Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday 2023
Discover Kenya's splendid biodiversity
With Nina Butler
Retreat description
Escape to the tranquil atmosphere of an award-winning eco-lodge and private conservancy beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Delight in Big 5 safari drives, bountiful local produce, and lingering sunsets. We then fly to the Kenya coast, to explore a different shade of paradise; white sand beaches, turquoise waters, a mangrove estuary, and a handcrafted treehouse tower. Experience the wild, raw, and expansive landscapes of Kenya, from safari to beach!
14/03/2023, 8:00am
22/03/2023, 11:00am
English
Sharing room all inclusive: US$ 5090 | Single room all inclusive: US$ 5790
Watamu Treehouse and Tawi Safari Lodge
Meet your teacher for this retreat.
Nina's classes are transformative, creative, and accessible. She is an intuitive and poetic teacher, who encourages everyone to navigate their personal edge and find joy in movement. She specialises in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin Yoga and meditation. This retreat is designed for all ages, yoga experience, and fitness levels. There is a careful balance between daily yoga and meditation, and other energising nature activities in the bush, and on the sea. There is a welcoming, come-as-you-are approach to the trip, giving you the space to thrive on your holiday, in your way.
Daily schedule
Tawi Safari Lodge, Amboseli 06:00 | coffee, tea and fruit 06:30 -10:00 | Morning safari drive. Stop for a guided meditation in nature. 10:00 - 11:00 | Brunch 11:00 - 15:30 | Free time to relax, or book a massage 15:30 - 16:30 | Yoga 16:30 - 19:00 | Evening safari drive 19:00 | Dinner under the stars
Watamu Treehouse 07:00 | Coffee, tea, fruit 07:30 - 08:30 | Yoga 08:30 - 09:30 | breakfast 09:30 - 13:00 | Relax, book a massage, or swim/ snorkel in the sea 13:00 - 14:00 | Light lunch 14:00 - 17:00 | Sea safari activity 17:00 - 18:00 | Sunset drink and meditation/ yin yoga 19:00 | Dinner
What is included in this retreat
3 nights accommodation at Tawi
Lodge 5 nights accommodation at Watamu Treehouse
4 domestic air flights
All ground transfers between airports and lodges
All meals, snacks & beverages, including alcoholic beverages.
Yoga and mediation daily with Nina Butler
3 Private guided safari drives in Amboseli National Park and Tawi conservancy
1 Private guided night drive in Ambeseli National Park and Tawi conservancy.
A special bush dinner set up in the middle of the wilderness under the stars, with game park guards, serving staff and full dinner with drinks.
Tidal float the morning after new moon through a protected mangrove estuary in Watamu Treehouse, followed by a Swahili breakfast on the beach.
Guided SUP adventure along Watamu coastline and some SUP yoga fun!
1 hr full body massage at Watamu Treehouse.
Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Cover - helicopter emergency evacuation cover over full 9 days.
All conservancy, tourism taxes and park fees.
Trade winds meet and greet at Nairobi airport upon arrival to guide you smoothly through customs and Covid-19 protocols and the airport.
Direct transfer to your hotel.
What is not included in this retreat
Flights to/from Nairobi International airport
Visas
Spa treatments
Travel insurance
Retreat food
Abundant in flavour, colour, nutrients and freshness
We source our ingredients with care, supporting local producers, and we prepare it with love.
Our lunches and dinners are abundant “set-meals” and always include a soup or starter, a vegetarian main course, a variety of sides and salads, and a dessert. We serve fresh juice or coconut water and a variety of hot drinks after the meal. Great for vegans, and gluten and dairy-free.
Retreat venue
Watamu Treehouse on the beach in Kenya:
the perfect spacious open air house to be in touch with the elements
unique architecture-rooms have views of sunrises or sunsets (or both!)
set in a coastal forest on one of the best white-sand beaches in Kenya
swimming in the warm healing waters
Retreat Activities
Retreats at Treehouse include a variety of activities in nature designed to enhance the retreat experience and connect with the elements. Activities might include walks, exploration of the area on kayaks or SUP paddleboards, and other (gentle) adventures that are guaranteed to be fun and suitable for all levels.
Getting to this yoga retreat
The closest airport is Malindi on the East Coast of Kenya, which is approximately 25 minutes taxi ride from Treehouse. We can arrange transfers. The following airlines fly to Malinda: Jambojet; Fly540; Fly SAX; Kenya Airways. You can also fly to Mombasa International Airport on the airlines listed above plus Kenya Airways. Mombasa is approximately 2 hours drive from Treehouse. Or take the SGR Train to Mombasa and we can send a taxi to collect you.