Read FAQs about our programs in Tanzania.

You book a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will pick you up from the JRO airport and take you to your accommodation in Moshi.

Your flight should land on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 4 AM and 11 PM.

Your return flights should also be on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 4 AM and 11 PM.

For stays up to 90 days: You buy a volunteer visa at the airport in Tanzania upon arrival for 50 USD. We will send you the required documents to get the correct visa.

For stays of 91-180 days: The total cost is 200 USD.

You can choose between shared accommodation or host families. 

KCMC Residence

The KCMC Residence is a new and well-maintained accommodation with bungalows, each containing 1-3 bedrooms. Each bedroom in the bungalows can be booked for single or double occupancy. There are rooms with two single beds and rooms with a double bed. Each bungalow accommodates up to 6 residents who share a bathroom with a hot shower, complimentary toiletries and towels, a separate toilet, a communal kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, toaster, oven, and kitchen utensils, a lounge with a flat-screen TV, and a terrace.
There is a garden between the bungalows. Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and private parking are included in the price.

KDC Shared House

The spacious shared house for World Unite! participants is located in the KDC area of Moshi Town. It comprises 3 large bedrooms, one of which serves as a 4-bed dormitory, while the other two are used for double or single occupancy. All rooms feature private bathrooms with toilets and hot water. Additionally, the house includes a shared living room, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large garden. The house has a security guard and a backup power generator. The KDC bus stop is just a minute's walk from the house, providing a 10-minute Daladala ride to the city center or a half-hour walk. In the immediate vicinity of the house, there are several shops, restaurants, and bars.

Siarick Cottages

Siarick Cottages is a new and well-maintained guesthouse, designed in Tanzanian style and operated by a local family in the Kiboroloni area of Moshi Town. The 16 rooms, available for single, double, or triple occupancy, all come with private bathrooms featuring hot showers and toilets. Siarick also uses solar lighting, which is very useful in case of electricity cuts at night. The premises are fenced and there is 24-hour security.

You can choose between 3-share room accommodation (three single beds) and double rooms with other participants of the same gender or single room accommodation.

Host Families in Moshi

Staying with a host family gives you the opportunity to gain an in-depth look at Tanzanian culture and society. We cooperate with host families in the urban area of Moshi, whose living conditions are of medium and high standard. What this means exactly, we want to explain in the following.

The host families we collaborate with belong to Tanzania's upper middle class, and their homes meet standards that are well-suited for the majority of our participants in terms of construction quality, amenities, and furnishings. Typically, these houses are equipped with two tiled bathrooms—one for the parents and another shared by the children of the family and yourself. The availability of hot water for showers can vary. Western-style water toilets are typically provided in the house.

The host families provide meals that reflect typical Tanzanian cuisine. Breakfast might consist of toast with jam, egg omelettes, and tea. For dinner, expect dishes such as meat or fish with vegetables, served alongside rice, ugali, or chapati. Tea, boiled water, or homemade fruit juice is commonly offered. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated upon request.

In these households, refrigerators are usually present, and cooking is primarily done using gas. Domestic helpers are often part of the family structure, responsible for tasks like cooking, cleaning, and hand-washing laundry. Inside the living rooms, you'll find decorative curtains and doilies, as well as amenities like a stereo system, television, and an older laptop. As a common possession, the family typically owns a secondhand Japanese car. However, such items are often accumulated over many years due to financial constraints. The family's main priority is usually investing in their children's higher education, and the car is primarily utilized for absolutely essential journeys.