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Animal Shelter Wakiso, Uganda

Animal Welfare Support Project

25h/week Animal Care
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals

Social Project Wilaya ya Luweero, Uganda

We need a communications and marketing volunteer

18h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Wilaya ya Luweero, Uganda

Help us extend solar powered piped water system the community.

20h/week Social Media Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Social Project Moshi, Tanzania

Medical volunteering at Hai Hospital-Kilimanjaro Tanzania

30h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Mombasa, Kenya

Join Us as a Football Volunteer and Explore African Culture! ⚽🌍

15h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

NGO Muleba, Tanzania

Animal Photography Program

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Experience the Heart of Tanzania: A Homestay that Brings Cultures

10h/week Farming Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Tanzania childcare volunteering

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Wilaya ya Luweero, Uganda

Help the kids in our community with sports training in Uganda!

18h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 7 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Mbale, Uganda

Volunteer to Create Videos/Photos Showcasing MOGH Uganda’s Impact

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Kombo North/St Marie, The Gambia

Language & Culture Exchange Mentor: Share & Learn Together

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Jinja, Uganda

Be the Change: Volunteer to Transform Lives and Build Futures! 🌟

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Fostering Hope; Transforming our children's Future:)

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Bugiri, Uganda

Volunteer as a music and dance judge for a competition in our project! (:

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Social Project Wakiso, Uganda

Come help us as a social media support :)

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Private School Mombasa, Kenya

Come help us at our needy children's school in Mombasa, Kenya!

30h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 2.0

Which country should I visit in Africa?

Africa is the world's 2nd largest continent, with 54 countries according to the UN. Planning a trip to Africa can be tricky if you don’t know where to go. But don’t worry! Tourism in Africa has grown, with millions of travelers who want to see vibrant cities, small rural villages, wildlife or breathtaking scenery. Morocco is one of the most visited countries in Africa by europeans because of cities like Marrakesh and Casablanca. Cairo, the capital of Egypt draws millions of tourists to see the Pyramids and other archeological treasures every year.

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What’s the best countries to travel to in Africa?

If you want to see wildlife, Africa is the place to be. You can find 5% of the planet’s plant and animal species only in Madagascar! Many tourists go to Africa to admire the big five: elephant, rhinoceros, cape buffalo, lion and leopard. Those and many other animals can be seen in Botswana, Zambia, Uganda, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, and other countries of southern and east Africa. In South Africa you’ll learn about world’s history in Johannesburg or Cape Town, one of the 3 capitals of South Africa and land of Nelson Mandela.

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How to use Worldpackers to travel to Africa?

Traveling to Africa can be expensive, especially for the safari destinations. You can use Worldpackers to save money by exchanging work for accommodation in Africa. Make a profile and check our host list to see places to stay while you become a Savannah explorer! Some hosts offer benefits like discounts on tours, pick up, free laundry or language classes. Find the perfect host and schedule a trip by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community. 

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How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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