Overview
Join us on a transformative 10-day yoga safari that will energize, awaken, ground, and transform you, in a way only Africa can!
The first half of your trip will be a classic African safari with the extraordinary opportunity to observe animals in their natural habitat, traverse the expansive wild savannah on foot, and meet communities whose lives are intimately intertwined with the natural world.
The second half of your journey is on the enchanting island of Zanzibar. Here your yoga practice will intensify, furthering the exploration of self-discovery and interconnectedness. Zanzibar, particularly the area of Jambiani where you end your trip, has its own special energetics. Where local rhythms resonate in harmony with the ebb and flow of the sea and the changing seasons, you'll discover the perfect haven to enrich your yoga journey and nurture your well-being.
Day 1
Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your lodge for your first night before embarking on safari. Your lodge for this night combines wonderful Tanzanian hospitality with great interior designs along with a private swimming pool.
Mealplan: Full Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Lodge Option: Olerai Lodgre
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we drive towards Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive.
This park is stunning and has a wide range of animal life including endless herds of elephants. Adding to its beauty is the Tarangire river winding through and landscape dotted with spectacular Baobab trees.
You will overnight in the park for an immersive, yet exceedingly comfortable wilderness experience. Sunsets here are incredible and illuminate the landscape, revealing even more of its beautiful features.
Mealplan: Full Board
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Lodge Option: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Day 3
Manyara
After a morning game drive in Tarangire, we make our way to nearby Isoitok camp. This camp offers incredible views overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley basin. The camp is situated close to the Maasai community of Esilalei, with which it has a long-standing relationship.
Today will be an opportunity to connect with the Tanzanian landscape through all our senses. There will be time for nature walks, visits to traditional Maasai homesteads (bomas), and participation in a medicinal plant walk. The sunsets overlooking the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara are stunning.
Mealplan: Full Board
Transit time: Approx. 2.5 hrs
Lodge Option: Isoitok Camp
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, we make our way towards the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning game drive.
This extraordinary “bowl of nature” harbors almost every species of African plains mammal, including the endangered black rhino. The views along the way, including onto the crater floor, are spectacular.
We then make our way back to Isoitok Camp. After some rest, enjoy a viewpoint walk overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. Snacks and beverages will accompany you as you soak in a sunset overlooking Lake Manyara. If time allows and before dinner, Mie will weave in a yoga session.
Mealplan: Full Board
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Lodge Option: Isoitok Camp
Day 5 - 10
Zanzibar Island
After a relaxed morning and our walk searching for and learning about medicinal plants, we transfer to Arusha Airport for your direct flight to Zanzibar. You will have six nights to bask in the tranquillity of this island paradise, nestled near the picturesque fishing village of Jambiani. Our days here harmoniously blend relaxation and activity, with two daily yoga sessions, each designed to foster a profound sense of inner and outer exploration.
Activities on offer range from traditional dhow sailing trips, snorkelling, tour of Stone Town (UNESCO world heritage site), dolphin watching, spice tours, and village walks. We work with Marine Cultures, an institute that guides us toward eco-sustainable activities.
Mealplan: HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Lodge Option: Sharazâd Boutique Hotel
Day 11
Departure
Enjoy your last day on Zanzibar. We will arrange the airport transfer for your return flight back home.
Highlights
Incredible wildlife viewing in some of the most iconic parks of Africa
Get to see lions, elephants, black rhinos, zebra, and many other animals
Exhilarating nature walks with local Maasai guides
Enriching cultural exchange and insights into indigenous cultures
Daily x2 rejuvenating yoga directly facing turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean
Luxury villa right on stunning Jambiani beach; swimming pool on site
Nurturing food packed with fresh fruits throughout your trip will be served
The Yoga Practice
The Kundalini yoga sessions are 1.5 to 2 hours daily in the morning. Kundalini yoga is usually practiced only once a day due to the strong energy movements created. Each session will be a sequence of the following:
Tuning in
Pranayama to open up lungs
Warming up the spine
Kriya (set of asanas intended to create a shift within the body)
Meditation (longer with each successive class)
Shavasana for complete relaxation
Sample Zanzibar Daily Schedule
07:00 Warm drinks
07:30 - 09:15 Morning kundalini yoga practice
09:30 Breakfast
Free time
Beach time, kite-surf or other water sports, swim and relax, massage, read, etc.
16:00 - 18:30 Evening meditation balanced on some evenings with special excursions (dhow sailing, village walks, spice tour)
19:00 Dinner / beach fire / social gathering
Things to do in Zanzibar:
Water Activities
Because of the tropical climate and warm, clear waters of the India Ocean, Zanzibar is a water lover's dream. The Island offers a variety of ocean activities for those with a curiosity and yearning for the world below the waves:
Kite Surfing
Paddle boarding
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Tours and Excursions
Traditional Dhow sailing trips
Sandbank sunset tour
Dolphin Tour and old mosque
Spice Tour & Stone Town City Tour
Women’s sponge farming tour
*On your trip, both the sunset dhow sailing and the women’s sponge farming tours are included in your price. The rest of the above activities come with their own cost and are not included in the retreat price. Please inquire with us for additional information or suggestions.
Spa Treatment
Nuru spa at Sharazâd offers a wide range of treatments including manicure, pedicure, full body massage, Ayurveda Massage, facials, and more. All treatments at Sharazâd are individually customized and all their products are natural and locally sourced.
As a retreat participants, you will also receive 10% discount on all the treatments.
Meet the Instructor
Sat Naam, my name is Celine and I am a kundalini yoga teacher based in Zanzibar. After discovering the healing power of this ancient yogic technology, I became passionate about sharing with all those that wish to give it a try. This type of yoga uses sound wave (mantra), movement (asana) and breath work (pranayama) to raise the kundalini energy that is said to be dormant coiled at the base of the spine. Once this life force energy is awakened and flowing freely through all chakras, you become the best version of yourself. Join me in this journey of deep self discovery.
Trip Locations
Tarangire is a gorgeous park with countless elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. At every corner, there is a delight, either in the changing scenery or another animal to be seen. Sunsets are spectacular here.
The Manyara region is a wonderful place to connect to the land and different tribes & cultures of Tanzania. Landscape is mostly typical African savanna where tribes such as the Maasai reside and roam semi nomadically with their cattle.
The Ngorongoro Crater harbours an incredible density of wildlife. It is not unusual to see the Big Five in one day. Views from the rim of the crater are sensational, as grassland blends into swamps, lakes, rivers, woodland and mountains.
Zanzibar is a stunningly beautiful island where you can swim, snorkel or just lounge the hours away while enjoying endless stretches of sand and turquoise waters. The island has a rich history with influences from Africa, Arabia, India, and Europe.
Jambiani, a lovely fishing village on the south-east coast of Zanzibari, is one of the best places to get insight into local life. You can see fishermen on their dhow boats return with their catch in the early morning and women tending the seaweed farms.
Accommodations on Safari
Accommodations on safari are intimate spaces often built to blend in with the natural environment - where the sounds of nature will soothe body and mind.
These lodges and camps, though in the middle of the Tanzanian bush, remarkably offer most of the comforts you need, like comfortable beds, hot showers, and private bathrooms. Each ensuite safari cottage / tent sleeps 2 and opens up at the front to beautiful views of the surrounding African bush and savannah. Though the rooms are private, everyone can enjoy fireside, starlit evenings and dining together.
Accommodation in Zanzibar
During your stay in Zazanibar, you will be staying at Villa Bahati, a typical Swahili style Villa on the beautiful white sand beach of Jambiani. The uniquely designed and carefully decorated rooms are built around a colourful courtyard and furnished with antiques from Zanzibar. The swimming pool and yoga shala both overlook the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The veranda with large dining tables and lounge beds invite you to let thoughts drift away. Both at the veranda and in the spacious garden you can enjoy the regional cuisine of the spice island.
Food
You will enjoy full-board meals while on safari. Each morning comes with a full breakfast, lunch is usually packed for the day's game drive, and dinner has a delicious variety of meals (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) sourced from fresh ingredients.
In Zanzibar, breakfast and dinner are included. For lunch, we believe each person will appreciate the freedom to explore and members of our team will be on hand to direct you to some of our favourite spots. The Zanzibar diet, filled with the island’s famous spices, fresh coconut flavours, countless fruit varieties, and a wealth of fish and seafood, gives rise to a unique, delicious, and healthy cuisine. This stretch of beach has many spots where you can enjoy refreshing fruit juices, young coconut water, local spiced teas, and Italian coffees at any time during the day.
Date & Rates
(prices listed are in US dollars)
Retreat Date: TBD
Retreat Price: 3,580
Group size is limited to 7 participants while on safari and 10 while in Zanzibar.
What’s Included
National Park Entrance Fees
Beautiful accommodations nestled in vast savanna landscapes during safari
Luxury 5 nights villa accommodation right on stunning Jambiani beach, swimming pool on site
Breakfast, lunch dinner while on safari; breakfast and dinners in Zanzibar
Daily drinking water
Bush walks with local Maasai guides
Private fully-equipped safari jeep
Game drives with a personal guide/driver
Daily yoga practice in Zanzibar with Celine
Domestic flight to Zanzibar and airport transfers
What’s Not Included
International flights/local transportations
$50 country visa
Travel insurance
Lunches in Zanzibar
Drinks, other than those listed above
Optional activities and spa treatments