Highlights
- Fund a child's school education for a full month through your visit
- Visit a local school and see the impact of education on young lives
- Enjoy a traditional Tanzanian meal with the students at the school
- Experience the joy of playtime and extracurricular activities with the kids
Description
Pickup from your hotel or hostel in Arusha starts at 9:00 AM, and you will be dropped back at your accommodation at 2:30 PM. The tour runs every Monday to Friday (except for school holidays).
Please find below a detailed description of the tour.
Tour Highlights
1. Warm Welcome and School Overview
Your tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or accommodation. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a warm introduction to SATINO, learning about the school’s mission and its efforts to create a brighter future for children facing severe financial hardships.
SATINO is more than just a school—it’s a nurturing space where children receive education, meals, and emotional support. For many of them, SATINO is a lifeline to opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.
2. Classroom Visits and Meaningful Interactions
One of the most enriching aspects of the tour is the chance to visit the classrooms. You’ll observe firsthand how SATINO’s dedicated teachers inspire their students through creative lessons and active learning techniques. These classrooms are lively spaces filled with curiosity, where the children, despite their challenging circumstances, are eager to learn.
Visitors are encouraged to engage with the students—whether by helping with a lesson, participating in a craft, or simply reading a book together. These interactions leave a lasting impact on both the children and the visitors, offering a personal connection to SATINO’s mission.
3. Playtime and Extracurricular Fun
Outside of the classroom, SATINO’s students enjoy a range of extracurricular activities. Whether it’s sports, games, or singing, playtime is a vital part of their social and emotional development. Visitors are welcome to join in the fun, bringing smiles and joy to the children as they engage in games and activities.
4. Traditional Tanzanian Lunch with the Students
As part of your tour, you’ll share a traditional Tanzanian meal with the students. Sharing this meal with the students not only introduces you to Tanzanian culinary traditions but also reinforces the sense of community that SATINO fosters.
5. Your Visit’s Lasting Impact
What makes this tour truly special is the tangible impact it creates. The $29 fee you pay for the tour directly funds the monthly tuition for one child, helping them receive critical education and care. In Arusha, where poverty limits many children’s access to education, your participation helps bridge the gap, giving these students a fighting chance for a better future.
SATINO relies on contributions like yours to continue its mission of providing free education, school supplies, meals, and teacher salaries. Your tour fee isn’t just a donation—it’s a meaningful investment in a child’s education and future.
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (We are happy to provide hotel pick-up and drop-off for all our travelers. Please note that pick-up and drop-off within a 6 km radius of Satino School are included at no extra cost. For locations beyond this distance, a small additional fee will apply, depending on the distance to your hotel)
Interaction with students
Participation in classroom activities
Playtime with students
Traditional Tanzanian lunch
Excludes
Personal expenses
Tips
Important Information
- All visitors are encouraged to engage with the students and participate in activities
- 100% of the tour fee goes to supporting the education of the children
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for interacting with children
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments!
- Consider bringing extra school supplies or books as donations
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
