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Imagine travelling across Africa with people like you, without traditional travel agencies or overcrowded tour groups.
That’s Africa Interrail: an organised journey for travellers who want to experience the real Africa, with support throughout the trip to ensure an unforgettable and safe experience.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we designed this itinerary to offer a truly authentic experience: travelling on local transport, staying in charming accommodation, joining city tours to understand each destination, and having all the logistics organised so you can simply focus on enjoying the journey.
The trip connects five must-see destinations in East Africa — Diani Beach, Nairobi, Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar — travelling between them by train, luxury bus and ferry, combining authenticity with comfort.
Kenya and Tanzania: +1 hour from mainland Spain
Kenya: Kenyan shilling (KES) Tanzania: Tanzanian shilling (TZS) Approximate exchange rate: 1 EUR ≈ 150 KES 1 EUR ≈ 2,800 TZS The cost of living is generally lower than in Europe, particularly when it comes to local food and activities.
15 days / 14 nights 2027: 25/06 – 09/07 09/07 – 23/07 23/07 – 06/08
Your experience begins from the moment you arrive at the destination and are picked up by our local team. You will stay in hostels, with accommodation included throughout the 15-day trip.
The trip includes daily breakfast at all accommodations. Lunch and dinner are not included, giving you more freedom to discover and enjoy the local cuisine.
You can arrive at any time on the first day of the trip (Friday). Airport pick-up is included on that day. Your transfer back to the airport is also included on the final day. For arrivals or departures outside the scheduled dates: Additional airport transfer: €35 Extra night, if required: €35
Kenya and Tanzania are two neighbouring countries in East Africa and form part of one of the most fascinating regions on the continent, combining mountains, savannah and the Indian Ocean coastline.
During this journey, you will travel through both countries and discover some of their most iconic destinations: Diani Beach and Nairobi in Kenya, and Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar in Tanzania, following a route designed to experience East Africa in an authentic way.
The capitals are Nairobi (Kenya) and Dodoma (Tanzania), although Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s main economic hub.
The official languages in both countries include Swahili and English.
Kenya and Tanzania have tropical climates, with warm temperatures throughout the year.
There are four main seasons:
Dry season (December – March): warm and generally stable weather.
Dry season (July – October): pleasant temperatures and an excellent time to travel.
Long rainy season (April – June).
Short rainy season (November).
During the months when our Africa Interrail trips take place — June to August — conditions are generally very good, with predominantly dry weather and pleasant temperatures.
This trip has been designed as a true African Interrail experience, combining different comfortable and authentic local forms of transport.
Route: Mombasa – Nairobi
One of Africa’s most interesting railway journeys, travelling through savannah and spectacular natural landscapes.
Route: Nairobi – Arusha
This journey includes crossing the border between Kenya and Tanzania.
Route: Arusha – Dar es Salaam
A comfortable bus equipped with reclining seats, Wi-Fi, charging points and an onboard toilet.
Route: Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar
Cross the Indian Ocean by ferry to reach the island of Zanzibar.
All transport is organised in advance and all tickets are included, combining authenticity and comfort throughout the journey.
One of the main highlights is going on safari in the Maasai Mara or Tsavo East National Park.
Other highlights include:
Our team will be available throughout your trip to recommend activities suited to your interests and help you organise them safely.
You will arrive at Mombasa Airport, where our team will be waiting for you.
From there, we will take you directly to your accommodation in Diani Beach, on Kenya’s southeast coast, known for its turquoise waters and relaxed atmosphere.
A 15-day journey through East Africa combining paradise beaches, vibrant cities, wildlife and authentic local experiences.
Your journey begins in Diani Beach, on the Kenyan coast, where you will combine free time on one of Africa’s most beautiful beaches with activities such as a city tour and participation in a turtle conservation programme.
From there, you will travel by train to Nairobi, crossing spectacular savannah landscapes before discovering Kenya’s capital through guided visits and free time to explore the city at your own pace.
The journey then continues into Tanzania, arriving in Arusha, a city surrounded by nature and one of the main gateways for safaris. Here, you will also take part in an experience at a local community centre.
From Arusha, you can add optional experiences such as safaris in Tanzania’s national parks or visits to waterfalls and hot springs near Kilimanjaro.
You will then travel by overnight bus to Dar es Salaam before taking the ferry across the Indian Ocean to Zanzibar.
The final part of the journey takes place in Zanzibar, where you will combine local culture in Jambiani, beach time, activities such as snorkelling and boat trips, and volunteering experiences within the local community.
The trip finishes with free time to enjoy the island before heading home.
With accommodation, transport between destinations and support throughout the journey organised in advance, you can focus on what really matters: living the experience.
Contact our team for the complete, detailed itinerary.
When travellers arrive at Mombasa Airport, our team will meet them and take them to their accommodation in Diani Beach, where they will stay with the rest of the group.
Arrival: Mombasa International Airport (MOI) or Ukunda Airport (UKA) in Diani Beach.
Departure: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar.
When travelling to a new city, our team will meet the group upon arrival and take them to their new accommodation.
Breakfast is included at all accommodations.
Rooms will be shared between two, three or four travellers, depending on the accommodation and, whenever possible, the preferences of the group.
Once you arrive and settle into the destination, you will attend a welcome meeting where our team will explain the local area, general guidelines and schedules, as well as the activities planned during your stay.
The total amount is divided into three payments:
International flights can be arranged through flights@cooperatingvolunteers.com.
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Our volunteers will be able to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.
What does volunteering focused on university practices involve?
At Cooperating Volunteers, we make agreements with different universities to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.
The specialties we work with are extensive: medical volunteering, nursing, education, social work, psychology, physiotherapy, engineering, architecture…
The practices can be carried out in our designated destinations for this purpose, as well as in Spain.
If you choose an international destination, it’s a unique way to live an unforgettable and enriching experience, as you will have the opportunity to continue your education in another country, with a completely different culture.
Stepping out of our comfort zone and being part of the various projects at the destination will allow us to grow both personally and professionally, creating a more extensive curriculum.
And we are fully convinced that this experience will accompany you throughout your life.
You will be able to visit hospitals, schools, centers, orphanages, and participate directly and actively in the daily lives of all those people at the destination, always accompanied by other professionals willing to collaborate hand in hand with you and guide you in daily tasks.
If your university is not part of the agreement with Cooperating Volunteers, you can contact cristina@cooperatingvolunteers.com so that we can get in touch and make this experience a reality.
Corporate volunteering consists of tailored programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills.
It is proven that teamwork directly impacts productivity.
Collective effort surpasses individual capabilities, promotes diversity of skills, stimulates creativity, and facilitates problem-solving in the face of various challenges.
Therefore, it not only maximizes efficiency but also enriches the work environment.
We conduct corporate volunteering programs that consist of customized programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills, improve performance, and foster unity among employees.
We tailor projects to the corporate identity and size of the company, and we can adjust them to any destination and time of the year.
The advantages of corporate volunteering include:
The future is aligned with a more responsible society, and participating in social projects positions our company among the list of revolutionary businesses that want to be part of the change.
If you resonate with this message, corporate volunteering is a unique experience both individually and collectively, and at Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the process to make it a unique journey.
Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members.
Spending quality time with family and being able to disconnect from our hectic routines is not only enriching but also necessary.
Sometimes we forget to communicate, connect, and dedicate time to each other. Each one of us lives focused on our jobs, schools… And it’s necessary to find the opportunity to pause and take care of ourselves.
Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. And of course, it creates lifelong positive memories.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we suggest moving away from those ‘more superficial’ trips (which can also be fantastic), but we invite you to live this experience to bring out our most empathetic and humanitarian side.
Family volunteering gives us the opportunity to be part of a positive impact, promoting values of solidarity and social responsibility.
There are many families who choose to experience these trips focused on cooperation and direct involvement with different communities around the world, where living conditions are very different and sometimes entirely precarious.
Projects are tailored to different ages, allowing us to work together.
An incredible way to fill our suitcase with memories, learning, and knowledge.
And although stepping out of our comfort zone often feels daunting, we assure you firsthand that it’s worth it.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the entire experience, from start to finish, to make it unforgettable.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe it’s never too late for anything, especially for volunteering and living a unique and unforgettable experience.
There are many people, increasingly so, who opt for responsible travel that involves social work.
Accustomed to organized and mostly touristic trips, at Cooperating Volunteers, we want to advocate for a more enriching experience, one that transforms us from within and allows us to be part of the change the world needs to see.
We can adapt both the destination and the duration of our projects to fit your needs.
It’s an opportunity full of emotions that allows us to significantly contribute to different communities and their evolution. And you can participate in different areas such as education, social support, or assistance in different centers.
Some of the benefits include:
Living this experience will undoubtedly be a before and after.
A volunteering initiative with leadership and impact through the educational action program.
When we talk about social volunteering, we refer to all those actions and activities carried out altruistically, selflessly, and with the aim of addressing multiple problems and needs of different communities, always focused on education and self-sufficiency.
Education is essential because it provides the tools and knowledge necessary for personal, social, and economic development.
Our goal is to create self-sufficient communities and provide opportunities for the future personal development of each member. The message is not to ‘give’, but to accompany in the process of training for self-managed provision.
At Cooperating Volunteers, many of our destinations and projects embrace this type of volunteering. Some of our projects include: community programs, education, women’s empowerment…
And although they are completely different from each other, they share a single objective: progress towards a society that can embrace us all in the same way.
If you are someone who is restless, who needs to see a change in the future, volunteering is an experience tailor-made for you.