You will arrive on Sunday, and so will have plenty of time to relax and prepare for your exciting week ahead. Firstly, your coordinators will show you around the project to meet the people you will be working with. Usually, Teaching Assistant Volunteers will spend 4-6 hours each day assisting at the school with a lunch break in between.

Weekly Schedule

Here’s what a typical week will look like:

Monday to Friday

06.30-07.30 Breakfast
09.00-12.00 Volunteer as a Teaching Assistant
12.00-13.00 Lunch
13.00-15.00 Volunteering as a Teaching Assistant
17.30-18.30 Dinner

Cost of transport to locations is not included, but will usually be around £1.50 per day.

This schedule can be changed depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Evenings and Weekends

Of course, your evenings and weekends are free to do as you please, and you can choose to explore the area or simply kick back with your new-found friends back at your accommodation. In fact, many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their friends during the week and plan their weekend adventures as they go!

Places to Visit

Zanzibar is known for its sandy white beaches and unique culture. Whilst here, don’t miss Stone Town itself, a place known for its mazes and spices (take a spice tour for sure!). Another must is a visit to Prison Island, where you can spot dolphins and marine life. Additionally, you can travel north or east of the island for some of the best and cleanest beaches in the world and enjoy the Indian Ocean at its best!

About the Accommodation

You will be staying in a traditional and comfortable guesthouse with multiple bedrooms (single gender) in Stone Town, with communal bathrooms, and a kitchen for you to prepare your own meals in (although all meals are included in the programme). There is also a sizable lounge –  perfect for socialising in alongside your new-found friends!

Food Arrangements

Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island, and, as you can imagine, the food here is incredibly aromatic, full of delicious spices and flavours! These are what make the Zanzibari food so unique. The food here is influenced by a combination of Swahili, Indian and Arabian foods. Breakfasts usually consist of chai (tea), toast, fruit, and fried dough, and lunch and dinner can include meat, vegetables, rice, Chapatis, and fruit.

Facilities

There are a few small local stores that sell snacks, drinks, and any basic supplies you might need during your stay. Nearby, there are also ATM’s, banks, shops, and a local pharmacy should you need it, during your culture week or volunteering project.

Transportation

From this location, we do not provide free transport to other locations. However, our staff will support you with arranging transport if you are planning a weekend away outwith your planned cultural holiday events.

Wifi

The volunteer accommodation does not have Wifi, so if you would like to stay connected with your families and friends whilst in Tanzania, we recommend bringing an unlocked mobile phone. Thereafter, the local team will assist you with purchasing a local SIM card when you arrive in Tanzania. Additionally, you can access WiFi from cafes and restaurants in Zanzibar.

Population: 55 million
Capital: Dodoma
Language: Swahili, English
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Time zone: EAT (UTC +3)

Parts of the country are in Southern Africa and it is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south; and by the Indian Ocean to the east. It is home to Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, in its northeastern region and is considered the Safari capital of the world!

Tanzania is a presidential constitutional republic, and since 1996, its official capital city has been Dodoma, where the President’s Office, the National Assembly, and some government ministries are located. Dar es Salaam, the former capital and its largest city, retains most government offices and is the country’s principal port and leading commercial centre.

Volunteer holidays to Tanzania are enjoyed in a land of spectacular beauty, and one of the largest countries in Africa. It lies on the east coast of Africa and is bordered to the north by Kenya and Uganda, to the west is Zaire, Rwanda, Burundi and Zambia and to the south are Malawi and Mozambique. Tanzania comprises of coastal lowland, volcanic highlands, the Great Rift Valley and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. We have a selection of volunteering programs in Tanzania with placements at orphanages, teaching & medical placements.

Tanzania is the only country in the world which has allocated at least 25 per cent of its total area to wildlife national parks and protected areas, including the world famous Serengeti National Park. We provide exciting gap adventures to Tanzania, backpacking holidays and volunteering work experience programs.  If you are interested in volunteering in Tanzania or trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro have a look at our latest programs below or give us a call for more information.