12 Day Safari & Yoga in Zanzibar
September 28 - October 9, 2025
Join us on a yoga safari that will energize, awaken, ground, and transform you, in a way only Africa can! Experience diverse wildlife set against breathtaking landscapes and connect with vibrant local communities rich in culture. In the final leg of your journey, retreat to tranquil Zanzibar, where your yoga practice will deepen, fostering greater self-discovery and a sense of interconnectedness.
Highlights
Incredible wildlife viewing in some of the most iconic parks in Africa
Enriching cultural exchange
Nature / ethnobotanical walks
Daily Yoga near the Indian Ocean
Luxurious safari camps
Beautiful villa right on Jambiani beach; swimming pool on site
Complementary traditional dhow boat sunset sail
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.
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Mealplan: Welcome Dinner
Overnight Haradali’s Home
Randilen & Tarangire National Park
Day 2-3
After 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
Overnight Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
Mto wa Mbu
Day 4
After breakfast we make our way to nearby Isoitok camp. This camp offers incredible views overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley basin.
Get ready for an immersive day in the bush! We'll be trekking through breathtaking landscapes, visiting a Maasai homestead (boma), and even learning about medicinal plants on a guided walk.
Transit time: Approx. 2 hrs
Mealplan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Overnight 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
Overnight 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
Overnight 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
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.
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
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
Optional Activities
Activities
Kite surfing
Paddle Boarding
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Tours and Excursions
Traditional Dhow Sailing Trips
Spice Tour & Stone Town City Tour
Intertidal Sponge-Farming Tour
Guided walk through Jambiani village
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
USD $4830 per person (private occupancy ocean view in Zanzibar)
USD $4570 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.
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!