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Non-Profit School Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda

Fight Hunger and donate food and seeds to rural children.

15h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Kakuma, Kenya

Kakuma Refugee Camp Kindergarten Teaching & Education Enrichment

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Kakuma, Kenya

Help us Promote Women's Empowerement at a Refugee Camp, Kenya

18h/week Building & Repairing Teaching Languages Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Change kids lives thro admin, social media, promotion & photography

8h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 14 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Mbale, Uganda

🌟 Bring Hope & Joy to Vulnerable Children in Uganda

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Nacala, Mozambique

Help us with Marine Conservation and Coral Planting in Nacala

30h/week Gardening Animal Care Building & Repairing Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Kanoni-Gomba, Uganda

Help to re-build a classroom block for disadvantaged children.

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Eco Lodge Ongula ya-Netanga, Namibia

Teaching at the Homestead Academy

30h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Ngong, Kenya

✨Inspire by Teaching English, Math, and Arts in Kenya✨

30h/week Kitchen Hand Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Welcome to join our childcare initiative programs.

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

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

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

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Photographer and Social Media Management

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Non-Profit Project City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Community Garden & Food Parcel Assistant 🌱🥕

32h/week Farming
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Education and Empowerment for All

20h/week Animal Care Arts Teaching Languages Social Work
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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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