African Summer 2025

• International flight tickets to and from Tanzania

• Tourist Visa ( can purchase at the airport $100) or online.

• Travel Insurance

• Drinks in hotels

• Laundry

• Tips for locals

• Spa treatments 

• Additional excursions

• One self-paid dinner at Melia and The Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar

Single Occupancy - Available upon request 

$8,499

Double Occupancy - $5,499 USD (You will be paired with a roommate)​

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Kindly note that all sales are final and non-refundable. We deeply value our clients and their commitments to our retreat.

Refunds will not be provided under any circumstances, including if a traveler is unable to attend due to issues related to Covid-19 restrictions or passport issues.

While we empathize with unexpected emergencies that may arise, we must uphold the policy regarding refunds. However, we do offer an alternative solution in such situations. If you find yourself unable to attend the retreat after making the payment, you have the option and responsibility to resell your spot to someone else.

Tanzania has opened its doors to visitors from all over the world with a visas:

US citizens need a visa to travel to Tanzania. We recommend buying a visa upon arrival. We will guide you how to obtain it at the airport. You need to have cash (USD 100).

You can also obtain a visa in advance electronically at: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/ . For the application, you need a copy of the passport, a digital passport photo and a copy of the plane ticket. The cost of the visa for US citizens is 100 USD, regardless of whether you apply online or upon arrival in Tanzania. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your trip from the date of departure, and it must have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.

Each traveler is responsible for securing their own tourist Visas to Tanzania.

You will need to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Connecting flights to JRO may vary so please make sure to plan ahead in case you have to layover in a different city. You will need to be in Tanzania on August 17th, 2025, the first day of the retreat. The Gran Melia's check-in starts at 2 pm.

At the end of the retreat will depart from Zanzibar on August 25th, from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA).

Important note* Booking Flights 

Fly into (JRO) Kilimanjaro Airport on August 17th. 

Return from (AAKIA) Zanzibar international airport on August 25th.

Please book accordingly

RECOMMENDED AIRLINES​

KLM 

Qatar Airways 

Ethiopian Airways

Turkish Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

Tanzania, with its two official languages of Swahili and English, welcomes visitors

with open arms. Many people speak

English, but Swahili is the more common

language.

The following words may be

useful:

Basic phrases in Swahili language

Habari! How are you?

Nzuri! I’m good!

Asante Thank you

Karibu You are welcome

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Tanzania, located near the equator, offers a warm climate all year

round. Zanzibar, in particular, enjoys an average temperature of

around 27c.

The sea water is always warm at 25c, but the tides can fluctuate. The equatorial sun can be intense, so it's important to pack sunscreen with a high protection factor, a hat, and a UV shirt for swimming if your skin is sensitive to sunburn.

Winter, typically spanning from October to April, boasts the most pleasant temperatures, ranging from 10–25C (45–70F). It does get colder during the night, so it is advisable to pack some warm clothing.