Responsible and immersive holidays in Tanzania – 10 days
- Adult
- Child
Experience a 10-day journey of solidarity and immersive tourism and safaris in northern Tanzania with our responsible holiday package. Perfect for couples, friends, and families, this trip offers an enriching experience while making a positive impact.
Eighty percent of the revenue from your stay in Tanzania is managed by a local NGO near Arusha. This organization runs three lodges and employs skilled guides who will accompany you throughout your trip. All profits are reinvested into educational initiatives and social projects, ensuring that your travel directly supports the local community and promotes sustainable development.
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10 days – Responsible and immersive holidays in Tanzania
Through our partnership with an NGO, Trip to Help offers a deep dive into impactful initiatives during your 10-day responsible trip to Tanzania. You’ll witness children receiving free English education, experience the community’s medical care at the local clinic, and see the compassionate environment of an orphanage for underprivileged children. These projects highlight the meaningful engagement you’ll have in solidarity tourism in Tanzania, just a small part of the enriching experiences you’ll encounter in the first two days of your journey.
The 5-day Safari
The next phase of our 10-day responsible tourism in Tanzania is an unforgettable 5-day safari. After learning about the impact of your travel, it’s time to experience the beauty of Tanzania’s wildlife. We’ll visit four of the country’s most iconic parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. With a Maasai or Meru guide, you’ll learn about the animals and their environment, while camping within the parks for a truly immersive and nature-connected experience.
Immersion with the Maasai – Responsible tourism in Tanzania
After the 5-day Tanzania safari, we will spend several days with the Maasai community. These days will be filled with solidarity and immersive tourism, offering a deep dive into Maasai life. You’ll live alongside the Maasai, experiencing their culture, traditions, and beliefs firsthand. This authentic encounter will leave a lasting impression, giving you a profound understanding of their way of life and the values that shape their community.
This 10-day responsible trip to Tanzania begins with 2 days of rural tourism, visiting NGO projects that benefit local communities. Following this, enjoy a 5-day safari through Tanzania’s top parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. The journey culminates in a 3-day Maasai cultural immersion, where you’ll live alongside the Maasai, experiencing their rich traditions and way of life. The combination of community engagement, wildlife, and cultural discovery makes this trip truly unforgettable.
Accommodations during our 10-day responsible trip in Tanzania
During the first two days of this 10-day trip, we will stay in small, sustainable hotels owned by the NGO, which funds the education of thousands of girls. During the safari, we’ll sleep in tents (or lodges if preferred), with mattresses and pillows, camping in designated areas. Alternatively, there is the option to sleep in lodges for the 5-day safari, providing added comfort while still fully immersing in nature.
During the Maasai immersion, we will stay in one of the finest lodges in Tanzania, featuring authentic bomas (huts) equipped with modern European comforts, all set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Duration
10 Days
Group Size
Private Group
Language
English
Included
- Full board accommodation
- Private Guide / Driver with 4x4 Jeep
- Mineral water
- Transfers between hotels
- Transfers to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Tickets to the National Parks mentioned in the program
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa costs
- Personal Insurance
Travel Itinerary: 10-Day Responsible Tourism in Tanzania
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and visit to Momella
We will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport and drive through rural Tanzania to Momella, where we will spend the first night at Hillside Retreat. Hillside Retreat is a beautiful lodge owned by the NGO. Very well looked after and with sustainable policies. We will take advantage of the day to rest and gather strength for the rest of the trip.
- Lunch, Dinner
We visit the NGO's projects
After breakfast, we will visit the NGO. There we will be able to see the whole project: the medical centre, the primary school and the social projects that are carried out, such as the sewing workshop with typical Tanzanian fabrics. After lunch we will go to the orphanage and spend time with the children. In the afternoon, we will return to Hillside Retreat, with time to rest and get ready for dinner!
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari Day 1: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, we head to Tarangire National Park, known for having one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania. From the very start, you’ll spot these majestic animals in their natural habitat—so have your camera ready! As the sun sets, we’ll drive to our accommodation at the Tarangire camping area, where our guides will set up tents and prepare dinner, allowing us to relax in nature. If you prefer a lodge stay, we can opt for Tarangire Safari Lodge or Maramboi Lodge.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari Day 2: Serengeti National Park
We’ll start the day with breakfast and then embark on a 4.5-hour drive to Serengeti National Park</strong>, arriving in the afternoon. This is the ideal spot to witness the Big Five and, if lucky, experience the awe-inspiring Great Migration. For the night, we’ll head to the Serengeti Campground, where we’ll enjoy an unforgettable bush experience in the heart of the wilderness.If you prefer a lodge stay, we can opt for Kati Kati Tented Camp.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari Day 3: Serengeti National Park
We’ll rise early to make the most of a full day in the Serengeti. After breakfast, we’re off to explore—get ready to spot lions, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, leopards, elephants, wildebeests, and hippos! After an exhilarating day of wildlife encounters, we’ll return to the camping area for dinner and some well-deserved rest.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we will go to a unique place in the world: the Ngorongoro Crater Protected Area. We will spend the half day there, in the crater, enjoying a colourful spectacle where we will be able to appreciate how all the animals live in complete harmony. Later we will go to the viewpoint, where we will be able to see the dimensions of this wonderful place. In the afternoon, we will go to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area campsite to enjoy the calm and toast with a Tanzanian beer while the sun goes down!
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari Day 5: Lake Manyara
We visit Lake Manyara, a smaller, protected area, which allows us to be closer to the animals when we come across them - giraffes and elephants will accompany us all the way! We arrive at our next destination: Original Maasai Lodge - the Maasai cultural immersion begins! A delicious dinner awaits us, and a room in a modernised boma at Maasai Lodge, with all the comforts and yet 100% sustainable. You won't be able to take your eyes off the thousands of stars!
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Immersive tourism with the Maasai.
After breakfast, we go on a nature walk with our Maasai guide. He will show us different types of plants and their healing qualities, talk to us about how insects and different trees interact, and we can ask him anything we can think of about his language, culture or beliefs. We will have lunch at the lodge to enjoy another typical recipe and go to visit the projects in the Maasai area. In the afternoon, we will be taught how to throw the spear for hunting, learn about their dance rituals, dance with them as the sun goes down, and have dinner around the fire, where we can talk and learn more about their culture. We will sleep at the Maasai Lodge.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Second day living with Masais
Today, we’ll immerse ourselves in Maasai culture for the day. Our Maasai guides will provide traditional clothing before we begin a walk to an authentic Maasai boma, a journey that can take 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on our pace. Along the way, we’ll gather plants for cooking. Once there, we’ll experience daily life, help prepare a barbecue, and share a meal. We’ll also take part in a Maasai crafts workshop. After a day of activities, we can return to the lodge or, for the adventurous, stay overnight in the boma.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bush Breakfast & farewell from the Maasai community.
Last day in this corner of the planet - let's make the most of it! We are going to have breakfast in the middle of the African steppe, what is known here as a "bush breakfast". This image, eating in the middle of nowhere, with our guide who has accompanied us every day, will stay with us forever. We will return in plenty of time to pack our bags. We will say goodbye, and we will be driven to the airport (1h 30 min). Asante sana, Tanzania!
- Breakfast
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Tour Terms & Conditions of "Solidarity and Immersive Trip in Tanzania: 10-Days"
The child rate applies to ages 5 to 12.
Pl
ease inquire about prices for children aged 13 to 17 and for children under 5.
These prices are based on a couple of adults traveling with children. In the case of a single adult traveling with a child, the child's price is not applicable and will need adjustment. If this applies to you, please contact us for the final prices.
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