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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Non-Profit Project Nyakalengija, Uganda

🎥📚 Creative Volunteer: Education, Marketing & Media in Uganda

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent

NGO Mbeya, Tanzania

Come share knowledge with children from Tanzania 📚❤️

20h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Elderly Care Child Care
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Masaka, Uganda

Enjoy a farm stay at our small farm house in rural Masaka

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
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Non-Profit School Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

"Volunteering to Care for Children in Difficult Situations"

25h/week Building & Repairing Music Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Mbale, Uganda

Volunteer with a film and drama project in Mbale,Uganda

12h/week Video Making Content Writer Music Arts
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Non-Profit School Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Teach English & Learn Swahili – Join Our Language Exchange

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO MWANZA, Tanzania

Teach football skills, teamwork, discipline, and photography

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Non-Profit School Meru, Tanzania

Volunteer and Support Educational Dreams in Tanzania 🌍

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO MWANZA, Tanzania

Coach and mentor kids in football, building skills, and teamwork

30h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel iringa, Tanzania

Volunteering for Teaching Program

12h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Hostel iringa, Tanzania

Support for Art & Cultural Exchange Volunteering

18h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Homestay Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Hope Kids Volunteers "Together for a Brighter Future."

25h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Bomet, Kenya

Volunteer for sustainability and conservation in Kenya!

20h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Bomet, Kenya

Update and manage our website!

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Nyamira, Kenya

Support Our Growing School Project

25h/week Social Work
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Tagounite ,zagora, Morocco

Help us at our farm tagounite, Morocco

15h/week Farming
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 3.5
  • 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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