Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania is ideal for both adventure seekers and culture vultures. With its combination of natural beauty, historical wonders and an array of local traditions, it’s no wonder that gap year travellers have become regular visitors to this fascinating destination. While there are plenty of opportunities to scale mountain peaks, set off on safari and trek through the open bush, many travellers set off in search of a deeper insight into Tanzanian life.
For those who want to get off the beaten track and gain a unique insight into local culture, volunteer provider i-to-i may have the perfect solution. This week the company have launched two new programmes to add to its already impressive range of projects in Africa. Based in the heart of Tanzania the Teaching children in Arusha in Tanzania project, and the Masai experience in Tanzania give travellers the chance to live and work in the local community, and play a hands-on role in worthwhile volunteer initiatives.
A great choice for explorers who want to enhance their classroom skills the Teaching children in Arusha in Tanzania programme will give volunteers the opportunity to assist with lessons in English, maths, art and music, and lend a hand at orphanages, nurseries and HIV awareness centres! Not only will volunteers be able to provide impoverished children with a better education, they will also have the chance to experience rural life, with modern Arusha just a stone’s throw away.
Intrepid travellers will find that the Masai experience in Tanzania is a fantastic mixture of worthwhile volunteering and a unique back to basics adventure. After a week of teaching at local schools and orphanages, volunteers will head to a Masai tribal village to learn what it’s like to be a true Masai! Travellers will get to grips with all aspects of local life from cattle herding to building mud-huts, as well as sharing their teaching skills with children who are eager to improve their education!
Travellers who feel inspired by i-to-i’s new Tanzanian travel options can set off for 10% less if they book and pay their full balance before the 3rd April. Those who cannot afford to part with their budget at once can also take advantage of the limited offer and receive 5% off when they book and pay 50% of their balance. Full details of all i-to-i trips and offers can be found at http://www.i-
