Tanzania Cultural and Mountain Expedition
Experience the magic, culture, and extremes of East Africa! On this month-long course, you will explore the wildness of Tanzania, see amazing animals, and attempt to climb to the tallest summit of Africa. Students start to learn basic Kiswahili, backpack through wild areas and remote villages, hike with Maasai warriors, and attempt to climb Kilimanjaro. Students will go on safari, observe zebras, giraffes, ostriches and wildebeests, and travel through the spectacular plains and forests of Tanzania.

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Duration
30 days
Age
18+ yrs
Tuition
$9,700
6 College Credits
- 2 Cultural
- 2 Environmental Studies
- 2 Leadership
1.5 High School Credits
- 0.5 Leadership
- 1 Physical Education
Equipment Deposit
$200
Start/End
Arusha, Tanzania
Fly In/Out
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Course Session Dates
Apr 28, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Arusha, TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF
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Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)
