Tanzania Learning Service

Your journey begins in Kilimanjaro. Settle into your accommodation before exploring the local area and learning about the local culture through a Swahili language lesson and a cross-cultural workshop. You’ll also be formally welcomed into Tanzania with a traditional meal.

Throughout the week, you’ll engage in various activities designed to broaden your understanding of Tanzania. Learn about women’s empowerment and the fight for gender equality and economic independence, as well as the complex realities faced by women and girls in Tanzania and the work being done towards a solution.

Spending time with the Maasai community, you’ll also engage in local initiatives at the Maasai school, participating in school activities and bettering your understanding of the community’s challenges, successes, and future plans. You’ll also have time in the evenings to take part in traditional drumming and dancing lessons.

On the weekend, you’ll explore the tranquil landscapes of Tanzania. Hike to the beautiful Materuni waterfalls and if you’re brave enough, take a dip in the cold water flowing down from Mount Kilimanjaro. You’ll also visit a coffee plantation, and relax in the warm, rejuvenating waters of Kikuletwa hot springs. The perfect end to your first week.

You’ll continue to support the Maasai community by volunteering in a school and participating in cultural activities.

Continue to deepen your understanding of Maasai traditions and social structures when you spend a day at the nomadic Meserani village. Here, you will learn about daily life and the impact of the environment and climate change on their lifestyle. Take the time to explore local markets and find the perfect souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones, and enjoy a farewell dinner with your group and reflect on your time in Tanzania.

Round off your trip with a walk on the wild side as you embark on unforgettable safari adventures at both Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to witness wildlife in its natural habitat including lions, giraffes, rhinos, elephants, and more.

Heading home the following day is bittersweet, but the memories you’ve made in Tanzania will last a lifetime. As you board your flight, know you’re always welcome back.

• Tanzania has Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, which has three distinct peaks: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira
• Tanzania, along with Uganda, has some of the world’s only tree-climbing lions
• There are 22 National Parks in Tanzania, covering 30% of the country’s land
• Tanzania has the largest concentration of animals per square mile in the world
• Each year, Tanzania sees millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals migrate across the plains together
• The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people who have lived in Tanzania for centuries. Their traditional crafts include wood carvings, basket weaving, colourful fabrics, and vibrant beaded jewellery. This makes their markets the perfect place to find unique, high-quality souvenirs

We handle all the essentials, so you can focus on the experience.

Your trip includes the following as standard. Talk to us if you’re looking for anything customised; we can help.

• Accommodation
• Three meals per day
• Drinking water
• In-destination transportation, including airport transfers
• One free staff place for every nine students that travel
• Excursions, cultural activities, and social events
• Project materials
• 24/7 staff support for the duration of your trip
• A custom-made reflective journal (upon request)
• A fully customisable bespoke itinerary
• An in-person or online talk before you sign up
• A Q&A presentation for students, parents, and teachers
• A pre-departure presentation prior to travel
• A full risk assessment for every group trip
• Support from application to departure
• Fundraising advice
• Assistance with booking flights
• Comprehensive induction and orientation upon arrival
• Dedicated group pre-departure support

For more information, request your Teacher Handbook, our practical guide designed to support you in planning, organising, and delivering a safe and successful school trip.

Projects Abroad is a Certified B Corporation, which means we have joined the global movement of businesses committed to using business as a force for good.

We also calculate emissions linked to our programmes before funding climate action projects that offset what is produced. We then go further, adding a 10% contingency to account for any variation, and planting a tree for each participant. This makes our operation climate positive — we offset more carbon than we create.

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