School Camps @ Zanzibar
School Camps @ Zanzibar
Steps to book a Camp
- Schedule an appointment with us
We get to know each other on a video call or physical meeting. We present our core camp concepts, you share the needs and demographics of your target group. Then optionally you can have a virtual or physical tour through our site. Contact Us Now - Review the timetable
We will prepare a custom timetable draft for a camp according to your specifics and discuss it together with you. See Example Timetables from past School Camps - Sign contract
We will sign a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding outlining all the booked contents, our quality standards as well as responsibilities of the parties. Our experience has shown that this procedure ensures sure both parties have the same expectations. Download Memorandum Template
Example Timetable
Trips at Camp
choose from our selection of trips when booking a camp
(NOTE: trips here are listed for a cost-base pricing, so they are only available as an extra when booking a camp, but not sold without camp.)
Makunduchi Village Trip
Makunduchi is a fascinating fishermen village which isn't touched too much by tourism, characterized by its red earth soil and mango trees. Also you will find two rather large slab buildings ("majenzi") which look like they've dropped right out of former East Germany here - because they were actually built by East Germany. Find out how during this trip.
This trip includes:
- Visit Viboriborini and enter the Hollow Baobab Tree
- See Majenzi, hear why they were built by East Germany, and enter one of its flats
- Visit the most unique souvenir shop on the island and drink a tea there
- Beach visit and learn about a failed NGO
5+
Age group
2h - 4h
Duration
3€ pp
cost
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Spice & Stone Town Tour
Zanzibar is famous for its spices. Get to see how they're grown on a spice plantation and see how they are harvested.
Then you get to see Stone Town, including the Old Fort and the Slave Market, accompanied by a professional tour guide.
This trip includes:
- Spice Garden Tour including refreshments (fruits)
- Slave Market Entrance
- Walk through the old town of Stone Town, see the Old Fort
7+
Age group
Full Day
Duration
20€ pp
Cost
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Boat Rafting Bwejuu
The mangrove forest lives with the tide. At low tide it's a swamp, at high tide the trees are under water. When the tide changes, the water flows out, almost like a river - in which we will raft with 2-person-Standup-Puddle boats. After we leave the mangrove forest, we will go for safari blue (snorkeling) to see fish around the coral stones.
This trip includes:
- SUP-Boatrafting in Mangrove Forest Michamvi (incl livewests and professional guide)
- Safari Blue at Michamvi (incl livewests and professional guide)
12+
Age group
Half Day
Duration
20€ pp
Cost
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Zanzibar Home Tour & Cooking
First we will dress you in traditional Zanzibarian clothes. Women get dressed in colorful clothes called Kangas with Swahili proverbs written on them, men will be given a Kanzu (a white dress) and a Zanzibari hat.
Dressed like Zanzibarians, you will buy food at a local market, and at the same time learn how to bargain the prices. We will use public transport called daladala to go to the market and back home. The word daladala comes from dollar because it costs less than one dollar to use the public transport anywhere.
Then you will cook with a local family using a local stove with firewood, and enjoy your meal with your hosts. Then you can take a tour through the village and also visit a school, where you can talk with students.
Dressed like Zanzibarians, you will buy food at a local market, and at the same time learn how to bargain the prices. We will use public transport called daladala to go to the market and back home. The word daladala comes from dollar because it costs less than one dollar to use the public transport anywhere.
Then you will cook with a local family using a local stove with firewood, and enjoy your meal with your hosts. Then you can take a tour through the village and also visit a school, where you can talk with students.
This trip includes:
- dress in traditional Zanzibarian clothes (Kanga, Kanzu and Hofia Hat)
- travel with local public transport (daladala car)
- learn how to bargain prices whilst buying food on the local market
- cook and eat a meal together with a local family
- visit the nearby village including the school, and talk to students
5+
Age group
4h - 8h
Duration
15€ pp
cost
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Fishing Trip
As early as 5am we get on the fishermen boat to drive out to the sea, where we will catch fish with fishing rods from 6am to 8am. Then, back to the shore, we will descale and clean the fish together with the fishermen.
This trip includes:
- Fishing boat trip, fishing with fishing rods
- Descaling and cleaning the fish
10+
Age group
3h -4h
Duration
10€ pp
Cost
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Prison Island
Visit the famous Prison Island, also known as Mafia Island, with its Giant Tortoises and other animals.
This trip includes:
- Entrance Fee to Prison Island and Tortoises
- Speedboat from Zanzibar Town to Prison Island
12+
Age group
Half Day
Duration
22€ pp
Cost
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Courses at Camp
each camper will be assigned to two courses based on their preferences submitted in the registration form. Courses subject to availability.
For schools, we also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.
Basic Electronics
In this course, children learn the foundations of electronics using a fun and safe Electronic Building Blocks Kit. They explore how circuits work through hands-on activities and simple projects designed for young learners. The sessions help them develop problem‑solving, creativity, and confidence while building real electronic models such as lights, fans, alarms, and more.
What Kids Will Learn:
- What electricity is
- How circuits open and close
- Basic components like switches, lights, motors, and buzzers
- Building simple working projects
- Learning through fun challenges and teamwork
5-10 y.o.
Age group
Nico
teacher
-
prior knowledge required
by Nicotech
Arduino Basics
This course introduces older students to coding and robotics using a beginner‑friendly Arduino kit. Learners will explore how sensors, LEDs, and motors work and how to control them using simple code. The sessions focus on creativity, logical thinking, and the joy of building real working mini‑systems.
What Students Will Learn:
What Students Will Learn:
- Introduction to Arduino board and components
- Basic coding concepts
- How sensors and LEDs work
- Writing simple programs
- Building small working projects during the week
11-15 y.o.
Age group
Nico
teacher
Reading English
prior knowledge required
by Nicotech
Discovery Workshop – Understanding Science
In small groups (max. 10–12 children), young researchers experience fundamental physical phenomena through hands-on experimentation: Forces & Motion (air pressure, levers, angular momentum) Optics & Light Phenomena and much more. Age-appropriate, fun, clear explanations, and plenty of "aha!" moments. Suitable for curious elementary school children who want to playfully understand scientific concepts.
6-12 y.o.
Age group
Niels
teacher
-
prior knowledge required
by Mzungu Baridi
Magic Workshop with Playing Cards and Household Items
Creative Discovery & Dexterity Training
In this workshop, children will learn simple yet fascinating magic tricks from a professional. All props can be found in any ordinary household.
Content:
- Mathematical principles that don't look like Math and work quite simply
- tricks Sleight of hand & distraction techniques
- A key focus of this workshop is also confident presentation in front of an audience and an understanding of the underlying principles (without dry theory)
Goal: After the workshop, children will be able to recreate and perform the tricks at home – ideal for family gatherings or friends.
8-15 y.o.
Age group
Niels
teacher
-
prior knowledge required
by Mzungu Baridi
Arts
The art program will involve three main categories where children can learn, build confidence, and improve their creativity skills. These activities will help children develop their imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression.
During the camp, children will explore:
- Marbling Art – A colorful and exciting activity where children create unique abstract patterns using paint and water techniques. This helps improve fine motor skills and color understanding.
- Painting – Children decorate wooden pieces with themes such as ocean life, animals, African patterns, or their names. This help children to improve there creativities.
- Clay Craft – Children shape small animals, cups, or decorative objects. Clay work enhances creativity, patience, and hand coordination.
Finally, at the end of the camp, the children will present their artwork to you to show the skills they have developed during the camp period.
5-9 y.o.
Age group
Jamila
teacher
-
prior knowledge required
by Jamila
Carpentry
In this course, ages 10–15 learn foundational carpentry through hands‑on projects using real but age‑appropriate tools, pre-cut lumber, and close instructor supervision. Students practice measuring, cutting, joining, and finishing while building a functional project like a toolbox, small stool, or birdhouse.
10-15 y.o.
Age group
Andrea
teacher
-
prior knowledge required
by Fundi Andrea
Music Experimentation
In this course, children explore sound and rhythm through playful, hands‑on music experiments using simple instruments, found‑sound objects, and voice. They learn basic beat, pitch, and texture concepts while inventing instruments, creating soundscapes, and improvising in small groups to build listening skills, creativity, and confidence.
5-10 y.o.
Age group
Volder
teacher
-
prior knowledge required
by VolderMEDIA
Music Production
In this course, ages 10–15 learn the basics of digital music production using PC software and simple controllers. Students create, record, edit, and arrange short tracks while learning about beat-making, layering, and basic mixing in a hands‑on, project‑based format.
11-15 y.o.
Age group
Volder
teacher
own instrument
prior knowledge required
by VolderMEDIA
Self-Assertion & Martial Arts
In this course, children and teens aged 5–15 learn age‑appropriate self‑assertion and personal safety skills through role‑play, games, and discussion. Sessions focus on confidence, clear communication, boundary setting, and safe decision‑making in everyday situations.
5-15 y.o.
Age group
??
teacher
-
prior knowledge required
Evening Activities at Camp
we offer a variety of optional Evening Activities at camp. Campers can choose to either relax, just spend time with their friends, or attend the Evening Activities.
Capture The Flag
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Capture the flag is a terrain game played in teams. Players need to cooperate and organize themselves to perform coordinated operations in a vast terrain.
Treasure Hunt
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Campers solve riddles within the vast campus to find out where the next clue is. Campers must work in a team to solve them all
Campers solve riddles within the vast campus to find out where the next clue is. Campers must work in a team to solve them all
Trade Game
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Have you ever tried to trade? In this real time game, you will produce stone, wood, or food and trade it with your friends. Make sure to negotiate hard to get a good price for your goods. This is a real time trading game for 12 to 32 players
Werewolf
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although known by different names in different countries (e.g. Werewolf in Germany, Mafia in Russia, Ktulu in Poland, etc.) - this game always has the same structure: two teams with hidden identity compete by trying to find out who is in the other team
Stratego Terrain Game
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“Stratego the Terrain Game EE” is a real-time outdoor strategy game. Each team member must master its secret role as well as team communication and planning skills, since the available information increases as the game develops. An insane and unique mix of strategy, bluffs, teamwork and “capture the flag”.
“Stratego the Terrain Game EE” is a real-time outdoor strategy game. Each team member must master its secret role as well as team communication and planning skills, since the available information increases as the game develops. An insane and unique mix of strategy, bluffs, teamwork and “capture the flag”.
No Need for Talent Show
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This is an opportunity for campers to present a particular skill or talent of theirs in front of the audience. This will boost their self- confidence and make them more comfortable of holding presentations. It's called "No Need for Talent Show" because you don't need a Talent to present anything.
This is an opportunity for campers to present a particular skill or talent of theirs in front of the audience. This will boost their self- confidence and make them more comfortable of holding presentations. It's called "No Need for Talent Show" because you don't need a Talent to present anything.
Super Secret Surprise Game
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in this game, some players know the rules, whilst others don't. The players who don't know the rules ask the others yes/no questions. Somehow the answers don't seem to make any sense at first, until you recognize the pattern.
Our Day Campus
The courses during camp are held at Learning Village Bwejuu, on its 2600 square meters campus featuring:
- 3 indoor and 2 outdoor course rooms
- sand area for playing football, tag, or terrain games
- rabbits, chicken and garden
- 10 computers for Arduino and Music Production
- Solar Power for uninterrupted events
- 100+ Board Games
Why choose us
Because the safety of children matters.
to ensure all children's safety and wellbeing, we have different policies and procedures in place.
Professional Proximity Training
All our Young Leaders and Campus Staff attend at least 3 days of Training on Professional Proximity, Communication, and basic Pedagogy.
First Aid Training
All our Young Leaders receive a First Aid Training. Also, we are only 10 minutes drive to the next hospital in case of medical emergencies.
Background Check
All employees are required to provide a police clearance certificate upon hiring. Also, the suitability of staff is ensured through extensive job interviews and internal training.
Regular Water Testing
Since we have our own deep wells on each Campi, our tap water is drinkable. It is tested weekly with rapid tests.
Gated Compounds
Both our campi are walled and gated. Campers do not leave the Campus alone, and they report to a team member before leaving.
Transport Procedure
Before boarding and disembarking any vehicle, a head count is performed to ensure no camper gets lost.
Camp Pricing
We are also happy to give you a custom quote based on your needs.
Camps incur a base fee of 19€pp.
Budget Camp
€/person/day
focus is on the camp experience
23
- ✅ all Courses and Evening Activities included.
- ✅ 4:1 Student to Staff Ratio, only trained staff
- ✅ Sleepover mass dorm or tent (gated compound)
- 🥉 Budget Meals - Zanzibarian style with less meat
🥚 Breakfast: eggs, 2 zanzibarian carbs, water melon
🍛 Lunch: rice, protein, greens/salad, fruit
🍚 Dinner: same
❌ Allergies: no special diet for individuals
🍱 Trips: lunchboxes - 💵 Trips billed separately
- 💬 Camp Language: English or Swahili
- ❌ no visa support for international campers
- ❌ travel to Zanzibar not included
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Standard Camp
€/person/day
access to all material and groups online35
- ✅ all Courses and Evening Activities included
- ✅ 4:1 Student to Staff Ratio, only trained staff
- ✅ Sleepover in shared rooms on gated compound
- 🥈 Zanzibarian Meals - daily meat/fish
🥣 Breakfast: eggs, 2 znz carbs, Swiss Müsli, 2 fruit
🍗 Lunch: meat/fish, rice, protein, greens/salad, fruit
🍚 Dinner: potato/corn/rice, protein, greens, fruit
🌱 Vegan: vegan option available in each meal
🍲 Trips: hot lunch in hot pots - 💵 Trips billed separately (transport and entrance)
- 💬 Camp Language: English and/or Swahili
- ❌ no visa support for international campers
- ❌ travel to Zanzibar not included
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Deluxe Camp
€/person/day
Including On-Site Support Services provided by Straight Training Center
49
- ✅ all Courses and Evening Activities included
- ✅ 4:1 Student to Staff Ratio, only trained staff
- ✅ Sleepover in shared rooms on gated compound
- 🥇 International + Zanzibarian Meals with meat/fish
🥖 Breakfast: all previous plus "German" breakfast
🍖 Lunch: all previous plus extra greens, extra fruit
🍝 Dinner: international (pasta/pizza/lasagne/...)
🥜 Vegan: vegan option, consideration of allergies
🍽️ Trips: eating out in select restaurants included - 💵 Trips billed separately (entrance fees only)
- 💬 Camp Language: English/Swahili/German/etc.
- ✅ visa/insurance support (international campers)
- ❌ travel to Zanzibar not included
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