School Camps @ Zanzibar

Steps to book a Camp

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.

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

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:
  • 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

Make your own paper

Turn everyday scraps into magical masterpieces! In this hands-on workshop, young artists will craft their own recycled parchment paper infused with island flowers and natural textures. We'll brew vibrant, nontoxic paints from local spices and forage nature to build custom brushes from twigs and coconut fibers. A creative, zero-waste adventure where kids build their art completely from scratch!

5-9 y.o.

Age group

Julia

teacher

-

prior knowledge required

Cooking

Let's cook. Ever wondered how you can cook eggs? Your chance to find out. In this fun and practical cooking course, we turn simple ingredients can become delicious meals which can be recreated at home. For the 5 to 7 y.o. we'll prepare snacks without fire, for the 8-10 y.o. we also learn how to cook on fire, gas or charcoal.

5-10 y.o.

Age group

Priscila

teacher

-

prior knowledge required

by Priscila

Clay Craft

We will learn how to form various objects from clay and how to decorate them. In this course, the children learn different techniques and follow the process of gradually refining an object throughout different days:

  • Hand-Building Basics
  • Sculpting Characters & Creatures
  • Surface Decoration & Texturing
  • Glazing & Finishing Touches

5-9 y.o.

Age group

Bitatu

teacher

-

prior knowledge required

by Bitatu

Build your Adungu Instrument

In workshop, children will discover the Adungu, a traditional African string instrument, and build their own version to take home. They’ll explore how instruments make sound, learn about the materials used, and develop rhythm and coordination while playing together.

During the workshop, kids will:

  • Learn about the Adungu and its cultural background
  • Build and decorate their own instrument
  • Discover how strings create different sounds
  • Learn simple rhythms and melodies
  • Prepare a short performance to share with parents

5-10 y.o.

Age group

Magere & Co

teacher

-

prior knowledge required

by Warriors From The East Band


the Teacher

Magere founded the Band Warriors From The East in 2003. He and his family have been teaching kids their passion for music for decades.

Afrobeats Dance Class

Let's dance! In this energetic dance class, children will move to the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeats while building confidence, coordination and a love of movement.

A typical session usually starts with a warm-up. Then, we do some stretching exercises and sing songs together. After that, we learn the dance steps.

During the course, kids will:

  • Discover basic Afrobeats steps and rhythms
  • Practice coordination, balance and body movement
  • Learn a fun dance routine
  • Explore musicality and creative self-expression
  • Prepare a joyful performance for parents

The class is an exciting blend of music, movement and cultural discovery, giving every child the freedom to dance, have fun and shine.

5-10 y.o.

Age group

Muki & Co

teacher

-

prior knowledge required

by Muki Platy


the Teacher

Muki is a professional Dance Teacher and Acrobatics Teacher

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Painting – Children decorate wooden pieces with themes such as ocean life, animals, African patterns, or their names. This help children to improve there creativities.
  3. 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.

5-10 y.o.

Age group

Jamila

teacher

-

prior knowledge required


the Teacher

Jamila holds a degree in geography and arts, and has been teaching many kids in marbling arts

Natural Eco-Print Tie Dye

In this creative workshop, children will transform plain fabric into colorful works of art using natural dyes and patterns from nature. By experimenting with leaves, flowers and other plant materials, they’ll discover how the natural world can be used to create beautiful designs:

Each child will get one T-shirt and one towel to imprint colorful, eco-friendly artworks on they’ll be proud to use and take home.

5-10 y.o.

Age group

Rose

teacher

-

prior knowledge required


the Teacher

Rosemarie has a background in Visual Arts owned a Yogastudio in Amsterdam. She came together with my daughter to Zanzibar in 2022.

Yoga for Kids

These kids’ yoga classes combine journaling, playful flows, games, breathing, partner poses & relaxation, creating a safe and joyful space where children can explore, laugh, build confidence, and learn to listen to their bodies. Every class has a little theme or intention, helping them connect yoga with everyday life. The goal is for every child to calm the nervous system and leave the class feeling happy, strong, confident, and proud of themselves

5-10 y.o.

Age group

Patrycja

teacher

-

prior knowledge required

by Patrycja


the Teacher

Patrycja is a certified yoga teacher who loves bringing movement, creativity, and mindfulness into children’s lives.

Acrobatics

In this acrobatics class, kids will learn: 

  • Safe stretching and warm-up exercises
  • Balancing, rolling and basic floor movements
  • Jumps, poses and simple acrobatic combinations
  • Partner activities that encourage trust and teamwork
  • A fun movement sequence to present to parents

and it will be finished by a show presented to the parents.

5-10 y.o.

Age group

Saluum

teacher

-

prior knowledge required


the Teacher

Saluum is a professional Acrobatics Teacher with his own Center in Zanzibar.

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

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”.

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.

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 Campus

The courses during camp are held at Learning Village Paje, on its 2600 square meters campus featuring:
  • 3 indoor and 2 outdoor course rooms
  • accommodation on-site in shared rooms
  • sand area for playing football, tag, or terrain games
  • animals and garden, gated compound
  • 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.

Essential Camp

€

23

/person/day
focus is on the camp experience
  • ✅ 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

€

35

/person/day
access to all material and groups online

  • ✅ 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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International Camp

€

49

/person/day
Including On-Site Support Services provided by Straight Training Center
  •   ✅ 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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