Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Tour. This program will focus on sustainable farming practices, rural development initiatives, and community engagement, offering students hands-on experiences in addressing food security and supporting local communities.
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 Agriculture in Tanzania.”
Group icebreaker activity.
Overnight: Arusha (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Visit a sustainable farm: Learn about organic farming, permaculture, and agroforestry.
Workshop: “Principles of Sustainable Agriculture.”
Afternoon:
Hands-on activities: Participate in planting, harvesting, and composting.
Evening:
Reflection session: Discuss insights and experiences.
Overnight: Arusha (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Depart for Karatu (2-hour drive).
Visit a coffee plantation: Learn about fair-trade practices and coffee production.
Afternoon:
Visit a tea plantation: Learn about tea cultivation and processing.
Workshop: “Sustainable Practices in Coffee and Tea Production.”
Evening:
Group discussion: Reflect on the day’s experiences.
Overnight: Karatu (Lodge or Hotel).
Morning:
Visit a rural community: Learn about their agricultural practices and challenges.
Participate in a community project (e.g., building a school, teaching sustainable farming techniques).
Afternoon:
Workshop: “Community-Based Approaches to Rural Development.”
Evening:
Reflection session: Share experiences and insights.
Overnight: Karatu (Lodge or Hotel).
Morning:
Fly to Zanzibar (1.5-hour flight).
Transfer to a spice farm.
Afternoon:
Tour of the spice farm: Learn about Zanzibar’s spice trade history and sustainable practices.
Hands-on activities: Participate in spice harvesting and processing.
Evening:
Lecture: “Sustainable Tourism and Agriculture in Zanzibar.”
Overnight: Zanzibar (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Visit a seaweed farming project: Learn about marine agriculture and its impact on local communities.
Participate in seaweed harvesting and processing.
Afternoon:
Workshop: “Integrating Marine and Land-Based Agriculture.”
Evening:
Farewell dinner with cultural performances.
Overnight: Zanzibar (Eco-Lodge).
Morning:
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure.
Distribution of participation certificates.
End of Program.
