Get to know Tanzania's welcoming people, witness some of Africa's most spectacular destinations, and make a lasting impact - the best of both worlds.
Volunteer on a community project on the spice island of Zanzibar, and then roam from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the plains of the Serengeti.

12 nights accommodation
Selected meals
Various transport
4 days volunteer work
Day 1 Arrive Zanzibar/Stone Town
Arrive in Zanzibar at any time.
Day 2 Jambiani
Morning meeting with our African Impact project managers, followed by a drive to Jambiani to begin our work with local community projects. (B,L,D)
Day 3-6 Volunteer with Community Projects in Jambiani
While in Zanzibar we volunteer at four programmes near the village of Jambiani. Assist teachers and students in local schools, participate in marine and beach conservation projects, or organize sports activities for youth from the community. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Arusha
Return to Stone Town and fly to Arusha. (B)
Day 8 Lake Manyara
Head west to Lake Manyara, and spend the afternoon touring and viewing wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park. This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a backdrop for your search of the park's phenomenal birdlife, hippos, and even tree-climbing lions. (B,L,D)
Day 9-10 Serengeti National Park
Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu, part of a community cultural tourism programme, to learn about the local community. Continue on to the Serengeti to enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life through the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti plains. The "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino - constantly roam this vast expanse of grassland. Along the way stop at the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge, "The Cradle of Mankind". (B,L,D)
Day 11 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The view from your lodge at the crater's rim is stunning, and the birdlife ever-present in the surrounding forests. (B,L,D)
Day 12 Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha
Venture down to the crater floor for your final safari experience: the incredible concentration of wildlife bound by the crater walls, including zebra, gazelle, impala, and cheetah. Experience a truly unique "local dinner" in the private home of a local family in Arusha - an authentic community experience to cherish forever.(B,L,D)
Day 13 Depart Arusha (B)
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Feb: 12 |
Aug: 26 Sep: 2, 16 Oct: 7, 14, 28 Dec: 2, 9 |
Jan: 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb: 17 Mar: 10, 17, 24 |
Fares are per person in Australian dollars based on twin occupancy*. Please contact your NRMA Travel consultant for a full range of fares and current availability.
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2012 & 2013 |
$2,899* |