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. 

Topics: Africa

Curious about what a semester abroad in Africa would be like? Bryn's here to spill the beans and answer your questions!

Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Orphanage + Humanitarian, Africa

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!

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Hey ILP volunteers in Uganda — you're in the prime spot to have one of the most majorly rad bucket list adventures you could ever have: trek to see gorillas.

Topics: Africa

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.

Topics: Africa

“It might be the most amazing place I have ever been to.” 

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Woven baskets, carved nativity sets, and the brightest dresses you can imagine — we love the shopping here!

Topics: Africa

This Ugandan city is the hub for one of our favorite adventures, rappelling down the Sipi waterfall. 

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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. 

Topics: Africa

Hike deep into the green jungles around Kibale and see if you can spot a family of chimpanzees hanging out in the afternoon.

Topics: Africa