Focus on Tanzanian Communities partners with a diverse selection of communities across northern Tanzania, from remote villages beside the Serengeti to Arusha’s bustling outskirts, from the wide-open expanses of the Maasailands to the dense forests of the Ngorongoro Highlands. As most are located along Thomson Safaris travel routes, the communities often meet and interact with Thomson guests and give them firsthand glimpses of community needs and FoTZC-supported projects. We also have expert community liaisons, who have strong ties with community groups and leaders. What began with a single school near Arusha has expanded to four wide-ranging communities and countless schools and community groups. We can only hope to keep on reaching out to more.
Arusha
As northern Tanzania’s tourism hub, Arusha has grown in recent years from a sleepy town to a vibrant ever-growing city with expanding needs.
Karatu
A rapidly-growing community in the Ngorongoro Highlands, Karatu has become a model for sustainable community development.
Robanda
Set beside the western border of Serengeti National Park, Robanda Village captures the independent spirit of Tanzania as it strives toward community development against considerable odds.
Enashiva
In the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem, Enashiva covers a pristine remote African wilderness rich in wildlife but with poor resources and infrastructure for local Maasai villages.
