Tanzania
Engineering and Sustainable Development
This program provides students with the opportunity to analyze and apply engineering principles to real-world challenges and sustainable development projects in Tanzania. Students will critically assess the impact of engineering solutions on both the environment and society, with a focus on ethical and sustainability considerations. The program includes collaboration with local engineers and communities to design and implement culturally relevant and sustainable solutions. Through personal experiences and cultural immersion, students will develop a global perspective on engineering and its role in addressing societal needs.
For groups of 15+
Highlights
- Cultural Immersion & Workshops: Participate in a Kiswahili language lesson, a dance and drumming workshop at the Cultural Art Center, and a beading workshop.
- Maasai Community Engagement: Visit a Maasai Boma to explore traditional Maasai homes.
- Hands-On Project Work: Contribute to community development projects, including improving sanitation and water access, and assist in building rainwater harvesting systems.
- Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari: Spend a full day on a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, witnessing a diverse range of wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Tanzania
Depart US and arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Day 2: Arusha
Transfer to Arusha and check into your accommodations. Enjoy lunch as a group before your program orientation to introduce participants to the immediate surroundings, contextualize the country setting, and provide information pertinent to the group’s safety and overall experience. You'll then have a Kiswahili language lesson. Students will have the opportunity to practice their Kiswahili skills with Kenyan community members as the program progresses. Next, visit the Cultural Art Center for a dance and drumming workshop that will expose you to different dance and music practices in Tanzania and the wider continent. End the day by enjoying a welcome dinner as a group.
Day 3: Arusha
Today, you'll attend a panel discussion with the founders of JustDiggit, Wine to Water, and African Roots Foundation. Then, the group will begin conceptualizing their project work.
Day 4: Arusha
Today, you will participate in a Shanga beading workshop. Alongside Shanga’s employees, students will learn how to make unique, fabulous and high-quality products from recycled materials in a positive environment. All income from the Shanga workshop, restaurant and shop sales goes towards employing more people with differing abilities.
The group will also continue project work and end the day with a reflection session.
Day 5: Manyara
In the morning, transfer to Isoitok and participate in a Maasai Boma visit. Explore the traditional home of the Maasai and discover how the Maasai people value family, livestock and each other. Inside the home students will have an opportunity to compare and contrast between their homes and those of the Maasai people.
Afterwards, students will take a medicine walk through the land surrounding the Isoitok campsite. The group, led by a local Maasai guide, will walk to one of several viewpoints overlooking Lake Manyara and The Great Rift Valley, and they will learn about the various root and plant extracts used by the Maasai to treat ailments of all sorts.
Day 6: Manyara
Students will spend the day doing project work.
The project work at Isoitok Camp Manyara will center around improving sanitation and access to clean water for the Maasai community. Students will be actively involved in the construction of long-drop toilets using traditional Maasai building methods. This will include collecting local materials, fabricating dome slabs, and mudding walls in the traditional Maasai style. Alongside skilled local builders, students will also assist in fitting roofs designed for rainwater harvesting, promoting hygiene through the installation of handwashing stations, and constructing toilet doors. Students will also contribute to water catchment systems. This will involve identifying suitable bomas or structures for rainwater harvesting installations, including setting up guttering, pipework, and water tanks. Students may also participate in improving a prototype rain harvesting system for grass roofs and establishing new rain harvesting structures for communities without access to clean water. Additionally, they could assist in surveying existing water filtration systems and distributing new filters to various bomas.
Day 7: Manyara
Project work
Day 8: locations
Today, students will do project work and then participate in a Sundowner walk.
Day 9: locations
Start the day with a visit to Mto Wa Mbu town, where you can explore the local streets and experience the town’s daily life. Afterward, enjoy a peaceful bike ride through the surrounding countryside, passing banana plantations and small villages.
Finish the day at the Maasai Market, where you can browse handmade crafts and interact with local vendors. It’s a great chance to learn about Maasai culture and pick up a unique souvenir.
Day 10: Manyara
Project work
Day 11: Manyara
Project work
Day 12: Manyara
Project work
Day 13: Ngorongoro
Spend the day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves. You'll have the chance to see a wide variety of animals, from lions and elephants to zebras and rhinos, all set against the stunning backdrop of the crater floor. Take your time to enjoy the wildlife and stunning landscapes, with plenty of opportunities for photos and wildlife watching throughout the day.
Day 14: Flight home
Transfer to Arusha for a farewell meal before heading to the airport for your return flight.
Optional Add-Ons Available Upon Request
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You can adjust the number of days, choose the level of accommodations or change the sites visited. We'll create a complete package, including: flights, meals, meetings space or whatever else you may need.
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