Women-only tours · Africa · Small groups
Women-only tours to Africa
Small groups of women. Bold adventures, every detail handled.
Gorillas, chimpanzees, the Great Migration and more, shared with a small group of like-minded women. Many of our travellers are 50 and over, and plenty come on their own. Join an upcoming departure, or let us build a private trip for you and your friends.
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- 15 yearsplanning African adventures
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- Women onlysmall groups, never a coach load
- 50% of profitsfund education and conservation
Still waiting for someone to say yes?
For a lot of women, Africa has been on the list for years. It’s not the money and it’s not the knees. It’s waiting on a friend, a sister or a partner to commit. You don’t have to wait for anyone. Travel with a small group of women who’ve made the same call, or come with your own private guide.
Why travel women-only?
Women-only trips aren’t about keeping anyone out. They’re about who you share the adventure with.
Company you choose to keep
No couples, no gap-year crowd. You travel with women at a similar stage of life who want the same things from the trip, and friendships form fast.
Solo, without being alone
Come on your own and you will have company at dinner, someone to share the sightings with, and a group that looks out for each other.
A pace that suits you
Unhurried days, comfortable lodges and time to rest. Treks and long drives are planned around what the group can comfortably manage.
Room to ask anything
Health, toilets, what to wear, what to do with your hair under a hat for three weeks. Every question gets a straight answer, before you book and on the road.
Upcoming women-only tours
Every women-only departure we run appears here. New trips to more places in Africa are on the way.
Women’s Only Africa Adventure (50+): Chimps, Safari & Gorillas
Best time: Departs 10 Sep 2027
From AU$11,425 per person
Can't see your dates or destination?
We'll build a private trip for you, or for you and your friends, sister or walking group. Your dates, your own guide and vehicle, paced to suit you.
Start with a free consultation
New women-only departures are coming soon
Tell us where you would like to go and we will let you know as soon as a trip opens.
What to consider before you book a women-only tour
Most women we speak to have the same handful of questions before they commit. Whoever you travel with, these are worth getting answers to.
Safety and support on the ground
Ask any operator who meets you at each stage, and who you call at 2am. On our trips, transfers are arranged, local guides lead every activity, and our own team is a message away for the whole journey.
Rooms and single supplements
Group prices are usually twin share. If you're travelling solo, ask whether you'll be paired with another woman or can pay a single supplement for your own room, and what that costs.
Fitness and pace
Safari days are mostly spent sitting in a vehicle. Gorilla and chimp treks can take from one hour to most of a day on steep, muddy ground. Check the activity level and ask what happens if a day is too much.
Who you will travel with
Check the group size and who the trip is aimed at. A small group of women of a similar age travels very differently from a mixed coach tour of 20.
Health, insurance and medication
Comprehensive travel insurance is essential. See your GP or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria tablets, carry your regular medication in your hand luggage, and tell us about any medical needs early.
Money and booking
Find out who you're actually paying, when each payment is due, and what happens if plans change. We're Australian-owned and payments are made in stages rather than all upfront.
How we support your journey, from first call to flight home
“Safe” isn’t a promise. It’s a chain of people who know where you are. Every women-only trip we run follows the same pattern.
- A free consultationWe talk through what you want to see, how active you want to be and any worries, then point you to the right trip.
- Help before you goClear advice on flights, visas, vaccinations, insurance and packing, so nothing is left to guesswork.
- Met on arrivalYou’ll know who is meeting you at each stage before you leave home.
- Local guides all the wayExperienced African guides, rangers and drivers who know the parks, the people and the roads.
- Our team on callOur own team is with you for the whole journey. If you need anything, simply reach out.
- Home with new friendsTransfers back to the airport are sorted, and most groups stay in touch long after the trip.
“Despite being middle aged we managed the gorilla trek and felt very supported.”
Donna-Marie, Adventure Out Loud traveller
Your trip funds education and conservation
Adventure Out Loud gives 50% of its profits to education and conservation projects in East Africa, including the School of St Jude in Tanzania and School for Life in Uganda. Many of our trips include a visit, so you can see that work for yourself. Travel that makes a difference.
What our travellers say
Women-only tours: your questions answered
What is a women-only tour?
A women-only tour is a small-group trip where every traveller is a woman. Adventure Out Loud runs women-only tours to Africa with local guides and our own team supporting you throughout, so you can travel without a partner and still never be on your own.
Who are your women-only tours for?
They suit women who want to see Africa with like-minded company, especially solo travellers and women aged 50 and over. Some departures are set for a particular age group, which is shown on each tour page.
Is Africa safe for women travelling without a partner?
On a guided tour, you are met at airports, driven by experienced local guides and stay in vetted lodges and camps. Before you book, we take you through the current government travel advice for each country, such as Smartraveller, the US State Department or the UK FCDO.
Do I have to share a room?
Group prices are usually per person, twin share. If you are travelling solo you can choose to share with another woman in the group or pay a single supplement for your own room. Each tour page shows the details.
How fit do I need to be?
It depends on the trip. Safari days are mostly spent in a vehicle, while gorilla and chimpanzee treks can take from one to several hours on steep ground. Each tour lists its activity level, and we will talk it through with you honestly before you book.
Which countries do your women-only tours visit?
Current departures cover Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, with more destinations across Africa on the way. Any of our trips can also be run privately for a group of women on dates that suit you.
What should I pack for a women-only safari?
Pack light layers in neutral colours, a warm top for early game drives, a sun hat, sturdy waterproof boots and gardening gloves for trekking, and modest clothing for towns and villages. Light-aircraft flights usually limit you to about 15kg in a soft bag.
Can I book a private women-only trip for my friends?
Yes. We can build a private trip for you and your friends, sister, book club or walking group, with your own guide and vehicle, on your dates and at your pace.
How do I book?
Start with a free, no-obligation consultation. We will help you choose the right trip, then you secure your place with a deposit and pay the balance in stages before you travel.
Bring your questions. All of them.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. Ask the things you haven’t wanted to ask out loud: safety, fitness, rooms, money. We’ll give you straight answers and help you choose the trip that suits you.
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