FLAVORS, KNOWLEDGE AND SAVANNAH: TRANSFORMATIVE ENCOUNTER IN TANZANIA
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FLAVORS, KNOWLEDGE AND SAVANNAH: TRANSFORMATIVE ENCOUNTER IN TANZANIA

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1.000 €
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1.000 €
prezzo a persona

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Embark on a deep and authentic journey through the heart of Tanzania, where adventure is intertwined with the soul of local communities. For 7 days, you will live in a communal environment on the outskirts of Arusha, surrounded by mountains, natural scents, and faces that tell stories. Each day connects you with Swahili culture, Maasai wisdom and the joy of sharing from respect and empathy.

From guided walks through vibrant villages to batik workshops, percussion and ancestral self-care; from slow-cooked lunches with mothers from the community to welcoming rituals in hidden waterfalls of Mount Meru; This itinerary is not just a journey, it is a bridge between worlds. You will participate in educational projects, learn about women-led ventures, and celebrate under the stars with traditional music and dance.

Come back with a full heart, a handmade bracelet and a word in Swahili that will mark your transformation. Ideal for those looking to reconnect with the sense of travel and leave a genuine mark.

In visita

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA – WELCOME BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND FLAVORS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA – WELCOME BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND FLAVORS
  • 08:00–09:30 Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Reception by the local team and first greetings of welcome.

 

  • 09:30–10:30 Private transfer to community accommodation on the outskirts of Arusha. Journey with views of the volcanic landscape and green hills of the region.

 

  • 10:30–13:00 Welcome at the volunteer's home. Cozy space with tropical garden, common areas and outdoor dining area. Design designed for conviviality, with shared rooms and reflection corners.


  • 13:00–15:30 Lunch on a terrace surrounded by mango and papaya trees. Swahili  dishes prepared with ingredients from the community garden. Served at a round table under a palm roof, accompanied by natural hibiscus juice.


  • 15:30–17:30 Afternoon immersion in the community. Welcome walk through the village with a local guide. Secret visit to an artisan school where deaf children teach local sign language.

 

  • 17:30–19:00 Group dynamics. Collaborative games, personal presentations and shared intentions.

 

  • 19:00–20:30 Dinner with typical dishes and spiced tea. Traditional Tanzanian flavours in a warm and familiar environment.

 

  • 20:30–22:00 Integration activity: traditional Maasai dances. Local culture night with Maasai instructor. Tribal rhythms, choreographies and collective participation.

 

  • 22:00–Accommodation in a community house.
DAY 2: EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEERING AND CULTURAL WORKSHOP
DAY 2: EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEERING AND CULTURAL WORKSHOP
  • 08:00–09:00 Tropical breakfast with chapati, sweet banana and Tanzanian coffee. Start of the day with local flavors and a quiet atmosphere in the accommodation.

 

  • 09:00–13:00 Volunteering in a rural educational center. Support in English and math classes for local students. Dynamics of outdoor cooperative games. Painting murals with positive messages and African cultural motifs.

 

  • 13:00–15:30 Lunch prepared by mothers from the community. Food cooked over a low heat on a communal stove, with ingredients from the environment. Service on kikoy (traditional cloth), sitting on the grass under the shade of the trees. A family and close atmosphere, with an exchange of experiences.

 

  • 15:30–17:30 Batik  (African textile painting) workshop. Introduction to  traditional batik, its techniques and symbolic meanings. Active participation in the creation of your own textile piece.

 

  • 19:00–21:00 Dinner at the accommodation with cultural gathering. Home-cooked dinner with local products. Space for conversation about Tanzanian culture, customs, values and curiosities.

 

  • 21:00–22:30 Group outing to local space with live music. A night of drumming, dancing and community in a safe and authentic environment. Opportunity for playful and festive connection with the rhythms of the region.

 

  • 22:30–Overnight in Arusha.
DAY 3: LOCAL MARKET, TRADITION AND SELF-CARE
DAY 3: LOCAL MARKET, TRADITION AND SELF-CARE
  • 08:00–09:00 Breakfast and departure to Arusha Market. Start of the day with breakfast at the accommodation. Quiet transfer to the local market, epicenter of commerce and daily life.

 

  • 09:00–11:30 Guided tour of the local market. Exploration of artisanal products, tropical fruits, fabrics and natural medicine. Exclusive access to an interior courtyard where women sell ancestral cosmetics made with ingredients from the savannah such as neem, shea and hibiscus.

 

  • 11:30–13:30 Self-care  and natural beauty workshop. Hands-on session to learn how to make ointments, scrubs, and oils with shea, baobab, and local clays. Reflection on care as a cultural heritage and ritual of female empowerment.

 

  • 13:30–15:30 Lunch in an open dining room inside a medicinal garden. Dishes inspired by African plants and traditional knowledge. Accompanied by natural infusions and set with traditional songs of the host women.

 

  • 16:00–18:30 Afternoon of cultural exchange. Meeting with a group of local women who teach how to wrap kikoy (traditional fabric) in different ways. Shared stories of life, motherhood, community and African spirituality.

 

  • 19:00–21:00 Dinner under the stars with candlelight and traditional barbecue. Menu of meats, vegetables and breads cooked in the Maasai style on hot coals. Dinner surrounded by nature, accompanied by songs and African stars.

 

  • 22:00–Overnight in Arusha.
DAY 4: NATURE AND MAASAI LIFE IN THE HILLS OF MERU
DAY 4: NATURE AND MAASAI LIFE IN THE HILLS OF MERU
  • 07:00–08:30 Full-day excursion to the mountainous area of Mount Meru. Early departure from the communal accommodation. Scenic drive by private vehicle to the foothills of Mount Meru, the second highest peak in Tanzania.

 

  • 08:30–11:00 Guided hike with local ranger on a nature trail. A tour through tropical vegetation, endemic birds and natural viewpoints. Interpretation of the landscape and ecosystems by the local guide

 

  • 11:00–13:00 Secret visit to a hidden waterfall. Arrival at a waterfall hidden in the jungle, a sacred place for the inhabitants of the area. Symbolic bath with the accompaniment of a Maasai spiritual guide, as a rite of purification and connection with the earth.

 

  • 13:00–15:00 Lunch in a boma maasai (traditional dwelling) with the host community. Collective preparation of a traditional lunch: vegetables, meats and cereals cooked over the fire. Meals shared with hands and without cutlery, dialogue with Maasai leaders on values, family structure and pastoral worldview.

 

  • 15:00–17:00 Exchange of questions with the community and welcome ritual. Space for intercultural conversation. Participation in a Maasai welcome ritual, with music, dances and words in their language.

 

  • 17:30–19:30 Return to Arusha. Return trip to community accommodation, with time for short rest.

 

  • 19:30–21:00 Light dinner at the community house. African soup  based on lentils, sweet potato and mild spices. Homemade bread and tamarind drink. Warm and intimate atmosphere.

 

  • 22:00–Accommodation in a community house.
DAY 5: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS
DAY 5: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS
  • 08:00–09:30 Breakfast with millet biscuits and papaya juice. Breakfast with local flavors and relaxed atmosphere. Space for morning conversation and connection between participants.

 

  • 09:30–13:00 Visit to a social project of women entrepreneurs. Access to an initiative led by Tanzanian women. Jewelry making with recycled materials, promoting sustainability. Intimate talk about empowerment and resilience with local women leaders, sharing stories of transformation and sisterhood.

 

  • 13:00–15:30 Lunch with live African flute music. Simple but meaningful lunch. Live music accompanies you while eating, listening and reflecting in a group.

 

  • 15:30–17:30 Percussion  and group singing workshop with local musicians. Interactive session of rhythm and voice as a channel of collective expression. Emotional integration through traditional African music.


  •  19:00–21:00 Farewell dinner in a space decorated with African fabrics and flowers. Festive table, soft lighting and atmosphere of symbolic celebration. Local dishes served with love and color.

 

  • 21:00–22:30 Group party with music, toast and souvenir delivery. Festive closing of the trip, with dances, laughter and shared messages. Delivery of personalized memories as a symbol of the bond lived.

 

  • 22:30–Last night in Arusha.
DAY 6: CLOSING WITH PURPOSE
DAY 6: CLOSING WITH PURPOSE
  • 08:00–09:30 Breakfast with fresh fruits and ginger tea. A quiet moment to wake up with natural flavors and reconnect with the group. Personal reflection on what has been experienced.

 

  • 09:30–12:30 Symbolic closing ceremony in a circle. Reading personal messages written by the participants themselves. Delivery of a handmade bracelet made by children from the educational center, a symbol of bond and shared purpose. Emotional, intimate and transformative space.

 

  • 12:30–15:00 Shared lunch in the local dining room with farewell menu. Common table decorated with local flowers and symbolic elements. Each traveler receives a word in Swahili as a personal souvenir of the trip. Exchange of hugs, laughter and gratitude.

 

  • 15:00–20:00 Free afternoon for rest. Opportunity to write, rest or pack calmly. Possibility of a short walk around the surroundings or a final conversation with new friends.

 

  • 20:00–Overnight in Arusha (in case of the flight the next day) Accommodation in a community house or eco-hotel depending on the group. Last night on African soil, ideal to contemplate and give thanks.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE – RETURN WITH A FULL HEART
DAY 7: DEPARTURE – RETURN WITH A FULL HEART
  • 07:30–08:30 Light breakfast in the garden. A quiet farewell with fresh fruits, artisan bread and Tanzanian coffee. Space to contemplate and share last reflections.

 

  • 09:00–10:30 Private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Exclusive vehicle with escort of the local team. Final landscapes of savannah and mountains as a symbolic farewell to the territory.

 

  • 11:30–End of the trip before lunch. Personalized assistance for the international flight. Emotional closure of a transformative experience.

Punto di incontro

Aeropuerto
Giorno 1: Arusha
Giorno 2: Arusha
Giorno 3: Arusha
Giorno 4: Arusha
Giorno 5: Arusha
Giorno 6: Arusha
Giorno 7: Arusha

Rutas disponibles a partir de 1 pax.

INCLUIDO:

  • Transfer aeropuerto-hotel-aeropuerto.
  • Alojamiento en hoteles con encanto, incluyendo desayuno y cena.
  • Todos los servicios mencionados en el itinerario, excepto los especificados en el apartado excluido.
  • Conexión con comunidades, proyectos sociales y cooperativas.
  • Turismo transformador con voluntariado opcional y consumo justo.
  • Escucha activa, encuentro humano y aprendizaje mutuo.
  • Las visitas guiadas:

o  Producto Peninsular: visitas guiadas que ofrece el propio venue o audioguías.

o  Producto Internacional y larga distancia: visitas guiadas o audio guía que ofrece el propio venue. 1 más guía acompañante.

  • Seguro con cancelación incluida. (Consultar casuísticas)
  • Los restaurantes seleccionados reúnen todas las características necesarias para considerarlo una experiencia genuina. El cliente tendrá la última decisión a la hora de consumir el menú deseado. TGTE se limita a mencionar la especialidad por la que es reconocido en el mercado. Siempre será pago directo. Todos nuestros restaurantes ofrecen opciones veganas, menús adaptados a alergias y menús infantiles. Imprescindible comunicar con antelación. Se informará de los menús en la comunicación definitiva del itinerario.
  • Las cenas se realizarán en los mismos hoteles donde se encuentren se efectue el alojamiento. Todo lo no incluido en el menú correrá a cargo del cliente.
  • Por razones de calidad o por cuestiones relacionadas con los establecimientos o venues a visitar TGTE podría cambiar el orden del programa o el contenido, sin previo aviso.


TRANSPORTE DEL ITINERARIO:

  • Vuelos Internacionales:(no incluidos) a reservar en la plataforma.
  • Vuelos nacionales: incluidos con transfer in out.


EN EL DESTINO:

Producto Peninsular: Precio base con coche del cliente. Opcional coche de alquiler o privado con suplemento. Consultar al Booking 00 34 93 566 66 61.

Producto Internacional:

o  Europa: Incluido coche de alquiler y chofer/guía. Incluye peajes, gasolina y alquiler.              

o  Larga distancia: incluido coche con chofer y guía acompañante. 

  • Bebidas no incluidas.
  • Todo lo que NO esté indicado como incluido.
  • Tramitación de VISADOS opcional con suplemento.


 

NOTA IMPORTANTE:

❖Condiciones meteorológicas: TGTE no se hace responsable de las condiciones meteorológicas adversas que puedan afectar el desarrollo de la ruta. En caso de cancelación o modificación de actividades y servicios debido a fenómenos climáticos, no se contemplan reembolsos ni compensaciones.

❖Intolerancias y alergias alimenticias: Es responsabilidad del cliente informar con antelación sobre cualquier intolerancia o alergia alimentaria.

❖Responsabilidad del cliente: TGTE se exime de cualquier responsabilidad por daños, lesiones o accidentes que el cliente pueda sufrir durante la ruta, actividades programadas o cualquier otra circunstancia derivada de su participación en el viaje. Seguro premium incluido. (Consultar casuísticas)

❖Modificaciones por cierres o cambios de horario: TGTE no se hace responsable de cambios en el itinerario ocasionados por el cierre de instalaciones, modificaciones de horarios o ajustes en la operativa de los lugares visitados debido a temporadas o eventos especiales. En estos casos, se propondrán alternativas según disponibilidad.

❖Llegada tardía a las actividades: Es responsabilidad del cliente presentarse puntualmente a las actividades programadas. En caso de retraso, la actividad se considerará cancelada sin derecho a reembolso.

❖Horarios oficiales y cambios fuera de horario: Las actividades se desarrollarán conforme a los horarios oficiales establecidos. Si el cliente desea realizar cambios o programar actividades fuera del horario oficial, esto podrá realizarse con un cargo adicional, sujeto a disponibilidad. Se recomienda consultar previamente para gestionar los ajustes necesarios.

❖Bono de confirmación: Una vez reconfirmada la reserva, TGTE facilitará el itinerario definitivo junto con la confirmación de todos los servicios incluidos en el viaje. Durante toda la ruta el cliente deberá disponer en formato papel o digital de la confirmación de todos los servicios facilitado por TGTE para presentar en los establecimientos.

❖TGTE se reserva el derecho de modificar o cambiar actividades sin previo aviso para garantizar la calidad del tour.

❖Los precios publicados están sujetos a posibles variaciones por causas ajenas a nuestra organización, derivadas de factores como la ocupación, la disponibilidad limitada en ciertos servicios o modificaciones en las condiciones de los proveedores (releases). Las tarifas y plazas serán reconfirmadas en el momento de realizar la reserva para garantizar la disponibilidad y el precio definitivo. En caso de no estar de acuerdo con el precio, el cliente podrá cancelar la reserva durante 48 horas sin gastos, siendo reembolsado el depósito abonado.

Puedes adquirir vuelos internacionales y otros servicios en la plataforma pulsando ‘modifica tu viaje'.