Dar es Salaam offers the perfect mix of opportunities that come from living in a cosmopolitan city, with the ultimate traveller’s paradise beckoning from across the water. Just an hour from the mainland, Zanzibar’s white sands and turquoise waters are a mecca for divers, backpackers and party-goers. Travel inland and you will find once-in-a-lifetime safari opportunities.
Tanzania Highlights
- Take a boat over to the paradise island of Zanzibar
- Spot big game on a savannah safari
- Hike through the beautiful Mikumi National Park
- Shop for handmade crafts in the bazaars and markets
- Discover laid-back bars and restaurants with live music
The Work The World House
Life in our house in Dar es Salaam makes up a huge part of your trip — it’s your home away from home. You'll stay with other healthcare students and graduates from countries around the world and that gives the house a social community feel to it.
The house is located in the north of the city, only a stone’s throw from the Indian Ocean. The building itself is spacious, decorated with traditional African carvings, has private and communal spaces, and an outdoor pool on the grounds.
In the evenings, you’re only a couple of minutes walk from seafront shops and restaurants.
In the broader area, you can visit traditional craft markets, local bars, and catch boats going on whale-watching and snorkelling trips.
In-Country Team
Management team: Based in the house, they oversee your entire Work the World experience — 24/7 — from the moment you land to the moment you leaveCatering team: Cook a variety of both local cuisine and familiar home comforts, accommodating all dietary requirementsHousekeeper: Keeps the house clean and tidy from top to bottom, making sure you're comfortableLanguage teacher: Visits the house twice per-week. During their lessons, you’ll learn everyday phrases and clinical terminology to help you get more from your placementSecurity team: Monitor the house 24/7 for your peace of mind
Support in the Hospital
Our team in Dar es Salaam will take you on an informal visit to the hospital before you start your placement. The team will take you around the hospital itself, introducing you to department staff and your supervisors to give you a feel for what to expect. You’ll often see members of our Dar es Salaam team in the hospital. They’ll come to visit you during your placement to make sure everything is running smoothly.
Before the start of your placement, we’ll assign your clinical supervisors. If you put effort into building a relationship with them, they will offer insight into practices and conditions in a way that only a local practitioner can.
Crucially, we offer support throughout your clinical placement as and when you need it. We’ve got all bases covered.

Electives in Dar es Salaam
VILLAGE HEALTHCARE WEEK
To deepen your appreciation of Tanzanian culture and healthcare, you can choose to add an extra week to the end of your placement to live with a family in a rural fishing village in the northern region of the paradise island of Zanzibar, just off the coast of Dar es Salaam. Each morning, you’ll head to a busy district hospital. Here, you’ll gain insight into how local staff treat cases of everything from malaria to snake bites. The experience will perfectly complement your city-based placement on the mainland. In your free time, you’ll take part in many local activities. This includes cycling to the fish market and white sand beaches, learning about rehabilitating turtles, visiting the local herbalist, and learning about the spice trade which is an intricate part of Zanzibarian life.





"When I first arrived I was surprised by the struggles staff were facing, but they were all still positive about everything."
Rose Johnston, Manchester Metropolitan University 2023
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"I travelled alone but all my anxieties melted away as soon as I touched down and met the amazing support team. I regret nothing...well I only wish I booked for longer".
Faatemah Mahetar, University of Central Lancashire 2023
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"I found the staff to be helpful if you introduced yourself, the more you gave the more you got back."
Hannah Bentley, King's College London 2023
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"Under supervision, I was able to help with deliveries and even lead the delivery of a baby on my own with hospital staff overseeing my practice at all times".
Joanna North, Bangor University 2023
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"It was such an eye-opening experience, from being in the psychiatric wards and seeing their way of working with a variety of mental health conditions".
Briony Anderson, Abertay University 2023
Read moreWhat healthcare disciplines do Work the World cater for?
Work the World organise supervised healthcare electives for the following disciplines: - 1. Nursing (all branches) 2. Medical 3. Midwifery 4. Physiotherapy 5. Radiography 6. Pharmacy 7. Dentistry 8. Occupational Therapy 9. Paramedic Science
What is the Work the World house like in Tanzania?
The house Tanzania is located only a stone’s throw from the Indian Ocean. The building itself is spacious, decorated with traditional African carvings, has private and communal spaces, and an outdoor pool on the grounds. You’re also only a couple of minutes walk from seafront shops and restaurants.
What travelling opportunities are there for me whilst I’m in Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam offers the perfect mix of opportunities that come from living in a cosmopolitan city, with the ultimate traveller’s paradise beckoning from across the water. Just an hour from the mainland, Zanzibar’s white sands and turquoise waters are a mecca for divers, backpackers and party-goers. Travel inland and you will find once-in-a-lifetime safari opportunities.