Kenya Yoga Retreat: A bush to beach yoga safari experience

Discover Kenya's splendid biodiversity on a safari from bush to beach!

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!

  • 17/04/2024, 8:00

  • 15/04/2024, 17:00

  • English

  • Sharing room all inclusive: US$ 5999 | Single room all inclusive: US$ 7399

  • 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.

Watamu Treehouse