Tanzania is rich in a diversity of cultures and in addition, has outstanding attractions in terms of wildlife, Africa's highest mountain, the tropical coastline and islands and its vast expanses of wilderness. All these features provide for a challenging and exciting expedition destination.

Visiting the country in July and August is the perfect time of year as the rains should have finished, the coffee and banana plantations around Mt. Kilimanjaro are lush and green, out in the plains the weather is warm and on the coast it is hot. Africa has an undeniable romance endearing travellers to return repeatedly to experience its unique magic.

Some possible expedition objectives are given below, please note these may alter between now and your expedition. The Expedition Programme Manager for Tanzania will agree a suitable expedition itinerary for you, to best match the abilities and aspirations of your team.

Acclimatisation
Pare Mountains
Teams will have an opportunity to stay in local villages, experiencing Pare culture, whilst trekking through these attractive mountains. There are great views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, as well as Lake Jipe and Lake Nyumba ya Mungu. Acclimatisation treks will take you through cultivated areas and natural vegetation.

Usambara Mountains
Rising above the coastal plains north of Dar es Salaam, this area offers a dramatic contrast to the surrounding savannah. The Usambara Mountains are topped with natural forest and there are many villages scattered across the range. This is a beautiful and unspoilt area with stunning viewpoints and interesting walks.

Longido Mountain
An excellent preparation for the main challenge, ascending through dense bush the summit is a peak of bare rock with fantastic views of the Rift Valley, Mt. Meru, Mt. Kilimanjaro and into Kenya. There may also be opportunities to meet the Maasai people of the area.

Main Trekking phase
Mt.Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest mountain (5,895m/19,336ft) is a challenging objective achievable by only a determined team. There are several different routes up the mountain, most taking six or seven days to reach the snow-capped summit and return to the bottom. Accommodation will either be in tents or huts and the team will be accompanied by experienced guides and porters.

Projects
Previous World Challenge teams have been able to work on many fulfilling projects that are greatly appreciated by the local communities. Examples include helping to provide a water supply to a primary school, renovating a kitchen and re-plastering and painting classrooms. The project is a great chance to interact on a more personal level with the local people and experience first hand the culture of Tanzania and a different way of life.

Rest and Relaxation
Tanzania is famous for its white sandy beaches and laid-back atmosphere. Teams may be able to snorkel and swim in the Indian Ocean whilst relaxing in coastal towns such as Pangani.

In Tanzania there are a large number of places in which to choose your safari. Most offer a good chance of seeing some of the African "Big Five" - i.e. elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo, in addition to several hundred other species.