The Team

Tizia
Tizia
Founder
Tizia founded Viva Tanzania in 2015. She lives in Tanzania since almost a decade and came to Tanzania herself as a volunteer in 2010 after she graduated from school.
Since then she spent countless hours exploring this beautiful country, became a mother of three wonderful children and furthermore graduated as a yoga teacher in 2023.
She is your first contact person, who answers emails, talks to you on the phone and give you all information about your volunteering or internship with us. Furthermore she is happy to plan safaris and trips with you.
In her free-time she loves to spend time with her dogs and cats that were rescues from the Mbwa Wa Africa Project, travel, do sports and yoga and is always up for a chat with her volunteers and guests.

Yvonne
Yvonne
Villa Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Yvonne is the villa manager. She is your contact person regarding anything in the villa.
You've got a problem in your room? Do you need help to order lunch? Or something is not going well at your project? She is happy to help you out. Furthermore she will answer all your questions about Arusha, life in Tanzania, and about day trips, safaris and mountain climbs. Yvonne speaks English, and Swahili. She loves to travel, so ask her for her favorite spots!

Venance
Venance
Driver/ Guide
Venance is our driver and will be the first person you meet at the airport upon arrival. He is a qualified tour guide and speaks English and Swahili.
On your first day in Arusha he will be taking you around town for the orientation tour, help you to get a sim card, change money and share interesting information about Arusha and your stay in general. On your first working day Venance will take you to your project for the introduction.
In case of anything, feel free to reach out, he is happy to help!
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