Had the most amazing experience! So many guides available at all times for support and genuinely just the coolest itinerary. You get to see the difference you make in real time! We taught English in the mornings to local women and the Maasai Tribe. Then, in the afternoons we would work on constructing the school. Mixing cement, carrying bricks, wheeling wheelbarrows. We would have the evenings to ourselved to explore and relax at the most beautiful beaches. But the program also gave us opportunities for Swahili classes and weaving classes with locals for our downtime.

This was an amazing experience. I did the Zanzibar trip. It was amazing to get to know all the locals and be immersed into their community in the village of Kairo. They are lovely people that taught me a lot about how to live my own life back home. It was also great to see the work that we did be used in the community, as well as seeing exactly where the money is going to help these people. I highly recommend taking a trip with GIVE, especially the Zanzibar program. Our guides were amazing and became a second family to me.

Honestly the best 2 weeks of my life. I had a blast and have made many memories on this trip I will never forget. First of all, the guides were awesome and amazing people. Very friendly, easy to to talk to, and always checking up on you and making sure you are having fun. The group I was with were also amazing and always had excellent energy throughout the whole trip. Everyone was willing to connect, share stories, play games, and let their authenticity show. I really loved the way the trip was organized and scheduled. We knew what time to wake up, go to sleep, when we were going to do our activities, etc. It was very educational and I learned a lot about the people, the culture, the environment, and the problems the country faces. I loved the diversity in activities and how we actually connected and exchanged cultural ideas with locals in rural communities that you don’t usually get to see. Overall, a 10/10. Would totally go on another trip in the future!

Exploring Tanzania and all it has to offer has been the best and most valuable experience of my life. I got to learn so much while making a positive impact. Alongside a lively community in Kilwa, our team planted nearly 5,000 mangrove trees, making a forest to sustain marine life. Through Tanzania’s welcoming culture, I learned to be a happier and more loving person. Everyday was filled with laughter, dancing, and learning. Anyone wondering if this is the trip for you, my advice to you is to take a chance and embrace the hakuna matata lifestyle. My love for this amazingly resourceful and vibrant country has only grown stronger and I wish that everyone could have the chance to experience the beauty of Tanzania.

The MOST AMAAAAAZZZINNGGGGGG trip!!!!!!! I will never stop talking about it. Such a beautiful place with such beautiful people! If you’re thinking about going, GO!!!!! Felt so great to GIVE back especially to such a beautiful community. So excited for my next GIVE trip! It really is auch a great program. Such stress free planning, they help you every step of the way and once you get there you really get to do and see it all….. While making a difference! What is better than that?! Absolutely positively recommend traveling with GIVE!

My time in Africa with GIVE was amazing! What an awesome experience! To be immersed in the local culture, with our wonderful local guides was truly extraordinary. The itinerary was a good mix of work & play! The adventures like swimming with dolphins in the open sea & the safari were truly magical! Working to help build & better their local school & teach the locals English were both very rewarding. We also had time to visit and shop from the locals. I would highly recommend getting outside your comfort zone and giving this a try!

I recently returned from the GIVE Volunteers trip to Tanzania, and it was truly a life-changing experience. From the moment we arrived, everything was well-organized, and the GIVE team made sure we felt safe, supported, and engaged every step of the way.

The volunteer work was both meaningful and rewarding. We worked closely with the local community on sustainable development projects, including education initiatives and eco-friendly construction. It never felt like we were just there to “help” — instead, it was a mutual exchange of learning and collaboration. The GIVE staff did an amazing job educating us about the importance of ethical volunteering and responsible tourism, which added depth to every activity.

I enjoyed the itinerary. I felt like it was the perfect amount of teaching, construction, and learning about the culture with activities throughout the island. I enjoyed the guides, and everyone was inviting and amazing to be around! It was easy to find the guides when getting to the airport, and everyone was very helpful in answering questions and guiding throughout the trip. I enjoyed the people in the group, and this was a fantastic trip and opportunity to see places safely with trustworthy people!