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Private School Njeru, Uganda

Teach and Inspire at a Community High School in Uganda! 📚✨

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Kisumu, Kenya

Experience slow relaxed life in the village while gardening.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Bugiri, Uganda

Animal rearing and farming

15h/week Animal Care
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Non-Profit Project Kwale, Kenya

Join Us as a Backpacker Volunteer: Explore, Impact, and Grow! 🌍

24h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Mindelo, Cape Verde

🌱 Volunturismo com Propósito em São Vicente, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻

15h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm

Non-Profit Project Kwale, Kenya

Community Impact & Cultural Exchange in Diani, Kenya 🤝

24h/week Kitchen Hand Painting & Decorating Cleaning Social Work
From 1 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Nanyuki, Kenya

Become a Catalyst for Change: Volunteer with Us!

24h/week Animal Care Social Work Teaching Sports
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Kampala, Uganda

Teach, share and inspire children in our welcoming community

18h/week Music Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Mombasa, Kenya

Sama the partakers homecare

18h/week Content Writer Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Music
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

NGO Accra, Ghana

Social Media Volunteer Program in Ghana

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Mombasa, Kenya

Play and teach children

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Arts Child Care
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Higher approval

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Help Event & social,websit Media Coordinator – Planning, Reports

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Help with Green Projects & vegetables,Garden Care farming

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Teaching Computer Skills & Creative Arts Instructor

20h/week Painting & Decorating Music Arts
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Nema Kunku, The Gambia

Helping Hand In Schools Implementing Leap Learning Labs!

32h/week Arts Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Private School Njeru, Uganda

Social media handler

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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 become a full-time traveler

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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