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Non-Profit School Magharibi, Tanzania

Teach & Inspire Kids in a Local School in Zanzibar 🏫🌍

20h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care Cooking
From 3 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 3.5
  • Sustainable project
  • 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 Project Jinja, Uganda

💛 Support Children & Create Brighter Futures 🌍✨

20h/week Teaching Sports Cooking Child Care Teaching Languages
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Join Hands with Communities – Volunteer in Arusha Today

18h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Little Steps, Bright Futures

20h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Cooking Child Care
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Tunis, Tunisia

Be a board member team in Tunis 🇹🇳

16h/week Cooking Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Temeke, Tanzania

Empower Women through Skills & Education

25h/week Cooking Teaching Sports Building & Repairing Social Work
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Homabay, Kenya

Volunteer for a food program at a local primary school in Kenya

15h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care Cooking
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Learn cooking, swahili and tradition while helping with hostel

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Breaking Barriers: Helping Child Mothers Rewrite Their Stories

20h/week Elderly Care Cooking Child Care Social Work
From 2 to 5 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Nairobi, Kenya

Work with Children at St. Michael Daycare

16h/week Child Care Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kwale, Kenya

Volunteer with us & help by giving back ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

10h/week Cooking Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kwale, Kenya

Empower Through Action: Join Our Volunteer Program

8h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Cooking Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Other Dar es Salam, Tanzania

Volunteer with Children (Ages 2–5) at VBD Daycare in Tanzania

20h/week Teaching Languages Cleaning Child Care Cooking
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Kitchen Volunteer – Cook for our children!

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Empowering Women in Mwanza Tanzania (EmpowerHer Mwanza)

20h/week Elderly Care Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 8 weeks 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.

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