Touch down in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s biggest city. You’ll meet your group and GIVE guides, shake off the jet lag, and settle into our accommodations for the night.

After breakfast, we hit the road and head south off the beaten path. Watch the landscape shift from city to endless stretches of wild countryside to a small coastal village. Arrive in Kilwa, a quiet fishing town steeped in Swahili history and surrounded by the sea. Drop your bags, and settle into your new home before going on a sunset cruise to explore this beautiful region from the water!

These days are rich with connection and purpose. We’ll explore sustainable salt farms, working alongside local families who’ve harvested here for generations. Then dive into Kilwa’s culture by preparing a meal from scratch, from market to table, and sharing stories in a local home. Venture by boat to the UNESCO islands of Kilwa Kisiwani & Songo Mnara, ancient ports that once ruled East Africa’s trade routes through the Middle East and Asia. Local guides will share the history of the these ancient ruins, mosques, palaces, and markets that date back over 1,000 years. Back on land, you’ll engage in grassroots conservation efforts powered by an amazing team of local marine biologists. We’ll work together on marine conservation projects helping the community as they strive for a sustainable future.

Wake up early to soak in one last sunrise in Kilwa, take a long walk on the beach and explore the local town. Then we head inland toward something entirely different: the vast, untamed wilderness of Nyerere National Park. Arrive at a secluded eco-lodge nestled along the banks of the Rufiji River. At night you’ll fall asleep to the sound of hippos in the river below, nature at it’s finest!