Your generous donation helps to save and change lives every day.
Your charitable investment will go toward ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need.
Overview
The Need
During this trip, you will experience the vibrant culture of Dar es Salaam while caring for communities in both urban and underserved coastal settings. While Tanzania once offered free healthcare, that policy ended in 2001. Today, many citizens find the national health insurance program unaffordable, leaving large populations without access to consistent medical care.
This mission provides a meaningful opportunity to serve residents in informal settlements, public clinics, and partner organizations that support children and women. Dar es Salaam is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa, yet it still faces a significant shortage of medical providers—with just 0.31 doctors per 10,000 residents. Common health concerns in the region include neonatal complications, respiratory infections, HIV/AIDS, and chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.
Clinics will be held in five communities around Dar es Salaam, where we will focus on treating preventable and treatable conditions. Volunteers will provide care for cases involving malaria, diarrheal illness, sexually transmitted infections, and sepsis. A major emphasis of this mission is dental care, with high community demand due to limited access. Additionally, women’s health will be a primary focus, including specialized support for maternal care, family planning, and infant wellness.
Our Work
In 2015, International Medical Relief began working in Tanzania with humanitarian partners who shared a common vision of providing healthcare to underserved communities. IMR was privileged enough to work with the Maasai people and learn more about their tribal traditions and lifestyle. Since 2015, IMR has held clinic missions in order to achieve IMR’s goal of providing sustainable health care solutions to aid the tribes and other Tanzanian communities. These clinic missions have served nearly 6,000 patients through more than 200 staff and volunteers.
With diligent planning and preparation, IMR is dedicated to ensuring that specific goals are met on our missions, each in correlation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 17.
IMR works to elevate vulnerable populations through shoulder-to-shoulder care with our local partners, creating workforce density, and a cadre of future healthcare and public health leaders in association to UNSDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing.
In correlation with UNSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, our organization works in collaboration and at the request of local hosts where we are under their direct influence and affluence. IMR never goes into a country without a formal invitation where there is a great community need for medical or dental care, and health education.
This Mission
Tanzania is one of the world’s most sought after places to visit. Fulfill your bucket list dream by providing medical care to some of the 120 ethnic groups surviving in this culture-rich indigenous country. You will have a first hand opportunity to help those without health care in an amazing East African country.
IMR teams are able to work with communities in Tanzania to provide health care services and equipment, but also to provide education to create a more sustainable and long lasting impact towards the wellbeing of that community. International Medical Relief (IMR) goal is to continue to improve health outcomes of the communities we serve and focus on prevention, health, nutrition, and strengthening health systems through partnerships with local medical staff.
Lodging/Transportation
You have chosen the SIGNATURE TRIP which includes upgraded lodging. Your hotel will be a 3-4 star accomodation with all the comforts that has to offer – impeccable service, beautiful surroundings, and all of the amenities. Returning here will make the perfect end to your perfect days in clinic! Note: accommodation is based on double occupancy. You’ll be based in Dar es Salaam, a vibrant coastal city where turquoise waters meet bustling markets and rich cultural traditions. Each day, you’ll travel to surrounding neighborhoods and underserved communities to provide much-needed medical care. In the evenings, you’ll return to the comfort of your accommodations, enjoy flavorful local cuisine, and experience the hospitality that makes Tanzania so special.
Highlights
On your free day in Tanzania, immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of Dar es Salaam. Relax on a local beach, savor traditional Swahili cuisine, or wander through the bustling street food scene in Kariakoo. For a taste of adventure, take a day safari or hike through Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve—one of the oldest forests in Africa. Prefer something more laid-back? Enjoy a scenic boat ride to Mbudya Island for snorkeling, sunbathing, and peaceful ocean views.
Extend Your Stay
You’re journeying across the globe. Why not extend your stay in Tanzania to experience some of its top tourist attractions? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators!
Worldwide Navigators offers two opportunities to extend your time in Tanzania to create an amazing vacation following your humanitarian work. Contact Worldwide Navigators to book one of these extensions or get more information.
See the Extensions tab on this page for details on these amazing experiences!
Itinerary at a Glance
Arrivals & Orientation
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Full Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change without notice.
You will need to arrange your flight destination to be Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). If you need assistance booking flights, please contact Worldwide Navigators, our preferred travel agency, at travel@worldwidenavigators.com. You may also choose to arrange transportation from the airport to your accommodation, which you may purchase from within your portal under Trip Add-Ons.
Arrivals
You and the team will fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Please plan to arrive by 2:00pm EAT (Eastern Africa Time). Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel in Dar es Salaam, just a short drive away. Check into your hotel room and enjoy a welcome dinner with the team. After dinner, you’ll attend the team orientation to prepare you for the upcoming week of clinic. Your team leader will assign roles for clinic, address IMR’s clinic protocols, and discuss the communities you will be serving in Tanzania.
Meals: Dinner,
Clinic
Your first day of clinic! Breakfast will be provided at your hotel each morning. You’ll be providing care in several different locations during your time in Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Today, you will spend another day serving the communities around Dar es Salaam. Your days will be long and hard but incredibly rewarding!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
One of the focuses of this mission is dentistry. Because all community members are encouraged to attend, the demand for dental care will be high. Another focus of this mission is women’s healthcare, so we will offer special clinic care for women and their infants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Lower respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, malaria, STDs, and sepsis are all part of the top 10 causes of death in Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Free Day
Spend your free day in Dar es Salaam discovering the region’s rich wildlife at a nearby sanctuary, where you can observe native animals up close. Afterwards, unwind with a scenic walk through coastal villages and along the beach, offering a glimpse into daily life and the warm hospitality of the Tanzanian people. Interested in a safari? Contact Worldwide Navigators to help plan an unforgettable experience!
Meals: Breakfast,
Departures
After one last breakfast with the team, bid farewell to beautiful Tanzania as you head to the airport for your international flight home.
If you’re interested in extending your stay in Tanzania, our partner Worldwide Navigators offers exclusive trip extensions just for IMR volunteers! See the Extensions tab on this page for details.
Meals: Breakfast,
Your Journey
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Extensions
You’re journeying across the globe. Why not extend your stay in Tanzania to experience some of its top tourist attractions? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators!
Worldwide Navigators offers two opportunities to extend your time in Tanzania to create an amazing vacation following your humanitarian work. Contact Worldwide Navigators to book one of these extensions or get more information.
Zanzibár, Tanzania
Highlights:
- Experience a guided safari blue tour, visiting three different sand banks.
- Visit Stone Town, the one of the oldest parts of Zanzibar City & UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Tour a spice plantation that produces some of the world’s most popular spices including clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel to Zanzibár
Upon your arrival at the Zanzibár airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Depending on what time you arrive, you may have time to explore the surrounding area’s shops and waterfront.
Day 2: Guided Safari Blue Tour & Snorkeling
Today is a very exciting day. Your private transport will come by your hotel in the morning to pick you up and transfer you to Fumba Village. This is the departure point for your enthralling day aboard a guided safari boat tour, also known as a Blue Tour. You will visit three different sand banks, one of which will be where you’ll enjoy a seafood lunch! Later, you will have the chance to do some snorkeling and possibly see dolphins.
Day 3: Spice Farm Tour
Your private transport will pick you up this morning to take you to one of Zanzibár’s infamous spice farms. You’ll see the different types of spices and how they’re grown. Plus, included in your tour is a tasting of seasonal fruits and lunch!
After your tour, you will head to town where you can explore Stone Town. You will have the chance to see the Slave market site, daily market, old fort, house of wonder, palace museum, and narrow streets. There will be time to do some shopping while you’re here, so bring your money belt!
Day 4: Departure Home
Today is your last day! Enjoy your final breakfast before transporting to the airport for your onward journey and departure home.
What’s Included:
- 4-Day, 3-Night Tour
- Ground Transportation
- 2.5 to 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- 24-Hour Emergency Service
You Will Need to Provide:
- Airfare to Zanzibár. Please inquire to add this flight to your itinerary.
- Customary Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Souvenirs/Gifts
- Currency Exchange Fees
4-Day, 3-Night All-Inclusive Tour starts at $1,050. Contact Worldwide Navigators to book this extension or get more information.
Minimum Donation
Your generous donation of $3400 will go toward the ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need. A small portion of your donation includes:
- Clinic supplies and medications for patients
- Clinic participation
- Transportation, accommodations, and meals as outlined in the itinerary
Donation Payment Deadlines
$3200 due by December 15, 2025
$3400 due by February 15, 2026
Early Bird Savings Opportunity
To be eligible, the participant must upload ALL your required documents and forms, sign their liability form and make your 50% donation including your $35 application fee by December 15, 2025. This savings opportunity does not apply to disaster relief missions.
Featured Enhancements
**To purchase any of the above Featured Enhancements for your mission, please contact our office at office@imrus.org or call at (970) 635-0110.
Your Donation to IMR for Your Mission Cost Includes:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- Transportation
- Lodging (except for Colorado missions, disaster missions, or as otherwise mentioned in the trip itinerary)
- Costs associated with the clinic
- Food
- Tips for services provided to the IMR team
- All logistics, including translation services and security as needed
Additional Costs That You Are Responsible For:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- International and Domestic flights to the country.
- Passport fees, visa fees, and transit fees, including baggage or overnight accommodations/meals while in transit
- Required or recommended insurance
- Vaccinations and medications common for travel
- Spending money for souvenirs and personal purchases
- Required or desired mission supplies, personal equipment, or small gifts for the special people you meet
- Any lodging, meals, and transportation outside of the scheduled team mission, payable at the time of service to the local vendor
- COVID-related fees such as testing, vaccinations, and quarantines as required by in-country arrival/departure or USA arrival/departure
- Each team member is responsible for carrying medical supplies for the deployment. All fees associated with transport are the responsibility of the volunteer.
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