Kilimanjaro International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
1 Bedroom for 2 People
1 Bathroom for 2 People
Highlights:
Morning:
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meet and greet by TanzaQuest staff.
Transfer to Arusha (1-hour drive).
Afternoon:
Orientation session: Program overview, safety guidelines, and itinerary briefing.
Welcome lunch at a local restaurant.
Evening:
Lecture: “Introduction to Sustainable Tourism in Tanzania.”
Group icebreaker activity.
Overnight: Arusha (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Visit a local eco-lodge: Tour the facilities and learn about sustainable practices (e.g., solar power, water conservation).
Workshop: “Principles of Sustainable Tourism.”
Afternoon:
Visit a community-based tourism project: Learn about local entrepreneurship and fair-trade practices.
Evening:
Reflection session: Discuss insights and experiences.
Overnight: Arusha (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Fly to Zanzibar (1.5-hour flight).
Transfer to an eco-friendly beach lodge.
Afternoon:
Visit a marine conservation project: Learn about coral reef restoration and protection.
Participate in a beach clean-up activity.
Evening:
Lecture: “Marine Conservation Challenges in Zanzibar.”
Overnight: Zanzibar (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Visit a women’s cooperative: Learn about their initiatives (e.g., seaweed farming, handicrafts).
Participate in a community project (e.g., school renovation, teaching English).
Afternoon:
Traditional cooking class: Prepare and enjoy Swahili dishes using local ingredients.
Evening:
Reflection session: Share experiences and insights.
Overnight: Zanzibar (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Fly to Selous Game Reserve (1-hour flight).
Transfer to an eco-friendly tented camp.
Afternoon:
Game drive: Explore the reserve and learn about its wildlife conservation efforts.
Lecture: “Balancing Tourism and Conservation in Selous.”
Evening:
Campfire discussion: Reflect on the day’s experiences.
Overnight: Selous (Tented Camp).
Morning:
Visit a local village: Learn about their relationship with the reserve and participate in a community project.
Afternoon:
Boat safari on the Rufiji River: Observe hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Evening:
Workshop: “Sustainable Development in Rural Tanzania.”
Overnight: Selous (Tented Camp).
Morning:
Fly back to Arusha.
Group discussion: Reflect on the program and discuss actionable steps for sustainable tourism.
Afternoon:
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Distribution of participation certificates.
End of Program.
