Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Yoga Retreat
June 26 – July 6th 2027
An unforgettable journey of movement, stillness, and wild beauty. Step into a once-in-a-lifetime experience where the ancient wisdom of yoga meets the raw, untamed magic of Africa. This carefully curated retreat invites you into a rhythm of adventure and restoration—awakening your senses on safari and softening into stillness by the ocean. From the vast golden plains of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks to the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Zanzibar, this is more than a retreat—it is a pilgrimage into nature, presence, and your own inner landscape. You will travel through a private, intimate safari experience, offering rare access to Tanzania’s most breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. This is not a typical tour—it is a secret safari experience, designed for depth, presence, and connection.
During our time together, you will have the opportunity to witness:
- The Great Migration across the Serengeti plains
- The legendary Big Five in their natural habitat
- Vast, untouched landscapes that awaken a sense of awe and humility
- Elegant luxury tented accommodations (glamping) in the Serengeti
- Beautifully curated lodges nestled in nature
- Exceptional, nourishing cuisine
- Thoughtful pacing that allows for both adventure and integration
- During our Safari there will be only three days that we do yoga. As not all places can facilitate yoga.
We then transition into Zanzibar, where the ocean invites you into deep rest, renewal, and reflection—completing the arc of this powerful journey.
🐘 The Safari Experience
We begin in Tanzania with an extraordinary private safari through three of Africa’s most breathtaking and wildlife-rich landscapes, Each day unfolds with game drives, awe-inspiring landscapes, and meaningful pauses—allowing you to truly feel the land rather than simply pass through it.
- Tarangire National Park – known for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds
- Serengeti National Park – home to endless plains and the Great Migration
- Ngorongoro Crater – a natural wonder teeming with diverse wildlife in a lush volcanic basin
🌍 A Journey with Purpose
Your presence on this retreat directly supports local communities and sustainable practices:
- The team is predominantly Tanzanian, supporting local livelihoods
- A training program helps develop future mechanics, guides, and staff
- Staff housing initiatives support families near the Arusha headquarters
- Lodges prioritize local products and Tanzanian employment
- Strong commitment to reducing plastic use
This is travel rooted in respect, reciprocity, and care.
🏡 Safari Accommodations & Flow
June 26, 2027 – Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
26 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027
- Arusha Explorers Lodge
- 1 night (Half Board)
A gentle arrival to land, rest, and gather as a group.
Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
Accommodation
Nestled on the slopes of Mount Meru in the serene Engosengiu green village, Arusha Explorers Lodge offers a warm welcome to Tanzania. Located just outside Arusha town, this charming lodge features 8 luxury rooms, including family rooms, each with a private veranda. Guests can enjoy 24-hour power and hot water, private en-suite bathrooms with showers and double washbasins, and complimentary Wi-Fi in the lounge and restaurant. The lodge also boasts a swimming pool, garden with banana trees and flowers, and a professional staff team. Conveniently, it is a 30-minute drive from Arusha Airport and an hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Arusha Explorers Lodge– click for picutres
Karatu
June 27 – Karatu (Ngorongoro Region)
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
- After breakfast we drive to Tarangire Park for the game drive with pic-nic lunch
- 1 night (Full Board)
Lush landscapes and preparation for deeper safari immersion.
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Tarangire National Park
Situated in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is a breathtaking safari destination famed for its dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Dominated by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, the park provides sanctuary for vast herds of elephants, zebra, and wildebeest, alongside smaller groups of giraffe and impala, especially during the dry season when animals gather in extraordinary numbers. Travellers can look forward to thrilling game drives that reveal lion, leopard, and even cheetah, together with more than 500 bird species that make the skies shimmer with colour and sound. Unlike busier safari parks, Tarangire offers a more tranquil, intimate atmosphere, allowing visitors to truly connect with nature. Its sweeping vistas, rich biodiversity, and sense of untamed wilderness make it an unmissable highlight of any Tanzanian adventure.
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge | Karatu– See pictures click
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge enjoys an idyllic location in the green Marera valley just before Karatu village. It serves as a wonderful base for travellers wishing to explore the famous Manyara National Park and interact with Maasai tribes. Desinged to be a haven of luxury and relaxation, the 24 rooms are in separate cottages overlooking the Marera Valley and Ngorongoro Forest. Each room has a fireplace with comfortable chairs, a desk with a tea and coffee station, mosquito nets and a spacious bathroom. During their stay, guests can enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, relax and the spa and lounge around the swimming pool.
Central Serengeti
June 28–29 – Central Serengeti
- Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge
- 2 nights (Full Board)
Sleep under canvas in the heart of the wild—where nature surrounds and humbles. - After breakfast, we leave Karatu village and enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands until Serengeti gate, here we start the game drive for this day.
Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge is a wonderful luxury tented lodge inside Serengeti National Park. The lodge is located next to the main Serengeti attractions like Seronera and Central Serengeti game drive circuits, Retima Hippo Pool and the river circuit and the famous Seregeti kopjes. Accommodation comprises 8 elevated tented stands. Each comfortable tent is set in the middle of the Serengeti Savannah. Each tent features a private en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Each tent has a sitting area, a desk, and a fireplace. Bush breakfasts, sundowners and bush dinners can be arranged.
The lodge offers free Wi-Fi, and game drives can be arranged in advance
Return to Karatu
June 30 – Return to Karatu
- Serengeti – Ngorongoro 2 hours transfer with en-route game drive.
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
- Program: After breakfast we drive down to Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.
- 1 night (Full Board)
A moment to integrate, reflect, and soften after the vastness of the Serengeti.
After the wild expansiveness of the safari, we journey to Zanzibar, where the ocean invites us into deep rest and rejuvenation.
Zanzibar Awaits You
- Pristine white sand beaches
- Private massage for each person who attends the ret
- A boat tour arranged around the island.
- A cultural tour for the group
- Warm, turquoise Indian Ocean waters
- Daily yoga and meditation by the sea
- Time for relaxation, reflection, and integration
- Optional excursions: snorkeling, spice tours, cultural exploration
Here, the pace slows. The nervous system unwinds. The experience settles into your being.
🌿 ✨ Price- $5150
Due to the exclusive nature of this retreat and to maintain the integrity and intimacy of this experience, space is limited to 14 .
- A $1,000 deposit is required to reserve your place.
- Zelle gopi at: gopihope@gmail.com or venmo @BYDCSTUDIO . This will prevent any credit card fees or processing fees, which on such a larger amount accumulates.
- Once you register for the retreat a four month payment plan will be sent to you. Please fill in the registration form below.
- Full refund available until September 15, 2026
- After September 15, the deposit becomes non-refundable
- Full balance is due by December 1, 2026
- After December 1, all payments are non-refundable
🌱 Additional Details
- This is a vegetarian/vegan yoga retreat
- Any non-vegetarian meals will be at your own expense and are not included in the retreat pricing
- Included:
- Internal round-trip flight between Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar
- Food, accommodations
- Safari and Game Drive fees .
- Pick up and drop of to and from airport
- Not included:
- International airfare
🌺 A Final Note
This retreat is expected to fill quickly.
If you feel called to this journey—trust that.
Spaces are few, and the experience is truly one-of-a-kind.
