I have traveled extensively in Africa and mostly arranged everything myself. For someone who isn't very well-traveled, GoEco is a fantastic organization to help you plan your trip. No matter... See more
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I might just be GoEco’s biggest fan. I travelled a lot the past few years (>20 countries) and my favorite trips ever have all been volunteering projects I have done. My latest ones were the Bali and L... See more
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The initial onboarding meetings, along with the digital checklist reminders, were really helpful leading up to the trip to ensure we had everything we needed. Steni Val was truly a magical little... See more
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I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical at first because it almost sounded too good to be true, but they completely blew my expectations out of the water! My 9-year-old son and I had an incredible tim... See more
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GoEco is an eco-tourism company with over 170 wildlife conservation, education and medical volunteering programs worldwide. GoEco also offers TEFL certification courses and international internship opportunities abroad. Since launching in 2006, GoEco has sent thousands of individuals to participate in projects around the globe.
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Seamless & Supportive
GoEco made the entire experience incredibly easy from start to finish. They handle all the logistics, so you can actually relax and focus on the experience instead of the planning. Every detail felt taken care of (again), and whenever I had a question, they were quick to respond and genuinely helpful. It’s clear they really prioritize making sure you feel supported the whole time. I’d absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organized, stress-free volunteer trip.
April 12, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! 💚✨
We’re so happy to hear that your second experience with GoEco was just as smooth, supportive, and stress-free! 🌍✈️ Knowing that you could fully relax and enjoy the experience while we handled the logistics is exactly what we hope for every volunteer.
It was truly such a pleasure working with your family AGAIN! 😊🐾 We’re so grateful for your continued trust in us, and it means the world to know that you felt supported every step of the way.
Thank you again for your kind recommendation and for choosing GoEco for another adventure. We would absolutely love to welcome you back again soon! 🌿✨
If you are a first-time scuba diver of…
If you are a first-time scuba diver of any age, trust yourself to go at your desired pace. Relax and breathe calmly. This is a tremendous opportunity to not only learn a new skill but also do your part in protecting our precious reefs and oceans.
March 28, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice! 🌊🐠💙
We absolutely love your encouragement for first-time scuba divers. Learning to dive can feel a little intimidating at first, but taking it at your own pace and enjoying the journey makes all the difference! 🤿✨
It’s wonderful to hear how meaningful the experience was for you, not only learning a new skill but also contributing to the protection of our beautiful reefs and oceans. 🌎🐢 Every effort toward marine conservation truly matters!
Thank you again for being part of this incredible project and for inspiring future volunteers to take the plunge! 💙🌊
Volunteering through GoEco to Thailand Teaching
Volunteering through GoEco in Thailand was a great way to meet other International travelers and experience the Thai Community up close. As a teacher, I worked with school age Thai children creating crafts and leading fun activities with the Thai speaking staff. The program was very accommodating, It was a great way to experience Thai culture with the local community people, markets, beaches and beautiful Temples.
March 13, 2026
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Thank you so much for this lovely review! 🌏✨ We loved reading about your time teaching, creating crafts, and leading fun activities with the children. It sounds like you brought so much energy and joy to the program! 🎨📚💛
We’re happy to hear that you were able to connect with other international travelers while also experiencing the local Thai community, culture, markets, beaches, and beautiful temples up close 🌴🏖️
Thank you for being part of the GoEco family and for making such a positive impact during your time there. We hope to welcome you on another adventure someday soon! ✈️😊
Once I found the program I wanted to…
Once I found the program I wanted to join booking an appointment was really quick and easy, the application was simple and straightforward and once everything was finalised everything I had to do or get was provided so there was no stress on any information whatsoever. Any questions I had was answered quickly. Moreover the program at chipangali animal orphanage in Zimbabwe was honestly life changing in so many ways, from interacting with wild animals to living a different lifestyle, the whole experience was eye opening and left me with memories and stories I will tell for the rest of my life.
March 7, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for your incredible review! 🐾💚
We’re so happy to hear that the whole process - from choosing your program to finalising your application - felt smooth, simple, and stress-free. That’s exactly what we aim for! ✨📋
It’s truly amazing to hear how impactful your time in Zimbabwe at Chipangali Animal Orphanage was. From working with wildlife to experiencing a completely different lifestyle, it sounds like such a meaningful and eye-opening journey. 🦁🌿
We love knowing that you’re walking away with unforgettable memories and stories to last a lifetime - that’s what it’s all about! 🌍✨
Thank you again for choosing GoEco, and we hope to be part of your next adventure soon! ✈️🐘
I completed the Women’s Empowerment…
I completed the Women’s Empowerment program in Sri Lanka. I couldn’t recommend it more. The program was actually impactful and engaging for the women, with the perfect balance of support from coordinators and freedom of lesson planning.
March 16, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for this lovely review! 🌟 We're happy to hear the Women’s Empowerment program in Sri Lanka hit the perfect balance of support and freedom for you. 💪✨It’s wonderful to know the program left a real, positive mark on the women you worked with!
Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us and for sharing your experience 😄💖
Goeco is a reliable company to work…
Goeco is a reliable company to work with. I always felt heard and understood. Anytime I needed help navigating my program I was scheduled for a call efficiently and effectively.
December 13, 2025
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! 💚✨
We’re so happy to hear that you felt supported, heard, and well taken care of throughout your journey. That’s exactly the experience we strive to create for every volunteer! 🌍🐾
It was truly an absolute pleasure working with you. From your travels to Cambodia and Nepal, you were a joy to support and such an exceptional addition to each program! 🌿😊
Thank you again for your trust in GoEco. We’re so grateful to have been part of your journey and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future! ✈️✨
Amazing Customer Service!
Delightful customer service made it super easy to book and figure out what program I wanted to do! I hugely recommend Go Eco for anyone who wants to volunteer abroad!
March 22, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for your kind words! 💚✨
We’re so happy to hear that our team made the process easy and enjoyable while helping you find the perfect program. That’s exactly what we aim for! 🌍🐾
It means a lot to us that you’d recommend GoEco to others looking to volunteer abroad. Thank you for your trust and support! ✈️🌿
We hope to be part of your next adventure soon! ✨
I went to Chipangalli Wildlife…
I went to Chipangalli Wildlife Orphanage in Zimbabwe.
It was a very good and amazing experience.
The people was very friendly with me and they helped me with all things and they were patient with my English that isn't very good.
GoEco was a great suppurt too. They advised me on the visa process, tickets purchase, and were attentive to my trip and stay at Chipangali.
I'm very grateful for this experience, with Chipangali team and GoEco.
February 15, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊
We’re happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience 💛 It’s wonderful to know the team made you feel comfortable and supported, and that you felt at ease even with the language barrier, that’s exactly the kind of welcoming environment we hope to create 🌍✨
We’re also so glad we could help make your journey smooth, from planning to your time at Chipangali 🐾✈️
Thank you again for your kind words. We’re grateful you chose to be part of this experience, and we hope the memories stay with you for a lifetime! 🦒✨
Great way to know of organizations doing local work
I was looking for 2 week volunteering experiences and Go Eco put me in touch with several ecological organizations that I could do work with for the 2-week duration of my trip. Thank you !
November 16, 2025
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌿✨
We’re so happy we could help you find the perfect 2-week volunteering experience. It’s great to hear that you were able to connect with different ecological projects that suited your trip so well! 🌍🐾
There are so many incredible organizations doing important work, and we love being able to match our volunteers with opportunities that make their experience meaningful and memorable. 💚
Thank you again for choosing GoEco, and we hope to help you plan another amazing adventure in the future! ✈️🌱
Great time volunteering
An amazing trip at the sanctuary! Tassin and the team were incredibly welcoming and supportive and ensured I had the best experience. Thank you so much
February 15, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🐾💚
We’re so happy to hear that you had an amazing trip at the Australia - Wildlife Animal Sanctuary! 🌿✨ Tassin and the team will be thrilled to know they made you feel so welcome and supported throughout your stay.
It’s wonderful to know you had such a positive experience. That’s exactly what we hope for every volunteer! 🦘🐨
Thank you again for being part of this special project, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure someday! 🌍✨
Amazing second trip in Africa
I’ve had the most amazing second trip through GoEco in South Africa this time at a wildlife conservation ranch. The wildlife ranch was amazingly run and so magical. Had the best time working with the wild animals and learning more about them.
March 2, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! 🐾🌿
We absolutely love hearing that this was your second trip with GoEco, first Zimbabwe and now South Africa, what an incredible journey! 💚✨ It’s amazing to know that your time at the wildlife conservation ranch felt so magical and well-run.
Working closely with wildlife and learning more about them is such a special experience, and we’re so happy you had the best time doing just that! 🦒🦓
Thank you again for choosing to travel with us; it truly means a lot. We can’t wait to (hopefully!) be part of your next adventure too! 🌍🐘
GoEco Big 5 Volunteering
The GoEco Big 5 volunteer project at Siyafunda Research Station was fun, interesting, rewarding and educational. Ranger guides are very professional and informative. Living in a bush camp made it very immersive.
February 23, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🐾🌿
We’re so happy to hear that your time at Siyafunda Research Station was fun, rewarding, and full of learning. That’s exactly the kind of experience we hope every volunteer has! 🦁📚
It’s wonderful that the ranger guides made such a great impression with their knowledge and professionalism, and that you enjoyed the immersive bush camp lifestyle. There’s truly nothing like being surrounded by nature like that! 🌍✨
Thank you for being part of this incredible experience and for sharing your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure someday! 🐘💚
I highly recommend WFFThailand and GoEco.
WFFT is a well-organized, well-run program that helps animals of many species thrive after they can no longer be released into the wild. Everyone working at the organization is dedicated and unfailingly helpful. This is a physically and emotionally challenging trip, and the accommodations are very basic. But what you get out of helping—for an organization that cannot exist without volunteers—is simply amazing. I highly recommend GoEco and WFFThailand.
February 22, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and honest review! 🐘💚
We truly appreciate you sharing both the rewarding and challenging sides of the experience. Working with rescued wildlife is incredibly meaningful, but it definitely requires dedication, compassion, and a willingness to get your hands a little dirty! 🐾🌿
It’s wonderful to hear how much you valued the team on the ground and the important work being done to give these animals a safe place to recover and thrive. Volunteers like you play such an important role, and we’re so grateful you chose to be part of it.
Thank you as well for recommending GoEco, it means the world to us! We hope the memories, the animals, and the impact you made will stay with you for a lifetime. ✨🌏
Maldives Turtle Sanctuary
The whole experience was fantastic. The organisation, communication and preparation were clear on GoEco's side. I felt able to ask questions if need be but most information had been covered through the meetings and information packs I had received. At the project I felt like I was making a difference and the staff there provided me with extensive information regarding the work they do and how to fully engage with them and the wider community. I really appreciated the whole experience. Thank you.
January 15, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for this lovely review! 🐢💙 We are so happy to hear that you had such a meaningful time at the Maldives Turtle Sanctuary. It is great to know that you felt prepared before arriving and that the experience on the ground was both engaging and impactful.
Helping protect sea turtles while connecting with the local team and community is something truly special, and we are thrilled you got to be part of it.
Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, and for sharing your experience. 🌊✨We hope the memories (and the turtles!) stay with you for a long time!
First of all the people i met along the…
First of all the people i met along the way became like a second family to me and it was amazing spending time with all the people our guide was amazing and so was the staff, secondly i learnt so much about wildlife that i didn’t know before and by the end of the trip i could identify most animals and genders of the animals with ease. It was an absolutely amazing experience being with such amazing people and being in the wild connected with nature, i highly recommend it to everyone.
January 18, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for this amazing review! 🌿🐾
We absolutely love hearing that the people you met became like a second family, that’s one of the most special parts of these experiences! It’s also fantastic that you learned so much about wildlife and can now identify animals (and even their genders!) like a pro by the end of the trip. That’s seriously impressive! 🦒🦓
We’re so happy you had such a meaningful time in the wild, connecting with nature and sharing it with such great people. Thank you for recommending the experience you had in Kenya, it truly means the world to us!
We hope the memories (and your new wildlife skills!) stay with you for a lifetime. 🌍✨
First time volunteering & happy with the whole experience!
This was my first time volunteering and I was very pleased with it overall. As a 60-year old I wondered about fitting in as these programs tend to attract younger people, but I felt I proved up to all the tasks required of the program and made a few new friends in the process.
I would definitely do another volunteer project through GoEco; their communication and support was great throughout.
And my advice to anyone interested in volunteering? Do your research and understand what is expected of you, but mainly just go for it because they are memorable experiences in so many ways!
January 3, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Dee, this makes us so happy to read! 🌊🐢
We absolutely love that you chose your first volunteering experience with us in Sri Lanka. It’s inspiring to hear how you embraced every task and proved that passion for conservation truly has no age limit 💚
Thank you for trusting us and for your kind words about our support team. we’d be thrilled to welcome you on another adventure anytime!
- GoEco Team 🐢
One World All Grateful
Traveling half way around the world to volunteer effort, time and energy on marine conservation takes trust. GoEco delivered, far exceeding any preconceived expectations and hopes we had before arriving on Naifaru. The entire team provided thorough support, training and guidance so that we could participate, contribute and perform to our utmost potential. We left with a tremendous sense of achievement, accomplishment and countless unforgettable memories.
January 7, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Wow, John, thank you for such a thoughtful review! 🌴 We’re so happy to hear that your time on the Coral Gardening & Reef Conservation program in the Maldives felt meaningful and rewarding 🐠.
It’s fantastic that our team’s support, guidance, and training helped you feel confident and fully involved in the work 🌱. Knowing that you left with a sense of achievement and so many unforgettable memories ✨ truly makes us smile.
We’d love to welcome you back for another underwater adventure whenever the reef calls you again! 💙
- GoEco Team 🐠
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As a slightly older volunteer (in my fifties) I was a bit nervous about what it would be like to volunteer abroad but I need not have worried. The Go Eco team were very supportive in the lead up to the trip and checked in with me whilst I was away as well as when I got home.
I received such a warm welcome on arrival and was helped to sort out my phone with a sim card so I could use it whilst away. The programme itself was so well organised; varied and interesting and the staff and other volunteers were friendly and helpful.
Everything about the whole experience was wonderful, from caring for the animals to the food and accommodation. I could not have had a better time. My only complaint (and it is a big one) is that the time went by in a flash and I wish I had gone for longer!
January 19, 2026
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jo! We’re so glad you felt welcomed and supported throughout your time with us at the Wildlife Rescue Center in Malawi.
It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed spending time with the animals🐾, connecting with the team, and making those unforgettable memories. 💚 We completely understand, time really does fly when you’re having such a meaningful experience!
We’d love to see you back for another adventure sometime. ✨
- GoEco Team 🌿
ReefCI is passionate about nature and…
ReefCI is passionate about nature and conservation. The leaders were knowledgeable and friendly. If you love to dive, and "dive with a purpose," this is the trip for you. Many invasive lionfish were captured and the on-site chef prepared them deliciously! It is an enlightening experience to spend a week without internet or cell service. Easy to bond with fellow volunteers!
February 2, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Margo! 🌊🐠
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed diving with a purpose and making a real impact on marine conservation. It sounds like you had a truly memorable experience bonding with fellow volunteers, disconnecting from the usual routine, and even tasting those lionfish dishes! ✨💙
We love hearing that the team made your time fun, informative, and inspiring.
- GoEco Team 🐠
Overall
Overall, my experience with GoEco was positive. The program was well organized, and the local team was supportive and responsive during my stay. The project itself was meaningful and gave me the opportunity to engage with the local community.
Overall, I would recommend GoEco to those interested in volunteering abroad and gaining hands-on experience.
February 2, 2026
Reply from GoEco
Sean, thank you for such a thoughtful review! 💙
We’re so happy you had a positive experience on the Kilimanjaro Reforestation & Environmental Volunteer Program in Tanzania. Contributing to environmental restoration while engaging with the local community is truly meaningful work 🌳
We especially love your advice, do your research, understand expectations, and then just go for it! Volunteering really does create unforgettable memories. Thank you for recommending GoEco!
- GoEco Team 🌳
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