Internships in Zanzibar

Launch your global career with Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable and top-rated provider of professional internships in Zanzibar. Trusted by students and graduates worldwide, choose from a variety of short-term internship programs, including a huge range of medical specialties for med students and professionals, as well as Psychology, Social Work, Tourism & Hospitality, and Cultural Arts. Programs run from 2 to 24 weeks, giving you hands-on experience while immersing yourself in Zanzibar’s rich culture and natural beauty. Earn up to 16 academic credits through our School of Record, or work with our Campus Support team to secure credit from your home university. Our affordable program fee includes a guaranteed internship, airport pick-up, orientation, quality housing, and 24/7 in-country support. From application to completion, you’ll receive dedicated guidance every step of the way. Stand out in the job market and make a global impact. Apply with Intern Abroad HQ and begin your professional journey in Zanzibar today.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop extensive experience in marine conservation and a bank of practical skills in marine conservation. What’s more, you’ll get to live and work in a tropical paradise as you do. With this internship, you’ll work with a nonprofit based in the Netherlands committed to developing marine conservation in Zanzibar. They operate by partnering with and supporting local marine conservation initiatives and projects. They are engaged in numerous activities, including coral reef restorations, monitoring marine reef ecosystems, turtle hatcheries, coastal pollution surveys, and conservation education programs. Your role as an intern will vary greatly depending on your skills and interests. You’ll get the chance to engage with practical conservation work, gain insight into the day-to-day running of a conservation nonprofit, and develop skills in community engagement. On top of this, you’ll also get the chance to combine this program with training for a SCUBA Divemaster program.

Come and take part in this tropical island adventure in and around the white sand beaches of the matchless archipelago of Zanzibar, just off the Tanzanian coast in East Africa. Participants live in Jambiani and work primarily in Kizimkazi. With up to fourteen other volunteers, you will research and protect bottle-nose and humpback dolphins as well as fish, birds, whales (seasonal), and other marine life that live on and around the scattered islands. The focal effort of the conservation project is to monitor the human-dolphin interactions which play a large role in the amount of stress put on the dolphins and could potentially lead to a smaller dolphin population. The studies that volunteers carry out can advise the government to create the most ideal policies on how to regulate such tourist activities. The data collected by participants is fed into various studies and surveys conducted by the research and academic institutions of Zanzibar. The work and contributions that you will make as a volunteer are extremely crucial and much needed by the marine conservation efforts of Zanzibar.

Volunteering in Africa takes you one step further than the average tourist into the true character of this unique continent. To us, volunteering is a two-way thing. It’s not only about the hands-on help and skills that volunteers bring, but also about what this magnificent continent, its warm people, and fantastic wildlife can give volunteers in return. African Impact is a multi-award-winning volunteer travel organization that runs and manages meaningful and responsible volunteer experiences and internship programs throughout Africa. Founded in 2004 in Zimbabwe, African Impact has grown into a leader in African volunteer tourism, having facilitated over 12,000 volunteers and interns in countries across the African continent. Our internship division is of great importance to us. We firmly believe that ethical internships can play a significant role in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional experiences that contribute to worthy causes in a meaningful way. With the nurturing of close partnerships across the continent, we have access to over 120 internship placements—all individually managed to match the applicant.

A medical or nursing internship with RealStep offers a transformative experience blending hands-on clinical training with meaningful cultural immersion. By choosing our placement, you’ll have the opportunity to work in diverse, underserved communities across the globe, from rural areas in Malawi and Indonesia to local hospitals in Peru. Each program is designed to provide valuable field experience, whether you’re participating in awareness campaigns in Africa or assisting local doctors in Peru. This real-world exposure enhances your medical skills as you contribute to vital healthcare initiatives aligned with the UN’s goal of universal access to healthcare. You’ll not only earn university credits but also build connections with a global network of healthcare professionals and fellow interns. Gain insights into different healthcare systems and practices, enriching your understanding and opening doors to future opportunities. Whether collaborating with local doctors in Bali or addressing health needs in Nepal, become equipped with the expertise and experience to make a significant difference in the world while advancing your career in medicine or nursing.

Tanzania is an attractive East African country where you can spend some time on a volunteer project or international internship Projects Abroad offers a wide variety of projects in Tanzania, based in both the coastal city of Dar es Salaam and around the town of Arusha in the north of the country. Most Projects Abroad volunteers in Tanzania live with local host families. This allows you to experience Tanzania from a local’s perspective, a very different world from the often luxurious hotels of the safari industry. Projects Abroad offers a variety of volunteer programs in Tanzania including Teaching, Care, Sports, Building projects, as well as a Culture & Community program with the Maasai tribe. They also offer internships to help you gain experience in your career of choice, including, Microfinance, Law & Human Rights and Medical projects such as Nursing, Midwifery, General Medicine, and Dentistry.

Are you dreaming of an internship on a tropical island in the Indian Ocean? Join World Unite! For a hotel internship at a beautiful beach on the island of Zanzibar. World Unite! Partners with various hotels, resorts, and guesthouses on the island. This allows us to arrange an internship at a large resort where you work in a specific department, such as the front office or food and beverage. Your placement can also be at a small boutique-style hotel, where your role is that of a generalist. Tourism in Zanzibar is already at an advanced level and is carried out at a high standard. Competing with renowned tropical destinations such as the Seychelles and Maldives, Zanzibar features high-end four to five-star hotels. Nungwi, Jambiani, Paje, Matemwe, and Michamvi are popular beach locations. Mass tourism hasn't arrived on the island yet, so visitors have the privilege of finding long, white, sand, palm-filled beaches with few tourists.

Volunteer in our Social Work Experience project in Zanzibar and assist individuals with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, or addictions. For 3 weeks or longer (subject to visa requirements), gain practical experience and development opportunities in social work. Before the program starts, undergo training, local mentorship, and support to prepare you for effective intervention, advocacy, awareness, and guidance when working with individuals and communities facing diverse challenges. Choose from three categories: children and teens with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, and addiction—all carrying huge stigma in Zanzibar. As a volunteer, you help break down these barriers, give much-needed attention, and support locals trying to improve the lives of communities affected. The Social Work Experience project is perfect for those studying, qualified, or experienced in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related field or for those able to teach sign language.

Elimu Bridge World presents a structured and ethical Global Medical Internship Program in Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, designed for medical, nursing, and healthcare students or recent graduates seeking meaningful clinical experience in a global health setting. Interns are placed in public and private hospitals, rotating through departments such as surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency, obstetrics & gynecology, among others. Programs run year-round, lasting 2 to 12 weeks, with flexible start dates. Participants gain hands-on learning under supervision, observe a wide range of conditions, and contribute to community health outreach. Outside of clinical work, interns explore local culture, history, and Zanzibar’s world-famous beaches. What’s Included: ✔ Hospital placement & clinical supervision ✔ Pre-departure support & orientation ✔ Accommodation & daily 3 meals ✔ In-country program coordinator ✔ Certificate of Completion ✔ Weekend cultural tours & excursions ✔ 24/7 in-country emergency support What’s Not Included: International flights Travel insurance Visa fees

You know the saying, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”? If you adore diving, pursuing a career in diving might seem like a distant dream, but it may be more achievable than you think. Buccaneer Diving, based in Paje, Zanzibar, has been training dive professionals for over 30 years. Our courses are enjoyable and engaging, and once you reach the dive leader level, they become challenging! Our PADI Divemaster courses are conducted as internships, allowing you to gain practical experience in a real-life setting. Additionally, we provide regular PADI Instructor Development Courses if you wish to further your advancement. We provide dorm-style accommodation, just a few minutes' walk from Buccaneer and the beach.