11 Day Safari & Yoga
September 1-11, 2025
On this journey experience the beauty of animals in their natural surroundings, walk in stunning landscapes, and connect with local communities. By weaving yoga into these experiences, enhance your awareness of the present moment, deepening your engagement with each encounter. Later in Zanzibar, intensify your yoga practice for self-discovery. Led by experienced yoga teacher Rebekah, this journey merges yoga with Tanzania's wonders, fostering self-reflection and personal growth.
Highlights
Classical hatha yoga including guided meditation & pranayama
Incredible landscapes and wildlife
Traditional Tanzanian culture
Nature walks
Beautiful accommodation
Beautiful villa right on Jambiani beach; swimming pool on site
Complementary traditional dhow boat sunset sail
Arrival and Transfer to Hillside Retreat
Day 1 - 2
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Hillside Retreat.
Hillside Retreat is a wonderful and energetic place in the middle of nature – with a lot of personal attention.
Infuse your day with yoga and meditation on the expansive outdoor terrace of our private villa, surrounded by the forest and blessed with mesmerizing views of Mount Meru. This is your opportunity to set positive intentions for your journey forward.
There are local Maasai guides from the surrounding community who will take you on nature walks. The cooks here provide delicious meals, made from fresh local produce and herbs.
Mealplan: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Lodge Option: Africa Amini Hillside Retreat
Tarangire National Park
Day 3
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 Baobab trees.
You will overnight within 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.
If time allows and in the spirit of an unrushed experience, we may also offer yoga or meditation sessions amidst this natural wonder.
Mealplan: BLD
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Lodge Option: Nyikani Camp
Rhotia, Karatu
Day 4
Begin your day with a mindful morning pranayama, yoga, and meditation session, offering a profound connection with the Tanzanian landscape before setting out on a morning game drive.
After our game drive, we make our way towards Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge, a place built in a traditional African style with indigenous hardwood and in complete harmony with its surroundings.
After a delicious lunch with ingredients sourced fresh from nearby farms, we’ll visit the nearby Children's Home which Rhotia supports and afterwards a village walk through rural fields to experience the everyday life of farmers.
Mealplan: BLD
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Lodge Option: Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5
After an early breakfast, we make our way towards the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day 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.
In the late afternoon after our crater experience, we’ll head back to Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge to relax with views overlooking farms and forests as well as a swimming pool with panoramic views. As part of your experience, you'll have the opportunity to explore a nearby coffee plantation.
Mealplan: BLD
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Lodge Option: Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
Zanzibar Island
Day 6-10
After a relaxed morning, we transfer to Arusha Airport for your direct flight to Zanzibar. You will have five days 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, kite surfing, dolphin watching, spice tours, and village walks. We work with both Eco & Culture Tours as well as Marine Cultures, organizations that guides us toward eco-sustainable activities.
Mealplan: HB (Breakfast & Dinner Included)
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Lodge Option: Villa Bahati
Departure
Day 11
Enjoy your last day on Zanzibar. We will arrange the airport transfer for your return flight back home.
The Yoga Practice
Rebekah teaches classical hatha yoga. A session always starts and ends with guided meditation. Each pose is taught with instructions to pay attention to bodily sensation, breath and any bubbling thoughts or emotions.
Yoga Schedule:
75 -90 mins both at sunrise and late afternoon:
Centring meditation
Sankalpa
Pranayama
Asana
Savasana/Yoga Nidra
Meditation
Meet the Instructor: Rebekah
Rebekah aims to understand things deeply, both yogic and scientific, and to share this knowledge in her yoga sessions. Twelve years of yogic study, along with a Master's degree in chemical engineering, and beginners level ayurveda, work together to influence her teaching. The combination of yogic philosophy and science makes Rebekah's yoga classes accessible to contemporary minds.
“Whenever I am in Rebekah's yoga class, I feel every word that comes out of her mouth push my body into feeling opened, relaxed, and free. I have to travel 4 hours to and from her class but it's always worth it when I leave feeling so grateful and inspired.” - Jigar Ganatra
Webste: https://www.rebekahyoga.com/
Add on Cultural and Nature Experiences:
Activities
Kite Surfing
Paddle Boarding
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Tours and Excursions
Traditional Dhow Sailing Trip
Spice Tour & Stone Town City Tour
Intertidal Women’s Sponge-Farming Tour
Guided Jambiani Village Walk
Accommodations on Safari
Lodgings on safari are intimate spaces often built to blend in with the natural environment - where the sounds of nature will soothe body and mind. They 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 to beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Everyone can enjoy fireside, starlit evenings and dining together.
Accommodation in Zanzibar
We 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 invites you to unwind completely.
Food & Drinks
Embracing the essence of a yogic lifestyle, we wholeheartedly embrace a vegetarian diet, abstaining from alcohol. Throughout your 5 days of safari, vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served. Breakfast starts with fresh fruits, lunch is usually packed for the day's game drive, and dinner offers a delicious variety of options.
During your stay in Zanzibar, breakfasts and dinners 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 favorite spots. Zanzibar's cuisine, with its local spices, abundance of fresh fruits and seafood, creates a wonderful dining experience.
This stretch of beach also has many spots to enjoy refreshing fruit juices, coconut water, teas, and Italian coffees at any time during the day.
Date & Rates
Retreat Date: September 1-11, 2025
Price per person (in US dollars): $3,575
Group size is limited to 6 participants for an authentic and intimate experience.
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Yes, we provide airport transfers for both arrivals at any time and scheduled departures in Zanzibar.
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During safari the maximum number of people will be 7. While in Zanzibar, there can be up to 10 people as some join for only the yoga in Zanzibar portion.
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Our retreats cater specifically to solo adventurers, fostering a welcoming environment where you can truly be yourself and connect with others how you wish.
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Tanzania is warm throughout the year. During safari, early mornings and late evenings can become quite cool due to the higher elevations. In Zanzibar, it is mostly sunny and humid with average daytime temperatures of 31C while evenings get nice breezes.
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This retreat is fully inclusive, catering to all levels of experience. Whether you're a lifelong yogi or new to the practice, there will be offerings tailored to everyone.
Begin Your Adventure
PLEASE NOTE: Our yoga safaris are intimate experiences with a limit of 7 people. These unique adventures tend to fill up quickly, so we recommend booking your spot soon to avoid missing out.