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24-Day Legacy Safari: Wild Heart, Helping Hand

At Eagle Vision Safaris, we prioritize the well-being and development of the communities we work with, recognizing that sustainable tourism goes hand in hand with community empowerment. Our 24-day Community Volunteerism & Safari package has been thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of the local communities, while also ensuring that our clients enjoy an enriching, rewarding experience. This package offers a perfect balance of wildlife adventure, cultural immersion, and meaningful volunteer work, where guests contribute directly to educational initiatives, environmental conservation, and orphanage support. By engaging in these impactful activities, clients not only explore Tanzania’s incredible natural beauty but also leave a lasting, positive mark on the communities they visit, enhancing both their own experience and the lives of the people they meet.

🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1-10 Safari

Day 11-22 Community Engagement

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Warm Welcome

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Personalized airport pickup and transfer
Traditional Maasai welcome ceremony
Check-in at lodge and relax
Accommodation: Legendary Lodge / Arusha Coffee Lodge

Day 2: Arusha Town – Rest & Recharge

Leisure breakfast at the lodge
Optional spa session or town tour (coffee tour, local crafts)
Evening orientation about safari and community mission
Accommodation: Same as Day 1

Day 3: Arusha National Park – Safari Begins

Full-day game drive: giraffes, zebras, colobus monkeys, Mt. Meru views
Canoeing on Momella Lakes (optional)
Picnic lunch in the wild
Accommodation: Mount Meru Game Lodge / River Trees Country Inn

Days 4–5: Tarangire National Park – Elephant Wonderland

Scenic drive to Tarangire
Two days of game drives among baobabs, lions, elephants
Sunset sundowner and bush dinner
Visit nearby community beading project (optional)
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Mpingo Ridge Camp

Days 6–8: Serengeti National Park

En route through the Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti
Three days of thrilling game drives (Great Migration routes)
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Eden of Africa

Morning descent into the Crater for game drive
Picnic lunch in the crater floor
Visit Maasai boma on way to Karatu
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House / Tloma Lodge

Day 10: Karatu – Cultural Immersion

Guided tour in Karatu town: traditional foods, crafts, markets
Visit to a local blacksmith or pottery maker
Evening storytelling with village elders
Accommodation: Same as Day 9

Days 11–12: School Visit

Visit rural primary schools
Donate scholastic materials & sports gear
Host storytelling and English reading sessions with kids
Support ongoing “Keep Girls in School” sanitary pad project
Tree planting ceremony with students

Days 13–14: Widow Support Program

Visit widows’ groups in outskirts of Arusha
Engage in entrepreneurship training sessions
Help distribute start-up kits and microgrant tools
Share a traditional meal and join women in songs and dance

Days 15–16: Orphanage Outreach

Visit partner orphanages
Participate in art, play therapy, and meal preparation
Provide groceries, school uniforms, and care packages
Plant a “Legacy Garden” with the children

Days 17–18: Environmental Conservation & Tree Planting

Join reforestation teams in degraded areas
Empower the local community in tree nursery.
Educate local students on environmental protection
Plant native trees in a commemorative forest
Receive your own Tree Certificate of Impact

Days 19–20: Water & Health Campaigns

Support women-led water access programs
Visit water tank project or solar pump site
Educate on hygiene and sanitation practices
Help build tippy taps and handwashing stations

Days 21–22: Youth & Vocational Empowerment

Visit a vocational training center
Share career mentorship talks
Donate tools and materials for hairdressing, tailoring, etc.
Engage in life-skills sessions with youths

Day 23: Celebration & Legacy Reflection

Closing ceremony with Eagle Vision team and local partners
Testimonies from beneficiaries
Cultural dance, storytelling, and traditional food tasting
Receive personal Impact Report & Certificate

Day 24: Farewell & Airport Transfer

Breakfast and relaxing morning at lodge
Last-minute shopping or reflections
Airport drop-off with memories and impact in your heart

Budget Inclusions

Budget Exclusions

Airport pick-up and drop
2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha (before & after climb)
Group transport to and from Arusha to the trail head
Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
Sleeping pad
Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Breakfast at hotel

Dinner while in the hotel
Alcohol
Extra personal mountain gears if needed
rescue fees
Insurance
Private toilet
Tips for the crew
Any other thing that not included in the budget