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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects
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Social Project Nairobi, Kenya

Teaching Computer skills

18h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Clinical years medical students, EMD,

30h/week Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Join our team teaching in our school! :)

18h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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NGO Bugiri, Uganda

Volunteer as a music and dance judge for a competition in our project! (:

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

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Empowering Women in Mwanza Tanzania (EmpowerHer Mwanza)

20h/week Elderly Care Cooking Social Work Teaching Languages
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Mwanza, Tanzania

Teach, care and Play with Poor Children in Tanzania

18h/week Arts Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Social Project Wakiso, Uganda

Come help us as a social media support :)

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Wilaya ya Jinja, Uganda

Come help us at our home for vulnerable children in Jinja, Uganda

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages Building & Repairing
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Sustainable Community Bugweri, Uganda

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the future of Africa? Come help us!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Mwanza, Tanzania

Support elderly women

25h/week Cooking Social Work Child Care Elderly Care
From 4 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Songea Tanzania, Tanzania

🌍 Make a Difference by Teaching English to Children in Tanzania

16h/week Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel iringa, Tanzania

Volunteer: Child Care & Community Health in Iringa🌍💖

32h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Join us to strengthen leadership skills! :)

25h/week Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Mafinga, Tanzania

Welcome to Take care of children while teaching them languages

20h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Shared Home Arusha, Tanzania

Learn our culture, Explore and help us in Arusha.

30h/week Painting & Decorating Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Come join us empowering women! :)

25h/week Elderly Care Social Work
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

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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