Sabbaticals & Volunteering

Welcome to Kipenzi Safari’s Sabbaticals & Volunteering page, where we offer transformative experiences across various regions of Tanzania. Whether you’re on a sabbatical, work holiday, or volunteer program, you will be immersed in the everyday life of Tanzania. By working closely with the local communities, you’ll be contributing to making their lives a little better. At the same time, you'll find that these genuine connections will enrich your own life profoundly. This is true cultural exchange, based on mutual respect and shared experiences. You’ll engage in a variety of meaningful projects and activities, tailored to your interests and skills. Our options include:

 

  • Social Projects: Work on initiatives that improve community welfare and social development.
  • Construction: Participate in building and infrastructure projects that provide essential facilities for local communities.
  • Education: Contribute to teaching and educational support, helping to empower the next generation.
  • Healthcare: Assist in medical projects, supporting health initiatives and improving access to care.
  • Sports: Promote physical activity and sportsmanship among youth, adults and communities.
  • Marketing and Business: Aid local businesses and organizations in improving their strategies and operations.

 

At Kipenzi Safari, we are committed to finding the best fit for you. Together, we will identify the perfect project that aligns with your passion and expertise, ensuring a fulfilling and impactful experience. We make sure you have a comfortable stay and arrange your accommodation, transport, daytrips etc. 

 

Join us for a journey that will not only transform the lives of those you help but also your own. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference and grow through authentic, enriching connections in the heart of Tanzania.

Discover more about our sabbaticals and volunteering opportunities and start your transformative journey today!

Longido

Northern Tanzania

Longido is a peaceful village not too far from the Kenyan border and about 80 km from Arusha town. There are several options to choose from in this village like:

- Help building construction projects like sanitation, toilet blocks

- Help build capacity in the Cultural Tourism Program by teaching English language to Maasai guides, help with marketing and  business opportunities

- Assist in the district hospital and medical facilities

- Organize sports activities for the children, youth and adults

 

Africa Amini

Northern Tanzania

The Africa Amini Life projects are in the small town of Momella, at the base of Mt. Meru. There are several projects to join and these projects offer a great opportunity to experience Tanzania in a complete different way. There are many options you can do:

- Work in the hospital ward  (doctors , midwives etc.)
- Help in Primary or Secondary school (teachers, future teachers)
- Help in the KinderVilla (kindergarten teachers, social workers)
- Support the Fundi-Center (crafts centre for masons, mechanics and carpenters

- Work and support the permaculture project
- Assist the jewellery and tailors-shop
- Assist in management activities like implementation of organisational structures and
project submissions, IT area, tourism area

 

Iringa

South Tanzania

In the Southern part of Tanzania lie the beautiful hills of Iringa Highlands. In this rural part of the country you can work with our partner RDO in many different projects.  RDO offers options like:

- Agricultural activities

-Beekeeping

-Education, from nursery to vocational levels

- Orphanage support activities

- Social projects to support women and vulnerable community members

-Organize sports activities for the children, youth and adults

- Assist with business development activities, marketing and donor projects