Were you aware thousands of people volunteer in Kenya every year? Volunteering abroad has become very popular over the past 20 years. Volunteering in Dar es Salaam is a certain current favourite among volunteers. There is no doubt that these destinations have prospered because of there location and also the infrastructure. These cities within Kenya & Tanzania and politically stable and have a lot to offer the tourist or volunteer. Nairobi for example is in a prime location in Kenya to access all the major attractions. It is the hub of East Africa and is also the main starting point for most of the regions safari tours.  This plays massively into the hands of the visitor as their project is based in a great location and the volunteer has great access to the facilities and the attractions of the region. 

Whilst volunteers make the trip to Africa their project whether it be teaching children or working with child orphans might not be the only thing they want to do when they land. Many volunteers will want to see and experience the country more by seeing the beautiful, stunning landscapes. There are many ways of doing this whether its on a safari trip or a trek up to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro.

Day by day more regions of Africa are being opened up and being explored by tourists and volunteers alike. This then widens the opportunity for volunteers to work in these more remote regions of the countries offering a new type of volunteering. The type of people seeking these adventures are less likely wanting to be located with the urban sprawl of major cities but are content with the rural life.

Wherever it is you decide to travel, volunteering is a one of experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life, a well worth while trip to take. Not only is it a great experience but also sets you in good stead for the future.