Tanzania


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From the Wild Savanna to the Summit

Rustic Pathways first ventured into Africa in 1996. In 2006 we opened our first summer programs in Tanzania and have been running enriching community service and adventure trips for high school students here ever since. We also offer private trips for groups and families who want to experience the majesty and diversity of Tanzania. From the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, to the plains of the Serengeti and the beaches of Zanzibar, Tanzania is a quintessential African highlight. We offer summer programs for high school students, fantastic Gap Year programs, and year round customized itineraries for private groups and families.
 


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    Climbing Kili

    Cost: $2,995
    Length: 10 Days
    Service: None
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    Culture and the Crater

    Cost: $3,295
    Length: 17 Days
    Service: 62 Hours
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    Footsteps of Man (Kenya & Tanzania)

    Cost: $3,795
    Length: 17 Days
    Service: None
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    Safari and a Splash of Paradise

    Cost: $2,995
    Length: 10 Days
    Service: None
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    The Faces of East Africa

    Cost: $1,695
    Length: 10 Days
    Service: 28 Hours
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Fact File

Population
41 million people
Capital City
Dodoma
Currency
Shilling: 1 USD buys about 1,552 TZS (as of August 2012)

Language
Swahili and English
Attractions
Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro

Local Lingo

Jambo Hello
Habari gani How are you?
Mambo What's up?

Did You Know?

  • The world’s earliest human skull was found in the Olduvai Gorge.
  • Only 4% of children attend fee-based secondary schools.
  • Tanzania is home to the tallest mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro, that has almost every ecological system in the world: cultivated land, rain forest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and an arctic summit.

Contact Us: For more information about Tanzania you can email us at tanzania@rusticpathways.com.

“We start as fools and become wise through experience.”

Tanzanian Proverb

Packing List

 

To Help You Come Prepared...

Below is our general packing list of suggested items for all programs in Tanzania. Because of the diversity of our programs, please see the specific program packing list that you are considering. Keep in mind that if you are particiapating in more than one program, there will be some overlap and it is not neccessary to double pack. If you have any questions, please email our Tanzania Country Director jessie@rusticpathways.com

You will be traveling to Tanzania during the dry season, where the days are generally hot, with some humidity. The evenings can cool off but often remain warm. Temperature during the day in the Serengeti is around (60-70) and at night (50-60).  On Zanzibar temperatures during the day are (70-85) and at night (60-65).

Because of religious and cultural traditions on Zanzibar, both males and females should dress modestly when away from the beaches (i.e. covering shoulders and legs down to the knee).

Bring with you any medications that you will need while you are away. You will need to tell staff what medications you have brought during your orientation period. This is done privately, but it is essential that you disclose to your staff all medications you are carrying.

Pack lightly for your journey! Most intra-African airlines will not allow a checked bag weighing more than 15 kilos, so please pack accordingly. Please check your domestic carrier in the USA for any baggage limitations or fees. You must also be able to carry and load your own luggage, and space in the vehicles is limited.

Be sure to wear your Rustic Pathways T-Shirt when you are travelling to and from Tanzania!

Travel Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Copy of Passport (Keep 2 more copies in your checked luggage)
  • Copy of your Airline Ticket

Carry-On Luggage

  • Wallet/Purse
  • Spare T-Shirt
  • Sunglasses
  • Toothpaste/ Toothbrush
  • Camera
  • Journal and Pens
  • MP3 Player
  • Medications - Must alert staff, but keep these with you in case of luggage delays!

Make sure everything you pack in your carry-on complies with the new carry-on regulations of the TSA.

Checked Luggage

  • 1x Blue Jeans
  • 2x Light weight pants
  • 7x Underwear
  • 2x Bathing Suits
  • 3x Socks
  • 4x T-Shirts
  • 1x Long Sleeve T-Shirt
  • 1x Fleece/Jacket/Hooded Sweatshirt
  • 3x Shorts (modest length)
  • 1x Lightweight Rain Coat or Poncho
  • 1x Tennis Shoes or Sneakers
  • 1x Sandals or Flip-Flops
  • Personal First Aid Kit (Our guides will always have a comprehensive kit, but it's helpful to keep a small one of your own)
  • Headlamp/flashlight with spare batteries
  • Sleeping Bag

Personal Items

Please pack all items that could leak in a PLASTIC or ZIPLOCK bag

  • Water Bottle (at least 1L) *Required
  • Toiletries Bag
  • Contact lenses and solution
  • Beach Towel
  • Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+ 
  • Optional Items  
  • Money Belt for valuables
  • Long Skirt
  • Deck of Cards or other easily explained game
  • Frisbee or Hacky sack
  • Musical Instrument (Guitars and Harmonicas)
  • Power Converter

PLEASE NOTE - Rustic Pathways will not be responsible for ANY lost or stolen items. During travel it is common for items to be lost or stolen so please bring only items you are prepared to part with.