Description

Take a journey in Tanzania. We have the most exquisite wildlife populations. Among the soft prairie grass and acacia trees, expansive herds of wildebeest, elephant and zebra roam free. Rare black rhino, lions, leopards and gazelles all share this land with Masai herders. For a weekend excursion, your group climbs the spectacular Mt. Meru, a volcanic crater with exhilarating views. At 14,980 feet, it is the second highest peak in Tanzania and is a steady presence in the landscape of your homestay village. Stay overnight in huts located on the mountain before descending back down into Arusha. Come and immerse yourself in the generous spirit of Africa and it's loving people.

Highlights

* Safari in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the famed Ngorongoro Crater, home to lion, giraffe, zebra, elephant and rhinoceros.
* Construct classrooms, teach English and initiate health education classes for your village school.
* Learn to cook ugali and sukumaweeki with your host mother.
* Hike the fertile slopes of Mt. Meru.
* Experience the "spice" isle of Zanzibar as you sail the clear waters of the Indian Ocean in a wooden dhow.

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 5,625

Program Fees Include:

Travel expenses to and from Tanzania are not included in the program fee. Global Routes arranges group travel. Round trip airfare from New York to Tanzania as well as internal Africa flights will be approximately USD 2,350. Students are also encouraged to raise monies to help fund their service projects.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 18

Global Routes's Mission Statement

Global Routes offers community-service/cross-cultural exchange programs for North American high-school and college students throughout the world. Students immerse themselves in the life of a small, rural community as they live with a local family and teach in the village school, build a community meeting house or participate in other service projects.

Year Founded

1991