£1650

Trip Overview

 

Camp Tanzania programmes operate from the Moshi area of Northern Tanzania, literally in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. As with everything we do there is a strong community and wildlife focus and there is probably nowhere better in the world to enjoy an experience combining these elements.

Tanzania is home to over one-quarter of Africa’s wildlife and we have included our favourite safari route as part of your stay. For the really adventurous you can use your third week to climb Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru.

 

 

 

Camp Tanzania programmes operate from the Moshi area of Northern Tanzania, literally in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. As with everything we do there is a strong community and wildlife focus and there is probably nowhere better in the world to enjoy an experience combining these elements. Tanzania is home to over one-quarter of Africa’s wildlife and we have included our favourite safari route as part of your stay. For the really adventurous you can use your third week to climb Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru.

 

 

 

Highlights

 

• 3–week School Community Project in the Kilimanjaro foothills
• 3-day big game safari in National Park
• Swahili lessons, orientation and 24-hour on-site management
• Cultural excursion days
• Optional mountain week for Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru*

  
  

 

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

 

 

Elements Of Camp Tanzania 1

 

Community

 

Our Tanzania community project is based with Mbokomu 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 at the school starting with the construction of a new school canteen for the 800 plus students who need to be fed every day. Pupil ages range from 7-14 years old and the majority religion for the population of approximately 3000 people is Catholic with some Lutheran and Muslim. There are over 14 classrooms to be renovated, desks need building and water is currently available 250 metres away so we would like to bring a supply closer. The community project work lasts for 3 weeks of your trip and is the main focus and probably most rewarding part of your time with Camp Tanzania.

 

Wildlife

 

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, we take you on a camping safari to a variety of 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. If you have never been on safari this will be something that you will remember for the rest of your life. We use experienced professional guides for all our trips and they will work hard to ensure you see as much variety of wildlife as possible. This is an incredible experience to complement the challenge of the previous 3 weeks.

 

Mountain

 

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. Kilimanjaro is one of the most famous mountains in the world, the highest freestanding volcano in the world and the highest mountain in Africa. We take 7 days to trek up and down Kili and 5 on Mt Meru. Both climbs are a real challenge and to stand on the summit of either and watch the sun rise over Africa is emotional and a lifetime experience to say the least.

 

 

Guideline Itinerary (Approx 28 nights)

 

Day 1:

Arrive / transfer to Camp Tanzania / arrival brief / orientation (hospital, internet, shops, bars, local community).

Days 2-3:

Introduction to the community project / meet the community / church and mosque visit / Swahili lessons start.

Days 4-8:

Community project work and regular Swahili lessons.

Days 9-10:

Cultural tours to village, scenic walks and chill out / chance to check emails and check out the local nightlife.

Days 11-15:

Community project work during the day and free time in the evenings.

Days 16-22:

Option 1: Community project work
Option 2: Mountain week for those who want to book Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru.

Days 23-24:

Miti Mirefu Wildlife Conservation and cultural experience with Maasai.

Days 25-27:

Team Camping Safari to National Parks.

Day 28:

Return flight home

 

Please be aware that the exact nature of the work you will be involved in will depend on the current needs and priorities of the school and village. As volunteers it is important to remain flexible and keep in mind that sometimes priorities and/or emergencies may arise which may result in your duties changing at short notice.

 

 

Fitness

 

With the exception of optional mountain trekking, none of the activities featured require anything more than a reasonable level of fitness. We advise that if you plan to trek you will need a good level of walking fitness and advise us of any medical issues that we need to be aware of. No special skills are required for any of our projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel Dates

 

 

2010	Arrive In Country	Depart Kilimanjaro - Tanzania
09 Jan - 05 Feb 05 Feb - 04 Mar 05 Mar - 01 Apr 02 Apr - 29 Apr 29 Apr - 26 May 03 Jun - 30 Jun 01 Jul - 28 Jul 29 Jul - 25 Aug 03 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 28 Oct 29 Oct - 25 Nov

 

2011	Arrive In Country	Depart Kilimanjaro - Tanzania
07 Jan - 03 Feb 03 Feb - 02 Mar 03 Mar - 30Mar 31Mar - 27 May 28 Apr - 25 May 03 Jun - 30 Jun 01 Jul - 28 Jul 29 Jul - 25 Aug 02 Sep - 29 Sep 30 Sep - 27 Oct 27 Oct - 24 Nov

 

*Please note that when looking into flights, we can offer flexibility on travel dates if necessary - but please check with our expedition co-coordinators before booking**

**Volunteers travelling outside set departure dates may incur additional airport transfer fees. Please also check with our expedition co-coordinators when making a booking.

 

Extra nights in Camp are charged at a daily rate of £25 on a full board basis.

 

 

Prices

 

Cost of Camp Tanzania 1: £1,650

 

 

 

The Projects

 

 

Every time someone books with us we use a proportion of the money to fund our projects. There is no room for us to act as politicians; it’s all about results. If we commit to a community partnership and say we will do something; we do it. It does mean that we are not the cheapest option, but for all the right reasons.

 

Please note that the projects that you will undertake may occasionally vary from the itinerary due to sudden changes in priorities or feasibility.

 

 

Community Projects

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Kenya & Tanzania - Safari

 

 

 

 

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Scuba Diving & Camp Zanzibar

 

 

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Camp Zanzibar

 

 

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Kilimanjaro - 6 Nights / 7 Days

 

 

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Mt Meru - 3 Nights / 4 Days

 

 

 

Where You Stay

 

 

 

 

 

Flights

 

 

 

For all flight enquiries, quotes and bookings please contact us on:

 

0844 800 1127

 

 

Insurance

Area 3 Worldwide (Excluding North America)
4 days	£46.00
9 days	£53.00
17 days	£60.00
24 days	£67.00
32 days	£73.00
45 days	£111.00
62 days	£136.00
75 days	£159.00
3 months	£185.00
4 months	£213.00
5 months	£240.00
6 months	£263.00
7 months	£296.00
8 months	£322.00
9 months	£348.00
10 months	£378.00
11 months	£405.00
12 months	£416.00

 

 

Camps International recommends travel insurance in partnership with Campbell Irvine Insurance Brokers.

 

For Gap programmes, you can purchase Travel Insurance directly from Campbell Irvine. A copy of the application booklet can be sent to you on request or you can download a pdf version here.

 

Please complete the relevant sections and send it directly to Campbell Irvine with your payment. Cheques for your insurance should be made payable to ‘Campbell Irvine Ltd’.

 

 

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