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Pack in adventure, culture, wildlife spotting and volunteering in just 4 weeks! From the bustle of Dar es Salaam to the idyllic paradise island that is Zanzibar, you’ll get the ultimate Tanzanian experience!

Day 1 – 7

Kick off your trip exploring the vibrant Tanzanian capital city, Dar es Salaam before catching a glimpse of some amazing wildlife on a game drive at the Selous Game Reserve, home of the largest herd of elephants in Tanzania as well as elephants, hippos, monkeys, crocodiles and lions! Round off your week on the sand enjoying the beaches and beautiful coral islands just off the coast of Dar es Salaam.

Day 8 – 14

Time to head to Moshi; a lovely relaxed town located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, where you will spend the week working with young children on a fantastic volunteering project. Working with youngsters around the town, your role will be to make learning fun so a knack for being creative singing songs or playing sports will certainly make you popular in the local community!

Day 15 – 18

An adventure packed few days; spend a night in a real Masai village where you’ll be sleeping in a mud hut on a cow skin bed you’ll get a unique insight into traditional Masai traditions. Head on to the N’Gorongoro crater, not just an amazing landscape but also one of the world's best places to spot rhino, leopards and cheetahs, lions, antelopes, gazelles and flamingos. Then it’s time to unleash your inner adventurer and get your walking boots ready to trek around the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro itself!

Day 18 – 28

You’ll spend the remainder of your trip taking in the best of Zanzibar! Immerse yourself in African history on a tour of Stone Town, tickle your taste buds with trip to the spice market, visit Dolphin Bay to see if you can spot a few of these fascinating creatures finish off your Tanzanian adventure with a few days relaxing on the world famous beaches!

What's Included

Accommodation: Shared room in guesthouse, beach lodge, hotel, Masai boma and volunteer house
Food: Breakfast, dinner and some lunch as per itinerary; breakfast while on Zanzibar
Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
Training: In-country orientation
Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

What's not included

Flights, Insurance, Visas, Local Transport (on Zanzibar)

Duration

4 weeks

Start Dates

i-to-i Volunteer and Adventure Travel offer a whole range of projects and adventurous trips across the globe running from 1 to 12 weeks with weekly/monthly departures for trips that are not affected by seasons or weather. Specific departure dates are in place set in liaison with the projects we work with.

Costs / Benefits

Trip prices vary depending on activity and duration. Our volunteer projects start from £499, Adventures start from £699 and Tours start from £599. All trips include accommodation, most meals, an airport pickup, in-country orientation, support in-country and 24 hour emergency support. Our expert advisers will guide you through everything you need right up until your departure and are always available to help once you are away!

Requirements

No specific requirements or qualifications are necessary, just a sense of adventure, a desire to make a difference and a responsible attitude towards the destinations you visit.