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Duration
6-12 Weeks -
Minimum age
18+ - 1st Saturday of Every Month
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From
£1,000
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Duration
6-12 Weeks -
Minimum age
18+ - 1st Saturday of Every Month
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From
£1,000
Africa Experience
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Are you looking for a life changing experience that will see you travelling across the whole of Africa in one fully inclusive and structured trip? Well look no further! This 6, 9 or 12 week adventure will take you to 3 of the continents most visited destinations; Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya.
Africa is home to some of the world’s most iconic animals and is famous for heading out on safari - something you’ll get to experience in Tanzania and Kenya! However, don’t be fooled into thinking Africa is just about animals. This vast and highly diverse continent boasts so much natural beauty, with striking landscapes and golden sunsets to 100s of years of culture with diverse and friendly communities.
You’ll be able to choose the trip duration, the volunteer projects you get to help on and the organised trips and tours on offer to see each country- ensuring you get the experience that is right for you. Whether you’re a first time traveller or have plenty of air miles to spend, you’re in for a trip you’ll never forget!
Overview & Structure
The Africa Experience starts on the first Saturday of every month throughout the year, but alternative dates can be considered on request. You are welcome to choose the trip duration that is suitable for you, with the option to travel for 6, 9 or 12 weeks.
Should you choose the 6 week option then you will spend 2 weeks volunteering and travelling in each country; Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya. In the same vein, if you choose the 9 week option then you will spend 3 weeks in each country and finally the 12 week option will see you spend 4 weeks in each country.
When travelling across Africa you will meet plenty of other travellers and volunteers, with the numbers and types of people you encounter changing from country to country. If you’re looking for a social experience where you’ll make lots of new friends, then this is the trip for you.
You can choose any of the volunteer programmes listed further below for each country and once you have applied we will be in touch to confirm exactly what you wish to do. Please note, some volunteer projects may be subject to availability.
Once you have signed up you will then also be able to request organised weekend trips within each country through your My Trip account. You can read all about what weekend trips are on offer and what dates they run further below within each country section.
You will be responsible for organising your flight schedules to each country and although this may seem complicated at first, rest assured we are on hand to provide all of the assistance required.
Volunteering in Ghana
Your first stop will be Ghana. Known as ‘Africa’s Golden Child’, this tropical paradise is packed with surprises and offers something for everyone. Ghana has the most incredible energy, where you will be welcomed with the universal ‘Akwaaba’ and smiling faces from the local community.
Ghana has an abundance of natural beauty, with secluded pristine white beaches, rugged mountains, waterfalls and palm trees galore! Not only this, but you can learn all about the history of Cape Coast Castle, search for elephants in Mole National Park and hop on a boat to Nzulezo Stilt Village.
All of our projects in Ghana are based in the small fishing village of Busua, located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the south. An up and coming surfing hotspot, you will find several chilled-out beach bars and restaurants along the picturesque palm tree lined beach – the perfect setting for relaxing each evening after volunteering!
The community based projects will offer an insight into the Ghanaian way of life and everyone will provide you with the warmest of welcomes so you feel at home from day one. You can read all about each programme that you can volunteer on by clicking on the below links.
Ghana Teaching Volunteers
Ghana Childcare Volunteers
Ghana Medical Experience (+£75)
Ghana Mental Health Experience (+£75)
As well as volunteering on rewarding programmes you will also have the option to travel and explore Ghana during your free time. You can read all about our organised weekend trips here.
Volunteering in Tanzania
Your second stop will be Tanzania. The magic of Tanzania is hard to beat! Imagine a country with the tallest of mountains and the deepest of lakes, where millions of animals roam and where you can awaken to the sunrise in the desert and then watch it set sitting on a soft sandy beach! Boasting three of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders, intriguing cultures and people and being widely renowned as the world’s best safari destination, Tanzania should be on everyone’s bucket list!
While volunteering in Tanzania, you will be based in the small tourist town of Moshi. Known as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro, you will be able to easily explore everything this amazing country has to offer. During your free time you can head out on safari in search of the big five, relax on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar or trek the highest peak in Africa - not many countries boast such a diverse array of activities.
The community based projects will offer an insight into the Tanzanian way of life and you are sure to fall in love with the children and locals. You can read all about each programme that you can volunteer on by clicking on the below links.
Tanzania Childcare Volunteers
Tanzania Teaching Volunteers
Tanzania Medical Experience (+£75)
As well as volunteering on rewarding programmes you will also have the option to travel and explore Tanzania during your free time. As well as the evening trips to waterfalls, local villages and other nearby attractions you can organise with the local team, you can sign up for a structured weekend trip that you can read all about here.
Volunteering in Keyna
Your final stop will be Kenya. Kenya has and always will be on everyone’s travel list when travelling to Africa. The birthplace of the traditional African safari, you can head out on the back of a jeep to explore the vast savannas peppered with immense herds of wildlife and enjoy exhilarating animal encounters all year round. On top of this, the traditional people of Kenya bring soul and colour to the country and the vast landscapes including the snow-capped equatorial mountains, the bustling cities and the beautiful beaches provide a magical travel experience for everyone.
Our community programmes are based in the heart of capital, Nairobi. Everyone will welcome you with open arms and provide you with a true and unique insight into the Kenyan way of life.
There is something for everyone in Nairobi, whether you want to learn more about the history in the many museums, go shopping in the malls, experience the culture of the Massai markets or even feed giraffes in the city centre! One thing’s for certain, in this fast paced city there is never a dull moment. There is also plenty to see outside of the city. You can visit the national park, go hiking or head out on safari. Nairobi also has great transport links to the rest of the country. You can fly to the beautiful white sand beaches of the coast in around 1 hour or travel around 5 hours by train.
Kenya Medical Experience (+£75)
Kenya Childcare Volunteers
Kenya Teaching Volunteers