Duration & Fees
| 2 weeks | £1,030 |
| 3 weeks | £1,308 |
| 4 weeks | £1,585 |
| 5 weeks | £1,862 |
| 6 weeks | £2,139 |
| 7 weeks | £2,416 |
Please note: The currency conversion is an estimate based on today's exchange rates and is to be used as a guide only. All payments to Amanzi Travel have to be made in Pounds Sterling (GBP)
Start Dates
Volunteers can join this project on every second Monday throughout the year and must arrive on their Monday start date.
2019 Start Dates:
7 Jan | 14 Jan | 28 Jan | 11 Feb | 25 Feb | 11 Mar | 25 Mar | 8 Apr | 22 Apr | 6 May | 20 May | 3 Jun | 17 Jun | 1 Jul | 15 Jul | 29 Jul | 12 Aug | 26 Aug | 9 Sep | 23 Sep | 7 Oct | 21 Oct | 4 Nov | 18 Nov | 2 Dec
The project closes from 16 December 2019 - 6 January 2020.
This project closes for the Christmas period early to mid December until early January.
Payment
£180 deposit at time of booking – balance payment of project fee due 12 weeks before departure
What's Included
- Airport transfers from Zanzibar Airport on arrival and departure
- Full on site orientation and support from project staff
- All accommodation including three meals a day in Jambiani
- Daily transport that may be required as part of the project
What's not included
- Personal travel insurance to include cover for repatriation
- Transport by air or ferry to Stone Town, Zanzibar Island
- All items of a personal nature, travel goods, clothes
- Email, internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Visa fees - approximately USD 300
- Soft drinks, wines, spirits, snacks and weekend food
- Any extra excursions over and above planned itinerary
- Transportation not related to the project
Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place filled with pristine breaches, luxurious resorts, exotic wildlife and the cultural meling pot of Stone Town. It is a very iverse place with warm and welcoming people and a very different culture to mainland Tanzania. It is truly the most beautiful destination. As well as the numerous beaches, resorts and islands that can be enjoyed on boat trips from Jambiani, Stone Town offers a unique insight into the history and culture of Zanzibar. With a mix of European, African, Asian and Arabic cultures, it is an eye-opening place to spend an afternoon exploring the narrow alleyways, old architecture or just sipping a cold drink on a roof-top terrace bar as the sun slowly goes down.
During their time on this project volunteers will be located in a friendly rural village called Jambiani on Zanzibar Islnd - a fascinating archipelago just off the cost of Tanzania - where volunteers will have the opportunity to explore village life and the beautiful beach dotted with palm trees. The project base is located on an amzingly beautiful, safe beach where volunteers can swim in the turquoise warm waters or visit some of the many beachfront resorts, restaurants and cafes to sit back and have a cold drink. It is a great place to soak up the sun, have a swim, read a book or enjoy some beach games. Sunrises acros the warm Indian Ocean are magnificent.
Volunteers will work with local teachers to provide fun and interactive classes. They will teach nursery children basic English vocabulary, handwriting and teamwork skills. Class sizes can be large which makes the assistance of the volunteers incredibly valuable as they give the children more one-to-one guidance and attention during the lessons. The volunteers will also give English language lessons to members of the local community which will improve employment opportunities, and to assist the locals with obtaining jobs in the local tourist industry which has huge potential on Zanzibar Island.
Volunteers will also work with a local women's group, teaching them English and working with them on health, education and income generation programmes.
Why should you join?
Project Activities
- Alongside a great project team help to provide education support to children, young adults and women within the community
- Become part of this welcome beach community
- Create exciting educational games as well as sports for nursery school children to help with their development
- Assist in improving educational facilities within the community to help improve the learning environment for the children in the village
- Have the chance to try a new language and learn some Swahili
- Empower the local women of Jambiani by working together on education, health and income generating projects
And There's More ...
- Live and work in a picturesque beach-side fishing village
- Snorkel and scuba dive in some of the world's most spectacular coral reefs
- Adventure through Jozani Forest, canoe through mangroves and search for the red colobus monkeys
- Enjoy sunset BBQs on the beach
- Experience the culture and traditional way of life by enjoying a home-cooked meal with local families
- Explore the rich heritage of Zanzibar by visiting the historical Stone Town city and enjoying the famous Spice Tour
- Make friends for life with other international volunteers
Making an Impact
Teaching in Local Nursery Schools
Volunteers work with local teachers to provide fun, interactive classes to teach the children basic motor skills, arts and crafts, and English. Volunteers follow lesson plans that allow for some creative freedom. Lessons include nursery rhymes, reward and recognition programmes and always fun classroom games.
Young Adult Classes
Tourism is considered to be the sector of activity with the most job potential in Zanzibar. The aim is to teach English and to edcate adults by giving them the skills to find employment in the tourism sector. By doing this it is hoped to reduce poverty, improve education, empower the youth, address the issues of gender inequality and educate the communities in the need for environmental responsibility.
Community Involvement
Volunteers also get involved in community programmes in the village. This includes assisting in improving educational facilities within the community by doing any repairs or maintenance that need to be done at the schools and the community education centre.
And also ...
Volunteers will also have the opportunity to raise awareness on current community and environmental issues. They will play an active role in activities such as beach clean-ups, health awareness workshops, building eco-bricks for the building of the Education Centre in the village, planting trees, gardening, as well as supporting the community.
Ramadan
During schools holidays and Ramadan there will be no nursery school classes; extra-curricular lessons will be run instead.
A week in the life of a volunteer
This is a rough example of how a week in the life of a lion research volunteer could look. However, due to the nature of the project, these activities may change on a daily basis. Conservation Education lessons are only conducted during school terms.
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Tues |
Wed |
Thur |
Fri |
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Cycle to your nursury school to teach English after serving porridge to the kids at break time. You will move on to teach english a the second nursery class |
Cycle to your nursury school to teach English after serving porridge to the kids at break time. You will move on to teach english a the second nursery class |
Teaching English at one nursery school then lesson preperation for nursery school
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Cycle to your nursury school to teach English after serving porridge to the kids at break time. You will move on to teach english a the second nursery class |
Community Projects! This can include: Planting trees, repairing and maintaining schools, beach clean up, working in the gardens or sports activities with the nursery school children. It also includes some preperation time for adulat lessons the following week |
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Teach English to young adults at the Community Education Centre
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Teach English to young adults at the Community Education Centre |
Teach English to young adults at the Community Education Centre |
Teach English to young adults at the Community Education Centre |
Free time after 2.30pm |
| Evening |
Time to relax after a day or volunteering |
Presentation on the charity that supports our projects in Zanzibar |
Local meal at a local home in the village (4 - 7 USD)
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Event Evening - Games evening arranged by volunteers |
Time to relax after a day or volunteering
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| Saturday |
Sunday |
| You will have Saturdays and Sunday off to explore and enjoy the many tourist activities in the area. |
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Volunteers will be accommodated in the volunteer house in Jambiani village, directly on the beach. There is no better place to wake up and watch the sun rise over the Indian Ocean. .
Shared en-suite accommodation is provided with a balcony overlooking the sea. The project co-ordinators live on the premises and will provide all the support needed. The team of excellent chefs will cook three delicious meals a day.
Tanzania - Take a Gap Year or Holiday to Help Communities Grow
Why visit Tanzania
Tanzania is unsurpassed for its magnificent scenery: from the snow-capped heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, the "Crown of Africa", to the exquisite floor of the Ngorongoro Crater; the jewel-like coastal islands of Zanzibar to the awe-inspiring Great Rift Valley, the natural splendours set the stage for the astoundingly diverse wildlife. Within the space of several hours it is possible to go from lazing on idyllic beaches and diving on exquisite coral reefs to exploring the narrow alleys of Arabian influenced Stone Town, from climbing mist-covered slopes in the Southern Highlands to trekking through barren landscapes around Ol Doinyo Lengai, guided by spear-carrying Masai warriors. Turtle season is between December and May, and these prehistoric creatures can be seen laying their eggs on the beaches.
Yet, despite its attractions, Tanzania has predominantly managed to remain unassuming and low-key. It has also remained enviably untouched by the tribal rivalries and political upheavals, and this makes it an ideal choice for both first-time visitors and Africa old hands.
Tanzania's natural endowment as a wildlife safari destination is unrivalled. Wild animals roam in vast uncrowded and unspoilt areas. The magnificent collection of game sanctuaries to the north of the country, near the border with Kenya, is referred to as the Northern Circuit. This is the most popular and accessible wildlife safari route in Tanzania, and is considered as one of the finest game viewing areas anywhere in the world. Arusha, a city of northern Tanzania is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks. Beautifully situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley, it has a pleasant climate and is close to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as having its own Arusha National Park on Mount Meru.
Highlights of Tanzania
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
- Bordered by Africa's three largest lakes - Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika and Victoria.
- Zanzibar Island, exploring bustling Stone Town, a World Heritage Site, and idyllic beaches, snorkelling, and picturesque fishing villages on Mnemba Island.
- Ngorongoro Crater - the largest intact caldera in the world, where wildlife are specifically protected.
- Olduvai Gorge - said to be the birthplace of man.
- The 20-million-year-old Great Rift Valley.
- The vast game-filled plains of the Serengeti and hot air balloon safaris.
- The annual Great Migration of millions of herbivores is a once-in-a-lifetime experience can be viewed between Tanzania and Kenya.
- More than twenty-five percent of Tanzania is dedicated to conservation areas.
- Possible to view the elusive "Big 10" in Tanzania - elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hippo, zebra and giraffe - plus the famous chimpanzees on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
- Tanzania boasts over 1,000 bird species, with Lake Manyara National Park alone being home to over 400.
Climate
| Seasons | Max | Min |
| Summer (November -May) |
31 °C |
20 °C |
| Winter (June – October) |
22 °C |
15 °C |
| Rainfall: March - May (Long Rains “Masika”), November - December (Short Rains “Vuli”) |
Tanzania has a generally comfortable, tropical climate year-round, where temperatures rarely fall lower than 20°C. The coolest months countrywide are from June to October (15–20 °C), when it is also dry, and the warmest from December to March (25–31°C), although there are significant regional variations:-
- Along the warmer and humid coast, the average daily temperatures hover in the 30°C range, and only go as low as 25°C due to sea breezes from June to September. The climate here is determined in large part by the monsoon winds, which bring rains in two major periods. During the “masika” (long rains), from mid-March to May, it rains heavily almost every day, although seldom for the whole day, and the air can get unpleasantly sticky. The lighter “vuli” (short rains) fall during November, December and sometimes into January. July and August have the lowest rainfall.
- Inland, altitude is a major determinant of conditions. The central plateau is somewhat cooler and arid, while in the mountainous areas of the northeast and southwest, temperatures range between 10 and 20°C during cold and hot seasons respectively, and it can rain at any time of year. In the Kilimanjaro area, temperatures vary from 15°C in May-August period to 22°C over December - March. As one heads to the peaks of Kilimanjaro, temperatures can drop to below freezing, especially at night. The best climbing on Mount Kilimanjaro, which is surprisingly easy, is from August to October and from January to March.
Key Facts
Population – 43.7 million
Capital – Dodoma is the political capital, and Dar Es Salaam is the principal commercial city
Currency – Tanzanian shilling
Language – Swahili is the most widely spoken language, although English is the official language
“karibu tena” – welcome again
Peoples and Culture: there are over 120 tribes in Tanzania. However, the majority of people on Zanzibar follow the Muslim faith. Dress code to them is of particular importance and it is suggested that women try to dress fairly conservatively in order not to offend the local people. An Arabic influence is also evident in the people, who are a mix of Shirazia (from Persia), Arabs, Comorians (from the Comoros Islands) and Bantu from the mainland. The official language of Zanzibar is Kiswahili. Most residents have a good knowledge of English, Italian and various Arabic dialects.
Zanzibar's most world famous musician is Freddie Mercury! He was born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5th 1946 in Zanzibar, to parents Bomi and Jer Bulsara, who were Parsees - members of the Zoroastrian faith.
Time difference – GMT +3 hours
Telephone – country code 255
Zanzibar Rural Teaching Volunteer (link to project)
My 4 weeks volunteering in Zanzibar gave me the insight I wanted into another culture and I feel immensely satisfied at having achieved this at my age! The people of Jambiani were warm and welcoming, as were all students and I met such interesting people along the way.
African Encounter 36 day (Southbound (link to project) / Northbound (link to project)
During the 5 week overland trip from Zanzibar to Cape Town I saw so much of Africa that I'd always wanted to see, from the countryside and scenery, to the animals and people, who were always keen to wave as the truck passed through. Such a land of contrasts from east to west, green and lush in the east to the dry deserts of the west. Vic Falls was fantastic, as were animals in the Chobe and Etosha Pan and so many other things too numerous to mention.
Having thought about doing this trip for so long, I can't believe I've done it but I did and have experienced a trip of a lifetime - thank you Amanzi Travel. Also just to add, Pat was great, helpful and encouraging, she really helped me decide to 'go for it'.
Judith, UK, aged 62 (Zanzibar Teaching and Community Support Project, African Encounter 36 Day (Northbound), African Encounter 36 Day (Southbound))
Thank you for your help throughout my booking. It was an incredible experience, made up of moments which I will remember for a very long time. The project was not only an integral part of the community in Jambiani but also incredibly valuable. It made me wonder why I hadn't done anything like it before!
Amy Rosier, England, aged 18 (Zanzibar Teaching and Community Support Project)
Everyone that has the chance to do something like this should definitely take the opportunity. It was the best part of my year out, and wish I could have done it for longer.
Alice, Scotland, aged 19 (East African Discoverer - 15 Days, Zanzibar Teaching and Community Support Project, Zambia Teaching Volunteer, East African Discoverer - 15 days)
This great project is based in Jambiani Village which stretches along the coastline in the south east of the Island. Volunteers fly into Dar-es-Salaam and then either have a 20 minute flight or take the ferry to Stone Town, the capital of the Island, where they are met and taken to the volunteer house which is about one hour’s drive. Volunteers all live together in this house – in the centre of the village and just 20 yards from the beach – great for a cooling swim at the end of a busy day. All volunteers set off for work together – on bicycles – and although there is not a lot of motor traffic to worry about, the cattle that wander through the village during the day and settle for the night in the middle of the road must be avoided at all costs! But this is real Africa and it doesn’t get much more rural than this. Volunteers spend their days helping in one of the local schools – pre-schools, primary schools or secondary schools where they help to teach the children, sing with them, play games and generally help with their development. They may also help out in the tourism training school – a great venture set up to improve the chances of the local population in getting employment in the fast-growing tourist trade on Zanzibar Island. They help the students with basic computing and admin skills, perhaps help them write a cv as well as with customer care and, of course, helping them improve their English.
The “working day” normally ends around 5.00 pm and then everyone returns to the house – perhaps making a detour for stamps or a cold drink on the way. The evenings are usually spent having a meal together, chatting over the events of the day or perhaps going along the beach to one of the local hotels for a cold beer – which is enjoyed sitting on the veranda listening to the waves gently lapping on the white sands.
There are lots of exciting things to do at the weekends. Stone Town itself is a fascinating town with a strong Muslim influence and lots of interesting buildings to visit. The Africa House Hotel – situated on the seafront – is a very famous hotel that was originally the British Club and all visitors to the Island should come to this hotel at least once to view the fantastic sunset from the hotel balcony. One exciting outing is to go and swim with the dolphins and there are other fabulous beaches on the Island that are well worth visiting.
The food is very good and everything is “home made”. Fish is caught on the beach and is very fresh but the cook – who prepares lunch and the evening meal - also makes great pancakes, samosas and even chips.
Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful places in Africa to visit and the chance to take part in such a worthwhile project puts it high on the list for anyone wanting a great experience this summer.
Patricia, UK, aged 62 (Zanzibar Teaching and Community Support Project)
The group I was in was filled with such great people! I feel we made lifelong friends and being right on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world was really incredible. Meeting and working with Mr Okala was definitely a highlight , we learned so much about his native home and way of life from him.
Veronica, USA, aged 24 (Zanzibar Teaching and Community Support Project)
I really hope you know how much of a wonderful time I had. This trip was more than I could ever ask for and everything that you did truly made it perfect. I miss the kids SO MUCH.
Annie, USA, aged 20 (Zanzibar Teaching and Community Support Project)
I loved my time here in Zanzibar and would love to stay longer to work with the new volunteers and see the project progress. I haven’t done a volunteer project before, but am very happy that my first one was here.
Sue, UK, aged 25 (Zanzibar Teaching and Community Support Project)