The group meets at JFK airport.
Fly with Emirates on flight EK 204 departing JFK to Dubai at 11:20 am
Arrive Dubai 7:50 am
Depart Dubai 9:30am Arrive Dar Es Salaam 1:55PM
Volunteers fly to Dar es Salaam International Airport and stay overnight at the Blue Sapphire
Hotel Limited (https://hotelbluesapphire.co.tz). A Blue Sapphire representative will meet the
volunteers outside the airport baggage claim area and transport them to the hotel.
After breakfast, the hotel will transport the volunteers to the Dar es Salaam domestic airport for the
one-hour flight to Dodoma on Air Tanzania.
A Global Volunteers staff person will meet the volunteers upon their arrival in Dodoma and accompany
them to Iringa.
A private bus will transport the volunteers from Dodoma to Iringa, a four-hour drive.
Global Volunteers staff will transport the volunteers from Iringa to Ipalamwa, a two-hour drive.
Upon arrival in Ipalamwa volunteers can get settled into their lodging. The service program will
officially begin with a welcome dinner hosted by your groups Team Leader, Given Mlowe.
Lodging in Global Volunteer guesthouse at the RCP Center from June 1- 14.
Three meals daily at the RCP Center. All meals are arranged by Global Volunteers’ cooks who are experienced in preparing meals for Americans. (Lunch may be at the work site depending upon the distance from the center).
After breakfast we will gather to spend the day attending Global Volunteers orientation
sessions led by your team leader, Given Mlowe. Orientation will include an introduction to our
community partners, community projects and assignments, health and safety protocols, team
building sessions to define characteristics of an effective team and team goals. We will also go
over the Global Volunteers, Volunteer Manual, sent to all prior to arrival in Tanzania. We will
break for lunch and most likely finish up later in the afternoon at which point volunteers are
free to rest and relax or to enjoy their new surroundings before gathering for the evening meal.
Every morning during the work week, and after breakfast, Given will hold a morning meeting.
Volunteers gather with her to review the day’s schedule, discuss any issues, and answer all
volunteers’ questions. At midday, volunteers will return from their project assignments to the
RCP center for lunch and a bit of a break before returning to their afternoon work assignments.
Volunteers will have free time after the afternoon work projects until the evening meeting and
dinner. The team leader will host each evening meeting, which is an opportunity for volunteers
to share about their day, reflect on their projects and the community, and report any needed
information to the team leader.
Every morning during the work week, and after breakfast, Given will hold a morning meeting.
Volunteers gather with her to review the day’s schedule, discuss any issues, and answer all
volunteers’ questions. At midday, volunteers will return from their project assignments to the
RCP center for lunch and a bit of a break before returning to their afternoon work assignments.
Volunteers will have free time after the afternoon work projects until the evening meeting and
dinner. The team leader will host each evening meeting, which is an opportunity for volunteers
to share about their day, reflect on their projects and the community, and report any needed
information to the team leader.
Every morning during the work week, and after breakfast, Given will hold a morning meeting.
Volunteers gather with her to review the day’s schedule, discuss any issues, and answer all
volunteers’ questions. At midday, volunteers will return from their project assignments to the
RCP center for lunch and a bit of a break before returning to their afternoon work assignments.
Volunteers will have free time after the afternoon work projects until the evening meeting and
dinner. The team leader will host each evening meeting, which is an opportunity for volunteers
to share about their day, reflect on their projects and the community, and report any needed
information to the team leader.
Every morning during the work week, and after breakfast, Given will hold a morning meeting.
Volunteers gather with her to review the day’s schedule, discuss any issues, and answer all
volunteers’ questions. At midday, volunteers will return from their project assignments to the
RCP center for lunch and a bit of a break before returning to their afternoon work assignments.
Volunteers will have free time after the afternoon work projects until the evening meeting and
dinner. The team leader will host each evening meeting, which is an opportunity for volunteers
to share about their day, reflect on their projects and the community, and report any needed
information to the team leader.
Every morning during the work week, and after breakfast, Given will hold a morning meeting.
Volunteers gather with her to review the day’s schedule, discuss any issues, and answer all
volunteers’ questions. At midday, volunteers will return from their project assignments to the
RCP center for lunch and a bit of a break before returning to their afternoon work assignments.
Volunteers will have free time after the afternoon work projects until the evening meeting and
dinner. The team leader will host each evening meeting, which is an opportunity for volunteers
to share about their day, reflect on their projects and the community, and report any needed
information to the team leader.
Two-day Safari weekend
Two-day Safari weekend
Two-day Safari weekend
Morning meeting followed by community projects, lunch, afternoon projects, free time, the evening meal, and meeting.
Morning meeting followed by community projects, lunch, afternoon projects, free time, the evening meal, and meeting.
Morning meeting followed by community projects, lunch, afternoon projects, free time, the evening meal, and meeting.
Morning meeting followed by community projects, lunch, afternoon projects, free time, the evening meal, and meeting.
Morning meeting followed by community projects, lunch, afternoon projects, free time, the evening meal, and meeting.
On the final day in the village, Global Volunteers staff will transport the volunteers to the Lutheran Center in Iringa. Overnight in Iringa.
Fly from Dodoma after 4pm to Zanzibar
Stay hostel call New Teddy
Stay hostel call New Teddy
Stay hostel call New Teddy
Fly back with Emirate from Dar es Salaam on flight EK 726 departing at 3:25 pm.
Arrive in Dubai at 9:50 pm and connect to flight EK203 departing at at 2:50 am (June 19) arriving in JFK at 8:50 am (June 19).
Arrive JFK at 8:50 am
● Excess baggage fees at the airport
● Passport and visa fees
● Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation
● Any services not listed above as “included”
Trip price: $3,900
Deposit due upon registration: $500
Final payment date: April 26, 2024
| Departure Day | Departure Date | From (airport/terminal) | Departure Time | Flight # | To (airport) | Arrival Time (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | May 30, 2024 | JFK | 11:20 AM | EK 204 | DUBAI | 7:50 AM +1 |
| Friday | May 31, 2024 | DUBAI | 9:30 AM | EK 725 | Dar es Salaam | 1:55 PM |
| Tuesday | June 18, 2024 | Dar es Salaam | 3:25 PM | EK 726 | DUBAI | 9:50 PM |
| Thursday | June 19, 2024 | DUBAI | 2:50 AM | EK 203 | JFK | 8:50 AM - June 18 |
Celestial Voyagers Terms and Conditions relate to specific contracts with various suppliers. The policies and regulations below must be strictly enforced.
A non refundable deposit of $500 is due upon registration.
When registration is made within 60 days prior to departure the full amount of the trip is due
All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the
number of days prior to departure:
● $500 non-refundable processing fee before February 29, 2024
● $750 if cancellation is received between March 1 – April 15, 2024
● 50% of the total trip cost between April 15 – April 29, 2024
● 100% of the total trip cost after April 29, 2024
We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.
Click on the link below for more details:
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Passport
Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before December 16, 2024, you must apply to renew your passport.
Visa
If you are not a US citizen please check with the Tanzania Consulate Office or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA
Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.