Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Tourism & Hospitality Internship in Zanzibar.

Gain hands-on experience in one of Africa’s most popular tourism destinations. These are highly customized internships, with placements in hotels, resorts, boutique accommodation, restaurants, tourism operators, or even with water sports companies as a surf or diving instructor. Enjoy stunning Zanzibar and help fellow tourists to do the same!

Most interns in Zanzibar are hosted in various homestay accommodations, within Zanzibar Town / Stone Town. The exception to this is that Tourism & Hospitality interns can expect to be located in closer proximity to their internship. For example, locations usually include the popular beach destinations of Zanzibar, such as Nungwi, Kendwa, Kiwengwa, Paje, Jambiani and Michamvi. In this case, accommodation may be located on the grounds of the internship placement (e.g. on the grounds of the hotel), at external guest houses/lodges, or with a host family at the respective village.

Eligibility requirement

Interns should at least be undertaking their first year of higher education (college/university) in a related field, such as hospitality/tourism/ business management. High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 8-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
A hidden gem of the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar boasts pristine beaches and rich cultural heritage. It relies heavily on tourism, and has a wide range of tourist services, hotels and resorts that help to make Zanzibar a highly-rated destination for tourists from all over the world.

Tourism and Hospitality interns can be placed in hotels or water sport businesses all around the main island of Zanzibar, helping locals in a range of roles. This is a highly customizable internship, where the exact nature of your role will depend on your own skills, interests and the needs of your placement. Interns can state a placement preference, with the majority of interns opting to be placed in hotels.

Hotel interns have a range of opportunities to assist in various aspects of the business. Interns can help at the front office, with reception, restaurant, reservations, guest relations, events or marketing teams. You can also assist with human resource planning and accommodation inventory management. Placements are available at large hotels and resorts where roles are more specialized, or in smaller hotels where you’ll help in a more general role.

Interns can choose other placements too, including as instructors in diving, surfing, kite-surfing, stand-up paddleboarding or snorkelling (prior experience may be required). You can also help water sport centers that offer kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing or fishing by explaining equipment or safety aspects to clients, maintaining equipment or assisting in administration or sales roles.

Tourism and Hospitality interns can expect a busy schedule of between 40-50 hours per week. Some weekend work may also be required. Interns should state a placement preference in your application. These will be accommodated wherever possible, but are not always guaranteed.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Zanzibar programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 8 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.