Viva Tanzania was founded in 2015 with a deep passion for intercultural exchange, responsible tourism, and community support. Based in Arusha, we create meaningful connections between international volunteers and local communities in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment.

Our goal is simple:
👉 Bring people together to learn from one another, share cultures, and create positive impact.

We carefully connect volunteers with projects that truly need support, allowing both visitors and local communities to benefit from shared knowledge, perspectives, and experiences.

• Promote intercultural understanding and exchange

• Support local community projects in and around Arusha

• Provide volunteers with first-hand cultural experiences

• Create a respectful space where people from different backgrounds learn from one another

We believe that real cultural exchange helps break stereotypes, broaden perspectives, and build global understanding.

We go beyond volunteering. We offer a holistic, community-centered living experience where volunteers feel at home while discovering Tanzanian culture.

Our volunteer house offers comfort, relaxation, and community:

• Swimming pool

• Gym

• Spa & wellness area

• Rooftop with private bar

• Comfortable communal spaces to connect and relax

We provide engaging activities that allow volunteers to immerse themselves in local culture and wellness:

• 🧘 Yoga classes

• 🗣️ Swahili language classes

• 💃 African dance classes

• 🍲 Tanzanian cooking classes

• 📿 Beading workshops

• 🎨 Painting sessions

• 🎬 Movie nights

• 🤝 Community days & cultural exchange events

These activities help volunteers connect, learn, and fully enjoy their stay in Tanzania.

Our experienced local team ensures that volunteers:

• Feel safe and supported

• Are placed in meaningful projects

• Receive guidance before, during, and after their stay

• Experience Tanzanian culture respectfully and authentically

We aim to contribute to a more realistic and positive perception of Tanzania and Africa by fostering genuine cultural exchange. By bringing people together, we help challenge stereotypes and promote mutual respect.