Cape Verde | 10 Days
Group adventures where island rhythms, culture, and connection come alive. Join a Cape Verde group volunteer trip: 10 days of community work, culture, beaches & island adventure from Praia to Tarrafal.
Join a meaningful Cape Verde group volunteer trip that blends cultural discovery with real community impact. Over 10 inspiring days, your group will arrive in Praia and settle in together before diving into an engaging introduction session about Cape Verdean culture, language, and local life. You’ll explore Tarrafal’s historic sites, like the Tarrafal Concentration Camp, and get to know your surroundings with evening walks along the beach and through local neighborhoods.
Your Cape Verde group volunteer trip focuses on social service learning - whether you’re coaching sports, helping in childcare, or assisting with light construction or teaching. Strengthen your bond with your group as you join pottery workshops, learn traditional Kriolu cooking, and take your first steps in the local language. Between project days, enjoy active adventures like a scenic cycling tour through the island’s mountains, relaxing hikes to the lighthouse, and beach bonfires under the stars. Wrap up your journey with a cultural evening of Morna and Funana music and a farewell dinner in the capital city of Praia. This balanced group experience blends community work, cultural immersion, and Cape Verde’s natural beauty it’s the perfect way to connect and give back together.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Praia
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the Centre. After arriving, you’ll receive a short introduction to the Centre and have time to settle in.
Relax and get to know your fellow travelers
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Orientation & Cultural Introduction
Introduction session
Discuss the itinerary and the projects
Introduction about Cape Verdean Culture, Do’s and Don’ts, local beliefs and way of life
First Kriolu Language Lessons
Excursion to the Tarrafal Concentration Camp
Tour the surroundings: get to know where houses and projects are located, find nearby shops and services, tourist areas, and public transit
Visit Tarrafal Beach for a nice evening walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Community Project & Language Class
Social Service Learning & Community Project: Sports Coaching / Childcare / Construction / Teaching
Second Kriolu Language Class
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Community Project & Cooking Class
Social Service Learning & Community Project: Sports Coaching / Childcare / Construction / Teaching
Cooking Lesson – Make your own authentic Cape Verdean dinner with the help of a local expert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Community Project & Reflection Session
Social Service Learning & Community Project: Sports Coaching / Childcare / Construction / Teaching
Evaluation & Feedback Session, followed by Volleyball / Soccer at the Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Pottery Workshop & Beach Visit
Workshop at Tras De Munti: Learn local pottery skills
Visit Ribeira Das Prata Beach and the lagoon at Piscina Natural de Cuba
Campfire at the beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Cycling Tour & Cultural Game
Cycling Tour: Explore the natural surroundings of Tarrafal
(Scenic 6-hour ride through Cape Verde’s mountainous landscape)
Learn Uri, a traditional two-row mancala-style board game
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Hike & Cultural Evening
Hike to the Lighthouse, relax at the lagoon, and return to Tarrafal
Pack your bags for the transfer to Praia
Experience traditional Cape Verdean music – Morna and Funana
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – City Tour & Farewell Dinner
Tour the Capital City of Praia
Historical tour of Cidade Velha
Goodbye Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 – Departure
Pack your bags and say your goodbyes to the local team
Departure transfer back to the airport
Meals: Breakfast
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