Welcome back! Last week I shared some reflections on the October Misafara tour, and now I’m excited to talk about what’s coming next for Misafara 2026.

Thoughtful Tweaks Based on Tour Participants Feedback

As always, Refracting Africa evolves based on what travelers enjoy most. A few adjustments are coming to make next year’s trips even smoother:

• Kilwa Walking Tour Adjustments
  The ruins are stunning, but the walking portion was more than some guests preferred. For 2026, we may visit just one island (Kilwa Kisiwani) instead of both (Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara), depending on what the group prefers. We’ll take a vote with each group before departure so the pace matches your comfort.
• Optional Early-Arrival Cultural Activities
  For travelers who arrive before the official start date, we’re adding new pre-departure cultural experiences available for an additional cost. These are great if you want to dive into Tanzanian culture right away rather than resting at the hotel. Details will be listed soon so you can plan ahead.

July & September 2026 Tours

As many of you saw in our email, the February tour has moved to September, so the next Misafara groups will run in July and September 2026.
Both itineraries will include the following additions from October 2025:

• Optional early-arrival add-on experiences
• Option to visit one or both of the Kilwa islands
• Chumbe Island (not part of October 2025 tour)

Last Call for 10% Off

Our KUMI 10% early booking discount ends on December 31.

You only need a $500 deposit to secure the discount — the rest of your balance can be paid later. If you use a payment plan, there’s a 3% processing fee, but your final savings still land around 7% off. That’s a great deal for a two-week journey in Tanzania. You have to be subscribe to the mailing list to qualify for the discount.

If a 2026 adventure has been on your mind, now’s the best moment to lock it in.

What’s Next

We’ll be releasing a photo slideshow in December so you can get a full look at our October journey. If you’re not on our mailing list or following us on socials, be sure to connect so you don’t miss it.

Thanks for being part of our growing community.

Until next time,
Misi