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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

Help Vulnerable Children in Exchange With Accomodations and Meals

15h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 2.0

Hostel Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane Prefecture, Morocco

Professional management of check-in/check-out

30h/week Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Nairobi, Kenya

Come help us as a Administrator :)

20h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Volunteer at our hostel & enjoy a meaningful stay in Addis Ababa

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Nairobi, Kenya

explore Nairobi while helping put in a dynamic hostel

20h/week Cleaning Night Shift Party Promoter Reception
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Grand bay, Mauritius

Hands-On with the Local Way of Life

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Explore the capital city of Africa and meet new people everyday!

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel South Cape DC, South Africa

Come help us welcoming our guests :)

28h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel WIlderness, South Africa

Help with front-of-house and social media

30h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Social Project Gasabo, Rwanda

Are you passionate about art? Come and help us

15h/week Administration Bartending Party Promoter Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Guest House Grand bay, Mauritius

Volunteer and Immerse Yourself in Local Culture and Hospitality!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 27 days to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Taounate, Morocco

🏔️ Experience Rif Mountains Living: Volunteer at Our Family Home

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Kigali, Rwanda

🌟 Social Vibe Volunteer in Kigali

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm

Hostel Marrakesh, Morocco

Come help us organize the best activities for a Memorable Stay!

30h/week Reception Tour Guide Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Imsouane, Morocco

Help us as a Flow Keeper

32h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Surf Camp Tamraght, Morocco

Be Part of Our Warm Moroccan-International Family💛

25h/week Administration Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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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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