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Non-Profit Project Livingstone, Zambia

Help us with our community development and create a huge impact in Zambia!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Nankoma Bugiri District Uganda, Uganda

Come help our eco project =)

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Jinja city, Uganda

Education, Support & Hope for a Brighter Future! 📚✨

32h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Wakiso, Uganda

Help Build A-Frame Eco Airbnb Cabins (Carpentry & Construction)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

Homestay Athiriver, Kenya

Help Re-build GBK Poultry Farm & Empower a Community 🐣

18h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Animal Care Building & Repairing
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Camping Province de Zagora, Morocco

Live like a nomad: Immerse yourself in Amazigh culture

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Music Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Let make changes and save our planet by organic food

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Come help with construction, Farming and Decoration in Arusha

25h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay East London, South Africa

Learn Off-Grid Living & Self-Sufficiency on a Family Homestead

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • 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 Project Mayuge, Uganda

Help with repair and maitanences

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Kiserian, Kenya

🌍Empower Maasai Community – Support Girls, Women & Local Project

20h/week Building & Repairing Elderly Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
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Farmstay Tagounite, Morocco

Green an oasis near Tagounite, sahara, morocco

15h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 9 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Mayuge, Uganda

Volunteer to restore hope to vulnerable children in UGANDA

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Building & Repairing
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

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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