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Homestay Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Join the Youth to Learn African Arts and Filmmaking 🎥

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Bugiri Municipal, Uganda

Teach kids essential sports skills while fostering teamwork and motivation!

18h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

NGO Bugiri Municipal, Uganda

Foster artistic skills and cultural understanding while engaging children in creative activities!

15h/week Content Writer Teaching Languages Music Arts
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
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NGO Bugiri Municipal, Uganda

Website Development/ Social media and Marketing

7h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Luanda, Angola

Viva uma experiência cultural em Luanda enquanto impulsiona redes sociais

24h/week Photography Content Writer Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

NGO Mbale, Uganda

Inspire Young Minds: Volunteer at Our School Project!

30h/week Social Work
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Kisumu, Kenya

Join us in community development activities

20h/week Kitchen Hand Painting & Decorating Animal Care Social Work
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay Naro moru, Kenya

Tree planting initiative in Laikipia, Kenya! :)

25h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 day Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

NGO Jinja city, Uganda

🌻 Let’s grow a future filled with love, learning, and nature! 💚

20h/week Farming Arts Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals

Non-Profit Project Jinja, Uganda

Make a Difference: Help Children in Uganda! 🌍💖

18h/week Gardening Cleaning Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farmstay uMgungundlovu District Municipality, South Africa

Help on a South African Farm! Unique Experience Awaits! 🌾🌍

25h/week Cleaning Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Have Domefe Volta region Ghana, Ghana

Title: Cultural Exchange Opportunity in Etoe, Volta Region 🌍💖

15h/week Gardening Elderly Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

🌍✨ Share Your Skills & Inspire Youth: Volunteer With Us! 📖📸

16h/week Video Making Social Media Photography Content Writer
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

Non-Profit Project Kentani, South Africa

Help children to read at a traditional rural Xhosa school

23h/week Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Kakuma and kalobeyei refugee camps, Kenya

Child care volunteer at SCA KENYA,KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP

12h/week Social Work Child Care
From 30 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Sustainable Community Namayumba, Uganda

Promoting Ecological literacy and Environment conservation n Schs

20h/week Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

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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