Tanzania

"I made several friends in the community and plan on keeping those friendships for a long time. The community really opens their hearts to the volunteers."

Anna Fudge, Tanzania Volunteer

Free Time in Bagamoyo

Free time is available some afternoons and evenings and every weekend. During free time, volunteers can explore Bagamoyo town where they will see local markets which sell brightly colored batik cloths and the beaded jewelry. Sunset in Zanzibar Volunteers will see old German buildings and other historic sites, some of which date back to the 13th century, such as Kaole Ruins, cemeteries, and remaining ruins of the slave trade. Volunteers can also easily visit Dar es Salaam, a starting point for safaris to the southern circuit or the islands of Pemba, Zanzibar, or Mafia. Some of Tanzania's best beaches are found just south of Dar es Salaam.

Volunteers may go on a weekend safari and see zebras, elephants, giraffes and maybe even a lion at nearby game reserves and parks. Visiting Zanzibar Island is an amazing opportunity and easily arranged as a weekend trip. Another popular excursion is exploring the highest free-standing mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, situated about 435 miles north of Bagamoyo. If you are planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro we recommend scheduling it for after completing the CCS volunteer program as hikers need several days to reach the peak.

CCS offers the following program in Bagamoyo:
Volunteer Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

Request more information about volunteering in Tanzania or read more about the CCS Experience in Bagamoyo, Tanzania from the topics below:

Learn about volunteering in Kilimanjaro, or Rural Kilimanjaro,Tanzania or return to the main Tanzania page.

Read stories and testimonials of participants who have volunteered in Tanzania with CCS or watch one of our videos on volunteering abroad.