OCTOBER 5th - 16th 2019
12 days 11 nights Safari, Beach Yoga Retreat
Itinerary |
The first part of the Retreat takes place in a small beautiful beach front hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa. The place has an aura of tranquillity and a feeling of spaciousness with its lush tropical garden lined with Coconut palms, Frangipani and Banana trees. Short steps at the front lead to the beach and to the turquoise blue sea of the Indian Ocean.
Sun Salute Africa is located in Zanzibar on the northern tip of the island, which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The 2 yoga spaces face west overlooking the ocean for perfect sightings of the setting sun while you practice.
Our next destination then takes us on a small flight from beach to bush, to Kilimanjaro, where we will make our way for 1 night's stay in a beautiful Lodge nestled at the foothills of Kilimanjaro, just a few minutes away from Machame Gate entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. It has a restaurant and bar, everyone can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Then we begin our 3 nights 4 days Safari to see the big 5. After the safari we will spend one more night at the same lodge. |
$ 3590 per student*
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The Retreat Space. Indian Ocean views
The retreat space is within a close walk to numerous restaurants and bars. It has individually styled cottages with spacious rooms and large verandas. Breakfast can be served on your own cottage veranda. All rooms are double occupancy, either with 2 single beds or a double on request. There is also an option for private rooms if needed. All rooms have en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fans and a refrigerator. Some cottages have a sitting room.
Gardens and Pool
Relax in a hammock with a good book or sunbathe in the area facing the turquoise blue ocean and white beach or lounge around the swimming pool in the garden.
The tropical gardens have a mixture of Coconut palms, Casuarinas trees, Frangipani trees Banana trees and flower-beds full of colourful plants set amidst the lawns. The Garden view rooms enjoy a country atmosphere with bird song.
Hammocks and loungers are distributed at the sun bathing area facing the beach as well as in the garden, around the swimming pool.
The tropical gardens have a mixture of Coconut palms, Casuarinas trees, Frangipani trees Banana trees and flower-beds full of colourful plants set amidst the lawns. The Garden view rooms enjoy a country atmosphere with bird song.
Hammocks and loungers are distributed at the sun bathing area facing the beach as well as in the garden, around the swimming pool.
Food |
The chef prepares meals that are a mixture of international and local cuisine, there is choice of a variety of fish dishes. In addition the menu offers chicken, meats and vegetarian dishes. Nungwi being a fishing village; the fish served is locally obtained.and is served at candle lit tables set close to the sea.
Snacks are available for extra cost throughout the day and can be taken either on the cottage veranda or by the sunbathing area. |
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The Safari
Tanzania is the ultimate dream safari destination. With a vast array of experiences coupled together with the country's dedication to preservation, you can be ensured an amazing holiday that will stay with you forever. You will sleep under the stars in tented lodges among the wildlife.
The safari will be 4 days and 3 nights, and we will be visiting Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro and Tarangire National Parks, so we will probably get to see the BIG 5!!!
The safari will be 4 days and 3 nights, and we will be visiting Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro and Tarangire National Parks, so we will probably get to see the BIG 5!!!
Included in Price
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Not Included in Price
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The Yoga Teacher
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Desirée has always had a burning desire to travel the world and share her passion of adventure while leading others toward optimal health and wellness. Yoga has become the vehicle to healing her body and finding the confidence to lead others on a journey to better health and adventure.
In 2010, her journey to help others and their quest to achieve health and wellness began with a 250 hr Anusara Inspired teacher training and by 2018 she had completed her additional trainings with over 1300 hours of Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yoga As Structural Therapy, Vinyasa Sequencing, Myofascial Release, Yin, Restorative, Anatomy, Thai Yoga Massage, Body Rolling techniques and Sound Healing using Tuning Forks…at the same time, managing and teaching at her own Yoga studio in Washington state! Desirée has also completed a “Live food” training with a well known herbalist and celebrity chef in LA. After 5 years of Yoga training around the world, Desirée felt ready to lead her own retreats and teacher trainings! Desirée has combined her passions of Travel, Adventure and Yoga and started Yogi Adventure Retreats after selling her yoga studio. Yoga healed her mind and body and helped open the door to fulfilling her dream of being able to help others feel better and live their lives with purpose and passion. Desirée is passionate about achieving the highest state of health and wants to help others be the best version of themselves. |