--- title: ILP Blog | Africa (3) description: Africa | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (3) --- **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) ## [It’s Like Hiking Kilimanjaro Without Ever Leaving Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-mount-elgon-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 8/25/20 11:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-08-20%20at%203.15.24%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-mount-elgon-uganda) Picture the adventure of climbing up a towering mountain range, but without the crowds and price tag of Kilimanjaro. Oh, and this peak is right around the corner from our favorite waterfall to abseil. We think you’ll love just about everything about Mount Elgon.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-mount-elgon-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-mount-elgon-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Q+A With A Volunteer About Her Semester Abroad In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda) Posted by [Emma Mortezazadeh](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emma-mortezazadeh) on 8/19/20 11:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-08-17%20at%206.19.32%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda) Curious about what a semester abroad in Africa would be like? Bryn's here to spill the beans and answer your questions! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Staying Fit While Volunteering in Uganda With ILP](https://blog.ilp.org/exercising-in-uganda) Posted by [Emma Mortezazadeh](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emma-mortezazadeh) on 5/24/20 3:15 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-09%20at%207.56.46%20AM-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/exercising-in-uganda) Headed to Africa for your semester abroad with ILP? Assuming you've never been there before you might be wondering what options you have for exercising while you live there for a bit! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/exercising-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/exercising-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Can You Handle Hiking Wanale Ridge In Uganda?](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-wanale-ridge-in-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/12/20 11:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-17%20at%201.44.08%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-wanale-ridge-in-uganda) Climbing Wanale Ridge is one of the hidden gems of this country. It’s a popular (and more intense) hike that will take you over to some new waterfalls and completely new views: a total can’t miss. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-wanale-ridge-in-uganda) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-wanale-ridge-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Abseil Down Sipi Falls In Uganda (If You're Brave Enough)](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-sipi-falls-in-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/18/19 10:56 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/291664957_154347910504648_331534278950500034_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-sipi-falls-in-uganda) “It might be the most amazing place I have ever been to.”  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-sipi-falls-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/hiking-sipi-falls-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Souvenirs To Snag In Uganda + Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/souvenirs-to-snag-in-uganda-africa) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/18/19 10:10 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-02%20at%209.56.21%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/souvenirs-to-snag-in-uganda-africa) Woven baskets, carved nativity sets, and the brightest dresses you can imagine — we love the shopping here! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/souvenirs-to-snag-in-uganda-africa) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/souvenirs-to-snag-in-uganda-africa#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [A Little Stop In Mbale, Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/mbale-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 11/18/19 2:06 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-24%20at%2012.12.07%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/mbale-uganda) This Ugandan city is the hub for one of our favorite adventures, rappelling down the Sipi waterfall.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/mbale-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/mbale-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [How To Spend Your Free Time In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/spend-your-free-time-in-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 10/3/19 2:56 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-09%20at%202.33.27%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/spend-your-free-time-in-uganda) When you’re not teaching or playing with your cute kiddos, here’s how our ILP volunteers spend their free time in your little neighborhood.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/spend-your-free-time-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/spend-your-free-time-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Go Chimp Trekking In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/go-chimp-trekking-in-uganda) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/18/19 11:29 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/314606691_654845762917928_8513504762350885031_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/go-chimp-trekking-in-uganda) Hike deep into the green jungles around Kibale and see if you can spot a family of chimpanzees hanging out in the afternoon. 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