Your passport MUST NOT expire before December 15, 2026.

You will need a Tourist E-Visa to enter Tanzania.
Our office will apply for the visa for you, and you will need to supply additional information for the visa.

Each country’s immunization and medication requirements and recommendations are based on Travelers’ Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the recommendations of our contacts. These requirements and recommendations are subject to change based on outbreaks, government mandates, etc.  

Students are personally responsible for making medical decisions regarding vaccinations and are encouraged to evaluate their own needs and risks. Students are financially responsible for the cost of their immunizations or medications; the cost of immunizations or medication are not included in the trip price.

We monitor outbreak situations, and vaccine requirements and recommendations could change at any time based on what is happening in the world. 

ORU Missions strongly recommends that all students are up to date on routine vaccines, including: polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, and Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR).

Routine vaccines + MMR + Typhoid are recommended for Tanzania.

Filling a malaria prescription is required for Tanzania.

• Ability to teach in a classroom

• Medical skills (nursing majors, pre-med, etc.)

• Preaching

Peak 4 means it’s complete cross-cultural immersion; lengthy travel time; significant language differences; mostly non-American style food; harsher climate or more difficult living arrangements. If you are looking for a challenging experience, Peak 4 will grow you in every area.

• You have a passion to share the Gospel and enjoy challenging yourself

• You love the local church

• You enjoy all kinds of ministry

• You have major health concerns

• You don't want to be challenged

• You have a hard time going with the flow