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Tanzania's known for Mount Kilimanjaro and its famed safaris. Most visitors skip over major cities, and have little interaction with locals outside of those in the tourist industry. That's what makes a CGG Experience an adventure of a lifetime.
Join us on this custom nine day/eight night CGG Experience. We immerse in the rapidly growing city of Dar es Salaam, participate in graduation at SEGA Girls' School in Morogoro, and enjoy a safari at Mikumi National Park. The Experience connects us to Tanzania's future--culture, education, sustainability and wildlife preservation are a focus. As in all CGG Experiences, personal connection and global learning are the key souvenirs.
This CGG Experience is limited to 10 curious, adventurous, globally-minded travelers. There will be a numerous opportunities to engage pre-trip, which will enhance our learning experience.
BACKGROUND
Between safaris and Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania offers much to explore. We always recommend arriving East Africa (or Europe) a few days early to alleviate jet lag. Learn a few words of Swahili and settle into the more relaxed African pace. Soon you'll be ready to launch into our exploration of Tanzania's present and future.
For connections to Tanzania and SEGA Girls' School, enjoy these Tanzania blog posts:
Below are resources to help you learn more about Tanzania, traveling within the country, and culture & customs:
PRE/POST TRIP TRAVEL
We encourage you to extend your time in Tanzania. Popular destinations and activities in Tanzania include:
Should you need assistance in planning, we recommend Lara Ray (lara@ejafrica.com) at Extraordinary Journeys, which generously donates 5% of the cost of trips to SEGA/Nurturing Minds.
GETTING TO/FROM DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
To reach Dar es Salaam, we recommend flying into the Julius Nyerere International Airport (Airport Code: DAR). A variety of airlines fly into DAR, with most flights connecting through Europe or the Middle East. The airport is located 22 km (30 minutes) away from the Hotel Slipway, our base while in Dar es Salaam.
Our trip officially begins at hotel at 5:00pm on October 10, 2022, and ends as we return to the Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam around 5:00pm on October 18, 2022. Don't book outbound flights any earlier than 6:00pm.
- Ideal Participants are curious, adventurous, globally-minded travelers.
- Group Size is limited to 10 to create a community-building experience.
- Per Person Trip Cost for 9 days/8 nights lodging, transportation, meals and beverages, excursions and tips is $3950 per person. Due to the unique nature of our travel accommodations,, solo travelers may be paired in a shared room at the SEGA Lodge. For solo travelers, a $500 single-supplement applies.
- Your Experience Host is CGG Founder Jodi Morris (Jodi@ConnectingGrowthGlobally.com)
Given the unique and personal nature of this CGG Experience, itinerary details are subject to change.
To reserve your spot, make a $1000 USD trip deposit. You'll receive a confirmation upon receipt of payment. Full payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the trip (August 11, 2022).
CANCELLATION POLICY
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur. For cancellations made more than 60 days prior to the trip (August 11, 2022), we will gladly reimburse you, less your non-refundable initial trip deposit. Any cancellations made less than 60 days prior to the trip will incur the full 100% cancellation fee. We always recommend the purchase of travel insurance, which typically covers trip cancellation fees. For more information, see Connecting Growth Globally - Terms & Conditions.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
In order to enter Tanzania, you will need a valid passport with at least two blank pages and six months validity remaining. The passport and any other required travel documents are to be presented along with the appropriate visa to the Immigration Control Officer at any entry point, such as border station, airport or harbor.
We encourage travelers to obtain a tourist visa for Tanzania online (e-visa Tanzania). Visas may also be obtained upon arrival, but are subject to processing times.
U.S. citizens must select a MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA ($100 USD) and pay via Visa/ Mastercard. Note that you are traveling to Tanzania for leisure, are self-hosting, and staying at Hotel Slipway. You will need to upload a copy of your passport, a passport photo and proof of Tanzania departure.
We highly encourage U.S. travelers to register with the U.S. Government Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and to review the pages for the U.S. Embassy Tanzania and U.S. Department of State Tanzania.
MEDICAL RECOMMENDATIONS & IMMUNIZATIONS
All trip participants should visit their doctor at least 4-6 weeks in advance of their departure date. Participants should ask their doctor for recommendations about malaria pills and other travel medications and immunizations.
If traveling from certain countries, travelers will need to show proof of Yellow Fever immunization upon entry. If you are traveling to another country before Tanzania, please be aware of this.
For more information on immunizations recommended or needed for travel to Tanzania, please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Tanzania website.
COVID-19: All participants are required to show proof of being fully COVID vaccinated as part of trip registration and should bring proof of vaccination for entering Tanzania. You may present a valid vaccination certificate upon arrival, or generate a QR Code through services such as Global Haven. We ask that each participant administer and test negative for a COVID-19 home test prior to trip inception.
There is limited data on COVID-19 in Tanzania. Though Tanzania participates in the African Union vaccine-purchasing program (J&J vaccines from the US, Sinopharm from China), only a small percentage of the population is currently vaccinated. For more information, please see COVID-19 information per U.S. Embassy in Tanzania.
MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE
We recommend that participants purchase travel insurance, or ensure their regular insurance plans cover travel-related illnesses and injuries. Insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, and evacuation expenses. Proof of medical insurance is requested at registration. We strongly recommend you also obtain coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, curtailment, and for personal property. One option is Travelex. Learn more and explore which plan is best for you.
Two nights in Executive Sea View room at Hotel Slipway in Dar es Salaam, four nights at SEGA Girls' School in Morogoro, two nights at Foxes Safari Camp in Mikumi National Park.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner each full day, with dinner-only on the first day and breakfast-only on the final day. Dinners include choice of beverages. Water to be provided throughout.
All airport transfers and group transportation between Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Mikumi National Park.
Entrance fees, tours and tips included.
Arrive in Dar es Salaam. Transport and check-in at the Hotel Slipway, Transportation will be arranged from the airport to the hotel, located on the Msasani Peninsula of Dar es Salaam about 22km (30 minutes) from the Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). You will stay in an Executive Sea View room.
At 5:00pm, we will meet as a group at the Waterfront Restaurant of the Hotel Slipway. At 5:45pm, we will transport to dinner at a rooftop terrace at nearby Alexander’s Restaurant. We'll be joined by award-winning journalist Daniel Kijo, who'll share the themes and stories of what has changed for Tanzania's cities and people as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Complimentary breakfast on your own at the hotel. Today, we explore Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial center and one of the world's fastest-growing cities.
We meet in the hotel lobby at 8:00am and briefly preview the day before transporting via hired shuttle to the newly-renovated Old Boma, which was built in 1866 and is one of the oldest buildings in Dar es Salaam.
We meet Aida Mulokozi, CEO of the Dar Es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage (DARCH) and housed at Old Boma. Founded in 2014, DARCH plays a critical role in helping Tanzania preserve its architectural history while modernizing for its future (read more). Exploring the permanent exhibit, we’ll learn about Dar Es Salaam’s colonial history, links to Zanzibar, and the East Africa slave trade.
Aida and her team will walk us through "New vs Old” Dar Es Salaam. This unique experience will combine walking and shuttle transport, bringing to life ideas from Aida’s 2019 TEDx Oyster Bay. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy lunch at DARCH’s rooftop cafe with views of the port and the changing skyline.
In the afternoon, we'll visit one of Dar es Salaam's innovative companies, Ubongo. Hosted by Chief Operating Officer (COO) Christina Bwana, we'll learn how Ubongo creates and distributes locally-relevant edutainment for millions of children across Africa (Ubongo's 2021 Annual Report). We return to the hotel via shuttle and break for the afternoon.
Around sunset, we'll take a cruise on the Indian Ocean, enjoying views of the Dar es Salaam skyline from the water. We'll be joined by William "Maasai Prince," who will share his story of growing up in a rural Maasai village, his quest for an education, and his young adult life as a musician (YouTube and Instagram). Read more about Maasai Prince and his connection to SEGA (CGG Stories). He'll join us for a casual dinner at one of the seaside restaurants.
Complimentary breakfast on your own at the hotel. We check out and transport via private shuttle to SEGA Girls' School near Morogoro, a town of about 350,000 people located 125 miles west of Dar es Salaam.
In Tanzania, 28% of girls who complete primary school do not enroll in secondary school. Educating and empowering young women is the most powerful way to break the cycle of poverty and further economic prosperity. Founded in 2007, SEGA educates 270+ girls annually, equipping them with academic, business, life and leadership skills; 100% of SEGA graduates qualify for continuing education. SEGA Girls' School is supported by U.S. based non-profit Nurturing Minds. Read more about SEGA's founding and achievements.
After stopping for lunch along the journey, we arrive at SEGA around 3:00pm, welcomed by SEGA students and staff. After getting oriented and settled in at SEGA Lodge, we learn more about SEGA's history, programs and impact as we're guided around the 30-acre campus by SEGA's student ambassadors. SEGA is a model of environmental sustainability; the campus is entirely run on solar-power, has a rainwater catchment system, and its organic gardens provide nearly half of the school’s produce.
We meet award-winning documentary filmmaker Jigar Ganatra (media overview) who will spend the next several days with us. We relax and enjoy a delicious local Tanzanian dinner at SEGA Lodge.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at SEGA Lodge. We drive to Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) campus where we visit the Belgium organization APOPO which trains rats to detect Tuberculosis (TB). Slow and inaccurate detection methods make TB the world's most deadly infectious disease; 10 million people globally contract the disease each year, and Tanzania is one of the higher-burden countries.
Afterward, we visit some Morogoro markets, including a local market where we purchase gifts for a home visit in the village of Bwawani with SEGA student Juliana Moses (SEGA video with Juliana). We'll enjoy lunch with Juliana's family and learn about day-to-day life in the village.
We return to SEGA campus, hanging out with students during their afternoon break and relaxing at the SEGA Lodge before enjoying our casual dinner.
Enjoy an early breakfast at SEGA Lodge.
We depart early to drive to Morogoro town to meet our guides for a beautiful hike through Choma village and the Uluguru Mountains up to the Choma waterfall. It's a wonderful way to get a perspective on the city and day-to-day life in Tanzania. Bring your swimsuit and towel to enjoy swimming at the waterfall.
We return to campus hungry for lunch. Pilau is a traditional favorite of rice, meat and vegetables which we enjoy with our student hosts. Following lunch, our student hosts teach us how to make another food favorite called chapati, and share with us how they think about sustainability as they educate us about food, water and energy conservation on campus and wildlife conservation in greater Tanzania.
After some downtime at SEGA Lodge, we enjoy dinner and relax to get ready for the graduation festivities the following day.
Enjoy breakfast at SEGA Lodge, prior to participating in the most anticipated day of the year at SEGA Girls' School...GRADUATION!
For SEGA's 10th annual graduation, we join students, teachers, volunteers, families and the community, cheering on the latest class of more than 50 Form Four scholars who mark a personal milestone and join the nearly 350 students that have graduated from SEGA. Many are the first in their family to graduate from secondary school; typically all SEGA graduates pursue higher education (compared to 3% nationally).
The day-long celebration includes student-led entertainment, inspirational remarks by Madam Headmistress Elly Sarakikya and a Guest of Honor from the community. Here are some highlights from SEGA's 2021 Graduation.
After a community celebration luncheon,, we enjoy time with other SEGA volunteers, swap stories and photos, and enjoy a last dinner at SEGA Lodge while preparing for our early morning departure.
Enjoy breakfast at SEGA Lodge. It's time to say farewell to SEGA as we depart via private vehicle for Mikumi National Park. Mikumi is the fourth largest national park in Tanzania. October is the end of the dry season, so a wonderful time to visit. We'll enjoy driving to the park on a newly paved road; expect that we'll begin to see animals on our drive.
We stay at Foxes' Vuma Hills Tented Camp. Our accommodations are luxury tents on elevated wooden decks with thatched roofs, each containing comfortable beds, showers and bathrooms. A large veranda looks over the bush.
After being welcomed with lunch, we enjoy leisure time and an afternoon game drive. We gather at sunset for a relaxing dinner at the Camp.
Enjoy a hearty Camp breakfast prior to a full day in the bush.
We are led by expert wildlife guides on morning and afternoon game drives and walking safaris in the park. Expect to see a wide variety of African birds and wildlife--giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeest, lions, hippos, warthogs and more.
We gather at sunset to view animals around the watering hole, followed by a relaxing dinner at the Camp.
Enjoy a hearty Camp breakfast and hopefully one last game drive prior to departure.
Our drive to the Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) for our international connecting flights will take approximately four hours. Departing flights should leave no earlier 6:00pm (most international flights depart late in the evening).
As we say farewell to Tanzania, we consider the new connections made and rich experiences enjoyed, and think about ways to share our learnings with our family and friends back home.
