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Cycle the Spice Road

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12 - 12 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

rating  Esceptionnel 5  · 
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Clou

  • Visit a monkey-filled forest and see how ecotourism is helping to preserve an urban oasis in Moshi.
  • Cycle in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and meet the young changemakers at Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots project.
  • Traverse some of Tanzania’s famous nature parks and look for Africa’s famous five, the African Elephant. Black rhinoceros. Cape buffalo. African Lion and African Leopard.
  • Explore the back alleys and famous bazaars of one of the world’s oldest trading posts in Stone Town. Then, dip your toes in the Indian Ocean and sail on a dhow around the amazing island of Zanzibar.
  • Make memories you will never forget and lifelong friends


Particulièrement approprié pour

Âge 18+
Seul voyageur
Couples
Groupes
50+

À propos du programme

On this action packed 12-day adventure we’ll bike and hike (and eat) our way across some of East Africa’s most iconic landscapes, while meeting local changemakers.

From the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and the rolling hills of Usambara to the sandy shores of the Indian Ocean, we’ll take an ancient 350km road that wanders through traditional Masai and Chagga territory as well as some of Tanzania’s most vibrant cities and abundant nature reserves. This is ...

À propos du programme

From the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and the rolling hills of Usambara to the sandy shores of the Indian Ocean, we’ll take an ancient 350km road that wanders through traditional Masai and Chagga territory as well as some of Tanzania’s most vibrant cities and abundant nature reserves. This is your chance to challenge yourself and immerse in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the spice road.

Our volunteer programs take a learning-first approach. We combine an educational program with collaborative community service so that travellers can explore the local history, context, and challenges while contributing to local solutions. Here are some of the community partners we will work with on this program:
- Rau Eco & Cultural Tourism is a youth-led community-based enterprise that works with locals in and around Moshi to create impact and awareness about environmental conservation. Located in the Rau Forest Reserve, Rau’s enterprising model engages locals directly through tourism, environmental education, and adventure.

Roots + Shoots is a youth-led global community action program that helps young people become the informed generation of compassionate citizens that the world urgently needs. Their mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment.


Journée typique

Program Intinerary:

* This is a preliminary itinerary. The final itinerary may change a little based on the needs of our partners and new opportunities which present themselves. This should give you a really good idea of what the program will look and feel like.

Day 1-3: Orientation in Moshi
We'll ...

Journée typique

Program Intinerary:

* This is a preliminary itinerary. The final itinerary may change a little based on the needs of our partners and new opportunities which present themselves. This should give you a really good idea of what the program will look and feel like.

Day 1-3: Orientation in Moshi
We'll begin out two-wheeled adventure in Moshi, a small but vibrant city that sits in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Recently, Moshi has become a popular base for would-be climbers of Africa's tallest peak but it's also bubbling with entrepreneurialism and social innovation. So we'll wander the streets and get to know each other better. We'll get a little intro to Tanzanian culture, eat chapatti, and maybe even take a quick Swahili lesson in preparation for the journey ahead. 

Next, we'll meet our friends and fearless bike aficionados from Kili Bike Adventures who will get us acquainted with our vehicles and take us on a little test ride. On the outskirts of Moshi is the Rau Forest Reserve, where tree lined roads offer up the perfect track for practice ride. We'll pass local villages and rice paddies. We'll get to know the local flora and fauna including its resident Colobus monkeys. 

Day 4-6: Same to Mtae to Lushoto
Now that we've checked our bikes and stretched our legs, we'll mount up and journey east to the town of Same. This is the onramp to our first section of the spice road, a 66km ride along the edge of Mkomazi National Park Ndungu or Gonja. At day's end, we'll settle into our lodge and celebrate with dinner overlooking the Pare and Usambara Mountains.

The next day, we'll tackle the second leg of our challenge, a 73km ride east from Gonja passing Maasai bomas, irrigation dams, and a number of small villages. After taking lunch at the edge of the plain, we'll huff, puff, and propel ourselves over the ridge that marks the beginning of the Usambara Mountains. From here, it's rolling hills the rest of the way to our lodge, a scenic spot with a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro itself.

Day 7: R&R in Lushoto
We're halfway through our bike! We'll take a well-deserved break off our bikes and rest our muscles for the remainder of the adventure in the heart of the Usambara Mountains.

Day 8-10:  Lushoto to Mazumbai Forest to Pagani
And then we're off again, riding through highland deciduous forests and tea plantations. We'll make a little stop for a cuppa at a local tea factory and then complete the 4th leg (73km) at a community rest house in Mazumbai forest. 

Our fifth leg we'll take us from the Western mountains to the Eastern Usamabaras and the Amani Nature Reserve. The 60km route along dirt and lightly paved roads will take us past more tea plantations, some of Tanga's lesser visited communities, and an area that some call Tanzania's Galapagos. We'll spend the night at the Amani rest house enjoying chai and delicious local fare prepared by our friends.

The sixth and final leg of our two wheeled challenge is a 70km descent that takes us out of the Usamabaras towards the coast and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Our backdrop will slowly change from the giant pines and deciduous trees of the highlands to sisal plantations and grassy plains. Finally, we'll follow the lines of palms and coconut groves to the sandy shores and our finishing line in Pangani. 

Day 11: Ferry to Zanzibar
An early boat transfer takes us to Nungwi at the north end of Zanzibar Island (also called Unguja). Zanzibar is known as the 'Spice Island' for its cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper. The boat trip takes about 2 hours. Nungwi is a vibrant fishing village loved by its many visitors. Our hotel overlooks the sea to the distant of Tumbatu and its lighthouse. The beautiful white coral and seashell beach is the perfect place to watch an incredible sunset. 

Day 12-13: Celebration, Reflection and Departures
We'll complete our journey in Zanzibar's historic capital, Stone Town. Here we can play in the narrow alleyways and famous bazaars. We can explore the islands' African, Indian and middle eastern influences while celebrating our adventure with 'disorientation'. A staple of every Groundswell challenge, this is our opportunity to kickback, relax and reflect. Against a beautiful backdrop and in the company of good friends, we can break bread, commemorate our achievement, and talk about ways to carry-on fighting for equality.

On our last day, we'll enjoy a big breakfast at our lodge before boarding the fast ferry and heading across the Indian Ocean to Dar, one of East Africa's most cosmopolitan cities. We can take a little tour of the city centre, get our last fix chapati and chai and then make our way to Julius Neyrere International Airport for a fond farewell.


Activités de loisirs

When we aren’t learning and working with our incredible grassroots partners, we have planned all kinds of fun activities and excursions to integrate ourselves in the local culture. We have also scheduled plenty of time for you to explore your own interests. 

Some examples of activities:
- Visit a ...

Activités de loisirs

When we aren’t learning and working with our incredible grassroots partners, we have planned all kinds of fun activities and excursions to integrate ourselves in the local culture. We have also scheduled plenty of time for you to explore your own interests. 

Some examples of activities:
- Visit a forest reserve & National parks
- Explore bazaars
- Go hiking
- Take a dip in the Indian Ocean


Conditions

Conditions

Âge minimum: 18 ans

Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

Compétences linguistiques

Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

Restrictions de Nationalité

Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

Services inclus

Services inclus

Services de Operation Groundswell

Each of our programs include:

  • A comprehensive program itinerary and educational curriculum focused on the issues facing your specific region

  • Experienced, thoughtful and caring program leaders and facilitators with you 24 hours a day

  • All lodging and accommodations, carefully chosen to reflect the place and program

  • Three local meals a day that showcase regional cuisine from meals homemade by our friends to the favourite restaurant down the street

  • All group tours, entrance fees, and excursions like cooking and language classes

  • All group transportation on the ground in vetted (and varied) modes of getting around

  • Regular discussions and workshops to help you internalize and reflect on your experience

  • Support from OGHQ whenever you need it, however you need it from financial assistance to flights

Transfert de l'aéroport Julius Nyerere International Airport

Your program leaders will pick you up on the first day of the program at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transport you a short ways to our hostel in Moshi. We will end our cycling adventure in Dar es Salaam where your program leaders will drop you off at the Julius Neyrere International Airport on the last day.

Logement

In addition to our bikes, we’ll make use of club vans, private taxis, and a big ferry to make our way around Tanzania. Moving as much as we do on the Spice Road, we’ll be eating and sleeping in a variety of locally run restaurants, food stalls, guest houses, lodges and maybe even a homestay. All of this grassroots travel will help us get to know lots of amazing people and places but life on the trail might mean going without a few of the comforts of home. You might get a lumpy bed or a cold shower and the local flora and fauna might want to say hi but wherever we are we’ll we’ll be made to feel most welcome.

Aliments & Boissons

We provide at least three local meals a day that showcase regional cuisine from meals homemade by our friends to the favourite restaurant down the street, as well as all the potable drinking water you can drink. You are responsible for any other snacks and drinks. We do out best to provide for all dietary needs.

Accès à Internet

Accès limité sur le site du projet

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

Billets d'avion

L'aéroport le plus proche est Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) à Dar Es Salaam. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Tanzanie. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

Assurance Voyage

Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Tanzanie te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

Vaccins

Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Tanzanie, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Tanzanie. INFOS VACCINS

Informations sur l'arrivée

August 20 - 31, 2023

Disponibilité
janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

Frais de Programme

12 semaines 2 769€
Prix moyen 231€/semaine

Frais de Programme

231€ par semaine 12 - 12 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

Méthodes de payement

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PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT


Durée

12 - 12 semaines

Acompte

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Paiement final

Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Operation Groundswell durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


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Operation Groundswell

Esceptionnel 5 rating (26 avis)

Agence - fondée en 2016

Vérifié par Volunteer World

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Sur le projet

We go backpacking with a purpose! Our programs combine cross-cultural dialogue, critical learning, community service, and of course, travel and adventure!

Rencontrez votre hôte

Is voluntourism helping or hurting what people called ‘the developing world’? Is there a way for visitors to positively contribute to local initiatives while also thinking critically about international development? What’s the best ice cream flavour, really?

In 2006, we boarded a flight to Accra, Ghana seeking answers to these questions and so many more. When we touched down, we were hit with a barrage of sights, sounds, and smells that shattered our preconceived notions of the ‘global south’. Rather than stumbling into a crumbling landscape, we were greeted by a beautiful, bustling city, rich with culture and brimming with innovation.

At the same time, we could see some of the challenges local communities were grappling with. Why does poverty continue to plague so much of the world while billionaires multiply and millions pour into international development projects that don’t seem to make a difference? We heard that governments, charities, and international organizations often pushed their own agendas without consulting the communities they said they were ‘helping.’

We learned that projects were much more likely to succeed if they were carried out in collaboration with the community. Not as a handout, not as charity – but in solidarity.

We started talking to local NGOs and community leaders about what their real needs were. We cultivated relationships with grassroots organizations, community leaders, and local governments. We began to build a program that wouldn’t just plop a volunteer into a project they knew little about. Instead, we would take a learning-first approach. We would combine an educational program with collaborative community service so that travellers could explore the local history, context, and challenges while contributing to local solutions.

Since that first pilot program in West Africa, OG has run hundreds of programs in more than 20 countries around the world. With all of this experience, we have expertly designed programs that navigate the inherent risks that come with embarking on such an awesome adventure. We bring cool, caring people together who want to explore the world while actively learning to change it for the better. We’re sparking a movement of globally active and socially conscious travellers.

Accessible, responsible and immersive travel is our mission. Go to our website to learn about our financial support options including our Financial Needs Grants that can cover up to 25% of your program fee.

Email us to join our mail list or for the application for our Financial Needs Grant: mail@operationgroundswell.com.

26 avis · rating5

I will remember this trip for the rest of my life. My partner and I planned to go 2 years ago, we actually won an Instagram contest haha but it was cancelled due to COVID. We finally made it happen April 23 - May 1! I remember sitting in a coffee shop, submitting our applications and being both ...
Susie Jones rating5

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Over the course of 9 days I had an experience of a lifetime. OG provides experiential learning opportunities with off the beaten path adventures. I was able to be part of a dynamic group of individuals and explore a whole a new region abroad. I was able to live on a farm and live the slow life while ...
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Visiting Ecuador and focusing our trip on food revolutions was educational, spiritual, and amazing! You are participating in community service that is requested by the partners you are working with so when you leave it is not as if you are leaving halfway completed projects that will never be ...
Lauren rating5

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As a fairly experienced traveller before my program with OG, I was worried that I wouldn't get a lot out of the program. I was worried I'd resent the group dynamic, that I wouldn't learn much, and that the promises of real and intimate connections with locals simply couldn't be achieved in this ...
Laura rating5

2019 at Explore Mayan Culture

Traveling with Operation Groundswell to Guatemala was truly one of the most valuable experiences I have had. I learned more in those 15 days than could ever be possible in my 4 years of University in a classroom setting. I have long been searching for a volunteer program that doesn't feel like the ...
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This was my first time to South America and really my first time travelling and it was the best experience I have ever had. Ecuador is beautiful and every town we visited was gorgeous and absolutely so welcoming. The food was great, local, and fresh!!! I learned so much from visiting OG's partners ...

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