Many people want to come to Tanzania to see the animals on a game safari; however this is no longer enough; many wish to add a week [or longer] to volunteer their time to community projects once the safaris and mountain climbing are completed. This trend seems not to be originating from any particular part of the world. Requests are arriving in Tanzania from as far apart as Scandinavia, Australia, England and the United States.

The organized cultural tour is a thing of the past; I hope and I doubt it ever was popular. The organizing of cultural visits necessities it becoming prepared, this preparation causes the cultural elements to be reduced to two dimensions. However, to full appreciate Africa then learning something of the culture, meeting people completes the safari experience.

A few hours visiting a school id not a cultural tour. It may be enjoyable meeting with the children but it not