When Kris signed up for Green Edventures’ Tanzania Women’s Adventure, she wasn’t the only one traveling solo. Like most of the women on this trip, she arrived solo, but didn’t stay that way for long. Over ten days together, a group of adventurous, curious women (many in their 50s and 60s) shared breathtaking wildlife encounters, swapped stories under the stars, and formed fast friendships that made the experience even richer.
This isn’t a solo traveler’s trip in the lonely sense. It’s a tour designed for solo women who want to connect—with nature, culture, and each other. Kris’s voice offers one perspective, but her memories are woven from the collective experiences of the women who shared the journey with her.
🐘 It Was Like Stepping into a Nature Documentary — Together on Safari
From their very first game drive in Arusha National Park, the group was surrounded by giraffes, zebras, and monkeys. Sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in safari vehicles, they gasped, pointed, and passed binoculars as if they’d known each other for years.
As they ventured into Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, the group witnessed nature’s drama unfold; cheetahs on the hunt, lions in the rain, elephants strolling beside the Land Cruisers. Kris described it as “beyond what you can imagine,” and it was even more powerful because she was sharing it all—not with strangers, but with women who quickly felt like friends.
One morning, the group took a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. Floating in silence as the sun rose over acacia trees, each woman had her own sense of awe—but they landed together, laughing over champagne and swapping impressions of the view from above.
🏕️ Comfortable, Safe, and Incredibly Well Taken Care Of
For many women considering travel to Africa, safety and comfort are top concerns. But Kris and her fellow travelers were consistently surprised at how easy and luxurious it all felt. From upscale safari tents to attentive local guides, Green Edventures partnered with Matangos Expeditions to provide comfort without compromising adventure.
Daily game drives were long but made better by conversation, shared snacks, and the inside jokes that start to form when you travel with a group of fun, like-minded women. Even the bumpy roads became a bonding experience (dubbed the “African massage”).
Best of all, no one ever felt alone. Even those who started the trip as complete strangers. The group dynamic was one of inclusion and encouragement, from helping each other spot wildlife to lending a hand during cultural visits.
💬 We Were Welcomed into Their World — Cultural Connections, Shared Awe
The group’s experience with the Hadzabe, Datoga, and Maasai people wasn’t something they watched from a distance, it was something they felt deeply, together. Whether watching a Hadza woman dig cassava root or standing in a smoky hut listening to the rhythm of goat-skin bellows used by a Datoga blacksmith, the women found themselves moved, not just by what they saw, but by how they could talk about it with each other afterward.
These were the kinds of moments that led to real conversations. They talked about resilience, tradition, and the modern world. Around the fire that night or while sipping wine on the lodge veranda, the group would reflect, ask questions, and compare impressions. These cultural exchanges didn’t just teach them about Tanzania, they deepened the group’s own connections, too.
🧭 This Was More Than a Vacation—It Was a Brain Boost
Kris described the trip as the “trifecta: ecology, ethology, and evolution, ”and every woman in the group learned something new each day. Whether it was the geology of the Great Rift Valley, the predator-prey dynamics of the savanna, or the history of humankind at Olduvai Gorge, the tour was rich with meaning and knowledge.
This kind of travel is energizing, especially for women who are curious, open-minded, and looking for something more than a cookie-cutter tour. The group shared in that intellectual excitement. Swapping books, Googling animals they’d just seen, and leaning in to hear their guide’s stories about life in Tanzania.
👭 What I Didn’t Expect Was the Camaraderie
By the end of the trip, these women weren’t just fellow travelers, they were friends. They had cheered for each other during market bartering, offered bug spray on dusty roads, and shared quiet moments of awe that words couldn’t quite express.
This is the heart of what makes Green Edventures special: our trips are designed for women who want connection as much as they want exploration. Whether you arrive solo, with a friend, or as part of a mother-daughter duo, you’ll find space to be yourself and a circle of women ready to share the journey with you.
Kris may have started her journey on her own, but she, and every woman on that tour, ended it with a group of new friends, lasting memories, and the kind of confidence that comes from doing something extraordinary, together.
If You’ve Dreamed of Africa, This Is Your Invitation
This is not just a safari. It’s a shared experience in one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. It’s women lifting each other up, exploring boldly, and laughing along the way.
If you’re over 50, travel solo (or want to), and crave adventure, safety, and sisterhood—Tanzania is calling. And we’re here to take you there.
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