There are 52 countries which are home to 1.1 billion people on the African continent, so it is easy to say that you will have your hands full when deciding where to pursue an internship abroad. However while there are many distinct destinations where you can intern abroad in Africa, a handful of countries stand out as the most popular among international aspirants.

In the northern regions of the continent, Egypt and Morocco are unique destinations where to intern abroad in Africa because of their dynamic regional context and diversity of Islamic and Mediterranean influences. Likewise in the east Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia are all major African nations in proximity to the Arabian sea that are consistently top destinations among international interns.

In the western reaches of Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, and Senegal are all smaller countries bordering the Atlantic seaboard which hold a significant degree of influence on the African continent. Lastly to the south, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe can be your gateway to experiencing a diversity of landscapes and cultures while interning abroad in this unique part of the continent.

While it may seem to be covering a lot of ground, this list actually only encompasses a small portion of the potential destinations where you can intern abroad in Africa. Do some research and scroll through the listings on this page to get a better idea of all the internships abroad in Africa that are out there!