Volunteers for our project giving pre-school teaching and community assistance in Zanzibar are in for a treat with our new accommodation at The Grand Bungalows, Jambiani. This is a very popular project (not surprising given the beauty and mystique of Zanzibar) and the old accommodation was full to bursting. The solution was a move just [...]

Are you getting the chance to keep up with the TV programmes on Antelope Park and the lion conservation and rehabilitation project run by David Youlden? Last night’s was fascinating and showed just how volunteers like you are involved in all aspects of this vital work – including carrying a big metal crate with a [...]

Teen volunteering in Africa is a popular idea. Victoria Falls, for example, is arguably the adventure capital of the world – bungee jumping, white-water rafting, lions walks, etc – a host of adrenalin inspired activities. On the other hand, and as part of the same trip, you can do volunteer work with lions, photographing African [...]

When you go to volunteer in Africa you’ll need some vaccinations. Africa isn’t a particularly dangerous place  but diseases which have been wiped out or brought under control in a lot of countries can still be found and it is only sensible to protect yourself. Which bug is where can change, and even within the [...]

It’s understandable that a lot of people get concerned about African visa requirements. It’s quite a long way to go and you don’t want to arrive to find you should have filled out your African visa application before you left home! No need to worry. Although you can apply for your African visa before you [...]

If you are interested in lion conservation and have thought about volunteering in Africa you will definitely want to tune in to British television channel ITV for their new series “Lion Country”. Hosted by conservationist David Youlden the projects shown are the very ones you could help with! Transmission times may vary depending on your [...]