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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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NGO Machumba, Tanzania

Help Teach English & Play With Kids At Tanzanian Orphanage

20h/week Child Care Arts Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Jinja, Uganda

Contribute to the development of youth and adolescents in Uganda!

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Arusha, Tanzania

Create and manage content, socialmedia, and snap impactful photos

16h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room
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NGO Mpigi district, Buwama town, Bulyowa village, Katebo road, Uganda

Cultivating Bright Futures Through Education and Culture, Africa!

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Come help us with the activities for our children :)

25h/week Teaching Sports
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Hostel Nuweiba, Egypt

Hands for Homes: Volunteer Building and Repair Initiative

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Gardening Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Other Mangochi, Malawi

Come share your art/music in our lakeshore community.

20h/week Painting & Decorating Music Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Non-Profit Project Fort Portal, Uganda

Be the Voice Behind Our Mission: Social Media and Video Volunteer

18h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

NGO Bugiri Town, Uganda

Join our social work project here in Uganda!

24h/week Teaching Sports Arts Building & Repairing Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Come help us in our community project! :)

25h/week Elderly Care Arts Social Work Teaching Sports
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Come join us volunteering with social schools in Kibera slum! :)

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Kasese, Uganda

Bring your marketing skills and take our coffee from the farm to the world!

24h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Non-Profit School ZANZIBAR, Tanzania

Help us in teaching the children basic English & computer

8h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School homaBay, Kenya

Kid's talents perfection

12h/week Building & Repairing Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Meru, Tanzania

Come help us teach the children in our NGO!

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

Non-Profit School Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Junte-se a Nós na Missão de Levar Educação a Quem Mais Precisa 🎓

18h/week Music Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

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.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works