STUDENT & GROUP STYLE -
With the world of travel and adventure catering so well for
discount student flights these days, exciting destinations are truly opening
up for students.
In Tanzania the exotic island of Zanzibar, the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro or
the treeless plains of the Serengeti are the ideal base for itineraries for
international students & groups.
We offer school, college and university student groups a unique opportunity
for two cultures to interact and for the group to do some hands on work. Our
itineraries provide the right mixture of adventure and education and make a
logical choice for team building, cultural exchanges and community project
work.
We put together interesting and challenging itineraries to satisfy the
mental and physical needs of globe trotting students within streamlined
budgets.
Cultural Tourism is strong in the student sector and lengthy stays in tribal
situations can also be arranged.
Our experience working with the logistics of group travel allow us to assist
you to make all transitions smoothly. Safety is paramount in all activities
and thus risk assessment and contingency planning are an integral part of
our organization. Our trips offer an incredible opportunity for any student and
offer unbelievable variety of experience..
the memories will last for a lifetime!SAMPLE ITINERARYDAY 1 ARUSHA
Arrive into JRO and transfer to accommodation for itinerary briefing.
Jacaranda Hotel (Dinner)
DAY 2 ARUSHA
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast today before setting off on the beginning of our
cultural experience. We explore the town centre before participating in
Swahili language lessons and learning about Cultural Rites of Passage.
Return to the lodge late afternoon for swimming and relaxation before
dinner.
Jacaranda Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 3 MACHAME
Another culture-filled day mixed with a community feel as we head to the
foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro for the Machame Cultural Tourism Program. We are
met by successful women’s groups and take a tour of the local market and
cheese factory followed by a traditional Chagga lunch. Hopefully we will
also be blessed with a view of Africa’s highest mountain - and the ‘Snows of
Kilimanjaro’.
Jacaranda Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 4 ARUSHA - TARANGIRE
After an early morning breakfast, the game viewing section of itinerary
begins with a transfer to Tarangire for flora and fauna field experiences
and an afternoon of Wilderness Walking with a local guide. We arrive late
afternoon to our tented camp.
MARAMBOI TENTED CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 5 TARANGIRE - SERENGETI
Drive off across the natural migration path of the inhabitants of Tarangire
towards the Crater Highlands after breakfast, and climb the escarpment to be
met with a sweeping view across the Great Rift Valley. We continue on to
Oldupai Gorge for an archaeological tale of the Cradle of Mankind and a
lunch box before game driving to our campsite in the Central Serengeti. We
have a BBQ of goat for those who dare and an evening of stories around the
campfire.
NYANI CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6 SERENGETI
After waking up at sunset and enjoying a quick breakfast, we begin game
driving from the camp exit in search of early morning predator activity
around the kopjes. The dew on the long grasses attracts a vast array of
mammals and birdlife and the coolness of the early morning keeps them
content for us to stare in awe of the intrinsic behaviours. We return to the
camp for lunch and a midday rest before setting off again in the afternoon
to the hippo pool or acacia woodland or nearby water sources.
NYANI CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7 SERENGETI - NGORONGORO
Explore the Gol Plains after breakfast en-route to the Crater Highlands. We
arrive to our camp for a hot lunch before taking a Wilderness Walk with a
Maasai guide to learn the wonders of this area, returning in time for a
sunset to remain forever in your memory.
SIMBA CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 8 NGORONGORO - LAKE EYASI
Enter the crater early morning to take full advantage of the approximate 120
species of mammals over 200 species of birdlife and variations of natural
habitats. We venture around the entire floor before arriving to our lunch
spot lakeside. We depart early afternoon for the scenic transfer to Lake
Eyasi – home of the Hadzabe tribe.
CHEM CHEM SPRING CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9 LAKE EYASI
Before sunrise we wake to go hunting with the Hadzabe ‘Bushmen’ – a
strenuous task as we walk miles in search of small mammals with our bow and
poison arrows. We return mid-morning with our ‘hunter-gatherer’ wares and
enjoy a well-deserved brunch at the camp. A rest follows and then we are
able to sit with the village elders and discuss the current issues of the
area and exchange cultural tales.
CHEM CHEM SPRING CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10 LAKE EYASI - LAKE MANYARA
We say good bye to our ‘Bushmen’ friends and return the Rift Valley floor of
Lake Manyara. En-route we enjoy a lunch box and then enter Lake Manyara for
an afternoon of game driving the shores of this soda lake. Our camp is 5
minutes from the National Park gate and we arrive there late afternoon for
swimming and relaxation before indulging in a delicious camp meal.
TWIGA CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11 LAKE MANYARA - ARUSHA
We enjoy a relaxed morning around the camp and a quick transfer back to
Arusha where we check back into our lodge before lunch. A free afternoon
follows in which you can visit the local crafts markets, restaurants or
museum.
JACARANDA HOTEL (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 12 ARUSHA
Today the cultural exchange continues as we enter the tribe of Meru people
on the slopes of Mt Meru. We learn local farming techniques as well as the
harvesting process of coffee; following the process until we grind and boil
a brew for ourselves. A traditional lunch follows before continuing on to
Lake Duluti for a couple of hours of bird and reptile watching from our
canoes as we paddle the circumference of the lake.
JACARANDA HOTEL (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 13 ARUSHA
A free morning for last minute gift shopping and packing is on the menu
after breakfast. As part of our farewell ceremony we partake in an evening
of ‘kanga’ giving and traditional cooking classes before enjoying the Arusha
nightlife – guides still on hand for assistance.
JACARANDA HOTEL (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 14 ARUSHA
A slower morning precedes a visit to Ilkurot ‘Maasai’ Village where we take
a tour of the school and assist in serving the children their daily
porridge. We sing and dance with the children before being entertained
ourselves by the morani (warriors) – dressed in their stunning cloth and
beadwork. We return to the hotel late afternoon for resting before enjoying
our last evening where we are free to sample the local cuisine ourselves.
JACARANDA HOTEL (Breakfast, Lunch)DAY 15 ARUSHA & BEYOND
This morning we have an adventure de-briefing followed by transfer to your
Arusha departure point or JRO for your travel beyond.
(Breakfast)
