Zealand were the best time I ever had in my life. And without Internex they wouldn't have happend. So thank you to the team of Internex. You did such an amazing job with everything.

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