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Social Project Nema Kunku, The Gambia

Get Your Hands Dirty In Our Permaculture Gardens at The Gambia

32h/week Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Kinondoni, Tanzania

Welcome to our organization and enjoy our culture and Nature

22h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Gardening Social Work
At least 21 days Shared Dorm

Non-Profit Project Fort Portal, Uganda

Shape Futures: Volunteer to Teach and Inspire Children in Uganda

18h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
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Non-Profit Project Fort Portal, Uganda

Roots & Harvest: Volunteer to Nurture, Grow, and Care in Uganda

20h/week Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Fort Portal, Uganda

Help Professionalize Our Team

18h/week Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Fort Portal, Uganda

Share Your Cooking Skills: Teach Western Dishes to Our Team

18h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Tanzania Construction and Renovation Volunteering

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Wilaya ya Jinja, Uganda

Come and do Agriculture with us

18h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Fort Portal, Uganda

Help us develop a website for our social organization

18h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Tagounite, Morocco

Welcome to my artistic farm in Tagounite!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Animal Care Social Work
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Wakiso, Uganda

Join us as a mentor in our foundation! :)

18h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Sena Centre, Kenya

🌿 Farm Assistant on a Beautiful Island in Lake Victoria 🌅

24h/week Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Other Mangochi, Malawi

Help us get our artist residency and hostel up & running. :)

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Camping Zagora Province, Morocco

Come help our farm while exploring the Sahara! 🌱🏜️

8h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Nairobi, Kenya

Volunteering in Nairobi and be part of our International Community!

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Wakiso, Uganda

Christian Volunteers for Church Planting and Evangelism

18h/week Cooking Elderly Care Child Care Social Work
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 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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