Tanzania – School and housing improvement The traditional fishing community near camp suffers from high levels of unemployment and a lack of funding for local schools, forcing children to walk many miles each day just to get an education. You will help by building or renovating school buildings to create inspirational and stimulating learning environments, as well as building sustainable housing for needy families. UN Sustainable Development Goals No poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere Quality education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Gender equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Decent work and economic growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Reduce inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries
Tanzania – Conservation work Human-wildlife conflict is an ongoing and significant issue here, threatening the future for many important species such as elephants. You’ll get involved in initiatives to promote a peaceful co-existence between the community and the local wildlife, such as improving natural waterholes and constructing elephant deterrant fences to safeguard the future for these incredible animals. UN Sustainable Development Goals Climate action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Life on land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
How long has Camps International been running expeditions to Tanzania? Camps International was founded in 2002 and opened Camp Tanzania in 2007, making it one of our longest-established destinations. We have been running school expeditions there for nearly two decades, with permanently based in-country teams and long-standing relationships with local communities that give school groups genuine confidence in our depth of commitment to the region.
What community project work will students do on the Karibu Tanzania Expedition? Students take part in community development projects in rural Tanzanian villages, which may include building classrooms, constructing and refurbishing community buildings, installing water storage systems and improving local infrastructure through tasks such as cement mixing, brick laying and digging, all carried out hand in hand with local people. All projects are co-designed with local community leaders and our long-term Tanzanian partner organisations to address genuine locally identified needs.
What environmental project work is included in the Karibu Tanzania Expedition? Students take part in environmental project work tackling issues including deforestation, climate change and habitat protection. Activities may include tree planting, digging water holes and making elephant dung paper. This gives students a direct and hands-on understanding of the environmental pressures facing this part of Tanzania and the practical conservation work being done to address them.
What wildlife and cultural experiences are included in the Karibu Tanzania Expedition? The expedition includes a Big Game Safari where students may spot lions, elephants, zebra, giraffe and a wide range of birds. Students visit the Marangu Waterfalls in Kilimanjaro National Park, a short walk through tropical rainforest where monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife can be seen along the trail, with the waterfall sourced directly from the glacier on the summit of Kilimanjaro. Cultural immersion runs throughout, including Swahili phrases around the campfire and football and planned cultural activities with the local community.
Is the Karibu Tanzania 3-week Expedition safe for school students? Yes. Camps International has operated in Tanzania since 2007 with experienced permanently based in-country teams. We own and operate our own banda camps in Tanzania, giving us direct oversight of safety, accommodation and welfare at all times. 24/7 emergency support is in place throughout and we follow Smartraveller guidance (smartraveller.gov.au). Comprehensive risk assessments are reviewed before every departure.
What is included and excluded in the Karibu Tanzania 3-week Expedition cost? Included: international flights, accommodation at our camps, all meals, in-country transport, project materials, Big Game Safari, leadership and staff costs, travel insurance, orientation and Swahili language lessons and 24-hour emergency support. Not included: personal spending money, visas and vaccinations.
