14‑Day Faith & Cultural Immersion Experience

August 1-15, 2026 | Tanzania, East Africa

Encounter. Learn. Serve. Renew.

Hosted by:
The Milwaukee Archdiocesan Office for World Mission (OWM) in collaboration with Zeru, Zeru, Inc. Ministries

Applicant Information

14-Day Faith & Cultural Immersion Experience
August 1–15, 2026 | Tanzania, East Africa
Encounter. Learn. Serve. Renew.

Hosted by World Mission Ministries | Archdiocese of Milwaukee

THE JOURNEY
Destinations: Arusha • Ngorongoro Crater • Olduvai Gorge • Serengeti Plain • Lamadi (ZeruZeru Ministries) • Mwanza • Zanzibar

Travel with us to experience the life, faith, and culture of Tanzania through partnership with ZeruZeru Ministries and the Mary Mother of God of Perpetual Help Center—a ministry serving children and families affected by albinism.

This 14-day immersion will blend mission, culture, and beauty—from the savannas of the Serengeti to the prayerful rhythm of Lamadi and the coastal life of Zanzibar.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Date
Location / Activities
Aug 1–2
Depart USA ✈ Arrive Kilimanjaro, Tanzania \
Aug 3–4
Arusha — Serval Wildlife Visit • City Tour • Coffee Farm Visit
Aug 5–7
Ngorongoro Crater • Olduvai Gorge • Serengeti Game Drives
Aug 8–12
Lamadi — Zeru Zeru Ministries Engagement • Mary Mother of God of Perpetual Help Center • Retreat at Lake House of Prayer
Aug 13–15
Zanzibar — Optional Excursions: Spice Tour • Prison Island • Boating/Snorkeling • Historic Stone Town Tour • Visit to Local Markets • Catholic Church Tour • Home of Freddie Mercury Tour • Tanzanite Museum/Shops & Departure Home
ESTIMATED COST (per person)
Component
Estimated Amount (USD)
Air Travel (U.S.–Tanzania–Zanzibar–U.S.)
$2,220
Domestic Transport / Lodging / Meals / Safari & Cultural Excursions in Tanzania/Zanzibar
$3,300 (+$720 for single room)
Administrative Fee
$480
Estimated Total:
$6,000
Payment Schedule:

Non-refundable deposit of $600 due by February 28, 2026
Final payment due 30 days before departure
Refund Policy:

Once airline tickets are purchased (approximately May 31, 2026), the airline portion of the trip cost is non-refundable.
This is a good faith estimate, not a guaranteed quote, based on current information available. Prices are subject to change based on costs arising from occurrences such as unforeseen events, delays, changes, and 3rd party service variations. You will be notified of any significant cost changes.

PAGE 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION:

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* 1. Please provide your contact information:

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number +1 (000-000-0000)

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* 2. Occupation

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Retired

Employed (please specify profession)

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* 3. Do you have a valid passport? (Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of your trip.)

Yes

PLEASE NOTE: You do not need a passport to apply for the immersion experience. However, you will need one before departure. (Make sure to plan accordingly, since routine passport processing times can take from 8-to 11 weeks.) Visit Travel.State.Gov to apply for a passport (copy and paste into a separate tab so you do not lose your place in the survey). https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html

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* 4. If you already have a valid passport, please enter the following information:

Full name exactly as it appears on your passport (First, Middle, Last):

Passport Number:

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* 5. What is your date of birth? (Please use format MM/DD/YYYY)

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* 6. Emergency Contact Person(s):
(at least one person's name and phone or e-mail address is required)

Contact Person #1 Name:

Contact Person #1 Telephone Number +1 (000-000-0000):

Contact Person #1 E-mail Address:

(optional) Contact Person #2 Name:

(optional) Contact Person #2 Telephone Number +1 (000-000-0000):

(optional) Contact Person #2 E-mail Address:

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* 7. Do you have any dietary restrictions?

Vegan

Vegetarian

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Nut-Free

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Rooming Preference

Single Occupancy ($4020 per person incl $720 single supplement)

Double Occupancy ($3300 per person)

Double Occupancy with a roommate in mind ($3300 per person) Please provide roommate name.

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* 9. Have you traveled internationally before?

Yes (please specify)

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* 1. Please provide your contact information:

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* 2. Occupation

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* 3. Do you have a valid passport? (Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of your trip.)

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* 4. If you already have a valid passport, please enter the following information:

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* 5. What is your date of birth? (Please use format MM/DD/YYYY)

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* 6. Emergency Contact Person(s): (at least one person's name and phone or e-mail address is required)

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* 7. Do you have any dietary restrictions?

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* 8. Rooming Preference

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* 9. Have you traveled internationally before?

* 6. Emergency Contact Person(s):
(at least one person's name and phone or e-mail address is required)