School Risk & Safety Summary

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Educational Travel with Safety, Structure & Accountability

This School Risk & Safety Summary outlines how Everyday Safaris plans, manages, and delivers school and university travel programs in Tanzania, with a strong focus on student safety, safeguarding, and professional risk management.

This document is intended to support school leadership teams, trip coordinators, and parents when reviewing educational travel proposals and understanding how risk and safety are managed on the ground in Tanzania.

1. Our Role & Responsibility

Everyday Safaris acts as the on-the-ground delivery and operations partner for school and university programs in Tanzania.

Our responsibilities include:

  • Planning and operating approved itineraries
  • Providing qualified, licensed guides and operational staff
  • Managing accommodation, transport, and in-country logistics
  • Implementing safety, medical, and emergency procedures
  • Supporting schools in meeting safeguarding and risk-management expectations

Overall pastoral care, student discipline, and supervision responsibility remains with the school and accompanying staff, in line with standard international educational travel practice.

2. Risk Assessment & Pre-Trip Planning

All school and university programs are supported by pre-trip risk assessment and structured planning, tailored to:

  • Student age range
  • Group size and supervision structure
  • Activities undertaken
  • Physical demands and environmental conditions
Pre-trip planning includes:
  • Activity suitability assessment
  • Route and site selection (including Kilimanjaro routes where applicable)
  • Seasonal, weather, and environmental considerations
  • Transport and accommodation planning
  • Medical access and evacuation review

Risk assessments are shared and reviewed with school leadership prior to travel and updated where necessary.

3. Safeguarding & Supervision

Safeguarding is central to all educational travel programs delivered by Everyday Safaris.

Our safeguarding approach includes:

  • Clear supervision ratios agreed with the school
  • Defined roles and responsibilities between school staff and Everyday Safaris guides
  • Age-appropriate activities, pacing, and expectations
  • Professional conduct standards for all guides and operational staff

We work collaboratively with teachers and group leaders to maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all students.

4. Guide Qualifications & Training

Students are supported by experienced, licensed guides trained in:

  • Group leadership and youth management
  • First aid and emergency response
  • Kilimanjaro and safari safety procedures
  • Cultural awareness and professional conduct

For physically demanding or higher-risk activities, additional staff are assigned as required to maintain appropriate supervision and safety margins.

5. Health Monitoring & Medical Response

Student health and wellbeing are monitored throughout the program.

Key measures include:

  • Daily health and wellbeing checks during activities
  • Clear reporting procedures for illness, injury, or concerns
  • Access to first-aid equipment
  • Established medical referral and evacuation protocols

Schools are informed promptly of any medical concerns affecting students, and decisions are taken collaboratively where appropriate.

6. Emergency & Evacuation Procedures

Everyday Safaris maintains established emergency and contingency procedures, including:

  • Clear communication protocols between guides, operations management, and school leaders
  • Evacuation procedures coordinated with national park authorities where applicable
  • Access to appropriate medical facilities
  • Contingency planning for weather, environmental, or logistical changes

Emergency procedures are briefed to staff and group leaders before activities commence.

7. Accommodation & Transport Safety

Accommodation and transport are selected to meet group safety, supervision, and logistical requirements.

Key controls include:

  • Use of trusted, licensed transport providers
  • Regular vehicle maintenance and safety checks
  • Safe and supervised accommodation environments
  • Centralized accommodation planning, including Babylon Lodge near Mount Kilimanjaro, which serves as a secure operational base for briefings, equipment checks, and coordination

8. Ethical & Legal Compliance

Everyday Safaris operates in full compliance with Tanzanian law and ethical tourism standards.

We are:

  • Licensed by the Tourism Agents Licensing Authority (TALA)
  • Registered with BRELA
  • Fully compliant with TRA and VAT regulations
  • A member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO)
  • An official Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) Partner Company

Ethical operations form a core part of risk management and institutional trust.

9. Communication & Reporting

Clear communication is maintained throughout each program:

  • Pre-trip planning discussions with school coordinators
  • Daily briefings during activities
  • Prompt reporting of incidents, concerns, or changes
  • End-of-program feedback and review

This ensures transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

10.Summary for Schools & Parents

Everyday Safaris is committed to delivering safe, structured, and professionally managed educational travel experiences in Tanzania.

Our systems are designed to support schools in fulfilling their duty of care, while providing students with meaningful, well-supervised learning opportunities through adventure, culture, and nature.

Important Notice

This summary is provided for planning and informational purposes and does not replace individual school safeguarding policies.

Schools remain responsible for applying their own safeguarding frameworks, student welfare policies, and internal approval processes.

 Contact for Further Information

For detailed risk assessments or to discuss a proposed school or university program:

Educational & Institutional Travel: info@everydaysafaris.com

Call / WhatsApp: +255 766 691 900 | +255 747 444 439

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Everyday Safaris responsible for student supervision?

Everyday Safaris provides professional guides and operational staff responsible for activity delivery and in-country logistics. Overall pastoral care, discipline, and student supervision remain the responsibility of the school and accompanying staff, in line with standard educational travel practice.

Are risk assessments provided to schools?

Yes. Pre-trip risk assessments are prepared and shared with school leadership prior to travel. These are reviewed collaboratively and adapted where necessary.

How is student safety managed during Kilimanjaro climbs?

Safety is managed through conservative route selection, acclimatization-focused itineraries, experienced guides, daily health monitoring, and clear emergency procedures. Full details are outlined in our Kilimanjaro Safety & Medical Considerations page.

What medical support is available during school programs?

Guides carry first-aid equipment and follow established medical referral and evacuation protocols. Access to medical facilities and emergency services is reviewed during pre-trip planning.

How are emergencies handled?

Clear communication and evacuation procedures are in place and coordinated with relevant authorities. Schools are informed promptly, and decisions are made collaboratively where appropriate.

Why is Babylon Lodge used for school programs?

Babylon Lodge, owned and operated by Everyday Safaris, provides a secure and controlled operational base near Mount Kilimanjaro for briefings, equipment checks, coordination, and recovery before and after climbs.

Is Everyday Safaris fully licensed and compliant?

Yes. Everyday Safaris is fully licensed and legally registered in Tanzania, a member of TATO, and an official KPAP Partner Company, operating in compliance with all national tourism and tax regulations.

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