Tanzania Experience

  Tanzania

Kilimanjaro,  Moshi,  Zanzibar

Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Contact us for start dates.

Description: Based in the Moshi area of Northern Tanzania, literally in the foothills of Kilimanjaro, there is probably nowhere better in the world to enjoy an community and wildlife experience. We have included our favourite safari route as part of your stay and for the really adventurous you can use one of your weeks to climb Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru and to finish things off, enjoy 10 days on Zanzibar Island!

Highlights: Tanzania Gap Experience Highlights

    * 3 week School Community Project in the Kilimanjaro foothills
    * 3-day Safari to Tanzanian National Parks
    * 10-day Zanzibar 'Beach Life' including Dolphin and Spice Tours
    * Swahili lessons, orientation and 24-hour on-site management
    * Cultural excursion days including a visit to a cultural village
    * Optional mountain week for Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru*

* Mountain climbs are booked separately on request for an additional charge

Community Project Work
Our Tanzania community project is based in a primary school in Korini Kusini village and is just a short 5-minute walk from camp. You will normally walk to and from school with the African kids who are predominantly from the local Chagga tribe. There is years of sustainable project work to be done at the school, starting with the construction of a new school canteen for the 800 plus students who need to be fed every day.

Wildlife Experience
It is widely recognised that Northern Tanzania provides a backdrop for possibly the best safari experience in Africa and we haven't cut any corners. On completion of your Community and Mountain phase, you will be taken on a camping safari to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tanzanian National Parks. The word 'safari' is Swahili for 'journey' and you will spend 3 rough, dusty and thrilling days exploring the different habitats that each park has to offer.

Optional Extras - Mountains
We have left it up to you to decide whether you choose to trek Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru and this is something you need to let us know when you book. It comes at an additional cost of course and if it's not your thing then don't worry there is plenty of community project work to be completed.

Ocean & Zanzibar Island
Camping is not permitted in Zanzibar, so you will have to make do with a comfy bed and a mixture of hotels and beach bungalows. It's an awesome location and whilst the programme includes the basics, like somewhere to sleep and some 'must do' experiences, like snorkelling with dolphins and a spice tour; it is essentially a chance for you to chill out and live it up on the beaches.

Cost in US$: GBP 1,569 - GBP 2,869

    * Arrival and Departure transfers
    * Orientation
    * Transport - Safari vehicle, bus etc
    * Accommodation (2-person tents, safari dome tents & simple hotel)
    * Meals - Full board
    * Funds, materials &coordination Entrance fees - All park fees

What's Not Included

    * Flights
    * Arrival & departure fees
    * Travel insurance and visas
    * Email/Internet and telephone calls
    * Personal equipment
    * Spending money
    * Drinks
    * All personal items

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Minimum age of 18 years, maximum 24 years

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement: We are ambitious for our company, our partners and the communities in which we work. We take our responsibilities seriously - understanding that the development of our business impacts directly on our partners, the communities that we visit and work with and that ultimately, our success is their success too.