Discover Tanzania

GAP YEAR TRAVEL, CULTURE & ADVENTURE IN TANZANIA

This isn't just where you study. It's where you adventure.

Spend 6 or 10 weeks living, travelling and experiencing one of the most extraordinary countries in the world.
Safari across world-famous national parks. Chase waterfalls beneath Mount Meru. Explore coffee country. Cycle through banana plantations. Learn Swahili. Eat local food. Meet communities across northern Tanzania & Zanzibar

Your internship is only one part of the adventure. Tanzania is the rest.

MORE THAN A GAP YEAR DESTINATION

One country. A ridiculous amount to experience.

Tanzania is the kind of country where one weekend can mean watching elephants on safari and the next can mean swimming beneath a waterfall. It’s home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, tropical Indian Ocean islands, enormous lakes, colourful towns, coffee farms, Maasai communities and some of Africa’s most famous wildlife. And because you’re not simply passing through, you get something most travellers don’t: time. Time to explore. Time to make friends. Time to find your favourite cafe. Time to learn some Swahili. Time to stop feeling like a tourist and start feeling like Tanzania is somewhere you actually know.

ARUSHA ACADEMY DAY TRIPS

A new adventure almost every week

Most Saturdays, grab your day bag and get ready to go somewhere new. Adventure Days are built into your Academy experience, taking your cohort across northern Tanzania for hiking, swimming, cycling, wildlife, food, culture, village tours, coffee plantations, kilimanjaro & more!

Mount meru & waterfall day

Hike beneath mount meru, discover hidden waterfalls and swim in northern Tanzania’s landscapes here.

Moshi, coffee & chagga day

Explore waterfalls, local coffee and chagga culture around Kilimanjaro’s foothills with your cohort.

Mto wa mbu by bicycle tour

Cycle through farms, local communities and banana plantations while tasting Tanzanian food together.

Zanzibar Day Trips

Experience Safari Blu, Spice Farms, Stone Town on your Zanzibar Excursion!

Hot springs & relaxing day

Swim, relax and spend time with your cohort at one of Tanzania’s natural hot springs together today.

Culture, food & arusha day

Paint, cook, explore markets, discover tanzanite, visit cultural centres and try new food in arusha.

Arusha walking safari tour

Explore arusha national park on foot with your guide and experience wildlife from a new perspective.

Maasai cultural experience

Meet local communities, learn about traditions and gain a deeper understanding of Tanzanian culture.

Arusha Academy Included Travel & Tours

From the Mountains to Zanzibar

6-Week Arusha Academy: Experience the best of northern Tanzania with an unforgettable 2-day safari through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, spotting incredible wildlife and exploring spectacular landscapes. Then swap safari country for tropical island life on an included 5-day Zanzibar adventure, discovering historic Stone Town, Swahili culture, white-sand beaches and an exciting Safari Blue ocean excursion with your Academy crew!

10-Week Arusha Academy: Take your Tanzania adventure even further with two epic overland expeditions! Your first journey takes you through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, continuing west to Mwanza and Lake Victoria. Your second adventure travels through the lush Usambara Mountains, historic Bagamoyo and the Swahili Coast, before reaching Zanzibar for tropical beaches, ocean adventures and unforgettable island experiences. From iconic African safaris to mountain landscapes and Indian Ocean sunsets, experience the incredible diversity of Tanzania!

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ZANZIBAR ACADEMY DAY TRIPS

A new adventure almost every week

In Zanzibar – every Saturday is a new opportunity to explore all the Island has to offer! From Snorkelling in aqua waters, to swimming with Dolphins, beach picnics & spice farms, there is so much to enjoy!

Sunset Dhow Cruise

Sail along Zanzibar’s stunning coastline on a traditional wooden dhow, enjoying ocean views & golden sunsets.

Safari Blue Ocean Adventure

Snorkel vibrant coral reefs, explore tropical sandbanks and enjoy an unforgettable Zanzibar ocean adventure.

Mnemba Island Snorkelling

Discover colourful tropical fish, vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear waters around Zanzibar’s famous Mnemba Atoll.

Coffee Plantations & Hotsprings in Arusha

In Arusha, along with Safari, explore mountains, coffee plantations & more!

Jozani Forest & Spice Farms

Spot rare red colobus monkeys, explore tropical forests and discover Zanzibar’s famous spice plantations.

Turtle Caves & Natural Pools

Explore Zanzibar’s stunning natural caves, swim in crystal-clear waters and discover unique tropical surroundings.

Stone Town & Prison Island

Explore historic Stone Town, discover Swahili culture and meet Prison Island’s famous giant tortoises.

Zanzibar Beach & Island Adventures

Discover white-sand beaches, explore coastal villages and enjoy unforgettable tropical adventures with your Academy friends.

TANZANIA SAFARI & MAINLAND ADVENTURE – ZANZIBAR ACADEMY

From Island Life to the Wild Heart of Tanzania

Leave the tropical beaches of Zanzibar behind for an unforgettable Tanzania mainland adventure, travelling with your fellow Academy students to explore the incredible landscapes, wildlife and culture of northern Tanzania. On the 6 week Academy; experience an epic 2-day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari, spotting Africa’s iconic wildlife and discovering some of the world’s most spectacular national parks.

Explore the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, visiting traditional Chagga caves, local coffee plantations and beautiful waterfalls. Relax in the crystal-clear waters of the Kikuletwa Hot Springs, discover the vibrant streets and local culture of Arusha, and enjoy group barbecues, nights out and unforgettable adventures with your Academy crew.

For students joining our 10-week Zanzibar Academy, the adventure gets even bigger with an extended two-week Tanzania overland expedition, travelling through the Usambara Mountains, 3-day Safari in Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater and continuing to Mwanza and the shores of Lake Victoria. From incredible safaris and cultural experiences to road trips and lifelong friendships, it’s the ultimate Tanzania gap year adventure!

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LIVE THE CULTURE

Learn enough Swahili to surprise yourself

Culture isn’t confined to Wednesday afternoon workshops. It’s ordering food. Bargaining at a market. Learning why everyone keeps saying pole pole. Dancing badly. Trying something you’ve never eaten. Chatting with your
Driver. Learning greetings. Being invited somewhere unexpected.


Throughout the academy, Swahili lessons, cooking, art, music, dance, local experiences and cultural workshops are there to help you understand more and most of all, have fun!

Swahili

Speak simple Swahili phrases and connect naturally with local people.

Food

Discover local flavours, traditional recipes, and dishes worth remembering.

Culture

Explore traditions, stories, music, and everyday life meaningfully.

THE BIG ADVENTURE

You're going on safari.

No Tanzania gap year adventure is complete without an unforgettable African safari! That’s why every Boresha Global Academy program includes a safari, whether you choose our Arusha or Zanzibar Academy. Explore Tanzania’s world-famous national parks, from the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.

Jump into your safari vehicle with your Academy crew and experience incredible wildlife encounters, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and perhaps even the Big Five! Enjoy thrilling game drives, spectacular African landscapes and unforgettable moments with friends from around the world.

More than just a wildlife safari, it’s an opportunity to discover Tanzania’s incredible biodiversity, wildlife conservation and natural heritage!

THE BEST PART?

It's Already Built In.

You don’t have to build a trip around your internship. We already did.

Your scheduled Academy travel is included in your program:

✓ Weekly Adventure Days
✓ Tours & cultural experiences
✓ Safari & Overland Tours
✓ Zanzibar & Northern Tanzania escape

You don’t arrive in Tanzania and suddenly discover that everything exciting costs hundreds more. Your internship. Your learning. Your travel. Your Tanzania adventure. One experience.

YOUR TANZANIA STORY

6 or 10 Weeks. More Stories Than You'll Know How to Tell.

You’ll work. You’ll learn. You’ll probably grow more than you expect. But you’ll also go on safari, chase waterfalls, learn Swahili, road-trip across northern Tanzania, eat things you’ve never heard of, explore new cultures, and celebrate it all on a tropical island with friends from across the globe.

There is no better way to spend your gap year abroad

ARRIVE → FIND YOUR FEET → LIVE + INTERN → ADVENTURE EVERY WEEK → GO ON
SAFARI → EXPLORE TANZANIA → ZANZIBAR/NORTHERN TANZANIA → SOMEHOW SAY GOODBYE

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