Detailed Itinerary for IFRE’s Special Tanzania Summer Volunteer Program + Safari Adventure
Day 0: ARRIVAL
Day 1: Orientation and Discussion
You will initially meet with IFRE's local staff members, participate in a general question/answer session, discuss the program's itinerary, and go through a general orientation on IFRE’s programs, as well as learn the history, culture, tradition, and other important issues (health, safety) in Tanzania. In your free time (evening), you can explore nearby places and scenery.
Day 2-23: Service Projects: Moshi & Arusha
During this phase, volunteers will work in an orphanage -sharing their love and time with the needy children in various parts of Tanzania. They will teach them basic conversational English and encourage them to face the challenging world where English has become more and more necessary. In your free time, you can hike to nearby bazaars and/or hillside villages; explore the beauty of mesmerizing Tanzania - gaining first-hand experiences of Tanzanian lifestyle, culture, and values. If you are passionate about teaching English, healthcare, or HIV/AIDS awareness programs, we can also arrange these activities as part of your volunteer experience.
Day 23: Closing of service project, preparation for Safari.
Tanzanian Safari and Excursions (5 Days/4 Nights)
This is a treat you have been waiting for. To round up your stay in Tanzania, you will embark on one of the most breathtaking safaris. You will stay in tents, go on a safari to watch large herds of wild animals, wake up to the sounds of cries from birds and wildlife, and move across spectacular terrains.
Day 24: Pick up at your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Lake Manyara for full day safari with a picnic lunch. Manyara National Park boasts a large lake and is 325 sq. kms. It lies in the Great Rift Valley. In July and August, hundreds of flamingos descend on the large area to feed and enjoy. The park also contains large herds of elephants and buffalo, enormous troops of baboons, and famous tree-climbing lions.
Day 25: You will travel to the central part of the Serengeti National Park (Sero Nera) to enjoy lunch and observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Known worldwide for its vast size and rich biodiversity, the Serengeti spans over 15,000 square kilometers and hosts an unmatched concentration of animals.
It is especially famous for the Great Migration, where over a million wildebeest, along with gazelles and zebras, move toward the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a public campsite inside the park.
Day 26: Start your morning with another breathtaking safari in the Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, you will arrive at the famous Ngorongoro Crater and stay overnight on the crater rim. Dinner and overnight will be at Simba Campsite.
Day 27: After an early morning breakfast, you'll go on safari before traveling to the Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located in the far eastern part of the Serengeti and contains four distinct habitats – all offering unparalleled game-viewing opportunities year-round. Some of the phenomenal safari experiences include such epic observations as the Great Migration – tens of thousands of zebras and wildebeest stampeding across the Serengeti. Also contained within the Ngorongoro area are world-renowned archeological sites of Laetoli, where some of the oldest proof of human existence can be found – footprints over 3.6 million years old. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a campsite located in Karatu village.
Day 28: Enjoy a full-day safari after traveling to Tarangire National Park. You will see large herds of elephants while enjoying a picnic lunch. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as iconic baobab trees.
Tarangire is well known for its rich birdlife, making it a great destination for bird enthusiasts, with many species of birds of prey soaring above the landscape. In the evening, you will return to Arusha for an overnight stay at a simple economy hotel (shared accommodation). Dinner and overnight included.
End of program
Note: This program itinerary is merely a proposed sample and may be altered to meet the needs of the volunteers and changes in field conditions. This proposed itinerary will be finalized during the orientation program.
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Volunteer Testimonials
What people say about us
Some days were slow, some were unpredictable, but that’s what made it feel real. Tanzania isn’t something you just pass through
- Hugo, Netherlands
The safari was obviously a highlight, but what stayed with me more were the small everyday moments during the volunteering part .
- Sophie, Australia
Living in Moshi, even for a few weeks, gave me a different perspective. Then seeing places like Ngorongoro and Serengeti added another layer to it.
- Daniel, Ireland
It wasn’t always comfortable, but that’s kind of why it worked. You experience Tanzania as it is, and that stays with you.
- Isabella, Italy
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