Explore Tanzania, hike Kilimanjaro, and change lives.

Visit Moshi, Tanzania to experience local culture, wildlife on safari and the impact of Make A Difference Now firsthand.

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Karibu (Welcome)!

A Once-in-a-lifetime Experience Awaits

Welcome to our nyumbani—our home—in Moshi, Tanzania. Whether you have a single day to explore or a full week to immerse yourself, we invite travelers who want to see the world and leave it better than they found it.

For those who choose a fully planned stay, we offer an unforgettable experience for individuals, families, friends, or even corporate groups. Expect a rich cultural journey filled with community connections all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Kilimanjaro. You can customize your visit with a safari, a day hike, or simply time to relax and soak in the spirit of the region—all while witnessing the impact your support creates in education, empowerment, and opportunity for local youth and women.

Why this Trip Matters

At the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi, Tanzania, Make A Difference Now is transforming lives through education, business empowerment, and community support. When you visit, you see firsthand the impact of your generosity: young people gaining access to education, women creating businesses, and communities thriving with new opportunities.

Your Memorable Week in Moshi, Tanzania at Our Nyumbani (Home)

  • Day 1 Airport Arrival

    Our driver will be at the Kilimanjaro International Airport with a “Make A Difference Now” welcome sign and our van. We will transfer you to our guest house in Moshi, which takes approximately one hour to get to.
    Travel Tip: Most people arrive on the KLM evening flight into JRO Airport so they can be well rested for the next day.

  • Day 2 Orientation & Meeting Students

    Learn about our organization and spend time with a few of our students in either one of their classrooms or outside learning about their goals and helping them with their English while they also teach you some helpful Swahili words and phrases!

  • Day 3 Cultural

    You will be immersed in the local culture, which may include a visit to one of the student’s villages, their school and an introduction to Swahili. Enjoy a time to stretch your legs and walk to a local waterfall as well as learn about the local Chagga Tribe and their history in the Kilimanjaro Region.

  • Days 4-6 Projects with Students

    After you have learned about the culture and gotten to know a few of our students you will now get to pull up your sleeves and work on a project that will empower young adults and their communities long-term. Projects range from painting our empowerment hubs, editing student’s resumes (CV’s) to working on marketing and business plans for local businesses to make them more prosperous.

  • Day 7 Kilimanjaro Day Hike (Optional)

    Spend the day hiking up the first part of Mount Kilimanjaro to Mandara Hut with a guide. This trip includes lunch, roundtrip transportation and an experienced guide. Pack broken in hiking shoes and a water bottle, as this is full day hike! Expect to get a taste of what it is like to climb Kilimanjaro.
    Not suitable for most kids under 12 or those over 80. For those of you who don’t want to climb Kilimanjaro, this is a great day for responsibly shopping.

  • Day 8-10 Safari (Optional)

    Enjoy a three day safari with your own driver guide. Explore the Crater and Manyara. Airport drop off at the end of the third day of your safari. Flights back should be booked as late as possible to allow more time on safari.

Traveling to Tanzania: Making a Difference Firsthand

Lodging

Internet - WiFi and wired Internet access

Games - Over 20 board games to choose from

Food & Drink - Filtered Water, Juice, Coffee/Tea maker

Sleep - Self-contained rooms with mosquito nets over beds (6 bunkbeds and 2 queen size beds).

Bathroom - Bathroom in each room with shower

Comfort - Fans in each room, sheets, pillows, towels, toiletries, laundry (small surcharge per laundry basket of $5 USD), screens on windows

Accessibility - One story

Dietary Needs/Restrictions - We can accommodate most needs just let us know before your arrival.

Non-Smoking

Want More Information?

Fill out our form today. Let us craft an unforgettable experience in Moshi, Tanzania that’s fun, educational, and meaningful.

Program Offerings

Our Program Includes

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Daily meals prepared by chef

  • Private and shared rooms. Each room is self-contained with a bathroom.

  • Swahili lesson

  • Program coordinator, security guard and driver

  • Optional add ons


Shop Before You Go

Before you leave, consider purchasing a journal, shirt, water bottle or bag and help educate impoverished youth. Shop and Make a Difference. 

Group Leader?

If you have a group of six participants or more discounts are available as a group leader. Contact us for more information!

Part of Package or Optional Add On

Safari

Recommended add-on 3-day safari to Ngorongoro Park as well as Lake Manyara, Tarangire or Arusha National Park (US)/person (minimum of 6 people needed, the price goes up if less than 6 people).

Kilimanjaro Hike

You can go on a one day (taste of climbing Kilimanjaro hike) or a 7 day fundraiser hike to the top of Kilimanjaro!

Team Building Volunteer Trips

Bond with coworkers by utilizing volunteer time off to give back. Our team-building trips enable groups to make a difference together while getting to know one another and having the chance to learn about another culture

Let Us Create the Perfect Tanzania Travel Experience for You

We’d love to welcome you to Moshi, Tanzania! Travel with us anytime your schedule allows—simply reach out, and we’ll tailor an experience just for you. Choose from an all-inclusive 7-day stay, with optional add-ons to fit your budget and interests. Prefer to travel with a group? Take advantage of group discounts on safaris (based on a minimum of six travelers), and join one of our upcoming trips:

  • November 1–11, 2025

  • December 1–11, 2025

  • January 10–20, 2026

  • June 1-11 2026

If you’re visiting with a company, let us know! We often host corporate groups like Salesforce for immersive, impact-driven travel experiences. Fill out the form to the right when you’re ready to book your trip and experience Tanzania while making a meaningful difference.

Preparing You for Your Trip

Your visit covers accommodation and meals while directly supporting local education and empowerment programs for youth and women. Experience authentic Tanzanian culture, make a lasting impact, and help transform lives—all while enjoying a comfortable and enriching stay.

  • "The beautiful students, the kind and competent staff, the knowledge and compassion of the director….all created one of the best weeks of my entire life!"

    — Margy

  • "Being there in person, we fully understood the mission and value that MAD stands for."

    — Victor

  • “It was so nice to be welcomed. I felt very safe and enjoyed seeing the impact one can make.”

    — Sara

Make A Difference Now, Tanzania, Safari, Zebras

Frequently Asked Questions

  • While it may appear counterintuitive to pay to volunteer, our fee structure is essential for covering the comprehensive costs associated with organizing and facilitating your meaningful work. These fees ensure that you have access to safe accommodation, nutritious meals, reliable transportation, program materials, and dedicated staff oversight. 

    Organizing such impactful trips incurs necessary expenses, including staff, Website hosting, time, transport, meals and compliance fees. We are committed to keeping these costs as low as possible. 

    As a nonprofit organization, we appreciate every donation that helps us cover some of our expenses, but the fees you pay are critical in ensuring that we can continue to operate effectively.

  • Make A Difference is a registered organization in the USA, Tanzania and India. We are recognized as a 501c3.

  • Tanzania is in East Africa. Dodoma is the capital. The languages spoken in Tanzania are English, Kiswahili and numerous indigenous languages. The currency is Tanzanian shillings.

  • There are two rainy seasons; the long rains in April and May and the short rains in November and December. The hottest periods are from January to March and August to November. The coldest months are in July and the beginning of August.

  • You will fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will be met on arrival. The airport is around one hour from Moshi. If you want cash upon arrival, banking services, ATM’s and 24hr foreign exchange (forex) bureaus are available at the airport.

  • Yes! It’s okay. Reach out to us and we can work with your schedule.

  • Yes! You can choose the dates that work best for you. We’re very flexible.

  • We love it when people are interested in funding project. Reach out to us and we can work to accommodate your budget from funding centers and classrooms to students, chairs and workbooks.