Updated: 22/12/09
St Jude's Tours - October 2010 (Land Only)
Journey to the heart of the world's most diverse and richly cultured continent to visit The School of St. Jude. You will have the opportunity to actively participate with our students in their classrooms along with exploring the rawness of real Africa by visiting some of our sponsored children's families, sharing a local meal with them and experiencing the local area....before traveling further a field for unforgettable visions of the African wildlife at the world famous safari destinations such as the Serengeti Plains and view the snows of Mt Kilimanjaro before relaxing on the exotic and enchanting island of Zanzibar.
October Tour Dates - PLACES AVAILABLE.
Option #1: Nairobi to Arusha with Zanzibar
Start Date: October 1st, 2010 (Nairobi, Kenya)
End Date: October 21st, 2010 (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
Tour Cost: AUD$3,550 (single supplement AUD$200) - Click here for currency converter
Option #2: Nairobi to Arusha without Zanzibar
Start Date: October 1st, 2010 (Nairobi, Kenya)
End Date: October 16th, 2010 (Arusha, Tanzania)
Tour Cost: AUD$3,000 - (single supplement AUD$75) - Click here for currency converter
2011 Dates Coming Soon
What is Included
Full tour organization from our office in Tanzania so that your trip will be hassle-free. We arrange all land and air transport in Africa for when you arrive at The School of St Jude as well as all accommodation and meals.
- All meals while in Arusha
- Local tours including going on village walks to get to know the local people, visit a local orphanage, the local craft and food markets and a local Maasai market
- An afternoon in the classrooms at The School of St Jude
- Visiting a student's family (i.e one of our sponsored children so as to get a real feel on how most Tanzanians live)
- All accommodation and food at the school is included. Whilst staying at the school, accommodation is within self contained rooms.
- 4 day safari (2 nights camping, 1 night lodge) to the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
- NB: A full lodge safari can be arranged for an additional cost.
- All entrance fees
- All safari costs with the exception of tips for the guides and cooks
- (Option #1 only) Flights from Arusha to Zanzibar
- (Option #1 only) 5 day visit to Zanzibar; 2 days relaxing on the white sands of the Northern beaches followed by 2 days in Stone Town; also including a Spice Tour
- (Option #1 only) Flights from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam where you will catch your return international flight
What is NOT Included
- Cost and preparation of personal passport and all VISAS;
- Personal medications and travel vaccinations - advice will be given;
- Personal pocket money for additional food, drinks and souvenirs;
- Travel insurance (which is compulsory).
- Beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- International Flights
How To Book
If you would like to book a place on this tour, please email your interest to Gemma immediately - schoolofstjude@habari.co.tz. As soon as you email us to request a place, we will give you information on how to pay the AUD$500 deposit per person (non refundable). Once your deposit is paid, your place will be confirmed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that our tour itinerary is not suitable for children under the age of 18. This is only for tours, if you would like to visit with your children who are under 18 years you are welcome to. Just contact us and we can work out a suitable time for you to visit.
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AMERICAN DOLLARS: We are not able to exchange or accept any American dollars that are dated prior to 2004. If you would like to exchange money at the school or in Arusha town your notes must be dated 2004 or later.