Camps International was founded in 2002 and opened Camp Tanzania in 2007, making Tanzania one of our longest-established destinations. We have been delivering school expeditions there for nearly two decades, supported by experienced in-country teams and trusted long-term community partnerships that give schools confidence in our depth of commitment to the region.

The Tanzania Trek Expedition includes a five-day trek to the summit of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second highest peak at 4,566 metres. It is a demanding physical challenge that requires a good level of fitness and mental resilience. Students trek through rainforest before ascending through sand and rock terrain to the summit crater, with a pre-dawn summit attempt to catch the sunrise. No technical mountaineering experience is required, but students should be prepared for sustained effort at altitude over multiple days.

Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second highest mountain at 4,566 metres and offers one of East Africa’s most rewarding and varied trekking experiences. Unlike the more frequently visited Kilimanjaro, Meru provides a less crowded and more intimate mountain experience, passing through diverse ecosystems from tropical rainforest to alpine desert before reaching the dramatic volcanic ash crater near the summit. It is a significant personal achievement and a defining part of the Tanzania Trek Expedition.

Alongside the Mount Meru trek, students contribute to community development projects in rural Tanzanian villages. This can include building classrooms, constructing and refurbishing community buildings and installing water storage systems to improve sanitation. All projects are planned in collaboration with local community leaders and our long-term Tanzanian partner organisations to ensure they respond to genuine community needs and create sustainable lasting impact.

Students have the opportunity to meet and spend time with the Maasai people, one of East Africa’s most iconic and fascinating communities. Cultural immersion is woven throughout the expedition, including traditional cooking, Swahili language learning and evenings with local community members. These experiences sit alongside the project work and trekking challenge to create a genuinely rounded expedition.

Yes. Camps International has operated in Tanzania since 2007 with experienced in-country teams. We own and operate our own camps in Tanzania, giving us direct oversight of safety, accommodation and welfare throughout. The Mount Meru trek is led by qualified local mountain guides with appropriate safety equipment and procedures in place. 24/7 emergency support is maintained and we follow UK FCDO travel advice at all times.

The cost includes international flights, accommodation at our permanent camps, all meals, in-country transport, project materials, leadership and staff costs, travel insurance, orientation and language lessons, 24-hour emergency support and Mount Meru trek including guide and park fees. Personal spending money, visas, vaccinations, kit and travel to a UK airport are not included.

Students are based at Camp Tanzania’s own permanent banda or tented facilities, located within or close to local communities to support genuine cultural immersion throughout the expedition. During the Mount Meru trek, students stay in mountain huts on the ascent and descent. Our permanent camp ownership means we maintain direct control of welfare standards, security and the overall student experience.

Camps International was founded in 2002 and opened Camp Tanzania in 2007, making it one of our longest-established destinations. We have been running school expeditions there for nearly two decades, supported by experienced in-country teams and long-standing relationships with local Tanzanian communities that give schools genuine confidence in our depth of knowledge and commitment to the region.

Projects focus on school improvements, community development and environmental conservation in rural Tanzanian villages. This can include helping to build classrooms, constructing and refurbishing community buildings and installing water storage systems to improve sanitation. All projects are co-designed with local community leaders and our long-term Tanzanian partner communities to address genuine locally identified needs and create sustainable lasting change.

Our work in Tanzania is built on partnerships developed since Camp Tanzania opened in 2007. All project activities are planned alongside local community leaders and partner organisations so that the work reflects real priorities rather than assumptions made from the outside. This long-term collaborative approach means our impact is sustained and continues well beyond each expedition.

The Karibu Tanzania Expedition includes a safari experience giving students the chance to see Tanzania’s extraordinary wildlife in its natural habitat. Students also visit the Marangu Waterfalls at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy rich cultural immersion throughout, including traditional cooking, Swahili language lessons and evenings around the campfire with local community members. These experiences are woven into the expedition rather than treated as add-ons.

Yes. Camps International has operated in Tanzania since 2007 with experienced n-country teams. We own and operate our own banda camps in Tanzania, which means safety standards, accommodation and welfare arrangements are under our direct control at all times. 24/7 emergency support is in place throughout and we follow UK FCDO travel advice. Comprehensive risk assessments are reviewed before every departure.

The cost covers international flights, accommodation at our permanent banda or tented camps, all meals, in-country transport, project materials, leadership and staff costs, travel insurance, orientation and language lessons and 24-hour emergency support. Personal spending money, visas, vaccinations, kit and travel to a UK airport are not included.

Students stay at Camps International’s own permanent banda or tented camps in Tanzania. Our authentic African bandas are located within or alongside local communities, giving students a genuine immersive experience rather than a tourist-facing one. Because we manage our camps directly, we maintain consistent welfare standards and security throughout.