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Country: TANZANIA
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The Ironyard
64-66 Market Place
Warks
UNITED KINGDOM
CV34 4SD
Phone: 01926 411 122
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Program description: |
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East Africa is all about the outdoors: from the challenge of summitting Mt. Kilimanjaro to the white sands and blue seas of Zanzibar. Learn about its culture and history from the Chagga people, as you work alongside them on a conservation project, and get close to Africa’s amazing wildlife as the Maasai accompany you on a Rift Valley trek.
The African Blackwood Conservation Project, Tanzania
Weeks 1 & 2.
The foothills of Kilimanjaro are the setting for the two-week conservation project. Working with the Chagga people, we contribute to the primary school programme and introduce the “Roots & Shoots” ideals of caring for the environment. Allied to this is the ebony conservation project, conserving Africa’s iron-hard black wood. Our Chagga hosts are keen to share their language and culture, and for those who wish, there is informal Swahili language tuition.
The Expedition, Tanzania
Week 3.
Ngorongoro Crater, in the heart of Maasailand, is a huge natural amphitheatre, and by far the best place to see the Big Five. The steep sides of the caldera mean that the animals here don’t migrate and form a stable population.
Leaving our jeeps at Ngorongoro we meet Maasai guides and load our equipment onto donkeys for the four-day trek across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to the sacred mountain Oldoinyo Lengai. This is a gentle trek that presents a unique opportunity to join a nomadic, pastoralist way of life: a lifestyle that still moves in exact harmony with nature.
The Mountains, Tanzania
Week 4 and half of 5.
Mount Meru (4,556m) is much over-looked: literally by its famous neighbour, Kilimanjaro, but also by most travellers. Its trails are little-used, which means most people never experience the thrill of trekking along a volcanic horseshoe-ridge to the summit. Once there, turn around and right behind you is the most spectacular view of Kilimanjaro imaginable.
Fully acclimatised and ready for the final trek: Kilimanjaro (5,896m). The going is tough but the preparation treks, route selection and acclimatisation will pay off when we reach the Roof of Africa!
Zanzibar
Zanzibar, the heart of Swahili culture, is full of surprises and the perfect place to end our Venture. You can explore the infamous slave pens in Stonetown, take a fascinating spice tour or take advantage of the fantastic offshore diving. Finish the Venture with a sundowner on a balcony overlooking the sea, as the sun slowly dips below the horizon.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: Gp Year: 17-20. Career Gap: 21 and over.
Travel to site: Group Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 10 to 16
Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living, Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: Kilimanjaro Summer Venture departs twice a year, in June and July.
For exact dates please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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This is travel with purpose:
Learn the language.
Give something back to the local community by working directly with them.
Explore the backcountry and neighbouring lands on an expedition that requires all 16 team members to work together. Guided by experienced leaders you will learn about high altitude trekking and wilderness craft.
After 5 weeks you will possess the confidence, language skills and knowledge to undertake independent, onward travel.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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£2705 (5 weeks)
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Typical person for this program: |
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Venturers are enthusiastic and motivated team-players, with plenty of initiative and a desire to make a positive contribution to the communities they visit.
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