12 Day Yoga Safari
December 9 - 20, 2024
This is a journey that will energize, awaken, ground, and transform you, in a way only Africa can!
The first five nights will be exploring mainland Tanzania, where you'll encounter incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich local culture. For the final six nights of your journey, you'll stay at the wonderful Sharazad Boutique Hotel. This is the perfect setting to conclude your trip and continue nurturing your well-being.
Highlights
Incredible landscapes and wildlife
Traditional Tanzanian culture
Nature walks
Daily Yoga amidst spectacular landscapes
Beautiful accommodation
Serene beaches and ocean waters
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to your lodge. Your lodge for this night combines wonderful Tanzanian hospitality with great interior designs along with a private swimming pool.
Our evening will begin with a welcome circle and a relaxing yoga session, followed by a delicious dinner.
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Mealplan: Welcome Dinner
Lodge Option: Haradali’s Home
Randilen WMA & Tarangire National Park
Day 2-3
After morning yoga and then breakfast, we depart for Randilen Wildlife Management Area (WMA). After checking in, we will be accompanied by a local guide exploring the area both on a game drive and short walks.
The following day you will set off for a full day game drive in adjacent Tarangire National Park. This park is stunning and has a wide range of animal life including elephants, lions, cheetah, impalas, elands, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, reedbuck, hartebeest, kudus and much more.
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Mealplan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Lodge Option: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
Manyara Region
Day 4
After a brilliant early morning of additional wildlife exploration, we make our way to nearby Isoitok camp. This camp offers incredible views overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley basin.
It will be an exciting day full of walking and taking in the Tanzanian landscape with all your senses. Included among the activities will be a visit to a traditional Maasai homestead (boma) and participation in a medicinal plant walk.
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Mealplan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Lodge Option: Isoitok Camp
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5
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.
We then make our way back to Isoitok Camp. After some rest, enjoy a viewpoint walk overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley with snacks and beverages in hand.
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Mealplan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Lodge Option: Isoitok Camp
Zanzibar Island
Day 6-11
After breakfast 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.
Transit time: Approx. 1.5 hrs
Mealplan: Breakfast & Dinner
Lodge Option: Sharazad Boutique Hotel
Departure
Day 12
Enjoy your last day of our retreat. One of our team members will be on site to help with arranging an airport transfer.
The Yoga Practice
While on safari, since schedules can change to find the best wildlife sightings and make room for walking adventures, your yoga sessions will be adaptable. Your instructor will aim to fit in at least one yoga practice each day, depending on the free time available and how everyone in the group is feeling.
In Zanzibar there will be a twice daily yoga practice. Each session is in a spacious Shala nearby the Indian Ocean. The morning practice will be active and focused on connecting movement and breath. You will be guided into asanas (postures) through well-combined sequences themed specially for each day. The late afternoon practice will be a combination of yin yoga, yoga nidra (deep relaxation), meditation, and sound therapy.
Meet the Instructor: Mie Horiuchi
Mie is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance. She is also an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), which acknowledges the experience of over 1000 hours of actual teaching. Mie strongly feels that yoga practice is for everyone, regardless of age, physical conditions, social-economic status. She does her very best to make the sequence accessible to practitioners of all levels.
“There is a depth, an intensity to the experience of the practice with Mie. Intentionally sequenced, carefully composed, beautifully fluid: it’s a journey through all the layers to heart and to truth.”
Website: www.flowwithmie.com
Instagram: @flowwithmie
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
While in Zanzibar your stay will be at Sharazad Boutique Hotel, a small and charming four-star boutique hotel with a sublimely relaxed atmosphere. The hotel has a beach restaurant & bar, spa, a spacious yoga shala near the ocean, and 3 swimming pools.
Diners consistently praise the food at this already exceptional spot. The whole area is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and gazes over the expansive Indian Ocean.
The rooms in two-storey bungalows each offer sea and garden views. All have en-suite bathrooms and a private outdoor space. They are surrounded by lush vegetation, with the warm Indian Ocean just a few steps away.
Food & Drinks
While on safari you’ll start your day with a full delicious breakfast while lunch will be a picnic in the heart of nature during your game drive. In the evening, enjoy a variety of meals using fresh, local ingredients. Filtered water will always be on hand throughout your journey and lodges will also offer a variety of refreshing drinks, including coffee, tea, wine, beer, cocktails and sodas.
During your stay in Zanzibar, breakfasts and dinners are included. Sharazad prioritizes quality, and guests continue to rave about their exceptional food. 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.
This stretch of beach also has many spots where you can enjoy refreshing fruit juices, cocktails, teas, and Italian coffees at any time during the day.
Rooms & Rates
10% Early Bird Discount Of All Our Package Rates. Valid Till August 28, 2024.
USD $4395 per person (shared occupancy ocean view in Zanzibar)
USD $4755 per person (private occupancy ocean view in Zanzibar)
USD $4262 per person (shared occupancy garden view in Zanzibar)
USD $4567 per person (private occupancy garden view in Zanzibar)
*For the safari portion, your first night will be in a private room, with shared twin rooms for the remaining four nights.
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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.
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As the yoga practice intensifies to twice a day, there will still be plenty of free time for you to relax and enjoy.
Zanzibar Schedule
7:00 am: Snack and warm drinks
7:30-9:30 am: Morning meditation and yoga
9:45 am: Breakfast
Free Time
4:30-6:30 pm: Afternoon yoga & meditation
7:00 pm: Dinner
Beach fire/music
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.