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 2-3 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
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 5 - 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 Wrap up Projects and Celebrate
Your last day will include an African send-off of dancing and hugs. After send off you can choose from our safari and Kilimanjaro add ons below.
Day 8 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.
Day 9-11 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.
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
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.
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.
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’re welcome anytime your schedule permits, just reach out to 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 prefer to travel with a group and get a group discount on safari (prices are much higher for safari when traveling alone), our next group trips are:
November 13th - 22nd 2024
June 20th -30th 2025
August 1st - 11th 2025
Fill out the form to the right once you’re ready to book.
We often have Salesforce join us! If you’re traveling with a company please let us know.
Need more info? Fill out our form.
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.
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Yes! You can choose the dates that work best for you. We’re very flexible.
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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.