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odyssey adventure

1 Month
xx/xx/xx - xx/xx/xx

A 1-Month Introduction to Tanzania and our 5 Fundamentals.
Designed for summer holiday students, this course is the perfect one-month escape into the wild. Dive into Tanzania’s stunning landscapes, explore our 5 Fundamentals, and challenge yourself through adventure, conservation, and cultural immersion. It’s a short but powerful journey for those seeking excitement, growth, and a new perspective.

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odyssey elite

3 Months
xx/xx/xx - xx/xx/xx

A 3-Month Deep Immersion into Tanzania and our 5 Fundamentals.
Created for gap year students, this is the full Odyssey experience — a life-changing three months of exploration and self-discovery. From epic adventures and hands-on conservation to cultural immersion and personal development, you’ll push boundaries, discover strengths you didn’t know you had, and return home with new skills, fresh confidence, and unforgettable memories.

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A day at odyssey:

At Odyssey, no two days are the same — one day you might be diving in Lake Tanganyika or on safari in Katavi, the next working on a project that challenges your skills. If you’re on campus we kick things off with an energising workout, followed by a hearty breakfast before diving into morning activities: maybe a diving/snorkelling trip, a welding session in the workshop, or time at our village learning centre teaching. Afternoons bring more adventures — kayaking to nearby islands, hands-on projects, or skill-building sessions tailored to your interests. Each day is designed to keep you engaged, learning, and leaving with a sense of accomplishment. And when the sun sets, it’s all about campfire drinks on the beach and a great meal to round off an unforgettable day.

the odyssey impact

By the end of your journey, you’ll have more than just memories. You’ll leave with confidence, independence, and a diverse set of skills that stand out to employers and enrich your personal life. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a global community of like-minded young people you can call on for years to come.

the 5 fundamentals

  • A deeper knowledge of the world around you. Learn about animal behavior, tracking and basic survival skills. Gain valuable knowledge and experience through active participation in our ongoing conservation efforts.

    BUSHCRAFT - ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION, TRACKING, ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, CAMPING, COOKING, SURVIVAL SKILLS

    CONSERVATION - WORKSHOPS, PROJECT PLANNING AND EXECUTION, PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES (VILLAGE CLEAN-UPS, CONSERVATION DIVES, TEACHING)

    EXPEDITIONS - KATAVI NATIONAL PARK SAFARI, LAKE TANGANYIKA KAYAK TRIP, LUWAFI GAME RESERVE WALKING SAFARI (ELITE), LAKE TANGANYIKA DIVING (ELITE)

  • Practical skills are transferable to any career. Learn to weld, basic electronics, and construction techniques. These skills require a methodical approach and refined problem solving to do successfully - a mindset that would stand out to any employer 

    WORKSHOP: WELING, POWER TOOLS, BUILDING, SOLAR, PLUMBING, ELECTRICS

    VEHICLES: BASIC MECHANICS, VEHIICLE RECOVERY, VEHICLE MAINTANANCE AND SERVICING

  • You only have one body - take care of it. Fitness and health are vital in day to day life, our fitness professionals will show you how to take your physical ability to the next level.

    WORKOUTS - CALISTHENICS, WEIGHT LIFTING, CIRCUIT TRAINING, STRETCHING, WORKOUT PLANNING, SESSION LEADERSHIP

    EXPEDITIONS - ORIENTEERING HIKE, KAYAKING, BIKING, RUNNING

  • What do you want to do for the rest of your life? Whether it’s your own business or technical career Odyssey will equip you with the skills to chase it with everything you have, and give your CV flair that will have any employer interested.

    ACTIVITIES - MAKE YOUR OWN BUSINESS PLAN, THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET, BEHIND THE SCENES RUNNING A BUSINESS HOSPITALITY

  • Work together, form friendships, learn from role models, and be part of a greater community who you can turn to throughout your life. Your Odyssey is only getting started as you finish your course!

    ACTIVITIES - TEAM PROJECTS, GROUP EXPEDITIONS, SPORTS COMPETITIONS

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

KATAVI SAFARI

What a blast we had in Katavi this year! Amazing leopard sightings, wild bush fires, beers around the campfire… it’s hard to put into words the experience we had, so take a look at our video!

LAKE TANGANYIKA KAYAK TRIP

This was a test of mental strength - 3 big days of kayaking but we rose to the occasion and enjoyed every second of the challenge. Take a look at lake Tanganyika’s raw beauty in this video

NAUI DIVING COURSE

Calm fresh waters, beautiful fish, and joining in with the research group from the Institute of Vertebrate Biology from the Czech Republic - what a great week of diving we had this year! Take a look at how our diving courses look in this video.

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