Tanzania
Expeditionary
Walking Camp
If you’re looking for a true adventure, Expeditionary Walking Camp is perfect for you. It offers a back-to-basics experience, exploring the wilds of Tanzania, but with all the comforts you need. Your camp moves every couple of days and so will you, spending most of the day hiking through the wilderness. This is an opportunity to explore some of Africa’s most beautiful and remote landscapes on a deeper level than ever before. If you’re looking for a true adventure, Expeditionary Walking Camp is perfect for you. It offers a back-to-basics experience, exploring the wilds of Tanzania, but with all the comforts you need. Your camp moves every couple of days and so will you, spending most of the day hiking through the wilderness. This is an opportunity to explore some of Africa’s most beautiful and remote landscapes on a deeper level than ever before.
If you’re looking for a true adventure, Expeditionary Walking Camp is perfect for you. It offers a back-to-basics experience, exploring the wilds of Tanzania, but with all the comforts you need. Your camp moves every couple of days and so will you, spending most of the day hiking through the wilderness. This is an opportunity to explore some of Africa’s most beautiful and remote landscapes on a deeper level than ever before. If you’re looking for a true adventure, Expeditionary Walking Camp is perfect for you. It offers a back-to-basics experience, exploring the wilds of Tanzania, but with all the comforts you need. Your camp moves every couple of days and so will you, spending most of the day hiking through the wilderness. This is an opportunity to explore some of Africa’s most beautiful and remote landscapes on a deeper level than ever before.
Location
The camp operates within three of Tanzania’s national parks, following the weather and the wildlife.
Sometimes the camp is in the Serengeti, known for its classically African rolling plains and the wildebeest migration (and the predators that inevitably follow!). The camp’s operators ensure you’re visiting only the remote corners, far away from the park’s crowds.
You could also be walking through Ruaha, a rugged landscape of forest and sand rivers where herds of elephant and many antelope species roam.
The third location is Ugalla, a remote park that’s full of wildlife yet visited by only a handful of people every year.
Sometimes the camp is in the Serengeti, known for its classically African rolling plains and the wildebeest migration (and the predators that inevitably follow!). The camp’s operators ensure you’re visiting only the remote corners, far away from the park’s crowds.
You could also be walking through Ruaha, a rugged landscape of forest and sand rivers where herds of elephant and many antelope species roam.
The third location is Ugalla, a remote park that’s full of wildlife yet visited by only a handful of people every year.
Accommodation
The beauty of this camp is in its uncomplicated approach. As the camp has to be moved so frequently, and with the potential effects on the wildlife and landscapes in mind, your accommodation is as light as possible.
You won’t find a pool or spa here; it’s a minimal, no fuss and no frills experience that’s designed to help you truly reconnect with nature.
This certainly doesn’t mean you’ll scrimp on comfort though. You can still expect comfortable beds dressed in cotton sheets and a hot cup of coffee to enjoy when you wake.
You won’t find a pool or spa here; it’s a minimal, no fuss and no frills experience that’s designed to help you truly reconnect with nature.
This certainly doesn’t mean you’ll scrimp on comfort though. You can still expect comfortable beds dressed in cotton sheets and a hot cup of coffee to enjoy when you wake.
There are just four traditional A-frame tents and each has a mesh roof, meaning you can enjoy a night under the stars, admiring the incredible views of the night sky. When you climb into bed, you’re surrounded by complete darkness, the sounds of nocturnal birds occasionally interrupted by the bark of zebra or the call of a hyena.
Simple but functional, bathroom facilities are located in three separate tents behind the sleeping tents. You’ll have a bucket shower, the perfect way to relax after a day’s walking, and short-drop toilets.
Dining follows a similar vein with the camp crew creating delicious, wholesome meals on the campfire. Enjoy eating with your fellow guests, surrounded by the untamed wilderness and soaking up the sense of adventure.
Simple but functional, bathroom facilities are located in three separate tents behind the sleeping tents. You’ll have a bucket shower, the perfect way to relax after a day’s walking, and short-drop toilets.
Dining follows a similar vein with the camp crew creating delicious, wholesome meals on the campfire. Enjoy eating with your fellow guests, surrounded by the untamed wilderness and soaking up the sense of adventure.
Experiences
- You’ll be spending between three and six hours walking each day, rising at dawn and hiking through the bush, stopping every so often along the way as your guide helps you to appreciate and understand the smaller details of these landscapes.
- As the camp follows the wildlife, you can expect to see many animals on your expedition including the huge herds of the wildebeest migration, zebra, and hippo.
- In a camp that moves every couple of days, you’ll wake up to new sights and fresh scenery every morning.
- With the distractions of everyday life left far behind you, you’ll reconnect with the natural world and simple pleasures, spending your evenings getting lost in the starry night sky, rereading your favourite novel and chatting with one another.
Connect with nature like never before
Your Tanzania Safari Awaits
Looking for Inspiration?
Article
All about Family Safaris in Tanzania
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are truly spectacular settings filled with great herds and big cats. We take you far from the crowds and minibuses with your own private guide, staying in exclusive accommodation. Families with older teenagers will love the wildly remote Selous, Ruaha and Mahale, where you can walk, canoe and even track chimpanzees. Round it off on exotic Zanzibar.
Article
Top 10 Tanzania Activities
We’ve collated a list of our ten favourite Tanzanian experiences to show you what’s possible in this incredible country.
Article
Top 10 Family Activities in Tanzania
At Journeysmiths we take you out into the wilds to enjoy all kinds of activities with expert, personable guides. Read our top ten Tanzania family safari experiences.
Article
Best Time to Go to Tanzania
The best time to visit Tanzania will depend on the activities you are interested in and the wildlife you'd like to spot. Read our month-by-month seasonal guide, and responses to your most popular Tanzania safari questions