Tanzania Gap Year

Volunteering opportunities for gap years in TanzaniaTravelling to Tanzania on a gap year is a great way to experience east Africa. It is home to many of Africa's top attractions and allows excellent opportunities for travel through Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Madagascar and on down into Swaziland and South Africa.

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Lots of people take Tanzania gap years with i-to-i, so you can rest assured that we know what we're doing and that you'll have the chance to meet up with other like-minded gap year travellers.

Gap Year Volunteering in Tanzania

When you volunteer in Tanzania with i-to-i, you will be making a positive contribution to Tanzania's future development and getting a deeper understanding of the country's people, customs and culture. We work with conservation, sports coaching, teaching and community development projects across the country.

To find out more about volunteering as part of your Tanzania gap year, take a look at the projects and resources below. Or visit our Tanzania Travel and Tanzania volunteer sections.

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Community work with young children in Moshi, Tanzania

2 weeks from
US$1645.00
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Variety is the spice of life when you join this community project. Based in the town of Moshi you can test your skills as an English teacher, counselor and sports coach!

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
An amazing, worthwhile experience that i would do a million... [Read more]

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Ultimate Tanzania

4 weeks from
US$4175.00
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On this amazing 29 day adventure you will get to know Tanzania from the inside out. From wildlife safaris in the Selous Game reserve. Masai land and the N'gorongoro crater, to hiking on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, chilling on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar (and, if you're lucky, swimming with dolphins) to working with the local community in Moshi - this trip is what it says on the tin - Ultimate Tanzania!

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Meaningful Tours
  • Duration: 4 weeks

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The Best of Tanzania-including 6 day Mt. Kili climb!

6 weeks from
US$5275.00
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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, view incredible animals, relax on the beaches of Zanzibar and spend time working with the local community - this really is the best of Tanzania!

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 6 weeks

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Teach English in Stone Town, Zanzibar

2 weeks from
US$1595.00
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Teach English on the magical island of Zanzibar, the land of unlimited spices, beaches and fun!

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Teaching
  • Duration: 2 to 8 weeks

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Community Education at primary schools in Moshi, Tanzania

2 weeks from
US$1645.00
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Working in a variety of primary schools in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro you'll help to educate children in a range of subjects.

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Amazing!  fantastic!  an eye-opening experience!  definitely well worth it!... [Read more]

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Wildlife safari and community work in Tanzania

2 weeks from
US$2195.00
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Based in the bustling town of Moshi you will have a great time working with the local community before heading off on a fantastic safari to look for all the amazing wild animals Tanzania has to offer!

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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Wildlife, beaches and community work in Tanzania

4 weeks from
US$3295.00
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See Tanzania's stunning wildlife, stay with the Masai, chill on Zanzibar and spend two weeks working with children in the foothills on Mt Kilimanjaro - all this in only four weeks. Wow!

Travel in August or September & receive 20% off the full price!

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 4 weeks

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Community Education at secondary schools in Moshi, Tanzania

2 weeks from
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Working with Tanzanian teenagers, this is your chance to shape their future education.

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Teaching
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Wild, crazy, intense and over too quickly!... [Read more]

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Community Education with Adults in Moshi Tanzania

2 weeks from
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When you work with women's groups and adults in the communities in Tanzania you'll engage in a range of activities from English tuition to health advice, and gain a different perspective on some vitally important issues.

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Incredible!... [Read more]

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If you want to volunteer in Tanzania on your gap year but can’t find the project to suit you consider some of our other exciting projects all over Africa such as conservation in the South African bush, teaching in Kenya, community work in Ghana and wildlife conservation in Uganda.