Tanzania Public Health Study Abroad Experience Tour: 2, 3 or 4 Weeks Program
A: TWO-WEEK PUBLIC HEALTH STUDY ABROAD ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania (Mainland)
- Arrive in Dar es Salaam
- Airport pickup, hotel check-in
- Welcome orientation and safety briefing
- Kanga Fitting/Cultural Attires
Day 2 – Health Visit #1: Regional Hospital
- Introduction to Tanzania’s health system
- Maternal & child health departments
- Meeting with clinicians and administrators/Patient Care
Day 3 – Health Visit #2: Regional Hospital
- Focus on malaria, primary care, workforce issues
- Observe community health worker programs
- Evening cultural activity (Mlimani City Mall)
Day 4 – Health Visit #3: HIV Clinic
- HIV testing and counseling programs
- ART distribution and community outreach
- Discussion on stigma reduction
- Free PM
- Night Reflection/Debrief/Packing for Zanzibar
Zanzibar Segment (3 Nights / 4 Days: Days 5–8)
Day 5 – Travel to Zanzibar + Stone Town Tour
- Morning ferry to Zanzibar
- Guided Stone Town walking tour
- Slave Market Memorial; Old Fort; Forodhani Gardens
- Evening group dinner
Day 6 – Orphanage Visit + Transfer to Beach
- Morning visit to a local orphanage
- Learn about child welfare, nutrition, and education
- Light service-learning activities
- Afternoon transfer to beach area
- Sunset on the beach
Day 7 – Beach Day + Cultural Learning
- Optional activities:
- Snorkeling; Dolphins; Sandbank experience
- Evening reflection session
Day 8 – Final Zanzibar Morning + Return to Mainland
- Last morning on the beach
- Spice Tour & Lunch 11:00
- Afternoon flight to Arusha: Overnight in Arusha
Mainland Segment (Days 9–13)
Day 9 – Safari Day 1
- Early departure for Tarangire National Park
- Full‑day wildlife safari
- Group reflection on environmental health and conservation
- Overnight in Arusha
Day 10 – Arusha Day 2
- Cultural Tour
- Orphanage Home Visit
- Evening return to Dar es Salaam
Day 11 – Wrap-Up & Farewell Dinner
- Group Presentations
- Program Evaluation
- Mwenge Art Market
- Cultural Farewell Dinner (with Kangas)
Day 12 – Free Day/Packing
- Free time for shopping or rest
- Goodwill Day: Donate items not going back to the US
Day 13 – Departure
- Airport transfer
- Depart Tanzania
Estimated Program Cost (Per Participant)
- Accommodation B&B 12 nights Mainland and Zanzibar: $900
- Meals: Excluded (2 lunches are paid with entrance on Safari and Spice Tour Days)
- Transportation: $775
- Mainland & Zanzibar ground transport
- Zanzibar ferry and domestic flights (including airport transfer)
- Safari truck rental
- Program Activities & Excursions: $799
- Zanzibar: Stone Town tour, orphanage visit, spice tour, ocean safari, jozani forest
- Mainland: Hospital visits, Safari day, HIV services, cultural activities
- All entrance fees included
- Administration & Contingencies: $250
- Logistics management & emergency support
- Local coordinator and faculty support
- Interpretations
[1] Total price per person (EXCLUDING airfare, visa, and travel insurance): $2,724
[2] Total price per person (INCLUDING airfare, visa, and travel insurance): $4,774
B: THREE-WEEK PUBLIC HEALTH STUDY ABROAD ITINERARY
WEEK 1 — MAINLAND TANZANIA (DAR ES SALAAM)
Day 1 – Arrival in Dar es Salaam
- Airport pickup, hotel check‑in
- Welcome dinner
- Rest
Day 2 – Cultural & Country Orientation
- Onsite Orientation
- Kanga Fitting (Cultural Attire)
- National Museum
- Guest Speaker Session on Tanzania’s Health System
Day 3 – Service Visit #1: Hospital (Mainland)
- Tour a public hospital
- Meet clinicians and administrators
- Volunteer/Hands-on Activities
- Evening reflection
Day 4 – Service Visit #2: Hospital (Mainland)
- 2nd visit to the hospital (maternal/child health focus)
- Discussion on health equity and resource distribution
- Evening Reflection
Day 5 – Joint University Class Session #1
- Academic exchange with local university
- Shared lecture + small‑group discussions
- Lunch with Tanzanian students
- Free PM
Day 6 – Service Visit #3: HIV Clinic
- Visit specialized HIV care center
- Observe counseling, testing, and ART services
- Debrief on stigma and community outreach
- Mlimani City Mall
Day 7 – Free Day (Mainland)
- Students choose: beach, markets, rest, journaling
- Optional group dinner
WEEK 2 — SAFARI: KILIMANJARO & ARUSHA (3 DAYS)
Day 8 – Travel to Kilimanjaro: Kilimanjaro Foothills
- Morning flight to Kilimanjaro
- Nature hike for about 4 hrs at the foot of the Kilimanjaro Mt.
- Afternoon visit to Arusha town
- Evening briefing on wildlife conservation
Day 9 – Safari Day: Tarangire National Park
- Full‑day game drive
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Restful/Reflective Evening
Day 10 – Impact Arusha Day
- Visit a cultural village and farm experience
- Orphanage Home Visit
- Free Afternoon
WEEK 2/3 ZANZIBAR + DAR ES SALAAM
Day 11 – ZANZIBAR (STONE TOWN + BEACHES)
- Morning Flight to Zanzibar
- Stone town walking tour (UNESCO sites)
- Old Fort, former slave market, House of Wonders
Day 12 – Service Visit #4: Orphanage/Children’s Home @Montessori
- Educational activities, games, health education
- Reflection on child welfare and community support
- Transfer to beach hotel (begin 3‑night beach stay)
Day 13 – Ocean Safari Tour
- Dolphins Tour
- Sandbank Exploration
- Snorkeling
- Evening at the beach/Sunset Cruise (optional)
Day 14 – Life & Beach Experience!
- Free day to experience Zanzibar beaches
- Beach relaxation
Day 15 – Spice Farm and Back to Dar es Salaam
- Spice Tour & Lunch 11:00am
- Stone Town Transfer
- Back to Dar es Salaam at 4:00pm
Day 16 – Final Service Visit #6: Community Health Center
- Join a Community Outreach Program
- Focus on maternal health, malaria prevention, or vaccination programs
- PM: Preps for Program Wrap-up
Day 17 – Wrap-UP & Farewell Dinner
- Student Presentation & Program Evaluation
- Free PM
- Cultural Farewell Dinner (Put on the Kanga Attires!)
Day 18 – Dar Yatch Day
- Morning sail with landmark viewing
- Traditional/Cultural lessons: cooking, beading, dancing, etc
- Lunch
- Swimming, snorkeling, relaxing
- Sunset gathering featuring live local music
Day 19 – Last day/Free Day
- Free Day: No program event
- Goodwill Day: Donate items not returning to the US
- Friendship Day: Meet up with the Rafikis you made for the last time
Day 20 – Departure day: Bye-bye Tanzania
- Airport transfer at appointed time
- Depart for home
Estimated Program Cost (Per Participant)
- Accommodation B&B 19 nights Mainland and Zanzibar: $1,425
- Meals: Excluded (2 lunches are paid with entrance on Safari and Spice Tour Days)
- Transportation: $1,040
- Mainland & Zanzibar ground transport
- Zanzibar ferry and domestic flights: ZNZ-ARUSHA-DAR (including airport transfer)
- Safari truck rental
- Program Activities & Excursions: $865
- Zanzibar: Stone Town tour, orphanage visit, spice tour, ocean safari, Jozani forest
- Mainland: Hospital visits, Safari day, HIV services, cultural activities, yacht day
- All entrance fees included
- Administration & Contingencies: $250
- Logistics management & emergency support
- Local coordinator and faculty support
- Interpretations
- Total price per person (EXCLUDING airfare, visa, and travel insurance): $3,580
- Total price per person (INCLUDING airfare, visa, and travel insurance): $5,680
C: FOUR-WEEK PUBLIC HEALTH STUDY ABROAD ITINERARY
WEEK 1 — Dar es Salaam (Nights 1–7)
Day 1 – Arrival
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check in
- Welcome orientation
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2 – Site & Cultural Orientation
- Onsite orientation by a local professional/resident
- Kanga Fitting
- National Museum
- Mlimani City Mall
- Guest Speaker on Tanzania Health System
Day 3 – Health Visit #1: Regional Hospital
- Maternal & child health
- Hospital systems overview
- Hands-On/Volunteer activities
- Debrief #1 (Dar)
Day 4 – Hospital Visit & Class #2 (Dar es Salaam)
- Hospital visit for rotations: AM Only
- Class Session on Selected Topic: PM
Day 5 – Health Visit #3: HIV Clinic
- HIV testing and counseling; ART Distribution
- Primary Care
- Group Sessions
Day 6 – Joint Class Session #1 (Local University – Dar es Salaam)
- Topic: Comparative Health Systems: Tanzania & Students’ Home Country
- Mixed group discussion with local students & Joint lunch
- Class Session: PM
Day 7 – Mainland Orphanage Visit
- Child welfare, nutrition, education
- Service-learning activities
- Free PM
- Debrief #2 (Dar)
Day 8 – Class #2 (Dar es Salaam)
- Class Session: AM Selected Topic
- Free PM: Prep for Arusha/Kilimanjaro segment
WEEK 2 — Arusha/Kilimanjaro (Nights 9–11)
Day 9 – Travel to Arusha/Kilimanjaro
- Morning flight
- Kilimanjaro foothill excursion
- Arusha Markets
- Group Dinner & Safari Preps
Day 10 – Safari Day
- Full day safari in Tarangire National Park
- Arusha Night: Safari Reflection
Day 11 – Arusha Day: Orphanage & Relaxation
- Orphanage Visit: AM
- Downtown Lunch
- Free PM: Relaxation and Shopping
- Individual Dinner
Day 12 – Return to Dar es Salaam
- Village Life in Arusha/Kilimanjaro
- Afternoon return to Arusha
- Evening flight back to Dar es Salaam
WEEK 3 — Dar es Salaam (Nights 13–17)
Day 13 – Class #3 (Dar es Salaam)
- Classes AM
- Classes PM
- Guest Speaker Evening
Day 14 – Hospital Visit #4: Reproductive Health
- Family planning
- Maternal health
- Gender based violence prevention / Social Services in the System
- Debrief
Day 15 – Joint Class Session #2 (Local University – Dar es Salaam)
- Joint Class: AM – Community Health Interventions & NGO Partnerships
- Collaborative case studies
- Free PM
Day 16 – Health Visit #5: Outreach Program
- Nutrition programs
- Community based interventions
- Non-communicable diseases
Day 17 – Indian Ocean Yacht Experience
- Morning sail with landmark viewing
- Traditional/Cultural lessons: cooking, beading, dancing, etc
- Lunch
- Swimming, snorkeling, fishing, relaxing
- Sunset gathering featuring live local music
Day 18 – Class #4 (Dar es Salaam)
- Class: AM Selected Topics
- Free PM: ZNZ Preps
WEEK 4 — Zanzibar + Final Dar es Salaam Days
Day 19 – Travel to Zanzibar + Stone Town Tour
- Ferry to Zanzibar
- Spice Tour & Lunch
- UNESCO heritage tour: PM
- Evening group dinner
Day 20 – Orphanage Visit + Transfer to Beach
- Morning orphanage visit
- Afternoon transfer to Nungwi
- Beach and Sea Turtles
- Debrief #5 (Zanzibar)
Day 21 – Ocean Safari
- Indian Ocean
- Dolphins; Snorckeling; Sandbar experience
- Nungwi Beach
- Optional dhow sunset cruise
Day 22 – Free Day in Stone Town
- Transfer to Stone town
- Jozani Forest
- Shopping and City Experience
- Last Group Dinner in Zanzibar
Day 23 – Return to Dar es Salaam
- Shopping in Zanzibar
- Sightseeing
- Evening Ferry to Dar es Salaam
Final Dar es Salaam Segment (Nights 24–28)
Day 24 – Health Visit #6: Private Hospital
- Clinical exposure in the private sector
- Focus on urban health systems
Within-country comparisons
Day 25 – Community Outreach
- Partnering with a community hospital in an outreach program
- Community health, family planning
- Cultural factors of health
- Mwenge Art Market/Mlimani City Mall
Day 26 – Capstone Presentations
- Presentations
- Evaluations
- Free PM
- Cultural Farewell Dinner (Kanga Night)
Day 27 – Mbudya/Bongoyo Island
- Island Day from Dar es Salaam
- Picnic lunch
- Swimming and Snorckeling, bye-bye Indian Ocean
Day 28– Free Day/Packing
- Free Day: Shopping, et al.
- Goodwill Day: Donations
- Packing Day: Last Full Day in Tanzania
Day 29 – Departure
- Airport transfer
- Depart Tanzania
Estimated Program Cost (Per Participant)
- Accommodation B&B 28 nights Mainland and Zanzibar: $2,100
- Meals: Excluded (2 lunches are paid with entrance on Safari and Spice Tour Days)
- Transportation: $1,330
- Mainland & Zanzibar ground transport
- Zanzibar ferry and domestic flights:ZNZ-ARUSHA-DAR (including airport transfer)
- Boat to Mbudya Island
- Safari truck rental
- Program Activities & Excursions: $915
- Zanzibar: Stone Town tour, orphanage visit, spice tour, ocean safari, jozani forest
- Mainland: Hospital visits, Safari day, HIV services, cultural activities, yatch day
- All entrance fees included
- Administration & Contingencies: $350
- Logistics management & emergency support
- Local coordinator and faculty support
- Interpretations
[1] Total price per person (EXCLUDING airfare, visa, and travel insurance): $4,695
[2] Total price per person (INCLUDING airfare, visa, and travel insurance): $6,845