Gap year expedition in Tanzania
| country: | Tanzania |
| location: | Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro |
| departures: | 2008: 10 Jul |
| price: | From £2415 (5 weeks) excluding flights, from £3385 including flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Tanzania is all about the outdoors: from the challenge of summitting Mt Kilimanjaro to the white sands and blue seas of Zanzibar. Learn about its culture and history from the Chagga people, as you work alongside them on a conservation project, and get close to Africa’s amazing wildlife on safari.
Trip highlights
Climb Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa Develop expedition, trekking and leadership skills on a trek up Mt Meru Learn Swahili whilst living in Moshi. Come face-to-face with the Big 5 on safari. Join an ebony conservation project on the foothills of Kilimanjaro Explore Zanzibar; the “Spice Island” Learn to dive on Zanzibar (optional extension not included in price - please contact us for details)
This is an all-inclusive trip, with full support and a range of services provided before, during and after the trip.
Included in the price
UK travel safety day, all food & accommodation, Swahili tuition & cultural orientation, big game safari & 2 high altitude mountains, park entry, guides & porters, camping fees, transport, transfers and development project contribution.
Not included
Visas, airport taxes, personal items, tips, drinks & evenings out and travel insurance. Our insurance is £110 for 6 weeks.
Trip highlights
This is an all-inclusive trip, with full support and a range of services provided before, during and after the trip. Included in the price
UK travel safety day, all food & accommodation, Swahili tuition & cultural orientation, big game safari & 2 high altitude mountains, park entry, guides & porters, camping fees, transport, transfers and development project contribution.
Not included
Visas, airport taxes, personal items, tips, drinks & evenings out and travel insurance. Our insurance is £110 for 6 weeks.
day-by-day itinerary
| Week 1-2: | Cultural Orientation and Mpingo Community Development Project. Ebony hardwood conservation project on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. Environmental education programme in local primary schools. Informal lessons in conservational Swahili. Weekend spent on expedition training in foothills of Kilimanjaro. |
| Week 3: | Expedition, Big Game Safari and Mt Meru Trek. Track big game in Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. Camp overnight in the African bush. Rest up for a day in Arusha, before starting the 3-day Mt Meru trek. |
| Week 4: | Expedition, Mt Kilimanjaro. After summitting Meru, we have 2 days rest before beginning the 7-day ascent of Kilimnajaro, via the Machame Route. |
| Week 5: | Expedition, Mt Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. On day 6 of the climb we reach the “Roof of Africa” (5896m). After descending, we head straight for the island of Zanzibar. Swim, snorkel and relax on Zanzibar’s beaches and explore Stone Town. |
gap year & career breaks
Gap Year ventures are for school leavers, aged 17-20, taking time off before entering University or employment. Career Gap ventures will appeal to those taking a career break or sabbatical. There is no upper age limit although the majority of participants are aged between 21 and 35 years old.
how this holiday makes a difference
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All our development projects have been carefully chosen to satisfy several criteria. They are of definable and sustainable benefit to the indigenous community and allow us the opportunity to work in tandem with the host community.
Funding for the projects comes directly from the our Trust. For each person that joins the us, we, as a company, give at least US $400 to the Trust. 100% of the money the Trust receives is spent on the projects. All development projects are over-seen by a resident Project Manager whose role is to co-ordinate the adventures, the funding and the project's objectives. We are committed to direct patronage within the local economies of the countries in which we operate. We pay local tutors to teach languages; accommodation throughout the adventure is in locally owned hostels or based in the project locations; and the entire expedition budget will be spent by the team at local "grass roots" level. |
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