Traveling Solo on Safari in Tanzania: Safety and Empowerment
- Ineke Smeulders
- Oct 3, 2025
- 4 min read
Thinking about traveling solo but aren’t sure where to go? Honestly — Tanzania might just be the perfect place. Whether it’s your first solo trip or one of many adventures, a solo safari here is uniquely rewarding. It’s safe, welcoming, and full of moments where you’ll feel completely free, yet never alone.
Why Tanzania is perfect for solo travelers
First things first: Tanzania is known for its warmth — and I don’t just mean the sunshine. People here are incredibly friendly, curious, and respectful. From the moment you land, you’ll be greeted with smiles and “Karibu!” (welcome). Your guides, camp staff, and even fellow travelers you meet along the way will make you feel part of the safari family.
And when it comes to safety — Tanzania is one of the most secure safari destinations in Africa. Camps and lodges are used to hosting solo travelers, the guides are professionals who look out for from beginning to end, and the safari rhythm itself keeps you in good hands.
As our founder Ineke puts it, “Having lived and traveled in Tanzania alone for years, I never felt unsafe, yet always deeply connected. Tanzania just has this magical way of giving you space to explore, while making sure you’re supported every step of the way. You’ll never feel like you have to navigate it all on your own.”
The freedom of a solo safari in Tanzania
Here’s the real magic: traveling alone means your safari is completely your own. Want to spend an extra hour watching elephants play in the mud? Done. Prefer chasing the golden light of sunrise for that perfect photo? No one to convince but yourself. Whether you’re a photographer, a nature lover, or just someone craving space to breathe, a solo safari gives you the freedom to move at your own pace.
Connections without compromise
One of the best parts of a solo safari is how you can choose your rhythm. Want connection? The guides, lodge staff, and local people are always ready to share a laugh, point out wildlife, or swap stories. Craving solitude? Private game drives and small camps let you soak in the bush at your own pace. You can watch a pride of lions laze in the sun, photograph giraffes against the acacia skyline, or simply sit with the sounds of the wilderness around you.
Safe, comfortable, and welcoming
Let’s talk practicalities. Tanzania has a well-established safari infrastructure, from airports to parks to lodges. Transfers are seamless, guides are professional, and lodges make safety a top priority — especially for solo travelers. Whether you’re in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, or by the beautiful Tanzanian beaches, you’ll feel cared for but never smothered.
And here’s something worth knowing: safari isn’t the kind of travel where you’re wandering alone through cities or crowded streets. You’ll always be in the company of guides, drivers, or lodge staff. That balance of independence and safety is what makes Tanzania so special for going solo.
A note for solo women travelers
If you’re a woman thinking about traveling solo in Tanzania, you’ve got the right idea. Many women choose Tanzania for their first solo trip to Africa because it strikes that perfect balance between adventure and security, while giving you the space to truly connect, with the wild, with the people, and often also with yourself.
Of course, common sense applies — dress modestly in towns and villages (shoulders and knees covered is a good rule of thumb), and lean on your guide for advice on local customs. Out on safari, though, you’ll feel completely at ease.
Many women say the experience of being on their own in the wilderness was not only empowering but life-changing. Just like our founder Ineke experienced, “What I didn’t expect was how it would rewire my heart. The rhythm, the people, their stories–it all shook something awake in me that I didn’t know was sleeping.”
Why it’s more than just a trip
Solo travel in Tanzania isn’t just about being on your own — it’s about seeing the world in a way that feels personal and uninterrupted. You might sip coffee at sunrise overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, feel the wind on your face in a jeep as elephants cross your path, or marvel at a magical sunset over the Serengeti. It’s just you and the wild. The clarity, the peace, the sense of adventure — it’s unlike anything else.
Final thought
If you’ve been dreaming about going on safari but waiting for someone to join you — stop waiting. Tanzania is safe, welcoming, and endlessly rewarding for solo travelers. You’ll leave with memories, photos, and probably some new friends too. Most of all, you’ll come back with that quiet, glowing confidence that comes from doing something big all on your own.
So yes — solo safaris in Tanzania? 100% recommended.
Ready to embark on your solo safari?
Traveling on your own can be empowering, magical, and deeply personal — but the planning makes all the difference. At ReWild Away, we’ll help you design a safari that’s entirely yours: the pace you want, the wildlife you dream of seeing, and the experiences that make the journey unforgettable.
From private game drives to expert guides who know how to keep you safe and supported, we’ll make sure every detail is taken care of — so you can focus on the freedom of exploring Tanzania on your own terms.
