Countries

• South Africa
• Ghana
• Benin
• Togo
• Nigeria
• Mali
• Senegal
• The Gambia
• Malawi
• Tanzania
• Zambia
• Uganda
• Lesotho
• Botswana -- Coming Soon
• Namibia -- Coming Soon
• Cameroon -- Coming Soon
• Kenya -- Coming Soon

South Africa

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Afrikaans, Ndebele, Sepedi, Sesotho, Swati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

RAINBOW NATION

The people of South Africa like any other African countries are charming hosts. Most speak English and all have a fascinating story to tell. Our program participants in South Africa always have perfect and safe visits with lots of fun.

The influx of foreign visitors in recent years has brought about an explosion of tours and activities.

No wonder South Africa is a 'rainbow nation'. South Africa is of many colours and unique cultures, very stable with lovely people, and has much to offer volunteers and interns. Whether you come for volunteering/internship or for safari, South Africa has lots to offer you. Visiting and working in South Africa will take you to explore the museums and gardens of Cape Town, endless golden beaches, Drakensburg mountain -- which offers excellent climbing opportunities -- living and moving among wildlife and conservation in Pilansburg, Kruger national park, cheetah farm and lions and hypo park which are an ideal places to spot the big five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo). Getting oneself immersed quickly into the culture of the people is really amazing, allowing one to taste the buffet of local languages: Afrikaans, Ndebele, Sepedi, Sesotho, Swati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. South Africa is really an exhilarating, spectacular and complex country with great and wonderful people.

Places Of Interest:
The National Parks, Beaches, Soweto, Cape Town and many more.

Program Locations:
Cape Town, Guateng Province including part of Johannesburg

• Conservation
• Teaching
• Orphanage
• Health
• Media
• Children (1-5 years)
• Marketing and Advertising
• HIV/AIDS
• Women, Youth and Development
• Construction

Ghana

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Twi, Ga, Ewe and Hausa

VERY FRIENDLY COUNTRY

Ghana boasts of beautiful sandy beaches, lagoons, Wli falls, Kakum National Park, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bia National Park, and Mole Game Reserve which are options for hiking, wildlife spotting and seeing savannahs and rainforest. Ghana is also endowed with its unique, rich culture, and is the gateway to West Africa. Ghana is a very peaceful nation in Africa with very friendly people with a unique and powerful culture. It is a country you will want to visit again and again. Ghana is situated in West Africa and is bounded by Burkina Faso, Togo, the Atlantic Ocean, and C�te d'Ivoire.

Places Of Interest:
Kakum National Park, Mole National Park, Wli Falls, Kintampo Falls, Kente factory, Festivals, Mountain Afadjato, Slave castle, Paga, Monkeys Sanctuaries and Gemi. Traveling to nearby countries such as Togo and Burkina Faso is also possible.

Programs Location:
Accra, Kumasi, Cape Town, Volta Region, Eastern Region, And Northern Region.

• Conservation
• Teaching
• Orphanage
• Health
• Media
• Children (1-5 years)
• Marketing and Advertising
• Construction
• HIV/AIDS
• Women, Youth and Development

Benin

Primary Language: French
Other Languages: Fon, Yoruba, and Ewe

VIOLENCE FREE COUNTRY

Places of Interest
Beaches, the national parks, Grand popo, Atakora Mountains, Ethnological Museum and very interesting night life: Voodoo and Fetish festivals, spending one night in a village where there is no night. Possible to travel to Togo and Ghana for a visit.

Program Locations:
Cotonou, Port Novo, Nokoue, Ouidah and Grand Popo

• Conservation
• Teaching
• Orphanage
• Health
• Media
• Children (1-5 years)
• Construction
• HIV/AIDS
• Women, Youth and Development

Togo

Primary Language: French
Other Languages: Kabye, Ewe and Mina

VERY POPULAR COUNTRY IN WEST AFRICA

Togo is the only country in the world which has its capital situated right next to a border. The city itself is a mixture of the traditional, with interesting and lovely people. One can not talk about Togo without mentioning the fetish market with its voodoo charms. Togo is really an interesting place to wander. With its village's unique cultures and festivals one would like to be in Togo everyday. Togo's wildlife parks include the Fazao National Park outside Sokode, the Kara National Park near Kara and the Lions' park southwest of Dapaong. Togo shares borders with Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the south of the country. Togo is proud of its long sandy beaches shaded by palms between Lome the capital of Togo to Cotonou in Benin.

Places Of Interest:
Beaches, Camping, the national park, Voodoo and fetish festival, Spending Nights in a village without light.

Program Locations:
Lome, Kpalime, Kara, Sokode, Dapaong, etc.

• Teaching
• Orphanage
• Health
• Media
• Children (1-5 years)
• Construction
• HIV/AIDS
• Women, Youth and Development

Nigeria

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Yoruba, Efik, Hausa

VERY POPULATED COUNTRY IN AFRICA

Nigeria is proud of its traditional juju music, Afro beat and reggae. Nigeria is the land for music. Nigeria also has over 250 different peoples, languages, histories, and religion.

Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and very proud with its unique and wonderful traditions and culture. This is coupled with its wonderful National park where you can spot chimps, hippos and a number of birds. You can also go for wonderful hiking in Gembu and Bukura, Kurra falls and Assop Waterfalls where camping is also possible. Nigeria has a lot to offer you. Its history, arts and culture are just wonderful.

Places Of Interest:
Yankari National Park, Gashaka Game Reserve, Gembu and Bukura for hiking and Kura Falls

Program Locations:
Lagos, Sokoto, Edjigbo, Calabar

• Teaching
• Orphanage
• Health
• Media
• Children (1-5 years)
• Marketing and Advertising
• Construction
• HIV/AIDS
• Women, Youth and Development

Mali

Primary Language: French
Other Languages: Bambara, Arabic, Songhai and Hausa

THE POOREST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD - DESERT LIFE

Mali is bordered by Mauritania, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Niger and Senegal. A landlocked country, it is located in West Africa. You really want to see what desert looks like and experience desert life? Come with us to Mali. The north of the Mali is a desert with few oases. Mali is proud with its beautiful art work, mosques made of mud, and pink sandstone village. The people of Mali by nature are enduring people who have a strong love for their country and the traditional way of life. Its very interesting to stay and work with Malians.

Places Of Interest:
Hiking trek along the Bandiagara, river trip, camel riding, Tuareg camp

Program Locations:
Urban and Rural

• Teaching
• Orphanage
• Health
• Media
• Children (1-5 years)
• Construction
• HIV/AIDS
• Women, Youth and Development

Senegal

Primary Language: French
Other Languages: Mandingo and Wolof

SO BEAUTIFUL IN BOTH NATURAL AND URBANE

Senegal is bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania and the Gambia. To the west lies the Atlantic Ocean. Senegal has a lot to offer with its famous beautiful natural and urban landscape. Senegal in general is the favorite French speaking country in West Africa. Dakar, the capital, is a wonderful city with the Senegal's major port. Senegal boasts of good beaches, interesting boat riding, slave station, several days organized cruise, national parks with bird life and unique traditional festivals. No wonder everyone wants to go to Senegal. A good place to wander - through its streets and plains without paying anything.

Places Of Interest:
National park, Beaches, boat riding, cruise and the slave station

Program Locations:
Urban and Rural

• Teaching
• Orphanage

The Gambia

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Wolof and Fulah

ONE OF THE TINIEST COUNTRIES IN AFRICA

The Gambia is one of the tiniest counties in Africa located on the Atlantic coast with lovely people, endowed with a unique and powerful culture. Its a country you'd like to make your second home in Africa. The Gambia is proud of its landscape which features Mangrove swamps, park-like savannah, beaches, river and its tributaries.

The Gambia has offer a lots to offer. The area around McCarthy Square has a colonial atmosphere with pleasant 19th century architecture which is worth visiting. Traveling on River Gambia, which dominates the country, also provides opportunities for fishing, boating and sailing. Your visit to The Gambia will also give you an opportunity to explore Abuko Nature Reserve, which has crocodiles, monkeys, birds and antelopes.

Places Of Interest:
Abuko Nature Reserve, MacCarthy Square, Beaches, Sailboarding, Water skiing, Kneeboarding, Fishing, The Roots Festival, Nightlife, Gambian ballet, Drumming and Fire-eating, Kerbside coffee stall, Cycling and Weekend Wrestling match.

Program Locations:
Banjul, Farjara, Bakau and Serrekunda

• Orphanage

Malawi

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Chichewa

THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA

Malawi is bordered to the north and northeast with Tanzania, to the south, east and southwest with Mozambique and to the west with Zambia. Malawi is proud of its Lake Malawi, the third largest lake in Africa. The Northern Region in Malawi is mountainous and features the rolling Nyika Plateau, valleys and the thickly forested slopes of the Viphya Plateau. The Central Region is mainly the country's agriculture area with fine upland scenery. Malawi also boasts of conservation and wildlife that attracts many visitors. Malawians are extremely friendly towards travelers. Nature lovers will really adore the national parks and game reserves, mountain hiking and plateau trekking.

Places Of Interest:
There's plenty to keep you happy and active in Malawi such as the lake, water sports, fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, market places, water skiing and windsurfing, sailing, national parks and game reserves, Nyika Plateau in the north of the country, Mt Mulanje in the south for beautiful hiking, and rock climbing at Mulanje.

Program Locations:
Urban and Rural

• Teaching
• Orphanage

Tanzania

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Swahili and Indigenous

A COUNTRY WITH A MIX OF ALL THAT IS GOOD ABOUT AFRICA

Tanzania is bordered by Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. Dar es Salam is the gateway to Tanzania and is also the capital and where the major port is located. It is very close to Mountain Kilimanjaro, Dodoma and the nearby island of Zanzibar which is a few minutes away by flight. Tanzania welcomes visitor with many beautiful beaches, a fishing village for fishing, ruins, Persian tombs, mosques, Africa's highest mountain (Mt. Kilimanjaro), the second largest lake in the world, Rift Valley, the finest and the largest national park in the world where you can spot lots of wildlife including wildebeest, monkey, antelope, lion, cheetah, crocodile, gazelle, flamingo, Zebra and birdlife. You can also enjoy nightlife in the top tourist hotels and restaurants.

Places Of Interest:
Mt Kilimanjaro, Island of Zanzibar, fishing village, the second largest lake in the world, Rift Valley, the finest and the largest national park in the world and night life.

Program Locations:
Urban and Rural

• Teaching
• Orphanage

Zambia

Primary Language: English

IN ZAMBIA YOU COME PRETTY CLOSE TO FIND THE 'REAL' AFRICA

Zambia with its vast plateau is bordered by Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Zambia is proud of Victoria Falls. The Zambezi river together with the man-made Lake Kariba, is one of the most spectacular sights in Africa (if not the world). The magnificent Luangwa, Kafue and other National Parks have some of the most prolific animal populations which include Herds of buffalo, elephants, antelopes, plenty of lions, zebra, rhinos, monkeys, baboons, wild pigs, hippopotami and crocodiles. Attractions in the capital Lusaka include nightclubs, restaurants, cinemas, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the Munda Wanga Botanical Gardens and Zoo. Nightlife is very spectacular in the capital Lusaka. Activities include dancing, floorshows, cinemas and theatres. Local culinary specialties include bream from the Zambezi, Kafue and Luapula rivers. Apart from sightseeing, these places are also centers for activities ranging from canoeing to white-water rafting and bungee jumping.

Places Of Interest:
Zambia has lots of safari opportunities, mainly in its great national parks. Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue are excellent for bird-watching. Zambia, in particular Livingstone, has adventure activities which include outstanding canoeing and white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, while the bridge and gorge downstream of Victoria Falls offers bungee jumping, abseiling, rock climbing and hiking. Very popular are rides on the river in larger boats with decks, rails, a bar and many other facilities; Most popularly known locally as a booze cruise: an evening boat tour with a few drinks.

Program Locations:
Urban and Rural

• Teaching
• Orphanage

Uganda

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Luganda, Swahili and Ganda

THE PEARL OF AFRICA

Uganda boasts of its very unique and interesting site seeing which includes beautiful mountains, trekking opportunities, great and wonderful primates like mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, elephants, buffalo and lions. In addition to these there are also game fishing and white -water rafting. Uganda is well noted as a place for adventurous travelers. Uganda is the safest country in terms of crime in Eastern Africa. Travelers are treated very well, and feel at home. Living with the people of Uganda is really interesting. Uganda is worth visiting. Uganda is proud not only of its unique sites seeing, but also of their unique, interesting and very powerful culture. No wonder why everyone wants to visit Uganda. Uganda is bordered by Sudan, Kenya, Lake Victoria, Tanzania, Rwanda and The Democratic Republic of Congo.

Places Of Interest:
Lake Victoria, trekking on mountains, Lakes, National Parks, Waterfalls, trails and many more.

Program Locations:
Kampala, Karamoja, Jinja

• Teaching
• Orphanage
• Health
• HIV/AIDS

Lesotho

• Teaching
• Orphanage

Botswana -- Coming Soon

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Setswana

THE TRUE AFRICAN SUCCESS STORY - THE LAND OF DIAMONDS

Botswana borders South Africa to the southeast, and also Zimbabwe and Namibia. Botswana welcome visitors to the north, central and western with the Kalahari Desert and Gaborone, the capital with an excellent National Museum with natural history and ethnological exhibitions. Botswana is also proud of its beautiful national parks and game reserves full of more than 300 exotic species and a variety of fauna, including vast grass flats, low tree-covered ridges and lagoons. Small boats travel the delta through lagoons abundant with birdlife.

Places Of Interest:
National park, Horse riding, some hiking on the palm island and the Tsodilo Hills. Fishing in the Okavago river.

Coming Soon...

Namibia -- Coming Soon

Primary Language: English
Other Languages: Afrikaans, German, Herero, Bantu Kavango, Nama and Ovambo

A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF VAST POTENTIAL AND VIBRANT, EVER-CHANGING CULTURES

Namibia is in the southwest of Africa and it shares it borders with Angola, Botswana, South Africa South Africa. Namibia is proud of its vast sand Namib Desert, Kaokoland mountains, the Etosha National Park & Game Reserve -- one of the finest in Africa. No wonder lots of visitors visit beautiful Namibia with its solid modern infrastructure and diverse traditional cultures.

Places Of Interest:
Game Parks and Wildlife Reserve to spot African animals in their habitat. Walking and Hiking Multi-day walks at the Waterberg Plateau, Naukluft Mountains, The Ugab River and fish river Canyon, Camping in the within the Reserve, River rafting and canoeing, Horse riding, spending time on the desert, Mt. Kaokoland and Mt. Dameraland, the Diamond fields, Skeleton Coast, Bushmanland where you can stay with Bushman hunter-gatherers.

Coming Soon...

Cameroon -- Coming Soon

Situated on the west coast of Africa, Cameroon share borders with Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Cameroon welcomes visitors to its beautiful northwest, volcanic peaks covered by bamboo forest, waterfalls and many markets, shops and cinemas. Mt. Cameroon the highest Mountain in West Africa, the cathedral, the Artisanat National (a craft/souvenir market) and Wouri Bridge are well worth visiting. The Kalamaloue Reserve, in northern Cameroon, is small but offers plentiful opportunities for viewing antelope, monkey and warthog.

Places Of Interest:
Hiking, rock climbing on Mt. Cameroon, sunbathing and swimming at the beaches. Cycling, meeting locals, soccer and basketball games.

Coming Soon...

Kenya -- Coming Soon

THE IDEAL HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Kenya is one of the most scenically diverse and beautiful countries on the continent of Africa. Kenya has two major cities, Colonial-built capital Nairobi, and the ancient Swahili trading port of Mombasa. The great outdoors are what really draws the tourists to this beautiful country. This is a place of sunbathing, hiking, climbing, diving or riding and above all, it is a place for safaris. Kenya is proud of fabulous scenery which include indigo sea and white sand beaches, gray-green bushveld, the golden grassland, the great Rift Valley and the desolate volcanic wasteland, Lake Turkana, game-viewing and birdlife. Coupled with all this, the people are so nice and friendly.

Places Of Interest:
Mt Kenya, Mt Elgon, Ngong Hills, Game-fishing, white-water rafting, National Reserve, Ballooning, diving, windsurfing and the beach.

Coming Soon...

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