Here are some ideas to get your started. Choose from a variety of packages (land + air). Tours & volunteer projects can be customized to align with your groups' goals as well as the participants' skill sets. Don't forget, you can add a volunteer or sightseeing component to any trip.
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This beautifully scenic area offers a variety of activities from hiking to cultural tours. Whether you decide to whitewater raft the river or quietly take in the scenery, you'll never forget the incredible marble cliffs, mountain scenery & beautiful waterfall found at Taroko Gorge. The East Coast National Scenic Area offers beautiful seaside landscapes, & if you visit during July & August, you can take in one of the wonderful cultural festivals of the local Amis people.
This program is a great way to see some of Tanzania’s wonders, & help make a positive impact on one of the country’s local communities. Discover the world’s largest volcanic formation of its kind, the Ngorongoro Crater; swim with dolphins, watch the sun set on a dhow cruise, take a guided night hike on a Mt. Kilimanjaro hiking trail, & more. Volunteering activities include teaching English, organizing sports programs, & construction work.
In this program, open to both Biology & non-Biology majors, we’ll explore the country’s ecology & evolutionary patterns. Excursions will include safaris in the Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater, visits to Olduvai Gorge where Australopithecus once roamed & ancient rituals with the Maasai Tribe. Join us as we experience one of the most ecologically exciting & evolutionary significant sites in the world!
This program gives medical & nursing students a unique perspective on healthcare, as they travel through Tanzania & interact with local staff at a variety of medical facilities. Work alongside local doctors at a hospital in Arusha, lead workshops on empowerment to encourage adolescent women of Arusha, & learn about other local efforts in the area that are reaching out to women, men & children in need. After the volunteer project, enjoy a few days in famous wildlife areas – participating in exciting safari game drives.
Discover the farm life at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. This unique, cultural experience is one of many on this 9-day tour. You’ll also hike through the bush with the Maasai, & learn about their natural medicine traditions. Help build a water catchment so a community of Maasai can have fresh & sanitary drinking water. Observe nature in motion, up-close, as you canoe through Momella Lake. You can participate in a traditional goat grilling ceremony too. You won’t want to miss out on this great opportunity to improve the quality of others’ lives, & experience the essence of Tanzanian culture.
Want to make a difference, experience culture first hand, & discover Tanzanian wildlife up-close? This 14-day tour is filled with many opportunities to do so! You’ll spend four full days assisting the staff of a local baby home by caring for young, abandoned & orphaned children. Learn about the ongoing efforts & visit local organizations dedicated to helping adolescent & adult women. And don’t forget your camera – as you’ll roam the plains of the Serengeti, where the Great Migration of wildebeests takes place.
This 11-day tour is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Tanzanian children in need & to admire the country’s spectacular variety of wildlife. Volunteer in the town of Karatu, assisting children with homework, guiding them through arts & crafts activities, & hosting a special, outdoor sports event. Enjoy safari game drives at sunrise, after breakfast, & in the afternoon. Discover the tastes of traditional cuisine as you enjoy lunch at a local’s house in the village of Mto wa Mbu, go on a banana plantation tour, & more.
Get your cameras ready, pack your bags, & head into the wild Tanzanian bush. This exciting photography tour features several game drives where you’ll get the opportunity to capture wonders of nature on film. You may even have an opportunity to photograph the Great Migration of wildebeests plunging through the crocodile waters of the Grumeti River.
This amazing wildlife adventure takes you to the Ngorongoro Crater, which features a variety of different animals, including zebras, lions, rhinos, hippos, & elephants. The Crater is also significant for its status, as the world’s largest volcanic formation of its kind. You’ll also have the opportunity to observe more wildlife in the Serengeti, the site of the Great Migration.
This service project helps to provide one of the human race’s most essential needs – water. Help build a water catchment for a Maasai community to provide them with a fresh water supply. While camping & volunteering at the Maasai community, you’ll learn about their daily lives & the natural resources they use for medicinal purposes. And to add to this unique experience, you’ll enjoy several safari game drives to discover the wild & wonderful wildlife of Tanzania, & participate in cultural activities, cycle tours, & more!