Besides being the editor of the Africa Travel Guide, I am also currently doing my internship in Africa. For those of you thinking about doing an internship in Africa, you should no longer hestitate. You will have the time of your life, trust me! To get an internship in Africa might seem a very daunting task. But by following a few basic steps you too can arrange that internship you have always wanted in Africa, whether it is working with lions on the savannah or working in a great city like Cape Town. You could be in Africa in no time, trust me, and climb on top of Table Mountain like me! Getting an internship in Africa If you want to get an internship in Africa, first thing you have to do is get permission from your school. It has to fit within your study program, and therefore get into contact with your International Study Department at your school/university. After you get permission you can start looking for an internship. You should always start of with your own personal network of friends and family. Let them know that you are looking, this way all of the sudden you have a whole network of people looking for an internship in Africa! Finding an internship in Africa on the internet Another good place to look is the internet. Here are some useful sites where you can find internships in Africa:

• Monsterboard Work Abroad (Search site for internships)
• Intern Abroad (Search site for internship programs)
• Allinterns (Company that arranges internships in South Africa)
• African Impact (Offering internship programs on volunteering projects)

If there are no internships to your liking there, it is also always good to contact companies yourself. Companies respond quicker to personal inquires, and you can talk directly to the people arranging your internship. Arranging your internship Once you have found that great internship in Africa, you still have some things to arrange. Here are a few things you need arrange:

• Book your flight. And do this as early as possible, to save money.
• Arrange your visum. Check what visa requirements you have by contacting the embassy of the country you are visiting.
• Get Travel/Medical insurance. Make sure you are insured properly, and that you have your insurance papers in English with international contact numbers.
• Arrange accomodation. The company should be able to help you with this, if not look for ads in local papers and hostels near your work place.

Arriving at your destination Well you have made it, well done! All your hard work has paid off and your adventure can begin. Just make sure you do the following to ensure a nice stay during your internship in Africa:

• Arrange transportation. Use public transport if that is accesible and safe. If not get a car, either renting or perhaps with a buy-back option.
• Get a mobile. If you are working in a city, it will be very useful to get a mobile phone. For safety reasons, but also to stay in touch with your new friends.
• Enjoy yourself. Most importantly make the most of your time in Africa, and have fun!

I hope the information helps you finding the internship in Africa you have always dreamed about. If you have any further questions feel free to contact me. - Arne

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