Volunteering in Africa

The thought of traveling to Africa can conjure a wide and varied array of images, a romanticized ideal of the perfect exotic getaway across a diverse and wild landscape. From an adventurous safari on the grassy plains of the Serengeti, to the stunningly grand antiquities of ancient Egypt, to the verdant banks of the Nile and everything in between there is no end to the sort of magic this continent can inspire in the imagination of the ready and willing traveler. No doubt, all of these places with their sites, their sounds and their people can make a journey to Africa one of the most memorable travel experiences, and maybe even the trip of a lifetime. But no matter what your reason for traveling to any of the many countries of Africa, the reality is that across these landscapes, behind these tourist attractions and within these cities millions upon millions of people struggle daily.

So why not make your travel truly unforgettable by volunteering for one of the non-governmental organizations hard at work all over the continent? There are countless volunteer opportunities available to those eager and able to become involved in every area of humanitarian or environmental work imaginable. As RealTraveler Little Haxby said of her arrival in Kampala, Uganda during a recent trip to volunteer her time at the Nsambya Babies Home:

“What was most striking, once I was used to the traffic patterns and admirable skills of Moses, our driver, was the staggering number of NGOs established within the limits. I may even go so far to say that on every street we drove, I saw at least one sign that hinted at some cause or relevant exigency.”

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