Family trips

A Go MAD family trip is a life-changing experience, offering the opportunity to serve communities while creating unforgettable memories together. Unlike traditional volunteering, our family trips are designed to provide an immersive and enriching experience for parents and children alike, combining meaningful community work with adventure and cultural exchange.

Family Trip Costs (2 weeks):

Adult (over 18)  £630.00 Child (under 18) £530.00

Cost Includes
All the in-country essentials including accommodation, transport, driver and guide, full insurance, food and water, a full day’s orientation in the UK.

Cost excludes
Flights, visas, vaccinations, tourist trips and safari’s or overnight accommodation in Kenya if required.

What to expect

Your journey begins with travel to Musoma, Tanzania, via Nairobi. From there, you'll either take a scenic drive across the border or a short flight to Migori in Kenya, followed by a road transfer into Tanzania. Along the way, you'll experience beautiful landscapes, local communities and a first glimpse of life in East Africa - setting the stage for the adventure ahead!

Each day is filled with purposeful activities that directly impact the lives of local families. You might find yourself:

Building a goat shed for a family in need, ensuring they have a sustainable source of nutrition and income.

Teaching vital health education in schools, covering topics like malaria prevention and menstrual health.

Constructing a water tank to provide clean and safe drinking water.

Engaging with children at our weekly boys’ and girls’ groups, playing games, sharing stories, and simply bringing joy to their lives.

Despite the hard work, there are plenty of opportunities for adventure and cultural immersion. A highlight for many families is a safari in the Serengeti, where you’ll witness breathtaking wildlife and landscapes, creating lifelong memories together. You’ll also experience the warmth of the local community through visits to markets, traditional meals at local cafés, and the vibrancy of a Tanzanian church service.

Our family trips offer a balance of hands-on community service, cultural exchange, and unique experiences that broaden perspectives and strengthen family bonds. Whether it’s seeing your children take on leadership roles, form deep connections with local children, or develop a newfound appreciation for life’s simple joys, this journey is one that will shape your family’s hearts forever.

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Come and be part of something truly special. Make a difference together and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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