Tanzania Cultural Immersion June 2020 Itinerary
Friday, June 7 - Friday, June 28, 2024
Coordinator: Ashley Washburn
Asantesana4education@gmail.com
Cost: approx. $5500
(All inclusive, except transportation to/from Tanzania, immunizations, visa, and shopping)
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June 7-8: Days 1-2 (Fri -Sat)
On Our Way
Depart from JFK to Dubai and then to Dar es Salaam. Transport to Bagamoyo.
(Participants may arrange different flight to arrive same day).
June 9: Day 3 (Sun)
Welcome to Bagamoyo
History Tour of Bagamoyo including:
Slave quarters and markets, German Forts, Fish Market, First Schools and the Slave Museum.
June 10: Day 4 (Mon)
BEE Montessori Preschool
Meet the Montessori teachers and students and learn about Montessori methods.
Students Empowering Students Club
Meet with the SES students and work with them on English and computer skills.
June 11 -12: Day 5 - 6 (Tues -Wed)
BEE Montessori Preschool Camp
Have fun with our young students doing individual and group art projects, sports and lots of dancing.
Students Empowering Students Club
Meet with our secondary students and share knowledge, culture and stories.
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June 13: Day 7 (Thur)
Mnindi Primary School
Travel to Mnindi village in Vigwaza Ward to visit the 2nd primary school built by ASFE in 2014.
June 14: Day 8 (Fri)
BEE Montessori Preschool Camp
Students Empowering Students Club
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June 15: Day 9 (Sat)
Art Market
Drumming Lessons
Pack for Safari
June 16-21: Days 10-15 (Sun - Fri)
Safari to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park
Day 1: Travel to Dar es Salaam and catch flight to Kilimanjaro Airport where we meet with guide
Travel by Safari vehicle to Rhino Lodge on top of Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Tour - transfer to Serengeti National Park
Early start, transfer to Ngorongoro Crater and descend the 600 meters down to the crater floor where you will spend a full day on game drives with picnic lunch. The crater is famous for its large mammal populations - keep an eye out for the elusive black rhino; there are around 23 in the crater. Most of the elephant you see will be bulls as females tend to avoid the area due to its having the highest predator density in Africa.
Depart Crater and travel to Pure Tented Camp in Serengeti National Park for 3 nights.
Day 3-4: Explore the spectacular Serengeti National Park
Two full days of game drive to explore the Serengeti National Park - a Bucket List place. Our days are spent surrounded by amazing wildlife and nights spent listening to the lions roar and hyenas laugh as you are tucked cozy in your tent.
Day 5: Final day in Serengeti National Park
Early start, depart for a final game drive and head towards west border of Serengeti to Mwanza, on the shore of Lake Victoria.
Day 6: Fly back to Dar es Salaam and drive to Bagamoyo
We may end up flying out Thursday evening depending on flight schedules (to be determined later).
June 22: Day 16 (Sat)
Painting Lessons
Shopping
Visit our favorite seamstress
Pick fabrics and get custom made clothes, bags, or whatever your imagination wants.
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June 23: Day 17 (Sun)
Maasai Village: Visit with our dear friend Seratiani and her family.
June 24-25: Days 18-19 (Mon - Tues)
BEE Montessori Preschool
Students Empowering Students Club
Painting lessons - complete any unfinished work.
June 26: Day 20 (Wed)
Art Shopping/ Seamstress
Celebration
Farewell party with ASFE staff and friends with Traditional music, dancing and food.
June 27 -28: Days 21-22 (Thur -Fri)
Maasai Market/Airport
Depart Bagamoyo after breakfast and stop and visit Maasai Market if you have room in your suitcase and time allows
on way to Dar es salaam airport and USA.
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This is a tentative schedule and activities and days may change due to weather conditions in Tanzania