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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Be a WWOOFer

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

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Be a Host

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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Feedback from members

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

Jana Germany

I stayed on Gonja Mwala Farm with Seraphine and his family members for a week and simply had the best time! Everyone was so nice and welcomed me as a part of the family and it truly felt like I was a family member at the end of the week. During the stay I got to help with coffee planting and preparing, cooking and house cleaning. It was a very good experience to get an inside view into Tanzanian rural lifestyle and getting to know how to cook proper Tanzanian meals. We had a lot of fun together and could also talk about our different cultural backgrounds as well as organic farming. Thank you so much again to Seraphine and everyone on the farm, who made my time so so good, I am still missing everyone! I can very much recommend a stay there 😊

Fabian Germany

I really enjoyed my time there. Everyone was really nice. When ever I had any questions or problems they went out of there way to help me. I enjoyed the 2 weeks there a lot. Samuel explained me everything and really made me feel welcome.

Camille France

I stayed three weeks at Tunza Foundation for my first woofing, and what an experience! It was one of my greatest human experiences. Samuel and Amrat set up this magnificent project two years ago and are doing everything to protect and conserve their environment in Moshi by involving the communities. I was able to learn alongside Samuel and Baba Klare on the farm but also participate in raising awareness among students in schools and clean up days in Moshi. I was hosted by Amrat's family as an integral part of the family. I was able to discover their local way of life but also exchange and share lots of moments. They put everything in place so that I could enjoy Moshi and around on weekends. Thank you for everything. I will never forget this experience. The world needs more people like you. Asanté Sana

Camille France

Jana Germany

I stayed with Fadhili and his family just for a few days, but was recieved with so much warmth, it felt like I was part of the family! There was not much work to do, so I had a lot of free time, which I was also spending with their kids. I could also get a good insight into the Tanzanian food culture. I can very much recommend the farm!

Amy United States

My two daughters, ages 9 and 11, and I stayed with Joseph, his wife, and their two sweet, funny, and intelligent daughters this past July 2025 for two weeks in their home closer to Dar es Salaam. We helped teach English in a preschool close by, and traveled with them to a nearby farm they are working to expand. July was rice harvest season and I got to help with some harvesting. I am forever grateful to Joseph and his family for making us feel like a part of their family, and for helping us to integrate into their cultural practices. I especially loved cooking with his wife Flora, going to markets and to Church together, and my girls loved playing with his daughters and the neighborhood children! If you have any questions, Joseph is extremely helpful and is really trying to do good in the world with his orphanage. I wish I could share photos with this review because we made so many memories together! ♥️🇹🇿 Asante sana Joseph! (Thank you so much!)

Ninon France

Staying with David and his family has been a wonderful experience, better than I could’ve ever hoped for. The work is never too much, and was diverse, useful to the farm. The living conditions were great: my room that I sometimes shared with another girl was perfect, with working bathroom. The food was always correct, I was always full. Finally, the best part of my experience was the family. I felt so welcome by David, his amazing wife Stella, and the rest of the very big family. I felt very included in all their activities, playing with the kids or being invited to a traditional birthday ! They even helped arranging everything I wished for: from braiding my hair or tailoring a dress for me, to bringing me on coffee tour or other expeditions. To note that David is a tour guide and therefore helped to arrange a 4 days safari for me: truly a highlight of my trip and something I will never forget. Finally, David and everyone, asante sana for the wonderful 4 weeks.

Siljan Germany

My stay at David’s Farm was my first woofing experience, and it was truly wonderful. Working in agriculture was a lot of fun. David’s older sons supported the farm work, which was really cool to see. We worked with banana plants, fed the cows, loosened the soil, planted new bananas, and milked the cows. I even learned how to milk a cow for the first time. The children were very nice and funny, and they made the farm stay especially fun in the afternoons when the work was finished. We also went on nature walks together, which I really enjoyed. The room was very clean and big for a woofing room, and the food was delicious. I even learned a little Swahili during my stay. Thank you so much, David, and thank you to your whole farm and family. My first woofing stay with you was very special. Asante sana!

Mareile Germany

We stayed at this project for three weeks, from December 6, 2025 to January 3, 2026, and had a very positive experience overall. The atmosphere was very relaxed, open, and welcoming from the first day. Our main tasks were helping design and work on a new garden and park layout for the new school building, as well as teaching basic English to young children from kindergarten up to class 2. The work was never overwhelming — usually around 2 to 4 hours per day — and there was plenty of flexibility, including regular break days. Taking a few days off to go on our own small adventures was no problem at all. Luka is an excellent host and project director. He made sure we had everything we needed at all times, including food, accommodation, and support with transportation. We ate together as a group, which created a strong family-like feeling with the teachers, workers, and children. Communication was easy in English, and learning some Swahili along the way was a nice bonus. The project is a great fit for volunteers who enjoy a laid-back environment, working with children, and contributing to sustainable gardening or permaculture ideas without strict schedules or pressure. The location also offers opportunities to visit nearby national parks and cultural sites. We felt very welcome and appreciated, and we would recommend this project to volunteers who are looking for a meaningful but flexible experience in southern Tanzania.