11 days
(Or add 3-day extension) – Estimated 20 Service Hours, 25 with extension
Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable.
Just a short distance northwest of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro lies the Longido region, where you will spend the majority of your service work while in Tanzania. There, you’ll help reduce water scarcity that is brought on by severe droughts in the region by helping to dig pipelines and install water infrastructures. You’ll also get the opportunity to travel to the Ngorongoro region, where a stunning morning sunrise will set the pace for a day full of natural wonder on a real safari. Keep an eye out for the “Big 5” game animals: the African lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and Cape buffalo.
Your service project themes
We work with the award-winning charity WE Charity to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Education
- Health
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Alternative Income and Livelihood
- Agriculture and Food Security
Day 1: Fly overnight to Kilimanjaro
Day 2: Arrive in Kilimanjaro
Meet your Field Director at the airport and transfer to the WE Charity accommodations. Settle in and meet your group for a country orientation and safety overview.
Day 3: Longido Region
Travel to the WE Charity community in the Longido Region where your service project will take place.
- Participate in a community orientation and safety overview.
- Spend the night camping under the stars.
Days 4-7: Service Project—WE Charity Community
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely withWE Charity to better understand the local challenges. Since projectsare determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at whata day might look like.
- Each morning you’ll practice Swahili.
- Work side by side with locals to build or restore schools.
- Participate in activities that acknowledge local culture like water walks and talks with locals.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, anddraw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park
- Travel to Lake Manyara National Park and explore the region’s diverse habitats and rich density of wildlife.
- Go on a safari for the chance to see the “Big 5” game animals, along with giraffes, zebras, warthogs, gazelles and hyenas.
Day 9: Service Project — WE Charity Community
Continue working on your service project.
Day 10: Transfer to Kilimanjaro
Enjoy a local meal before transferring to the airport.
Day 11: Arrive home
Add 3-day extension
Days 10-14: Longido Region
Extend your service project in the WE Charity Community.