Your trip to Tanzania
Programme type: Expedition
Duration: 14 days
Accommodation type: Hotel
Transport type: Private bus, Jeep
Sustainable Development Goals: 2. Zero Hunger, 4. Quality Education, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Highlights
- Experience Maasai living - Live among the Maasai people in the heart of the Tanzanian wilderness, learning about their way of life first-hand.
- Support education initiatives - Collaborate on community initiatives centred around the Projects Abroad Maasai school, set up to provide equal opportunities.
- Enjoy a safari adventure - Embark on an incredible safari through Tarangire National Park, with opportunities to spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’.
- Experience cultural immersion - Develop your confidence, independence, and global mindset as you are introduced to new ecosystems and lifestyles.
What to expect
This expedition offers an authentic journey into the heart of Tanzania’s culture, wildlife, and landscapes. You’ll begin by working alongside the Maasai people, supporting educational initiatives, and experiencing a lifestyle deeply rooted in tradition and harmony with nature. As you’re welcomed into the community, you’ll gain insight into their customs, values, and the challenges they face in preserving their way of life.
You’ll take part in a range of community development projects, largely based around the Maasai school which was set up by Projects Abroad to support this rural community. Your project work could range from teaching and creating engaging classroom environments to supporting feeding and farming initiatives that help sustain local livelihoods. These meaningful contributions not only strengthen the Maasai school, but also foster genuine cross-cultural exchange, while developing your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
The adventurous highlight of your expedition is an unforgettable trek across the African bush, where you’ll camp beneath skies filled with stars, and summit the sacred Mount Lolkisale - a place of deep spiritual importance for the Maasai. To complete your journey, you’ll experience the thrill of a safari in Tarangire National Park, where you’ll have the chance to spot some of Africa’s iconic wildlife.
Why choose Tanzania for your Expedition?
Tanzania is a land of remarkable contrasts - vast savannahs, sacred mountains, and vibrant cultures. This expedition gives you the rare opportunity to live and learn alongside the Maasai people, gaining insights few travellers ever experience.
The bush trek and safari offer adventure at its most raw and rewarding, while your community project work gives you the opportunity to both learn and contribute, forging meaningful cross-cultural relationships. If you’re looking for a journey that blends cultural immersion, hands-on service, and iconic African exploration, Tanzania delivers it all.
What's included?
We handle all the essentials, so you can focus on the experience.
Included:
- Accommodation - Clean, safe and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.
- Meals and drinking water - All breakfast lunch and dinners, and always fresh drinking water.
- Transportation - To and from the airport, plus everything in between.
- 24/7 Support - Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back-up from our global teams.
- Free teacher places - One free staff place for every nine students that travel
- Activities - All excursions, cultural activities, and social events.
- Project training and materials - All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.
- Projects Abroad T-shirt- A free t-shirt for every traveller.
- Dedicated pre-departure support - Your group’s own contact to support with everything from application to departure.
- Presentations for students, parents, and teachers - Online or in-person presentations to answer all questions and help prepare travellers for their programme.
- Fundraising advice - Support and resources to aid students’ fundraising journeys.
Upon request:
- Flights - We can arrange group flights for you, to keep your booking simple.
- Travel and medical insurance - Provided by our trusted insurance partners.
- Reflective journals - Custom-made journals to support student reflections and learning outcomes.
- International Volunteering Diploma (16 UCAS Points) - Bolster your programme's educational value with an online Level 3 diploma developed specifically for Projects Abroad participants by the Centre for Global Citizenship Studies.
Not included:
- Visa costs - Travellers must arrange visas individually, but we provide all the support you need.
Contact us
Team up with one of our Partnership Managers today to begin planning your programme.
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