Medical Volunteering - Tanzania Mainland

Our Volunteer House in Iringa has three bedrooms that can accommodate up to six volunteers. The house is also equipped with an inviting living and dining room with sofas and a music system as well as a kitchen. There are two bathrooms with western toilets and showers with running water. The partially covered, huge outdoor terrace with a hang out area is the highlight of the accommodation and an ideal opportunity to spend time there with the other volunteers. WiFi is also available here.

Our RGV team member Shedrack lives in the same house and loves organizing trips, BBQs and game nights for you and the other volunteers.

In Arusha you will be accommodated with up to nine other volunteers in the house of our warm host mother Caroline. It is particularly cozy in her living room with a television and a small selection of DVDs. You can relax in her garden with a veranda. There is running water in two bathrooms. Caroline is a passionate cook and would be happy to take you to a gospel choir performance on Sundays.

Caroline will also help you organize excursions - for example to the Serengeti or to the legendary Kilimanjaro. Supermarkets, ATMs and small shops for everyday needs are in the vicinity of your house. Caroline is fluent in English and works for a local non-profit organization.

You can do your volunteer work or your internship abroad at two different locations on the Tanzanian mainland. Gain work experience in Arusha or Iringa!

Arusha

Arusha is located in northern Tanzania, near the legendary Kilimanjaro. The city is the ideal starting point to explore Africa's highest mountain. The location is also perfect for going on safari. Because you are already very close to the famous Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater is not far away either.

The city and region of Arusha are named after a Maasai people who also live here. Here you can learn a lot about the ethnic groups living in Tanzania and their everyday life. At the numerous colorful markets in Arusha you will not only find culinary delights, but also traditional fabrics, handicrafts and much more.

So if you are keen to explore what Tanzania has to offer besides beaches, then Arusha is a great choice! Both nature and culture enthusiasts will get their money's worth here!

Iringa

In Iringa, a larger city in the middle of a lush green mountain landscape and surrounded by national parks, you are in the heart of Tanzania. Already on the bus ride there you drive through the middle of the Mikumi National Park and can admire giraffes and elephants in their natural environment from the bus window. 

Iringa is located inland on a large rocky plateau. From up here you have a breathtaking view over numerous tobacco and corn fields! The hilly and lush green landscape is ideal for hiking or simply relaxing.

If you would like to combine nature and the city during your stay, then Iringa is a good fit for you! Especially if you prefer mountains to the sea and you can also enjoy a sunset on a rock or over the city.

Both Arusha and Iringa are located in the interior of Tanzania and offer all sorts of opportunities to make your free time after work or on your days off exciting and varied.

Arusha

Follow the traces of the former colonial era in Arusha, visit museums to learn more about the history or discover the colorful markets of the city. You will definitely find a small souvenir there that will remind you of your time in Tanzania. 

Outside the city limits, the beautiful Tanzanian countryside awaits. A special highlight is the Ngorongoro Crater with its blue-green water in the Serengeti National Park. There you can also take part in a safari tour and observe numerous wild animals.

A unique offer at your location is the "Cultural Tourism" program in the nearby Simanjiro region. Take part and immerse yourself with the chief of the tribe Mikah in the world of the Maasai and discover the exciting way of life of the nomadic people.

In Arusha you have the legendary Kilimanjaro practically on your doorstep. So take the opportunity, pack your backpack, put on your hiking boots and embark on an unforgettable trekking tour.

Iringa

After work, you can stroll through the old market hall in Iringa, admire woven Iringa baskets and try the fresh, juicy fruit and vegetables. Here you can feel the concentrated Tanzanian attitude to life, which you should definitely let yourself be carried away by.

The city of Iringa is located on a large rocky plateau from which you have a breathtaking view over the typical tobacco and corn fields. In addition, the hilly landscape is a true paradise for hiking and unwinding.

History buffs can take a leap back into the Stone Age in Isimila. At Isimila there is an archaeological site with finds up to 100000 years old. In addition, the deep gorges with the unique, almost extraterrestrial sandstone towers cast a spell over you.

In the nearby Ruaha National Park you can take part in a safari and observe numerous wild animals. The national park is not only home to the largest elephant population in Tanzania, but also buffalo, gazelle, wild dog, cheetah, antelope and many other animals feel at home here.