Lille Bille Safari
Student program · 22 Feb – 9 Mar 2027
Karmøy inTanzania & Zanzibar.
Sixteen days of school and village life, Maasai culture, wildlife conservation, the green Usambara Mountains and the Swahili coast — not as tourists, but as guests.
- When22 Feb – 9 Mar 2027
- Length16 days
- ForKarmøy students · group 18+
- RouteKisiwani · Mkomazi · Karamba · Usambara · Zanzibar
- PriceUSD 1,399 per student
Day by day
Sixteen days, step by step.
01Karibu Tanzania22 Feb · Kilimanjaro – KisiwaniKisiwani
Late-evening arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Meet the Lille Bille Safari team and transfer onward — a simple, restful first night.
02Welcome to Kisiwani23 Feb · Village & Hillock SchoolKisiwani Hostel
Meet teachers, families and coordinators at Hillock Primary School, explore the village and prepare for the program.
03–05School & community24–26 Feb · Hillock Primary SchoolKisiwani Hostel
Three school days supporting English, maths and arts — plus sports, music, storytelling, cooking, Swahili and cultural exchange.
06Beyond the classroom27 Feb · KisiwaniKisiwani Hostel
A weekend day with families, practical projects, sports, artisans and village walks.
07Mkomazi National Park28 Feb · Wildlife & conservationMkomazi
One of northern Tanzania’s distinctive ecosystems — habitat protection and conservation of threatened species.
08Karamba Maasai Village1 Mar · Mkomazi – Karamba NdeaCamping, Karamba
Welcomed by the host community — Maasai family life, livestock, traditions and landscape.
09Maasai knowledge2 Mar · Karamba Ndea, MwangaCamping, Karamba
Livestock keeping, cooking, beadwork, bush walks, traditional plant uses and conversations with the elders.
10Into the Usambara3 Mar · Karamba – LushotoLushoto / Irente
The road climbs into green, cool highlands — a completely different Tanzania.
11Lushoto & Irente4 Mar · Mountains & rural lifeLushoto / Irente
Guided walks, viewpoints, farming and village life — how mountain communities live with their environment.
12To the Indian Ocean5 Mar · Usambara – Dar es Salaam – ZanzibarStone Town
Early start to Dar es Salaam and the afternoon ferry to Zanzibar. Transfer to Stone Town.
13Stone Town – Nungwi6 Mar · Swahili coastNungwi
A morning in historic Stone Town, then north to Nungwi.
14Indian Ocean day7 Mar · NungwiNungwi
Snorkelling or an ocean activity, beach time and rest.
15Coast & reflection8 Mar · NungwiNungwi
A second coastal day and the final group reflection on the journey.
16Kwaheri9 Mar · Zanzibar – Norway
Early transfer to Zanzibar Airport for the 05:30 flight home.
Open a day — the map follows
Travel with purpose
Hillock School. Students meet students.
Four days in Kisiwani and at Hillock Primary School — teaching, playing and building something together with the children, teachers and families, through Pamoja Afrika.
- A school in Kisiwani, Tanzania
- Visits arranged with respect, never as a show
- Run together with Pamoja Afrika
Price per student
USD 1,399 without international flights.
Based on a minimum group of 18 participants. International flights Oslo – Kilimanjaro / Zanzibar – Oslo are booked separately.
Clearly
What is included.
Included
- All airport transfers and overland transport in Tanzania and Zanzibar
- Private group transport on the mainland
- Accommodation in Kisiwani, Mkomazi, Karamba, Lushoto/Irente, Stone Town and Nungwi
- Meals according to the program
- Kisiwani school & community program
- Mkomazi National Park wildlife & conservation experience, incl. park fees
- Karamba Maasai cultural immersion
- Usambara Mountains — Lushoto & Irente
- Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar ferry, Stone Town & Zanzibar transfers
- Snorkelling / Indian Ocean activity
- English-speaking guides and Lille Bille Safari on-site coordinators
Not included
- International flights Oslo – Kilimanjaro / Zanzibar – Oslo
- Personal travel insurance, vaccinations and pre-travel medical costs
- Mandatory Zanzibar travel insurance (official rate at time of travel)
- Personal shopping, souvenirs, snacks, drinks or meals outside the program
- Optional activities not listed as included
For students & parents
Good to know.
Parents are welcome to write or call us directly — +47 465 44 983.
Ask us anything →Is it safe?
Our own team travels with the group every day — on-site coordinators, experienced guides and a 24/7 contact in Norway.
Which vaccinations are needed?
Talk to your GP or a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure. Malaria protection is usually recommended for Tanzania.
Do students need a visa?
Yes — Norwegian citizens need a visa for Tanzania, applied for online before travel. We send a simple step-by-step guide.
What about insurance?
Personal travel insurance is mandatory. Zanzibar also requires its own travel insurance, bought online before arrival.
Are flights included?
No — the price is without international flights. We are happy to advise on the best connections from Oslo.
School, students & parents
Questions or sign-up?
Write to us — we reply personally, usually within one working day.
- Call+47 465 44 983
- WhatsAppMessage us
- Emailcontact@lillebillesafari.no
Member of Reisegarantifondet — your payments are protected.
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- 01PrivateYour own vehicle & guide
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- 04PurposeConnected to Hillock School
- 05ProtectedReisegarantifondet member