Make a Real Difference in a Bucket List Destination
A life-changing experience while changing the lives of vulnerable youth in Tanzania.
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Karibu (Welcome)!
A Once-in-a-lifetime Experience Awaits
Let us welcome you to our nyumbani (home). We need travelers like YOU who want to explore the world and leave it better off.
We offer once-in-a-lifetime immersive travel experience for you as an individual, or you with your company, family and friends! You’ll be helping our youth educational programs at the same time.
What You Can Expect
A life-changing experience that can be combined with a safari or a climb up Kilimanjaro. You will experience culture, joy and hope that prevails despite the ongoing challenges of poverty.
Your Unforgettable Week In Our Nyumbani (home)
Day 1 Airport Arrival
Our driver will be at the Kilimanjaro International Airport with a “Make A Difference Now” welcome sign. We will transfer you to our guest house in Moshi, which takes approximately one hour.
Day 2 Orientation & Learning
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.
Day 3 Meet the Students
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 4 Cultural
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 3 and 6 Education and Learning
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 Send-off and Celebration
Your last day will include an African send-off of dancing and hugs.
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
Comfort - Fans in each room, sheets, pillows, towels, toiletries, laundry (small surcharge per 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
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.
Trip Add-ons
Safari
Recommended add-on 3-day safari: $350 per day (US)/person (minimum of 6 people needed, the price gord up if less than 6 people).
Kilimanjaro Hike
You can go on a one day (taste of climbing Kilimanjaro hike).
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.
Are you a group leader?
If you have six participants or more we will cover your in country costs. Contact us for more information!
Let Us Create the Perfect Package Tailored to You
We’d love to have you join us!
You can choose from an all-inclusive 7-day stay as well as optional add-ons that fit your budget and schedule.
If you’re with Salesforce, our next group trip is July 18th - July 28th 2024. Fill out the form to the right once you’re ready to book.
If you’re traveling alone or with a group of friends and family, please reach by filling out the form below to us for your preferred dates.
Interested but Not Ready to Book Yet?
Let’s create an experience for you that’s fun, educational and gives disadvantaged women and youth a chance at a better life by providing them access to quality training and education.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Make A Difference is a registered organization in the USA, Tanzania and India. We are recognized as a 501c3.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes! It’s okay. Reach out to us and we can work with your schedule.