Tanzania Medicine School Trip
Projects Abroad
Tanzania offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience healthcare in a vibrant and diverse setting. The country faces both urban and rural health challenges, giving you the chance to observe a variety of medical conditions and approaches to care. By working alongside local professionals, you'll gain meaningful insight into the realities of global health delivery and contribute to community well-being.Throughout your placement, you'll be supported by our dedicated Projects Abroad medical doctor. They will provide expert on-site guidance and mentorship to your group, guiding the clinical learning and acting as a bridge between you and the local medical staff.
Choosing Tanzania allows you to step into a world of new experiences, giving you the opportunity to experience healthcare settings in an environment vastly different from home. You'll return home with practical skills, lifelong memories, and a broadened perspective on what it means to make a difference in global healthcare.
This immersive programme combines medical learning with cultural discovery and personal development. You'll start in Arusha, nestled beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, where your induction will introduce you to local customs, language, and healthcare structure.
Once you've settled in, begin shadowing medical professionals in hospitals and clinics, observing a wide range of treatments and procedures. You'll take part in community outreach programmes, assisting in basic health checks and distributing medication to underserved populations. Hands-on workshops will deepen your understanding of tropical diseases, surgery, and public health challenges in Tanzania.
Beyond your placements, enjoy a rich cultural itinerary - from Swahili lessons and cooking classes to visits to Maasai markets and local drumming and dance sessions. The highlight of the trip is a weekend safari through Tarangire National Park, where you'll witness some of Africa's Big Five. You'll also enjoy an exciting hike to Materuni Waterfalls, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, and take a visit to a local coffee plantation.
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Example Itineraries for our 2026 & 2027 trips
Days 1 - 2
Land in the shadow of Africa's tallest mountain at Kilimanjaro International Airport, outside the beautiful city of Arusha. Our staff will pick you up from the airport and give you time to settle in with your host family. Then, undertake a detailed induction from our local team, helping you understand what to expect from your trip. Enjoy an interactive cultural induction looking at Tanzanian culture, customs, and language.
Our staff will also take you on a tour of the local area, showing you the key points of interest and any facilities you might need during your stay. They'll help you exchange money and set up your phone to stay connected with family and friends back home.
Round off your settling in period with a basic Swahili lesson to make sure you get the best out of your visit, enabling cultural exchange and knowledge sharing with the locals.
Days 3 - 4
In the mornings, start observing local doctors and nurses on their daily rounds. Understand and shadow their work across various departments, gaining valuable experience in a real healthcare setting.
In the afternoons, build your medical knowledge with engaging workshops on the Tanzanian healthcare system and local, tropical diseases. You'll get the context you need to understand your work on a deeper level.
Days 5 - 6
Engage with a rewarding medical outreach programme in the local community, providing essential care to those who cannot usually access it. Join a local doctor in screening for diseases and distributing medicine.
The following day, continue the outreach work before an afternoon of cultural discovery. Go on a shopping trip, engage with a traditional drumming and dance session, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Days 7 - 8
The reward for your hard work? A safari! No trip to Tanzania is complete without one. Grab your camera and prepare for an unforgettable wildlife encounter. Travel to the nearby Tarangire National Park, losing yourself in the stunning scenery on the journey. The park is home to a huge variety of Africa's most impressive wildlife, including elephants, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes,
baboons, zebras, and the mighty African Lion. Cruise around the park with an expert safari guide who will show you all the best spots to see the famous wildlife. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot in the heart of the wild.
The following day, hike to the wonderful Materuni Waterfalls at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro - about 45 minutes each way. Then, visit a nearby coffee plantation to learn about the process of growing and processing world-renowned Tanzanian coffee beans.
Days 9 - 10
Time to get back to placement work with a greater understanding of the healthcare system and your place in it! Start with a special community first aid training session, sharing your knowledge and skills in basic life support with a group of local women, to help them with providing emergency care.
You'll also return to your hospital work and attend a detailed surgical workshop to build upon the skills and knowledge you have gained.
Outside of your placement, you'll also enjoy a traditional Tanzanian cooking class, learning more about Tanzanian culture and daily life.
Days 11 - 13
Time to get back to placement work with a greater understanding of the healthcare system and your place in it! Start with a special community first aid training session, sharing your knowledge and skills in basic life support with a group of local women, to help them with providing emergency care.
You'll also return to your hospital work and attend a detailed surgical workshop to build upon the skills and knowledge you have gained.
Outside of your placement, you'll also enjoy a traditional Tanzanian cooking class, learning more about Tanzanian culture and daily life.
Day 14
Reflect on the once-in-a-lifetime journey you've undertaken as you head back to the airport. Look back at your time with the Tanzanian
people and think about how valuable your experience has been. Think about your newfound medical skills, confidence, and memories
during your journey - these will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Land in the shadow of Africa's tallest mountain at Kilimanjaro International Airport, outside the beautiful city of Arusha. Our staff will pick you up from the airport and give you time to settle in with your host family. Then, undertake a detailed induction from our local team, helping you understand what to expect from your trip. Enjoy an interactive cultural induction looking at Tanzanian culture, customs, and language.
Our staff will also take you on a tour of the local area, showing you the key points of interest and any facilities you might need during your stay. They'll help you exchange money and set up your phone to stay connected with family and friends back home.
Round off your settling in period with a basic Swahili lesson to make sure you get the best out of your visit, enabling cultural exchange and knowledge sharing with the locals.
Days 3 - 4
In the mornings, start observing local doctors and nurses on their daily rounds. Understand and shadow their work across various departments, gaining valuable experience in a real healthcare setting.
In the afternoons, build your medical knowledge with engaging workshops on the Tanzanian healthcare system and local, tropical diseases. You'll get the context you need to understand your work on a deeper level.
Days 5 - 6
Engage with a rewarding medical outreach programme in the local community, providing essential care to those who cannot usually access it. Join a local doctor in screening for diseases and distributing medicine.
The following day, continue the outreach work before an afternoon of cultural discovery. Go on a shopping trip, engage with a traditional drumming and dance session, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Days 7 - 8
The reward for your hard work? A safari! No trip to Tanzania is complete without one. Grab your camera and prepare for an unforgettable wildlife encounter. Travel to the nearby Tarangire National Park, losing yourself in the stunning scenery on the journey. The park is home to a huge variety of Africa's most impressive wildlife, including elephants, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes,
baboons, zebras, and the mighty African Lion. Cruise around the park with an expert safari guide who will show you all the best spots to see the famous wildlife. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot in the heart of the wild.
The following day, hike to the wonderful Materuni Waterfalls at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro - about 45 minutes each way. Then, visit a nearby coffee plantation to learn about the process of growing and processing world-renowned Tanzanian coffee beans.
Days 9 - 10
Time to get back to placement work with a greater understanding of the healthcare system and your place in it! Start with a special community first aid training session, sharing your knowledge and skills in basic life support with a group of local women, to help them with providing emergency care.
You'll also return to your hospital work and attend a detailed surgical workshop to build upon the skills and knowledge you have gained.
Outside of your placement, you'll also enjoy a traditional Tanzanian cooking class, learning more about Tanzanian culture and daily life.
Days 11 - 13
Time to get back to placement work with a greater understanding of the healthcare system and your place in it! Start with a special community first aid training session, sharing your knowledge and skills in basic life support with a group of local women, to help them with providing emergency care.
You'll also return to your hospital work and attend a detailed surgical workshop to build upon the skills and knowledge you have gained.
Outside of your placement, you'll also enjoy a traditional Tanzanian cooking class, learning more about Tanzanian culture and daily life.
Day 14
Reflect on the once-in-a-lifetime journey you've undertaken as you head back to the airport. Look back at your time with the Tanzanian
people and think about how valuable your experience has been. Think about your newfound medical skills, confidence, and memories
during your journey - these will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Medicine
What size groups do we cater for?
All group sizes of 5 or more. Free staff place with every 9 students.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Disabled facilities can be offered on request.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Visitors with special educational needs can be catered for on request.
Anything else?
Projects Abroad holds the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge and operates in compliance with BS 8848 standards for overseas activities. For school leaders and governors, this means the programme meets recognised national benchmarks.
We provide comprehensive risk assessments, safeguarding policies, and approval-ready documentation for every trip, supporting SLT, governor, and district approval processes. The team that plans your trip is the team on the ground when you arrive.
By travelling with us, you also contribute positively to local economies, environmental protection, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Don't take our word for it; we're B Corporation Certified! We're committed to setting the new sustainability standard in school travel by offsetting 110% of carbon emissions associated with your in-destination programming.
Our Partnerships Team is happy to answer any queries and guide you through the process of booking the school trip of a lifetime!
We provide comprehensive risk assessments, safeguarding policies, and approval-ready documentation for every trip, supporting SLT, governor, and district approval processes. The team that plans your trip is the team on the ground when you arrive.
By travelling with us, you also contribute positively to local economies, environmental protection, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Don't take our word for it; we're B Corporation Certified! We're committed to setting the new sustainability standard in school travel by offsetting 110% of carbon emissions associated with your in-destination programming.
Our Partnerships Team is happy to answer any queries and guide you through the process of booking the school trip of a lifetime!
Who are Projects Abroad?
Since 1992, Projects Abroad has helped young people step beyond the familiar and discover what they're truly capable of. As a global leader in educational travel, we've partnered with over 500 schools to deliver transformative school trips that help shape students' passions, careers, and futures.
We realise that each school has its own goals and interests, and the students have their own interests. We work with every school to develop a tailored itinerary that reflects their values and allows the students to make a connection with the community in which they serve.
We're proud of our dedicated in-country staff whose diverse skill sets, local knowledge and love of their community allow us to develop relevant, immersive and worthwhile schedules for school trips. These experiences give the students responsibility and teach them to see the world through a different lens.
The result is a trip that students remember long after they've left school, and one that reflects well on the school that made it possible!
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