The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We can only do airport pickup and drop-off from JRO. If you plan to fly to Nairobi or Dar E Salaam you will have to take a bus to Arusha. It is very important that you communicate this information with us so that we can accommodate and advice you accordingly.
Once your plane lands you will stand in line for a Visa and then go through security. Our representative will be waiting for you at arrivals with a sign that has your name on it. The representative will take you to your accommodation.
Yellow Fever vaccination is not required when entering Tanzania from the United States or most of the countries in Europe. It is required when entering Tanzania from the infected areas / countries or having been in transit in the infected areas. Malaria pills: we recommend you to consult with your physician. Some volunteers and visitors are taking them and some decided not to. Polio, Hep A, Hep B, Diphtheria/Tetanus, Typhoid, Tuberculosis and Cholera vaccinations are a good idea. Discuss with your local travel clinic for the most up to date list of required vaccinations.
Yes. Visa can be obtained upon arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). The process takes a few minutes and is quite easy. Important: you will need to pay in cash for on arrival visa. The cost is $100 for US nationals and $50 for other nationalities. In rare cases, a work permit may be required to volunteer in Tanzania. This is for the individual cases only and does not apply for short-term volunteers and visitors. The cost of the work permit is $200 USD for every 3 months. The first day after your arrival, we will go to the immigration office to get your work permit. We can be fined up to $400 USD for having volunteers without work permits.
Credit cards can be used in most major towns, but volunteers must take caution with the safety of their valuables. We will always give volunteers the opportunity to get cash out in safe surroundings. Spending money will vary depending on the extra excursions and trips a volunteer would like to be involved in.
National Currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). While U.S. dollars are accepted in Tanzania, local currency is often preferable. Volunteers may either exchange money through available bureau de change or use the ATM upon their arrival. 1$ is approximate to 2,280 Tanzanian Shilings.
You do not need to know the local language to volunteer. Our team and most of the children speak English. You will probably pick up some of the local language during your trip – children love to teach volunteers new words!
Arusha is located in the slopes of Mt. Meru. Temperature ranges from 16°C to 36°C depending on the current season.
Yes, You will be able t contact home, On your arrival we recommend to buy a GSM SIM card that you can use to make calls and connect to 3G or 4G cellular network.
Our team will ensure that you receive immediate medical assistance. In the event of a serious illness or accident, each volunteer will be covered by their insurance policy, which is why we require all volunteers to have adequate insurance which includes repatriation.
We advise volunteers to take all precautions necessary to ensure they don’t get sick. This includes frequent hand washing, applying mosquito-repellent, and being careful about what you eat and drink. We recommend that volunteers travel with:
