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Amani Children's home & Village visit
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Trip Valid:1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2010
Also runs from:1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:10 hours
Pickup location:

Impala Hotel

Pickup time:8.00 AM
Drop-off location:

Impala Hotel

Drop-off time:6.00 PM-7.00 PM
Highlights:

Visit the Amani Children’s Home in Moshi and see how it is changing the lives of street children. Then drive to Marangu for a guided walk through Mshiri village to learn about the Chagga people and the Village Education Program. Enjoy a Chagga lunch before returning to Arusha.

Trip Code:TZUB Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 150.00 Style:Walking, Local Food, Local Life & Culture

Itinerary

Meet an English speaking tour guide at the reception of Impala hotel at 08:00 a.m. After a brief introduction meeting, travel to Moshi, around an hour’s drive from Arusha. In Moshi we will meet the very special kids of the Amani Children's Home. Amani supports street children giving them a safe place to stay and educational and emotional support.

 

Check out the new school which has been built with the help of donors and be inspired by this project which is changing children's lives. From Moshi, drive on to the Kilimanjaro base town of Marangu, about 40 minutes away. We then embark on a walking tour of Mshiri village, the base for the Village Education Project, where we witness the day-to-day life of the Chagga people, long established as crop-growers on the fertile slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro.

 

We visit their homes, walk around the shamba (farm), visit the primary school as well as the other institutions where local young people are taught various skills. Lunch provides an opportunity to sample Chagga food, which is very filling. We also visit nearby waterfalls and stop to admire the view of the plains below. We return to our vehicle for the journey back to Arusha.

Inclusion

Guide, transport, local lunch

Exclusion

All drinks, transfers to/from the starting point hotel, tips and gratuities for your local guide, items of a personal nature.

Voucher Exchange details

Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

Confirmation of booking

Please contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

Your trip

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Dress Standard

When packing, be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Africa. To respect this, and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means covering shoulders and no short shorts. We recommend a mixture of loose, lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings. Shorts should be knee-length. Singlets and tank tops are not suitable. Topless sun bathing is unacceptable.

Tipping

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.

Child policy

Travellers must be 12 years or older on this trip.

Language

English

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