Mwanza Lake View Farm

Eco Retreat in the Heart of Tanzania's Natural Beauty.

Mwanza Lake View Farm

This serene retreat is run by local residents and is designed as a social enterprise, meaning that all profits generated are reinvested back into the community. The lodge is committed to sustainability, providing its own food through on-site farming and harnessing solar power for energy needs.


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Activities

Cooking with Local Families

Participants learn to prepare traditional dishes alongside local families.

Lesson on Medicinal Plants

An educational session where participants learn about the medicinal uses of local plants.

Making a Local Chair

A practical workshop where participants create a traditional chair made of reed or wood.

Raising Awareness on Waste Management

An activity focused on involving the local community in cleaning up plastic waste and other litter.

Visit to a Dispensary/Doctor's Post

A visit to a local healthcare facility to gain insight into local medical care.

A visit to a local healthcare facility to gain insight into local medical care.

- Mwanza, Big Rock, and Bujora Museum: Cultural and historical sites.

- Soma Factory and Kitenge Factory: Visits to factories producing African fabrics, with a focus on social entrepreneurship.

- Lolake Women's Group: Meeting with a local women's group.

- Vema School and Rock Hill Secondary School: Visits to local schools.

Lecture on Social Entrepreneurship

An informative session on the principles of social entrepreneurship.

Visit to a Gold Mine in Geita

Optional activity with an additional cost.

Visit to Sengerema Hospital and Playground

Gaining insights into local healthcare and childcare.

Visit to Katanguru Fish Market

A cultural experience at a local market.

Visit to the Goat Market in Nyantakuba

A visit to a traditional livestock market.

Optional Activities

(at an additional cost):

Visit to Saanane Island National Park.
Visit to Serengeti National Park.
Boat ride on Lake Victoria.

Fetching Water

Experience how the local community fetches water from the local well.

Own Initiative/Idea

An opportunity for participants to propose their own idea or initiative, possibly at an extra cost.

This program

This program offers an immersive cultural experience, combining practical workshops, educational activities, and interactions with the local community.

Giving back

Learn how we put a charity to work at Fill the Gap Years Travel Foundation

Become a volenteer

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Teaching Volunteer Program in Sengerema, Tanzania

Join FIGY Travel's teaching program in Mwanza, Tanzania and make a meaningful difference in the education of children in need. Our teaching program provides an opportunity for volunteers to assist in local schools, where classes are often large and understaffed. As a volunteer, you'll gain valuable teaching experience by leading classes of helping local teachers with lessons in a variety of subjects. You may also have the chance to work in a school for students with disabilities, who need additional support to succeed.


Medical and health Volunteer Program in Sengerema, Tanzania

At FIGY Travel Foundation, we enable people from all walks of life to have the opportunity to make a positive life-changing impact in rural communities in the beautiful African country of Tanzania through volunteering vacations. Our volunteer programmes are the most affordable and sustainable way to immerse yourself in new cultures, connect with like-minded international volunteers and make a difference through work and travel.


Agricultural Volunteer Program in Sengerema, Tanzania

At FIGY Travel Foundation, we enable people from all walks of life to have the opportunity to make a positive life-changing impact in rural communities in the beautiful African country of Tanzania through volunteering vacations. Our volunteer programmes are the most affordable and sustainable way to immerse yourself in new cultures, connect with like-minded international volunteers and make a difference through work and travel.


Contact

Contact Phones

Mobile & whatsapp Tanzania. Baraka Mkumbo: +255-782211246
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