Live and learn on organic farms in Tanzania

What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in Tanzania

WWOOF Tanzania is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Tanzania and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Milou Germany

I was picked up in town by Davide on Thursday and he drove me to the farm (he wanted 50€ for it). On Friday I worked a bit in the morning and then had time off, the weekend I didn't work at all. In the following week we took care of the cows every day and harvested and/or peeled coffee beans. Work was always finished before lunch and I had the afternoon off. One afternoon I drove with the family to a school administration, which was also very exciting. Next Saturday we threshed corn and Sunday morning I took care of the cows again. Overall I thought it was a nice experience even if it was a bit too much free time for me personally. I have always worked with an 18 year old who also spoke some German.

Richard France

David and Stella have a wonderful family who alongside Matthew welcomed me as one of their own immediately. There are many other children like Prygod, Jennifer, Karen who help out on the farm, they are also so welcoming and skillful in their tasks. Overall I spent two weeks on the farm, for me tasks mainly included chopping corn or banana trunks and feeding them to the cows morning and evening, helping to milk them, picking coffee, processing cornflour, cutting firewood. There are many tasks available and things can be adapted based on skills and preference. It was great to experience local food staples like ugali, plantains, spinach, makande and get a real feel for local life. David also separately operates a tour guide business including hikes up Kilimanjaro or mount meru, as well as safaris. I was delighted to be able to fit in a 5 day safari that David organized which was memorable. It was a very humbling and enriching experience staying with David and family, everything was very well organised and I highly recommend volunteering on this farm.

Victor United States

Not everyone should be a WWOOFer, but every WWOOFer will feel welcome at David's home. I decided to volunteer with David's family and was greeted with the most welcoming hospitality - a comfort being so many miles away from home. But I could certainly call this farm my home for the month I was here and thoroughly appreciated my time learning from David's family. With his nephews I tended after cows, the banana trees and coffee plants and exchanged stories from our respective cultures. I learned of the Tanzanian way of life and indulged in their lullaby songs, boisterous afterschool playtime with the children, and delicious cuisine (I particularly liked their chapti and lentils). David also kindly arranged a week long safari for me. It has been a couple weeks since I have returned home and I am someone who does not remember the past so easily. One of David's nieces gifted me a bracelet which I keep on my wrist to remember the deepest generosity that exists, that I was shown by David and his family, and the empathy I wish to extend back. Thank you David for your kindness. I hope to see you again.

Milou Germany

(English version below) Joseph‘s farm war meine erste WEOOF Erfahrung und wirklich sehr schön, ich habe mich für die 10 Tage wirklich wie ein Teil der Familie gefühlt und auch viel Spaß mit den Kindern gehabt. Es war eine wirklich schöne Erfahrung. Joseph hatte auch großes Interesse daran wie das Leben in Deutschland so ist und auch viel Verständnis und Geduld, wenn ich bei irgendwas nicht wusste wie man es macht. Insgesamt war es mir eher zu wenig als zu viel Arbeit. Ich habe sowohl im Haus beispielsweise beim Abwasch geholfen als auch auf der Farm oder mit den Tieren geholfen. Danke für alles Joseph und deiner Familie! Joseph’s farm was my first WWOOF experience and a truly wonderful one; for those ten days, I really felt like part of the family and had a lot of fun with the children. It was a really lovely experience. Joseph was very interested in what life is like in Germany and showed great understanding and patience whenever I didn't know how to do something. All in all, the workload felt light rather than heavy. I helped out both inside the house—for instance, with the washing up—and out on the farm or with the animals. Thanks for everything, Joseph, and thanks to your family.

Loïc France

Nous avons passé un mois et demi dans la famille de Joseph, c'était vraiment un excellent séjour, toute la famille est extrêmement gentille et accueillante, ils ne possèdent pas grand chose mais ils ont partagé avec nous tout ce qu'ils avaient. Nous nous sommes sentis très bien avec eux et cela nous a même fait mal au coeur de partir. Niveau travail, nous aidions principalement pour la ferme (arroser, retourner la terre, planter ...) et également un peu pour les tâches du quotidien (vaisselle...) mais cela n'était pas une grande charge de travail et il nous restait beaucoup de temps pour nous reposer et visiter. En bref, une super expérience que l'on n'oubliera pas !

Luis Germany

I stayed with Musa in Mkwajuni for three weeks and had a great experience. Musa, his kind wife, and their little son made me feel welcome from the first day. I stayed in a small private hostel room just a few minutes’ walk from their house, which gave me both comfort and privacy. Every day I had breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Musa. The food was always delicious, and I got to experience traditional Tanzanian cuisine. We also cooked together, which taught me a lot about the local culture and daily life. I helped at the local school with children aged 4-8. Most of them spoke very little English and mainly Swahili, but we always found a way to communicate. Seeing our confidence and relationship grow over the three weeks was one of the most rewarding parts of my stay. Musa introduced me to the whole village, his colleagues, and his friends, so I quickly felt part of the community. We explored the area together, and he even took me to his hometown for a weekend to meet his family, which made me feel truly included. If you’re looking for an authentic cultural exchange and want to experience real life in Tanzania, I highly recommend staying with Musa. Thank you again for your kindness, hospitality, and friendship!

Mariska Canada

My son and I joined Sam for a morning at the garden and it was great. We appreciated learning about the projects that Sam is involved in and helping out with planting avocado seeds and some weeding. Next time we’d like to stay longer. Our visit in Moshi was quite short but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Sam!

Alberte Denmark

My two colleagues and I were lucky enough to stay at the family farm for a bit over a week in relation to our collaboration on our bachelor thesis. It has truly been one of the greatest pleasures to be a part of the home helping cooking, working, and learning of organic agriculture practices. The process was smooth all the way, as Seraphine and his family helped us arrange parts of the logistics. All the way through they provided a great support and hospitality. We got to help plant coffee beans, cut grass, cook, join the local church, go to the market, hike the Pare Mountain to visit the neighbourgh farm, and many other things. We can only give the warmest recommendations for visiting this beautiful place, and we have a sense that you will be left with the exact same longing sensation for visiting again. All the best, Alberte & Clara

Anton Denmark

A lovely visit at Gonja Mwala farm with my study group has been concluded. Me and my two friends/study colleagues reached out to Seraphine in hope that we could have a meaningful setting to study for our bachelor's thesis. Boy, were we blown away by the kindness of our hosts and the environment that their farm operates in. My experience at Gonja Mwala farm satisfied my core in a very nourishing way. So many lessons learned, and bonds created. The expression "pole pole", meaning to not rush anything, and slow down a notch, embodied in the culture, has been brought back to Copenhagen with me. I hope to one day return. And it feels unlikely that I wouldn't. Anton

Guido Germany

It was a fantastic experience! The foundation is such a happy place and Tumaini is a wonderful host, that looks really well after you while at the foundation, but also brings you to other places connected to the foundation, so you get a broader view on life in Tanzania. The kids are very friendly, open and helpful- so it's very easy to get attached to them!:)I loved the communal lunch and dinner-the food was lovely and the table was always full of laughter and interesting stories! Overall an experience of a lifetime-go for it!

Penelope Germany

I had the most wonderful time here in Tanzania with Joseph, his family and friends. He always said Tanzania is my second home and after spending only 3 weeks there, I definetly feel this way. The first two weeks I always went with Rikke, the youngest daughter to school and helped there. It was so amazing and beautiful! In the afternoon I played with the kids at home or helped Flora with cooking or dishes. On the weekends I went to the church with the family and to the band rehearsels with Joseph. I even got the chance to sing and dance with them on stage. In the third week there was also some farm work to do. So I´ve gotten the chance to experience so many different things. I loved it!! Thank you Joseph, from the bottom of my heart, for this amazing experience. I will cherish all the memories forever and have you in my heart! Asante sana!

Camille France

I had the chance to stay almost two weeks on Seraphine's family farm. It is located in Paré mountain, the place is wonderful. It was a very rich experience and one of the most beautiful in terms of human experience. Seraphine and his family welcomed me like a member of their family. I was able to learn and ask all the questions about their agriculture, their way of life, I was also able to learn to cook locally and have many exchanges and discussions. Thanks to the whole family. Asanté Sana