45-60 liters; MUST be small enough to carry on the plane
25 – 32 liter daypack /school backpack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks
For holding your gear
A pair of comfortable, closed-toe sturdy shoes
These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap
Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks (At least 2 pair heavier weight--wool)
Required Shoes
NOTE: You can expect to get your clothes dirty during your community service section, so keep that in mind when choosing specific clothing and footwear items.
At least one synthetic, non-cotton, medium-weight long sleeve top, other can be cotton
Minimum of 2 synthetic, non-cotton t-shirts, other shirts may be cotton; do not pack many tank tops
Synthetic, non-cotton. This can be a fleece pullover, sweater or a full-zip jacket
Synthetic or down insulation, non-cotton. This can be a synthetic or down “puffy” jacket, or an additional heavyweight fleece
100% waterproof rain jacket with a hood - no ponchos!
For sun protection and comfort in the water
For Girls
Required Clothing Items
NOTE: You can expect to get your clothes dirty during your community service section, so keep that in mind when choosing specific clothing and footwear items.
1 extra mesh stuff sack for dirty clothes storage, sleeping bag size
With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries
With 100% UV protection
Additional Required Items
Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.
You will be staying in hostels, so this is for extra comfort
Please bring any personal medications and travel medications as advised by your Physician.
The best way to send medication is with PillPacks by Amazon or a Pill Box.
Leaders will collect all medications, except inhalers and epi-pens. Other medications should be in a pillbox or PillPack.
Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, prescription medication, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant
Contains: Insect repellent, reef safe waterproof sunscreen (Kokua, Thinksport, Stream2Sea), zinc oxide, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer
If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.
Required Hygiene Items
*Please keep all toiletries in your checked luggage, with the exception of your toothbrush and any personal/prescription medication
For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!
Required Items
Synthetic, non-cotton medium weight long underwear bottoms
Synthetic, non-cotton shorts
Boys: your quick-dry shorts can double as your bathing suit
1 pair of synthetic, non-cotton hiking pants. 1 pair may be cotton or a yoga pant. REQUIRED 1 pair of loose/flowy pants to be culturally appropriate during community service. Leggings are NOT appropriate during community service.
Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are okay)
Required Clothing Items
NOTE: You can expect to get your clothes dirty during your community service section, so keep that in mind when choosing specific clothing and footwear items.
With charger + international adapter, and a 32- 64GB memory card
Paperback books are less bulky…highly recommended for long flights
For journaling
Recommended for wildlife safari
Two (2) reusable, breathable masks that completely cover nose and mouth and fit snuggly; Moondance will not provide masks. To be used where it is required by trip location or outfitter.
Not required but highly recommended.
*Since we don’t allow cell phones during the course of our trips, you may not use your phone as a camera. Leaders will take photos that will be shared at the end of the summer.
Personal wallet with $200 spending money and valid identification
Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport
(Inside passport) Directions to obtain visa to follow
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large is ideal
Additional Required Items
In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:
These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!
Moondance adheres the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. They state that routine vaccines are those recommended for everyone in the United States, depending on age and vaccine history. Please consult with a physician for specific recommendations based on your health history.
Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:
Active cholera transmission is widespread in Tanzania. Cholera is rare in travelers. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease. Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.
Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.
Areas of recent active cholera transmission are localized to the regions of Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, Dodoma, Kagera, Katavi, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Mara, Rukwa, Ruvuma, Simiyu, and Singida in Tanzania.
CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Tanzania take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends a pre-exposure rabies vaccination before your trip because rabid dogs are commonly found in Tanzania and Zanzibar and rabies is present in some terrestrial wildlife species. Rabies treatment may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities. We will encounter dogs and wildlife especially as we travel to rural areas.
Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Required for travelers ≥1 year old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission.1
Generally not recommended for travel to Tanzania.
Check the map tab on this page to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling. Provide this information to your physician of choice (primary care physician, travel clinic, etc.) in order to get the most accurate suggestions for immunizations and vaccinations.
If you are unsure of your group, please reach out to Moondance HQ at 800-832-5229 to confirm.
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 519 Y | Atlanta (ATL) | 10:50 AM | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 8:05 am (6/06) |
Thursday, June 6, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 865 Y | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 9:45 AM | Dar Es Salaam (DAR) | 12:35 pm (2/06) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Thursday, June 20, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 804 Y | Dar Es Salaam (DAR) | 4:45 PM | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 7:25 pm (6/20) |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 518 Y | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 10:00 PM | Atlanta (ATL) | 8:55 am (6/21) |
If you are unsure of your group, please reach out to Moondance HQ at 800-832-5229 to confirm.
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 519 Y | Atlanta (ATL) | 10:50 AM | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 8:05 am (6/06) |
Thursday, June 6, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 815 Y | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 10:35 AM | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (JRO) | 1:10 pm (6/06) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Thursday, June 20, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 814 Y | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (JRO) | 5:20 PM | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 7:50 pm (6/20) |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 518 Y | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 10:00 PM | Atlanta (ATL) | 8:55 am (6/21) |
If you are unsure of your group, please reach out to Moondance HQ at 800-832-5229 to confirm.
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Sunday, June 23, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 519 Y | Atlanta (ATL) | 10:50 AM | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 8:05 am (6/24) |
Monday, June 24, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 815 Y | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 10:35 AM | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (JRO) | 1:10 pm (6/24) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Monday, July 8, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 814 Y | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (JRO) | 5:20 PM | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 7:50 pm (7/08) |
Monday, July 8, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 500 Y | Addis, Ababa (ADD) | 10:50 PM | Dulles, VA (IAD) | 8:55 am (7/09) |
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | Ethiopian Airlines 1370 | Dulles, VA (IAD) | 12:45 PM | Atlanta (ATL) | 2:44 pm (7/09) |
If you are unsure of your group, please reach out to Moondance HQ at 800-832-5229 to confirm.
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Thursday, July 11, 2024 | Emirates 204 K | New York (JFK) | 11:20 AM | Dubai (DXB) | 7:50 am (7/12) |
Friday, July 12, 2024 | Emirates 725 K | Dubai (DXB) | 9:30 AM | Dar Es Salaam (DAR) | 1:55 pm (7/12) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Friday, July 26, 2024 | Emirates 726 Q | Dar Es Salaam (DAR) | 3:25 PM | Dubai (DXB) | 9:50 pm (7/26) |
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | Emirates 203 Q | Dubai (DXB) | 2:50 AM | New York (JFK) | 8:50 am (7/27) |
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