odyssey tanzania
YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY, CHALLENGE, AND GROWTH – UNIQUE, UNFORGETTABLE, AND BUILT JUST FOR YOU. STEP BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE, MASTER NEW SKILLS, AND FORGE CONNECTIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME.
what is odyssey?
Odyssey Tanzania is a student and gap year program designed for adventurous young people aged 18-22. Our courses are hosted at Lake Shore Lodge on Lake Tanganyika in rural Western Tanzania. We are centred around teaching the following 5 fundamental themes:
NATURAL - Safaris, Environmental Conservation, and Adventures
TECHNICAL - Workshop skills, basic construction, and practical thinking
PHYSICAL - Daily exercise, physical challenges, and nutrition
BUSINESS - Teamwork, entrepreneurship, and risk taking
SOCIAL - Networking, Hospitality and self confidence
Odyssey is more than a program — it’s a journey of self-discovery, grit, and personal development. Participants leave with the confidence to take on new challenges, the skills to excel in any environment, and the connections of a tight-knit international community. The experiences you gain here are rare in today’s world, making them all the more valuable for your future.
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Where is odyssey?
Odyssey is based at Lake Shore Lodge, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Kipili, Western Tanzania.
Lake Tanganyika is the world’s longest freshwater lake, the second deepest, and the second largest by volume — holding an incredible 18% of the planet’s available freshwater. It is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, home to over 250 species of vividly coloured cichlid fish that have made the lake a centre of global scientific research.
Western Tanzania is one of the most remote regions in the country, sparsely populated and rich in untouched wilderness. Surrounding the lake are vast game reserves and national parks, including our neighbour Katavi National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and dramatic landscapes. Here, Odyssey participants embark on a 4-day safari — a highlight of the program.
Our base at Kipili offers the best of both worlds: the tranquillity of lakeside living, where mornings begin with the sound of waves on the shore, and the vibrancy of village life, where we focus many of our conservation efforts across Kipili and its surrounding islands.
Together, the lake, the national parks, and the wild remoteness create the perfect backdrop for Odyssey participants to challenge themselves, connect with nature, and thrive in adventure.