The Slow Nomad Experience in
Northern Tanzania
August 30th - September 28, 2025
A connective, adventurous & experiential journey
If you’ve landed on this page, there’s a good chance it’s for a reason.
Maybe you’re feeling the nudge to pause, to shift your pace, to explore in a way that feels worthwhile. Or maybe you’re meant to find yourself in Tanzania this September.
This is dry season in Northern Tanzania which makes it one of the best times for experiential living and slow travel. The days are sunny and crisp, the skies wide and cloudless, and the landscapes glow in tones of gold and rust. Wildlife is easier to spot, the air feels fresh, and the flow of life invites you to slow down.
What makes it even more special? Sharing it.
With fellow travelers and the places we visit. This trip is shaped with care for community, for nature, and for exploration. Not only does group travel make it more accessible (in a country that's quite expensive to tour alone), we intentionally selected locally run spots and projects that matter. Each choice holds meaning, leaving behind both memories and a little more good in the world.
We begin in Arusha, a highland town tucked between national parks and volcanic peaks. The mornings are cool and quiet, with streets humming with music, conversation, and everyday life.
You’ll settle into three weeks of shared living and co-working in a peaceful neighborhood, exploring local culture, building community, and taking weekend trips that deepen your connection to this place.
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From there, the path winds east into places many tourists never reach. Ancient valleys, remote national parks, and untouched coastline. This isn’t the Tanzania you see on postcards, but the one shared by those who’ve taken time to really explore. We’ll sleep under the stars, visit coastal mangroves, and explore the wild beauty this country holds by road. The journey ends with one final weekend back in Arusha to reflect and close the experience together.
This Experience Is For You If...
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✓ You’re working remotely, on sabbatical, freelancing, or slow traveling
You have the flexibility to travel with purpose. Ideally, you’re between roles, working online, or taking a break to reset and explore.
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✓ You love nature and going off the beaten path
You crave wild places, quiet trails, and the kind of experience that isn't overcrowded with tourists
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✓ You want something real. Not touristy or over-curated
Not staged experiences, but genuine stories and moments shared.
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✓ You need space to work, rest, and reconnect
Balance matters to you. A setting where you can be productive, slow down, and come back to yourself.
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✓ You value curiosity, culture, and connection
To travel to learn, listen, and grow.
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✓ You’re ready to unplug, share meals, and live the story
To join in, form community, and be part of something memorable.
Meet Your Hosts
Co-Curator, Local Host &
Founder of Backyard Ventures
Natalie
Born in Tanzania, Natalie has spent the last eight years traveling across the country, building relationships, discovering hidden gems, and deepening her understanding of the land and its people. Her work focuses on experiential and responsible tourism, helping travelers connect more meaningfully with country. She’s passionate about making travel feel more accessible, more grounded, and more human. Inviting heart-minded people to explore and walk away with stories that stay with them long after they return home.
Co-Curator, Community Builder &
Responsible Travel Specialist
Sara
Sara brings a rich background in conservation, focusing on wildlife and responsible tourism. She's led communities in coliving and slow travel for digital nomads from Europe to Africa, fostering ease and flow within group dynamics while helping travelers build awareness and connection with the local context. Grounded in an understanding of responsible tourism principles and environmental protection, she shapes impact-driven journeys that benefit people and nature. Her approach blends thoughtful design with a deep respect for culture, and community.
If all of this resonates, let's schedule an intro call and
get to know each other to see if we're a match!
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