Gap Year in Africa

Not so good, I'm afraid.

Advantages: An interesting and worthwhile project to be involved with.
Disadvantages: Not safe enough to give the freedom of movement I would have liked.

I went to Africa to work for the WHO in one of their projects in Kenya. I decided to take a package trip into Tanzania and Zanzibar before I went in order to see a bit more of the country before I settled down. You have to be prepared to pay quite a bit ...

Rowan 16.09.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Gap Year in Kenya

Take Care

Advantages: Good exchange rate
Disadvantages: Unsafe, crime ridden, no work

Taking a gap year is intended to enhance the education a student has gained thus far and not meant as a survival course! Unfortunately a gap year in South Africa would amount to surviving, most likely build a lot of character if one is lucky enough to le ...

brofr 11.07.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Gap Year in South Africa

Fun, Education and Love

Advantages: educational, culture
Disadvantages: political unrest at the moment

...just returned from my Gap Year in Zimbabwe. Well, actually it turned into 2 1/2yrs. At the beginning of my last year in school I decided that I would like to take a year out before going to Uni. My parents agreed with me so I set about looking for ...

Gwenick 17.04.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Gap Year in Zimbabwe

Gap years in Africa

Advantages: NIce country, beautiful landscape
Disadvantages: political turmoil, poverty

...After reading one of the opinions posted on this website, i decided that i must comment on the idea of going to Africa during a gap year. I work for a company who's headquarters are situated in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. I am in no way a racist, but ...

TonycK 23.04.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Gap Year in Zimbabwe

Only if you have money coming out of your ears

Advantages: Not over crouded.
Disadvantages: Very expensive, not very accesible.

I having lived in angola, for the past four years would currently advise you not to go there on holiday. I say this for a large number of reasons. Firstly it is one of the most expensive countries in the world to live in. Secondly there is currently a civ ...

pomme23 16.04.2001 · Read full review
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