Where the Wild Things Are: Tanzania With Your Family

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Adult participants traveling with a child who is 15 years or younger must provide a copy of the child’s passport identification page to the Road Scholar Program Provider (Holbrook Travel) upon enrollment. This will be necessary in order to secure reduced child rates at national parks and other applicable venues in Tanzania. Holbrook Travel 3540 NW 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32609 attn: Road Scholar Dept. Toll-free: 1-800-866-7111 Fax: 352-371-3710 Email: roadscholarprograms@holbrooktravel.com An International Vaccination Certificate must be presented as proof of yellow fever vaccination by travelers arriving from at-risk locations on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) list. This includes airport transits of 12 hours or more. The website link for the most current WHO list can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your initial preparatory material booklet, immediately after the suggested reading resources for your program. Persons who cannot receive the vaccination for medical reasons should obtain a medical waiver from a Certified Yellow Fever Vaccine Provider such as their local health department. The waiver must be dated and printed/written on letterhead stationary; it must also include the center’s official yellow fever vaccination stamp and the attending clinician’s signature.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Tanzania

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

• Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at Passport Visa Express. If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.

Please note: US citizens can apply for Tanzania visas online at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/ E-visa application will request electronic copies of passport ID page, photo, and flight itinerary; fee can be paid with Visa or MasterCard. Visas can also be obtained from a Tanzanian consulate or at any port of entry in Tanzania. If you wish to hire the assistance of our designated visa service, Passport Visas Express, please visit www.passportvisasexpress.com/roadscholar or call (888) 596-6028.

A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.

All routine vaccinations (e.g., tetanus, hepatitis A, flu shots, etc.) should be kept up-to-date as a matter of good health practice; especially if you plan to travel internationally. In preparation for your program, you should check health and travel advisories that affect your itinerary. Information from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Dept. of State can help you plan ahead. At least six weeks prior to departure, make arrangements to see your physician or the travel nurse at your local public health clinic to determine what vaccinations are appropriate based on your medical history and travel itinerary. Information can be obtained by visiting the CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/travel or by calling 800-CDC-INFO. Some vaccinations do not offer immediate protection and require days or weeks to take full effect; therefore, do not leave your doctor's appointment and vaccinations to the last minute. The rigors of travel and changes in diet can sometimes disrupt sensitive digestive systems. Past participants have suggested taking probiotic supplements to help maintain digestive health during travel.

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on December 21, 2026

Meet the group at Arusha Serena Hotel in Arusha

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; Day 3 8:00 a.m. Orientation.

Getting to the site: Independent travelers and those deviating from the program start/end dates are responsible for arranging their own transfers. Please see the options below. If you prefer to schedule a transfer, please contact (800) 866-7111 or email roadscholarprograms@holbrooktravel.com for additional information. Taxis are available at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Please follow the airport signs leading to the taxi stop outside. The vehicles are white and all of the uniformed drivers wear white shirts. Please negotiate rates and form of payment before boarding the taxi. Some hotels offer an airport shuttle service which is complimentary or available at an additional cost. Please check the accommodation section of your Preliminary Information Packet for more information and contact the hotel directly to make a reservation if applicable/appropriate.

Your trip ends on: Thursday, December 31, 2026 in Arusha at Mount Meru Hotel

End of Trip: 6:00 p.m. hotel check-out (dayroom).

Getting to the airport: If you prefer to schedule a transfer, please contact (800) 866-7111 or email roadscholarprograms@holbrooktravel.com for additional information. Please check the accommodation section of your Preliminary Information Packet for information on the availability of an airport shuttle service at your program hotel. Airport transfers sometimes need to be booked in advance and might include additional fees. These arrangements, if applicable, must be made directly with the hotel. Taxi transportation can be arranged at the hotel; please ask for assistance at the front desk if you wish to hire a taxi. Please note that the activities on the last day of the program were designed around international flights that depart at 9:00 p.m. and later. Participants who wish to leave on earlier flights (5:30 p.m. and later) can be accommodated; however, they will need to transfer to the airport directly after lunch and will not have the opportunity to use the hotel dayroom. Their luggage will be delivered to the lunch site/local home and a space will be provided to finalize packing and to change clothes, if desired, before heading to the airport.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.