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Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Help a local school to educate the next generation!

25h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Nankoma Bugiri District Uganda, Uganda

Volunteer to support education for children in need!

25h/week Building & Repairing Social Work
From 1 day to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Mwanza, Tanzania

Help us promote our school through photography and videomaking

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Hospitality Tunis, Tunisia

Help us with local projects and communities in Tunis 🇹🇳

18h/week Cleaning Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Kampala, Uganda

Baby sitting in Uganda

30h/week Cleaning Child Care
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Tunis, Tunisia

A Villa & its swimming pool are looking for artists in residence.

20h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Tunis, Tunisia

Share your recipes with us in Tunis 🇹🇳

25h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Livingstone, Zambia

Join the journey to uplift young lives in the village of Simoonga

32h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Join our charity project, help children to get a better education

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Songea Tanzania, Tanzania

Help us grow our permaculture orchard and enjoy a peaceful time

25h/week Cleaning Social Work Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Adddis Abeba, Ethiopia

Be Someone’s Sunshine

20h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 7 to 80 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Come helping with Farming ,keeping livestock and planting

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Nairobi, Kenya

Help us transform lives in Rural Kenya!

16h/week Content Writer
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Mombasa, Kenya

Volunteer in local schools.

18h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Sustainable Community Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Volunteer with Kids & Join a Community Project in Ghana

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Namayingo, Uganda

Help Bright Future children’s foundation to improve social media

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

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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