Tanzania

For those who are ready to plunge into Africa, we have a 15-day expedition full of exciting experiences as we head into Tanzania. The country has a population of approximately 60 million people with over 120 different tribes represented and each of those tribes has its own language.

Tanzania is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and has sixteen national parks. We’ll be visiting Mikumi National Park, with over 40 miles of rough road to explore. We expect to see zebra, buffalo, baboon, warthog, giraffe, elephant, hippo and crocs – and possibly lion. There are also over 400 species of bird life.

During our two night stay in the North Beach area of Dar, we will spend a day on the small uninhabited tropical island of Mbudya, one of four islands which make up the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve. The turquoise waters and the white sands of Mbudya are only a 20 minute motorboat ride from our hotel.

Here is real Africa and a jolt to the senses! The town of Morogoro has an open green feel to it, due to the magnificent backdrop provided by the Uluguru Mountains, which reach a height of 2635 metres. Setting out for a day's walk into these mountains will provide us with some stunning views, as we pass through a number of small villages and look down on the shining tin roofs of Morogoro, before having the opportunity to plunge into the pools of a secluded waterfall! 

We will visit some local carvers on the outskirts of the town and we may have the opportunity to visit a nearby Masai market where the local tribesmen sell their wares, including their cows and goats.

During our stay in the Morogoro area we’ll be based at a Retreat House, situated near the small village of Sanga Sanga, which is 12 miles west of Morogoro. Here, the Africa Inland Church provides teaching and training for their pastors and evangelists. We will meet the small team of missionaries who serve with the Africa Inland Mission - an international mission agency with a desire to see the unreached of Africa reached with the gospel. The vision of AIM is to see “Christ-centred churches amongst all African people groups”.

For four of the nights, we will be at hotels and everyone will be in en-suite rooms for two. For the remaining nights, we will be at the Sanga Sanga Retreat Centre, which is basic but clean and comfortable, and is set in the bush. Some bedrooms are in buildings in the campsite area with outside toilets nearby, while en-suite rooms are available in the main building for a supplement. There will be tasty meals provided each day and opportunities to sit round the campfire after dinner, looking up at the clear African night-sky. 

This is an expedition for those who are full of enthusiasm for life and want to experience the real sights and sounds of Africa, together with a taste of mission. Please note that there is a lower age limit of 18 for this particular destination.