Day(s): 1-3 Location: Dar es Salaam Accommodation: Guest house Transportation: Private shuttle, Taxi Meals: Local restaurants Description: After getting picked up at Julius Nyerere International Airport, we will have an in-country orientation in the capital city of Dar es Salaam. We’ll acclimatize to life in East Africa, trying local cuisine, getting in some Swahili lessons (the local language), and acquainting ourselves with the city and culture. We will engage with NGOs and local groups, as well as government departments regarding issues of gender both in urban and rural areas. It’s an intense but incredible introduction to the fast-paced life that is metropolitan Africa! |
Day(s): 3-7 Location: Moshi, Kilimanjaro & Jifundishe, Arusha Accommodation: Guest house, Homestay Transportation: Public bus, Private bus Meals: Homecooked Description: Next, we’ll journey to Moshi, Tanzania—the country’s hub of social innovation and home to many new and established NGOs. We’ll partner with Femme International (whose co-founder is an OG alumni!) Femme works to advance the rights of women and girls through programs that address sexual health, menstruation, and feminine hygiene – topics that are largely stigmatized and taboo in the region. Besides learning about the upstream factors affecting these issues, we’ll travel to the regions Chagga and Masai communities, immerse ourselves in local homestays, and help Femme’s staff execute their educational programs. |
Day(s): 7-8 Location: Old Town, Zanzibar Accommodation: Guest house Transportation: Private bus, Flight, Ferry, Taxi Meals: Local restaurants Description: To complete our journey, we’ll fly to the island of Zanzibar. Here in it’s historic capital, Stone Town, we’ll play in it’s narrow alleyways and famous bazaars. We’ll interact with its Swahili, Indian and Islamic influences while celebrating our adventure with a proper disorientation. A staple of every OG program, this is an opportunity to kickback, relax and reflect. We’ll discuss lessons learned, assess our impact, and prepare for the trip home. |
Day(s): 9 Location: Dar es Salaam Transportation: Ferry, Taxi Meals: Local restaurants Description: Finally, we’ll return by ferry to Dar es Salaam where we will say a fond farewell and participants will meet their return flights back to Canada. |
*Cost of additional activities during free time are not included in the trip fee. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.