WHAT TO DO : Volunteering in Tanzania?

One of the best things about volunteering in Tanzania is the opportunity that you’ll get to explore this beautiful nation with diverse landscapes. From day trips to weekend excursions as well as an extended stay after you complete your project work – there will be ample options for the things that you can do!

Go for wildlife safaris at Serengeti National Park.
While in Tanzania, you just can’t afford to miss this! Home to thousands of wildebeests, zebras, lions, and elephants, this area has several other endangered and rare species that can be spotted. You can go for jeep safaris or take a hot air balloon ride – and enjoy the wilderness!.

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater.

Created by volcanic explosions, this area adjacent to the Serengeti, also has a huge section of the wildlife and forms yet another safari destination.

Visit the Maasai Villages.

For a unique experience of the Tanzanian culture, you have to visit the Maasai Tribes and spend some time with them. It’ll be a whole new world for you, coming closer to people who still live behind in time. Know about their lifestyle and heritage, food habits and much more, while interacting with the tribal folks.

Climb Mt.Kilimanjaro.

If you are an adventure junkie and have the innate love for trekking, then you would love to go for a climb here! Africa’s highest peak, Mt.KIlimanjaro is one of the best Trek points in the world. The mountain is surrounded by the UNESCO Heritage Reserve, and the view that you’ll get to see will surely leave a mark on your memories!.

Take a tour of the local markets in Arusha.

The best part of a volunteering journey is that you’ll get enough scope to mingle with the locals, shop and eat the way they do and live a life similar to theirs! Go for shopping at the local markets and pick up souvenirs that you can take back home.

Relax by the beaches in Zanzibar.

An exotic destination for beach lovers, the vast stretches of sandy beaches will absolutely make you fall in love with Zanzibar. If you get tired after a week’s work, then you can just go to the beaches and relax, and binge on cheap local food. There are also options for several water sports, including Scuba Diving and snorkeling. The East Coast of the island has incredible coral reefs, ideal for Scuba Diving.
Apart from these, volunteers in Zanzibar have several other things to do like shopping at the Spice Market, visit the Jozani Forest Reserve, take a day trip to Mnemba Atoll etc. All you need to do is – PLAN! And discuss your plans with the country coordinator, so that he can assist you and give you the best suggestions.