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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Homestay Arusha, Tanzania

Come helping with Farming ,keeping livestock and planting

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Join our charity project, help children to get a better education

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Homabay, Kenya

Volunteer at our grassroot projects at NGERI, Kenya

16h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Non-Profit Project Homabay, Kenya

Help our community children in promoting talents

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

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

Non-Profit School Namayingo, Uganda

Come and help us in content writing and website

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit School Namayingo, Uganda

Building and maintainance

25h/week Farming Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

Hostel Meru, Tanzania

Volunteer Marketing Position – Tanzania

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Non-Profit Project Homabay, Kenya

Help needed along the shore of Lake Victoria, Kenya 🇰🇪

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Kinondoni, Tanzania

Help our Non-profit School and teach kids in Tanzania! :)

30h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Zagora Province, Morocco

Enjoy the Desert of Morocco, Tagounite village

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Zanzibar, Tanzania

Support community and events organization to gather resources.

18h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Zanzibar, Tanzania

1. Education Program Assistant and Fundraising Coordinator

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Kinondoni, Tanzania

Help us to develop our social media

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Help with Social Media , Content writing and Photography

15h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Ubuntu Cultural Exchange – Discover Africa in Tanzania 🌍✨

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week 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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