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High School Study Abroad in Tanzania

There’s so much more to this East African country than towering mountains like Mt. Kilimanjaro. Whether you’re volunteering in a rural community, learning about Maasai culture, or spotting baby hippos on a safari, you’ll be warmly welcomed during any high school program in Tanzania. Karibu, meaning “welcome” in Swahili, is one of the most commonly heard phrases in the country because Tanzanians truly take this concept to heart. If you are ready to put on your best muzungu (foreigner) smile, then it is time to consider exploring the fascinating African continent through a high school program in Tanzania.

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The ability to work alongside local villagers in the community was something I'll never forget.

by: CourtneyProgram: Tanzania Travel Programs - Rustic Pathways
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The experiences and level of thought put into each part of the trip was incredible. The ability to work alongside local villagers in the community was something I'll never forget. Also loved the soccer game, playing with the kids and the safari.

A Guide to High School Programs Abroad in Tanzania

Locations

Tanzania’s location along the Indian Ocean offers teens a variety of places to explore, from tropical coastland to mountains to grassy savannas. The coastline is home to white sands and coral reefs, where opportunities to study marine life abound. Further inland, you’ll discover Mt. Kilimanjaro (known simply as Kili to the locals) and an abundance of National Parks. The majority of Tanzania’s 50 million citizens live in rural areas, so many high school programs in Tanzania focus on helping students to understand the locals more traditional way of life. Clearly it is possible to enjoy high school in Tanzania in a variety of ways!

Most high school programs in Tanzania begin in Arusha, a rather small city of approximately 400,000 people. Its location in the mountainous northern region of the country serves as the base for trips to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro crater, Maasai villages, and numerous volunteer project sites. The bustling atmosphere of Arusha makes it the perfectly-sized city for students to get their bearings upon arrival in Tanzania.

Though most students will arrive in Arusha, there are also high school programs in Tanzania that begin or end in Dar es Salaam, the most populous city in eastern Africa and Tanzania’s economic center.

If you can’t choose just one location, have no fear, because many high school programs in Tanzania include travel to several places; most students will get to experience a variety of landscapes and regions during their stay. When you’re not gorging on chapati (fried flat bread) or nyama choma (roasted meat), you may have the chance to scuba dive off the shores of Zanzibar, master Swahili, or take time to volunteer in a rural area to learn more about life in a smaller village. 

No matter where you choose to visit, you should expect to have limited communication with home during any high school program in Tanzania, and although phone service and electricity is available in cities like Arusha and Dar es Salaam, it can be nonexistent in remote villages. A high school program in Tanzania is, therefore, the perfect opportunity to put down your phone and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Don’t forget a camera and extra batteries though!

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