The purpose of this trip is to take students back to the cradle of humanity - not just to civilizations past, but to where humanity began - Tanzania. By being involved in this particular trip, students will not only view the people and their lifestyles but they will have the chance to view one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world.  

OBJECTIVES:

• To expose students to a part of planet Earth that they, or their parents, would probably never think of going.
• To take students out of their comfort zone (safely), and into the realm of where almost 50 per cent (maybe more) of the world's population live in - day-to-day survival.
• To expose students to the beauty of Africa - the people, the ecosystem, and the ability to be happy with few of the material comforts in life.
• 4. To experience a cultural exchange with the Kenyans by visiting a mission school where the students have been orphaned through the AIDS epidemic in Kenya, and later to visit a Teachers' College of young hopeful Kenyans who are training to be teachers.
• To experience a Farm stay so that students get to experience a life on a farm on a large estate in which the enterprising farmers today use modern agricultural methods to work on the land and who also supplement their living with evening safari tours.
• At the end of the trip, to be able to empathize with those - anywhere in the world, including your home country - who, through no direct fault of their own, are not able to enjoy the same comforts as people in the 'developed world'.
• Perhaps, somewhere down the line and when this trip's participants are decision makers with financial resources at their disposal, they will contribute to help people in Africa, to save endangered species, and to give groups of people less fortunate than themselves a chance to survive.
• The objectives above are not necessarily curriculum related - they transcend formal education and deal with education about the real world.
  
   

Itineraries

3 Days to Chimpanzee tracking at Gombe stream National Park

Day 1: Arrive at Kigoma

Depart from Dar es Salaam for Kigoma at 13:45 pm; Pick up from the airport and transfer to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel for dinner and overnight (HB)

 Day 2: Kigoma – Gombe stream

After breakfast at the hotel depart for Gombe National Park by boat, proceeds with game viewing/ chimpanzee tracking and climb to the Kakombe water falls; lunch at the camp, followed by afternoon at leisure; Dinner at the Gombe Forest Lodge.

Day 3: Return to Dar es Salaam

Morning breakfast and return to Kigoma by Boat; after lunch rest till 16:00 when you will drive to the airport for Schedule 17:05 flight to Dar es Salaam 

5 Days to Chimpanzee tracking to Mountain Mahale National Park

Day 1: Arrive in Kigoma

Arrive in Kigoma, pick up from the airport and transferred to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel for Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Kigoma to Mahale National Park

Breakfast at the hotel; Morning departure to Mahale National Park by Special boat; visit the Mahale Park Information Center at Park H/Quarters; Lunch at the camp and afternoon at leisure; Dinner and bonfire at Nkungwe luxury tented camp.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

Breakfast at the camp followed by chimpanzee tracking in the forest till mid day when you will return to the Camp for Lunch.  After lunch game viewing by boat on the Lake (Birds, Hippos etc) Dinner and bonfire at Nkungwe Luxury tented camp

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking Safari- fishing Trip

After breakfast start with game viewing / chimpanzee tracking in the forest, afternoon lunch at the camp, and then fishing by boat on the Lake (2 to 3 hours). Dinner and bonfire at Nkungwe Luxury tented camp.

Day 5: Return to Kigoma

Early breakfast at the camp and depart for Kigoma by a motorised boat; Lunch at Sangara restaurant and afternoon at leisure. Dinner at Sangara restaurant within Kigoma hilltop Hotel

If you proceed to Arusha or Dar es Salaam transfer will be provided up to the airport where you will catch your flight.

End of Safari

Cost includes

Accommodation at Kigoma Hill top Lodge

Full board accommodation at Mahale

Park fees and other government tax

Fee for a ranger

Transfers made by road

Air tickets

Cost not included

Any expenses of the personal nature

Airport departure tax

Any kind of drinks while at the lodge

4 Days Excursion to Kilwa

Day 1:   Dar es Salaam – Kilwa

Leave Dar es Salaam early morning for Kilwa, drive to Kilwa Kivinje for short visit to the  Germans and Arab building before proceed to Kilwa Masoko for relaxing on the beach or snorkelling.

Overnight at Kilwa Dreams Resort (all meals included).

Day 2- 3:  Kilwa Kisiwani & Kilwa Kivinje Excursion 

In the morning hours visit the historical ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, till mid days when you will return to your Resort for lunch and the leisure afternoon. 

Dinner and overnight at Kilwa Dream Resort (all meals included).

Things to see: The mosque is considered to be (at that time) the largest in East African Coast. It has domed chambers, monolithic pillars, water tanks, and slabs for prayers.; Great House, which is believed to be the house of Imam or Sultan; Small domed Mosque, the best preserved and most ornamental in Kilwa; Mkutini Palace, built with great walls triangular in shape; prison which was built by Portuguese, dominating the view of the island from far.
The remarkable ruins however, is the HUSUNI KUBWA overlooking the Kilwa port, as early writers mentioned “it was the largest pre -European building in Equatorial Africa. 

Day 4:   Drive back to Dar es Salaam

Early morning breakfast and then start driving back to Dar es Salaam, arrives around 14:00.

Cost includes

Full board accommodation at Kilwa Dream Resort at Kilwa

Fee for the four wheels Car

Entrances fees

Fee for the driver guide

Snorkeling

Cost not included

Any expenses of the personal nature

8 Day Chimpanzee tracking, Mahale & Gombe

Day 1: Depart from Dar es Salaam - Kigoma

At 13:45 leave Dar es Salaam for Kigoma with Precision Air. Arrives there at 17:15, pickup and transfer to Hilltop Hotel for dinner and overnight on Executive room.

Day 2: Kigoma - Mahale National Park

Morning departure to Mahale National Park by boat; visit the Mahale Park Information Center at Park H/Quarters; Lunch at the camp and afternoon at leisure; Dinner and bonfire at Nkungwe luxury tented camp.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking Safari & Game Viewing by Boat

Breakfast at the camp followed by game viewing / chimpanzee tracking in the forest till lunch break, return to the camp for lunch; After lunch or track again/forest walking or game viewing by boat (Birds, Hippos etc); Dinner and overnight  at Nkungwe Luxury tented camp.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

After breakfast start with game viewing / chimpanzee tracking in the forest; afternoon lunch at the camp, and then at leisure at the beach Dinner and overnight at Nkungwe Luxury tented camp.

Day 5: Return to Kigoma

After early breakfast at the camp departure for Kigoma by boat; Lunch at Sangara restaurant and afternoon at leisure; Dinner at Sangara restaurant within Kigoma hilltop Hotel.

Day 6: Transfer to Gombe Stream National Park.

After breakfast departure to Gombe National Park by boat, proceeds with game viewing/chimpanzee tracking Climb to the Kakombe water falls; Lunch at the camp, followed by afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the Gombe Luxury Tented Camp.

Day 7: Chimpanzees Tracking Safari

Breakfast at the camp, then Game viewing / chimpanzee tracking climb to the Jane’s peak at the park; Return for lunch at the camp; and afternoon at leisure; Dinner and overnight at the Tented Camp.

Day 8: Chimpanzee Tracking Safari – return to Kigoma/Dar

Breakfast and then return to Kigoma, after lunch and rest transfer to the airport for 17:55 schedule flight to Dar es Salaam. It is better to be in Dar es Salaam for your night flight than to be in Kilimanjaro. Since the flight from Kigoma arrives Dar at 20:00 and there is no flight to connect to Kilimanjaro Airport.

Cost includes

Accommodation at Kigoma Hill top Lodge

Full board accommodation at Mahale

Park fees and other government tax

Fee for a ranger

Transfers made by road

Air tickets

Cost not included

Any expenses of the personal nature

Airport departure tax

5 days tour to Arusha National Park, Olmotony forest & Ngorongoro

Tour itinerary

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport meet & greet with our guide and transferred to the Hotel in Arusha  for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 1: Arusha National Park

Morning walking safari to through the Natural Forest at the slope of Mount Meru,  picnic lunch in the middle of the forest. Evening game drive to momella lake and the near by areas to see in their natural environment: flamingoes, zebras, buffalo, giraffe waterbuck and other animal on their natural environment.

Overnight at J & V Palace

Day 2: Olmotonyi Forest

Today after breakfast your driver will take you to western forest of the Mount Meru. There you will have an opportunity to visit Olmotonyi Forest Institute and the University of Sokoine (Forest department) to learn more of what they do in forestation and the landscapes of the western side of Mount Meru. Break for Lunch and in the afternoon is an option to go back to the hotel or to go the walk at the forest found in this area. Some students, forest workers and lecturer will accompany you.

Overnight at J & V Palace

Day 4: Ngorongoro Highland and Crater

In the Morning after breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Conservation area. Pause at Mto wa Mbu for Rift valley view. Lunch at Karatu then proceed to Ngorongoro Highlands. Drive across the attractive areas of the Ngorongoro highland. Late afternoon back to Karatu for Dinner and overnight at Rhino lodge/ Simba Campsite.

Day 5: Crater

With Picnic Lunch descend to floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for half day visit. While on the rim of the crater learn about the Plant diversity and its ecology. Proceed with the game drive on the crater floor wile hoping to see the all of the BIG FIVE the specialist birds and many others. Lunch near the hippo pool then ascend. In the afternoon depart for Arusha for Dinner and overnight.

End of trip

Cost include:
All transfers made by road to all destinations as per Itinerary
Accommodation in Arusha for Bed/Breakfast on your arrival and departure day
Accommodation in camps/lodge while on safari for full board basis.
Entrance fees and government tax to all sites
Park fees to all national Parks
Fee for a professional driver guide
Drinking water while on safari

Cost not included
All expenses of personal nature
Soft or alcoholic drinks while at the lodge

 

6 Days Cultural and historical tour

Tour Duration: 6 day(s)
Group Size: minimum 2 people
Destination(s):  Arusha/ Kondoa Irangi & Tarangire National Park

Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No

Tour itinerary

Day 1: Arusha

Meet and greet with our guide in the airport on your arrival date, then transferred to the Hotel in Arusha town for the overnight.

Day 2: Arusha to Kondoa Irangi

At around 9 hrs depart Arusha for Kondoa Irangi, Lunch at small town of Babati then proceed with your Journey as it is approximately 100 km from Babati to Kondoa.

Overnight at New Geneva hotel/Dudu rest house at Kondoa for full board basis.

Day 3: Kondoa Irangi

After breakfast, at 09:00 am, leave for Mongomi sites, either picnic lunch or hot Lunch, at 14:30hrs start again for Pahi sites.
Dinner and overnight New Geneva hotel/ Dudu rest house.

Day 4: Kondoa Irangi

After breakfast, at 09:00 am, depart for Thawi sites, hot lunch, at 14:30hrs start Again for Kandaga sites.
Dinner and overnight in the hotel/Dudu rest house.

Day 5: Kondoa Irangi

After breakfast, at 09:00 am, leave for Massange sites, picnic lunch, at 14:30hrs  Start for Kisese sites.
In the late afternoon depart for Babati for dinner and overnight.

 Day 6: Babati/ Tarangire National Park  - Arusha.

Early in the Morning depart for Tarangire National Park for Game drive with an opportunity to see big herds of buffaloes, Zebras, Elephants several Carnivores and several species birds and baobab trees. Picnic lunch in the middle of the bush, afternoon game drive then in the late afternoon depart for Arusha for Dinner and overnight at Arusha Centre tourist Inn.

 Cost include:
All transfers made by road to all destinations as per Intinerary
Accommodation in Arusha for Bed/Breakfast on your arrival and the departure date.
Accommodation in lodge at Kondoa Irangi for full board basis.
Entrance fees and government tax to all sites
Park fees to all national Parks
Fee for a professional driver guide
Drinking water while on safari

Cost not included
All expenses of personal nature
Soft or alcoholic drinks while at the lodge

4 Days to Cultural and wildlife tour

Tour Duration: 4 day(s)
Group Size: minimum 5 people
Destination(s): South Pare Mountains and Mkomazi
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes

Tour to Southern Pare mountain about 150km south of Moshi.Whether you decide to hike through Shengena Forest,climbing the peaks to view the vast Mkomazi game Reserve or enjoy the rich history of Mghimbi Caves,there is memorable experience for you at Pare highland.

Day 1: Arusha – South Pare Mountains
Departure Arusha via Moshi to Tona lodge.Overnight  for board accommodation.

Day 2: South Pare Mountains
The hike start with climb to Mghimbi Caves. In 1860 the Mghimbi Caves provided hiding place during the slave raids. In the evening back to Tona Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: South Pare Mountains
visit Ranzi dam where you can view the majesty of Malameni Rock, where up until the 1930s, thousands of children were sacrifices to the gods to appease the evil spirits.
Overnight at Tona lodge for full board accommodation

Day 4: South Pare Mountains – Mkomazi National park
Morning walking tour in Mkomazi followed with the afternoon game drive before depart for Arusha. Dinner and overnight at Kundayo apartment in Arusha town.

Cost include:
All transfers made by road to all destinations as per Itinerary
Accommodation in Arusha for Bed/Breakfast on your arrival and departure day
Accommodation in lodge while on safari in full board.
Entrance fees and government tax to all sites
Park fees to all national Parks
Fee for a professional driver guide
Drinking water while on safari

Cost not included
All expenses of personal nature
Soft or alcoholic drinks while at the lodge 

7 Days Lake Natron & Oldonyo Lengai

Tour Duration: 7 day(s)
Group Size: minim 2 people
Destination(s): Arusha National Park/Lake Manyara/Ngorongoro/ Olduvai Gorge/ Engaruka ruins/ Lake Natron & Oldonyo Lengai.
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes


Day 1 Arusha National Park

Early in the morning depart Arusha for full day game drives to the Arusha National Park with an option of walking within park escorted with gunned ranger. Late afternoon drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Crown Hotel

Day 2 Lake Manyara

Breakfast at the Arusha Crown Hotel, and then drive to Lake Manyara for a full day Game Drives in national park with a picnic lunch boxes. Dinner and overnight at Panorama/Kudu Campsite.

Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After breakfast descend to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day tour with packed lunch boxes: game viewing and bird watching; after picnic lunch ascend to the crater rim for dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite.

Day 4 Olduvai Gorge

After breakfast drive to the Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological site with game viewing enroute, lunch at Ngorongoro. Late afternoon drive to Mto WA Mbu for dinner and overnight at the Campsite

 Day 5 Ancient Engaruka Ruins & Culture Tour

After breakfast drive to Engaruka Ancient Place to see the Oldest Irrigation System, and graves. Maasai culture Tour, Dinner and overnight camping at Engaruka village.

 Day 6 Lake Natron

Drive to the Lake Natron for bird watching: large flocks of flamingos, herds of zebra, wildebeest and gazelle. Briefings on the climb at the camp after dinner. Campsite near Ol doinyo Lengai

 Day 7 Climbing Ol doinyo Lengai

Early Morning (probably 3 am) take light breakfast at the camp; at 4 am or earlier start the trail. It is a long and steep climbing of the active volcanic mountain in Africa that could take from 6 to 8 hours.

The amazing views of the small crater, the lava that is flowing over the edge and the Rift Valley are spectacular; at a clear day light the Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru are all visible; Descend to the Campsite for lunch and drive back to Arusha

Cost include:
All transfers made by road to all destinations as per Itinerary
Accommodation in Arusha for Bed/Breakfast on your arrival and departure day
Accommodation in camps/lodge while on safari for full board basis.
Entrance fees and government tax to all sites
Park fees to all national Parks
Fee for a professional driver guide
Drinking water while on safari

Cost not included
All expenses of personal nature
Soft or alcoholic drinks while at the lodge

4 days Slave trade tour

Tour Duration: 4 day(s)
Group Size: minimum 2 people
Destination(s): Zanzibar
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
 

Day 1: Zanzibar Airport/Harbor– Stone Town,

You will be met at Zanzibar Airport or Harbour and transferred to Stone Town hotel. Overnight at Maruhubi Beach Villas for B/B

Day 2: Stone Town.

Depart for a guided tour of Stone Town, covering Kelele square, Tip Tip House, the former slave market sight, Livingstone House, the old dhow harbor and the Old Arab Front. You will have lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a boat trip to Prison Island, the former prison for slaves and quarantine station for Zanzibar; this is an absolutely worthwhile experience. Here you will also have the chance to see Giant Tortoises in the wild. After your visit to Prison Island you will return to your hotel. Overnight at Maruhubi Beach Villas – Dinner & breakfast.

Day 3: Zanzibar.

After breakfast today you will transfer to Mangapwani Village via Maruhubi Palace ruins. You will visit the slave caves and chambers. You will have lunch at Mangapwani Serena Restaurant. The restaurant is located on the outskirts of Zanzibar Stone Town.

The Serena Mangapwani Restaurant and Water sports Center is a great destination for those looking for somewhere special. Visitors to Mangapwani are offered a fresh seafood barbecue cooked to perfection by Serena’s expert team of chefs. The atmosphere is informal and friendly and the restaurant comprises a series of traditional makuti bandas, all set into a lush hillside overlooking an idyllic beach. Guests can also enjoy fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, catamaran rides and many other pleasant distractions at the well-equipped center. Late afternoon you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight at Maruhubi Beach Villas – breakfast and lunch

Day 4: Zanzibar.

After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airport or harbour for your trip back to the mainland.
Meal plan: breakfast.

Cost include:
All transfers made by road to all destinations as per Itinerary
Accommodation in Zanzibar  for Bed/Breakfast
Entrance fees and government tax to all sites
Fee for a professional driver guide
Drinking water while on safari

Cost not included
All expenses of personal nature
Soft or alcoholic drinks while at the lodge