Tanzania Private Group Trip
January 18 – January 28, 2024: Travel with Lexi, Ayana, & GIVE!
11-days, $2,495 USD
Immerse yourself in remote communities, experience vibrant cultures, and make a meaningful impact in the tropical paradise of Zanzibar Island. Volunteer alongside our host community members to teach English, support women’s empowerment projects, and build eco-friendly infrastructure. Embark on adventures to swim with wild dolphins in the Indian Ocean, set sail over crystal clear waters, and engage in authentic cultural activities!
If you haven’t been accepted, apply now!!
Tanzania Itinerary
Trip Length: 11 epic days for only $2,495 USD
Build a primary school and nursery | Swim with wild dolphins | Teach English to local children and adults | Empower a women’s co-op | Set sail on the Indian Ocean | Immerse yourself in Maasai culture
Day 1
Trip Commencement: Group arrives in Zanzibar. Spend the night in our Stone Town accommodations, learn about the local culture, and get to know your group!
Day 2
Start the morning learning about the complex and dark history of Zanzibar at the Slave Market Memorial and Museum. Then, head to Kairo village and settle into our accommodations on the beach before orientation and meeting your local host community.
Days 3-10
Typical Day of Zanzibar Volunteer and Adventure Activities: Wake up daily to the sound of waves crashing on the beach. After breakfast, we’ll begin work on our English education and school construction projects around 8:00 am. Volunteer alongside local community members until lunchtime, then relax on the beach for a couple of hours before returning to the project site for the rest of the afternoon. In the late afternoon, we’ll wrap up volunteer work and head out on a variety of adventure and cultural immersion activities before dinner – playing soccer with locals on the beach, taking Swahili language lessons, learning how to weave with the local women, or just chilling in paradise. See below for our dedicated culture and adventure days!
Day 5: Culture Day
Spend the morning touring Stone Town with a local guide. Then, hop on a sailboat and sail to Nakupenda Island for a traditional lunch on the beach before making your way back to town. Continue to explore before dinner before heading back to Kairo underneath a beautiful starry sky.
Day 8: Adventure Day
Depart for the Northeastern tip of the island, take a boat past the break and dive into the Indian Ocean to search for and swim with pods of wild dolphins! We’ll spend the rest of the morning snorkeling Mnemba Atoll and enjoying fresh fruit on the boat. In the afternoon, we’ll have a local BBQ, play volleyball on the beach, and enjoy turquoise waters!
Day 11
All good things must come to an end. Soak up your last few hours in Zanzibar on a Spice Tour before heading to the airport!
Want to travel longer? We may offer a post-trip Safari or GIVE’s Mt Kilimanjaro Add-on based on demand!
*this is a sample itinerary which is subject to change.
What’s Included?
- All accommodations within Tanzania, which have access to basic amenities and security
- All group ground transportation within Tanzania (flights not included)
- All meals and water throughout your stay
- Epic adventures and cultural immersion activities
- Funding for volunteer projects
- Dedicated and experienced guides during your trip
- 360-travel support, including customer care and trip preparation materials
- 24/7 travel support and risk management practices
What’s not included
- Flights to/from Tanzania and all other taxes, ticket fees, and any country entry and departure taxes.
- Medical and travel insurance
- Passport and visa (specific to host country)
- Vaccinations (specific to host country)
- COVID testing, if applicable
Mt. Kilimanjaro: The Roof of Africa
Trip Length: Epic 8 Day Add-On
Climb the tallest freestanding mountain in the world after your Tanzania Excursion.
Hike through 5 unique ecosystems, including lowland rainforest, alpine meadows, and alpine desert on your way to the summit. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to conquer Kilimanjaro and stand atop the highest peak in Africa!
Earn Academic Credit Abroad: deepen your understanding of the country you’re visiting and the projects you’re supporting by taking GIVE’s accredited course!
