Homestay siblings!

 Hi all!

As you know, your incredible kids met their homestay siblings today and had a great day bonding even further with a walk around Karatu and a fun time back at the hotel. Enjoy the pics of the pairings!




Adrian and Michael

Merrick and Samwel

Eleanor and Jackline M

Marissa and Vaileth

Krista and Noela 

Sophie and Emiliana 

Alexa and Petronila 

Ethan and Brayson 

Milla and Jackline P

Murohn and Rita 

Elsa and Halima

Sophia and Monica 

Sam and Gideon P 

Shaan and Issa 

Cole and Gideon L

Andrew and Amani 

Afternoon fun together at the pool

And playing cards 

And basketball

Saying goodbye for the day

When in Tanzania…⚽️

Marshmallows to end the evening!





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