--- title: ILP Blog | Africa (2) description: Africa | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (2) --- **ILP VOLUNTEER TRIPS NOW OPEN TO COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD! **[Start My Application Online ](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/file-860189993-png/layout/logo1.png)](http://www.ilp.org) [Apply Now](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [ Login ](https://my.ilp.org) ## [Your How To For The Perfect Vacation In Zanzibar](https://blog.ilp.org/vacation-in-zanzibar) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/16/22 12:15 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-07-16%20at%2012.49.03%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/vacation-in-zanzibar) Our Uganda volunteers are just a short flight away from what may be the most perfect beach vacation ever. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/vacation-in-zanzibar) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/vacation-in-zanzibar#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Spend A Couple Days In Stone Town, Zanzibar](https://blog.ilp.org/stone-town-zanzibar) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/1/22 1:00 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/310448579_800306571213826_7177148301103843590_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/stone-town-zanzibar) I know you’re here in Zanzibar for the beyond dreamy beaches, but you’ll be missing out if you don't spend some of your time in Stone Town.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/stone-town-zanzibar) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/stone-town-zanzibar#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Your Safari Guide For Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/your-safari-guide-for-murchison-falls-national-park-uganda) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 11/17/22 6:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/unknown_314138409_190697073447869_4377585642785045031_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/your-safari-guide-for-murchison-falls-national-park-uganda) Spending time in Africa means spending time on safari — here are the answers to all of your questions about our favorite safari spot: Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/your-safari-guide-for-murchison-falls-national-park-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/your-safari-guide-for-murchison-falls-national-park-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [What A Typical Day Was Like While I Volunteered in Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/what-a-typical-day-was-like-while-i-volunteered-in-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/2/22 11:37 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/brinlikay__76911536_544395889719352_95483962885765115_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-a-typical-day-was-like-while-i-volunteered-in-uganda) "I spent a whole semester living in Uganda and I got asked all the time — what was living there really like?" [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-a-typical-day-was-like-while-i-volunteered-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-a-typical-day-was-like-while-i-volunteered-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Bites To Eat While You're In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/bites-to-eat-while-youre-in-uganda) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 8/4/22 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/6BBB280F-D28B-481F-839D-BE65888B7F70.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/bites-to-eat-while-youre-in-uganda) If you're headed to live in Africa for a few months like our ILP volunteers do for their semester abroad, then you're probably wondering what the food is going to be like. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/bites-to-eat-while-youre-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/bites-to-eat-while-youre-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Hike With Zebras On This Perfect Lakeside Getaway](https://blog.ilp.org/hike-with-zebras-lake-bunyonyi-uganda-africa) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/9/22 11:35 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1114.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/hike-with-zebras-lake-bunyonyi-uganda-africa) You can seriously take a stroll with zebras when you head to Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda, Africa.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/hike-with-zebras-lake-bunyonyi-uganda-africa) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/hike-with-zebras-lake-bunyonyi-uganda-africa#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Here's How To Choose The Perfect ILP Country For You](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 4/16/22 3:00 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/J1080x720-01222-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer) With SO many options, are you looking for a little help choosing the right country for you? Whether you're looking for your own semester (or are a parent trying to help), these five guidelines are here to help.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/which-ilp-country-is-right-for-my-volunteer#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia), [Central America](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/central-america), [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Caribbean](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/caribbean), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa), [South Pacific](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/south-pacific) ## [Help Feed Baby Elephants On Your Semester In Uganda!](https://blog.ilp.org/how-about-feeding-baby-elephants-on-your-semester-in-uganda) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 3/30/22 5:57 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/image%20(2).png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-about-feeding-baby-elephants-on-your-semester-in-uganda) While you're in Uganda you’ll be able to hang out with elephants on a safari of course, but at this wildlife conservation centre in Entebbe, you can help baby elephant Edward or little Charles with breakfast.   [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-about-feeding-baby-elephants-on-your-semester-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-about-feeding-baby-elephants-on-your-semester-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [All The Details You Need For Going To A Soccer Game In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/soccer-game-in-uganda) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 4/13/21 8:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/UG%20soccer%208.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/soccer-game-in-uganda) Spending time in Uganda and looking for a fun activity that will help you get immersed in local culture and traditions? Try out a Ugandan soccer game! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/soccer-game-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/soccer-game-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Vacay On This African Island And Make Friends With Chameleons (+ More!)](https://blog.ilp.org/jozani-forest-zanzibar) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/30/20 5:56 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/DSC09256-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/jozani-forest-zanzibar) Our ILP Africa volunteers found the beyond-beautiful beaches on Zanzibar, but have loved hanging out with the cutest monkeys, holding chameleons, spotting giant tortoises, and even saying “hi” to the giant pythons. Welcome to Jozani Forest! 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