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Sample Itinerary Tanzania- 15- day program

Tanzania functions differently than the United States, especially when it comes to schedules and timelines. Despite our best attempts to plan thoroughly, unanticipated circumstances and last-minute changes to the itinerary will happen. Service projects, which are determined according to the needs and desires of the host community, can also change at the last minute.  Students often say that learning to be flexible and accepting different (and often challenging) cultural practices is one of the most valuable things they take from a World Leadership School program. Please be flexible and remember that adapting to change is a critical skill for future leaders working in global settings!

Day 1  
·    Depart the U.S. and travel to Arusha, Tanzania

Day 2  
·    Arrival at KIA Airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport) near Arusha, Tanzania
·    Buffet lunch
·    Curriculum: Why We Are Here
·    Reflection: Goals and Fears
·    Overnight at Freedom Lodge http://www.freedomlodgetz.com/

Day 3
·    Morning departure to Karatu (3 hours drive)
·    Lunch in Karatu
·    Curriculum: Leadership Temperaments & Assessments
·    Evening conversation with the naturalist/guide about the history Olduvai Gorge
·    Overnight in Karatu at African Sunstar Resort - http://www.equitanzresorts.com/african-sunstar-resort.html

Day 4
·    Morning visit to the Olduvai Gorge
·    Full day safari in Ngorongoro Crater
·    Overnight in Karatu at African Sunstar Resort - http://www.equitanzresorts.com/african-sunstar-resort.html

Day 5
·    Transfer to host community
·    Welcome ceremony
·    Tour and introduction to school and service project
·    Free time for sports and meeting community members
·    Curriculum: Global Issues Scavenger Hunt
·    Stay in tented base camp in the host community

Day 6
·    Service work, Day I
·    Introduction to Income Generating Activities, a project of local women’s group
·    Curriculum: Building a Utopia

Day 7
·    Service work, Day II
·    Beading workshop
·    First group depart for homestays

Day 8
·    Service work, Day III
·    First group comes back from homestays
·    Second group departs for homestays
·    Curriculum: Local Leaders and Leadership Styles
·    Dance workshop

Day 9  
·    Service work, Day IV
·    Second group comes back from homestays
·    Secondary Activities

Day 10
·    Rest day
·    Travel to local market with homestay families and local students
·    Curriculum:  Marketplace of Ideas

Day 11
·    Service work, Day V
·    Spear throwing workshop
·    Curriculum:  Action Planning and Life Vision

Day 12
·    Service work, Day VI
·    Curriculum:  Graduation Speeches

Day 13
·    Women’s beading co-op market
·    Project dedication and community celebration with dancing and drumming
·    Full day celebration with community

Day 14
·    Morning departure from community
·    Lunch and Shopping in Arusha
·    Late afternoon departure from KIA airport

Day 15
·    Afternoon or evening arrival in the U.S.