2027 Dates: 10 – 18 October
Tanzania Safari & Yoga Retreat
A safari and yoga adventure through Tanzania in partnership with Bush2Beach – walking and canoe safaris, game drives through Lake Manyara, Tarangire and the Serengeti, time with the Maasai, and daily yoga, Pilates and meditation with Manyia.
Nine days of sunrise yoga, game drives, Maasai culture and Swahili massage. Small group, maximum 12 guests.
Laughter. Fun. Connection. Awareness. Health. Wellbeing.
Retreat Inclusions
- Daily yoga, Pilates and meditation with Manyia
- 2 Swahili massages
- Park fees, Conservation and Community Development fees
- Lodge and tented camp accommodation as stipulated
- Meals as stipulated (B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Dinner)
- Complimentary mineral water, coffee and tea in the safari vehicle
- 4×4 game viewing vehicles plus driver guide (window seat guaranteed)
- Unlimited game drives
- Emergency Evacuation Cover
- All transfers and activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flight Serengeti to Arusha – luggage allowance 20kg
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa and airport departure tax
- Drinks at the different lodges and camps
- Tips (suggested: driver guide $10 USD per person per day; accommodation tip boxes $5 USD per person per night; walking guide $5 USD per person)
- Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional Serengeti balloon flight and champagne breakfast
- Optional Zanzibar extension – booked and paid separately, directly with Bush2Beach
Your 9-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 (10 Oct) – Arrive Kilimanjaro, transfer to Arusha; Swahili massage; evening yoga. Tumbili Lodge (pool, Mt Meru views)
- Day 2 (11 Oct) – Sunrise silent walk or yoga; Arusha National Park walking safari with a ranger; afternoon canoe safari
- Day 3 (12 Oct) – Lake Manyara National Park game drives (tree-climbing lions), bush picnic; evening yoga. Isoitok Camp Manyara
- Day 4 (13 Oct) – Sunrise yoga; Tarangire National Park, the “Elephant Playground”
- Day 5 (14 Oct) – Sunrise yoga; bike ride through Mto wa Mbu village and Swahili lunch; afternoon yoga; sunset over the Rift Valley escarpment; Maasai singing and dancing
- Day 6 (15 Oct) – Maasai boma visit at dawn; via Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti. Matawi Serengeti Tented Camp
- Day 7 (16 Oct) – Sunrise yoga; full day Serengeti game drives, Rock Kopjes, Big Five
- Day 8 (17 Oct) – Flight Seronera to Arusha; afternoon Swahili massage. Tumbili Lodge
- Day 9 (18 Oct) – Leisurely breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
Optional extras: Zanzibar beach extension, 18 – 21 October (Fumba Beach Lodge, 3 nights) and a Serengeti balloon flight with champagne breakfast.
Retreat Accommodation
Tumbili Lodge – a small boutique hotel in a lush tropical garden with a beautiful pool and a stunning view of Mount Meru.
Isoitok Camp Manyara – an intimate private camp in a beautiful bush location. The hybrid tents have fitted doors, timber flooring and flowing rock wall bathrooms.
Matawi Serengeti Tented Camp – spectacularly situated on the edge of Topi Hill, Seronera, with a panoramic view of the endless plains of the Serengeti.
Pricing
Twin share: A$6,890 per person
Single supplement: + A$490
Triple room discount: – A$190 per person
Zanzibar extension (optional): approx. A$1,150 per person sharing – booked and paid directly with Bush2Beach. Manyia can share the details.
Prices are in Australian dollars, converted from US dollars, and are subject to change with the exchange rate.
To book contact Manyia on 0423 350 370 or email hello@manyiaretreats.com.au – she will talk you through the deposit and payment terms personally.
