Explore Tanzania
Experience an epic luxury family volunteer vacation in Tanzania. This East African country has much to offer, from legendary Big 5 safaris in the many National Parks, to Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, to magical Zanzibar Island, with its beautiful beaches and beguiling Stone Town.
You can make a difference helping build accommodation for teachers near the local school in the Serengeti.
Tanzania Highlights
So many highlights! Experience an epic safari in one or more of the legendary reserves, such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire,
Marvel at – and even climb – Mt Kilimanjaro, and explore the delights of Zanzibar Island
Tanzania Eco-Luxury
Tanzania has some incredible sustainable luxury properties. Our top picks are Gibbs Farm near Ngorongoro Crater, Ecoscience Lodge in Tarangire, and Mnemba Island near Zanzibar
You can make a lasting difference in Tanzania by helping build accommodation for teachers so they can live with their families near the school where they teach
Suggested Tanzania Itinerary
Example Price: US$9,685 per person for a family of four
This luxury adventure enables you to bond as a family by building teachers’ accommodation in the Serengeti, plus you get to experience incredible safari and see Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak
Trip Highlights
- Build accommodation for teachers and interact with the locals
- Experience incredible Big 5 safari
- Stunning sundowners
- Masai village visit
- Visit an inspiring clean water project
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private transfers
- Expert local guides
- Meals as specified
- Volunteering costs
Note: Price excludes international flights
Sample Day by Day
(From $9,685 per person)
- Day 1: Arrive Arusha, stay at Gran Melia
- Day 2: Visit clean water project, explore Arusha (B)
- Day 3: Fly to Lobo in the Serengeti, game drive, sundowners (B,L,D)
- Day 4 Morning game drive, afternoon volunteering in community (B,L,D)
- Day 5 Morning and afternoon game drive safaris (B,L,D)
- Day 6-7 Community volunteering in morning; afternoon game drive (B,L,D)
- Day 8: Morning wildlife game drive, and fly out; possibly extend trip to Zanzibar (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary only, and we delight in crafting unique itineraries to meet your family's exact requirements
Highlights of a Luxury Family Volunteer Vacation in Tanzania
Tanzania has so much to offer: experience world-class Big 5 safari, hike Mt Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak – explore Zanzibar’s Stone Town and spice plantations, snorkel and dive, and relax on the beach, to name just a few!
Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts. Tanzania has a growing number of fabulous eco-luxury properties; some of our favorites are: Gibbs Farm near Ngorongoro Crater, Ecoscience Lodge in Tarangire, and Mnemba Island near Zanzibar.
How to help in Tanzania
On your luxury family volunteer vacation in Tanzania, you can help build accommodation for teachers near their school, where they can live with their families.
In addition to reducing the financial pressure on teachers, this project also helps maintain family relationships as the teachers do not have to travel and be away from their families.
By participating in this project, you and your family will experience meaningful interaction and engagement with the locals. You children will return home inspired to be world changers.
