“Be colorful, Be you ”
15 Day Live Your Colors Women's Nature Safari and Wellness Retreat in Tanzania
Kipepeo Beach Village, 49X6+8FX, Sunrise Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tanzania Women Safari and Wellness Retreat
The southern region of Tanzania exudes a primal and earthy essence, brimming with profound healing energy, vibrant life, and also captivating symphonies of untamed sounds. Yet, amidst its wild chaos, there exists a serene stillness that permeates the air. This enchanting atmosphere creates a gateway to extraordinary adventures, making it an ideal scenery for a remarkable women’s retreat.
Meet the guides
Alina, Chantal, & Monique
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Highlights
- An inner journey only for women against the decor of the East African culture
- A profound coaching/mindful program to deepen your inner journey
- A jungle trek of two days, sleeping in the jungle of the Udzungwa Mountains
- Enjoy a 2-day stay at Selous Wildpark
- Exchange, dance, sing, and connect with Udzungwa Mountains' local women
- Visit Amina, a loving African healer for an impressive healing session
- 14 nights accommodation with all meals, water, tea, coffee, and fruit juices
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
14 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch
Group size: 4-9 participants
Airport transfer included:
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Accommodation
You will overnight in carefully chosen atmospheric mid-range lodges, light weighted tents, campsites, and jungle camps and sometimes you can upgrade to safari tents or traditional mud huts.
- Night 1: Kipepeo Beach Village
- Night 2: Morogoro
- Nights 3 and 4: Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp, also known as Hondo Hondo
- Nights 5 and 6: Pristine jungle in tents
- Nights 7 and 8: Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp, also known as Hondo Hondo
- Nights 9: Sanje Falls
- Nights 10: Simbamwenni
- Nights 11: Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp, also known as Hondo Hondo
- Nights 12 and 13: Tent at a campsite in the heart of Selous Game Reserve
- Nights 14: Kipepeo Beach Village
Program
Women retreat - Live your colors
As the day stretches and the sun rises to its highest point, you have arrived in the south. This time in the south of Tanzania. An area characterized by green nature and red soil. Here you see fertile plantations and agricultural fields. Hidden in kilometers of untouched forests and rainforests are waterfalls and small lakes. You walk past medicinal trees, shrubs, and plants.
Butterflies, monkeys, and other wild animals cross your path. Perhaps you hear the roar of a lion, or you are treated to an elephant footprint next to your tent in the morning. The south of Tanzania is primal, earthy, full of healing power, life, and crazy sounds, and at the same time, it is silent. It is chaotic and pure. It is an adventure. It is the perfect setting for a special women’s retreat.
On top of the mountain, you sit with your bare feet in the flowing water of the waterfall. The sun rises in the east. A new day begins. A day full of adventure in connection with yourself, your sisters, and life.
Be colorful, be you
Everything will be new to you: nature, people, animals, trees, and plants. The scents and the sounds. This unknown environment helps you open your senses. You learn to see differently. You come closer to your feelings. And you make contact with the mature woman you are now, to connect from there with what still deserves your attention.
What needs to be seen, heard, felt, and experienced? You're invited to embrace that, so it can be let go. In this process of letting go, space is created for something new. A space that you can color with your unique colors. Inspiration, creativity, knowledge, love, compassion, and clarity bubble and fizz there. Live your colors! Mindful Adventure wishes that for you and every woman.
- You will see, listen, feel, smell, and taste.
- You find inspiration in nature and the unknown.
- You will walk, sit, dance, share, and sleep.
- You allow yourself to open, marvel, and soften
In this trip, Mindful Adventure will share all their experience and knowledge to guide you on your inner journey in an adventurous manner. Using the breathtaking nature in Tanzania, they'll support you in finding a new and joyous perspective on yourself, others, and life, no matter what load you carry with you coming from the past.
They would love you to experience what it takes to truly relax. Because once you truly relax, you naturally connect with your life force, gentle contentment, and from there you will regain your trust in life. They wish this for you during this wonderful women’s retreat.
How is the coaching handled?
There are 14 days with daily coaching and program (Duration of the program: between 1 and 3 hours a day).
- Women safari: A jungle safari mixed with a mindful program to discover what it means to be a woman nowadays and how you can live more in balance with your natural rhythms.
Day 1
The engines of the airplane begin to hum. The plane gains speed, and a few seconds later, the wheels leave the ground. There you go, on your way to Dar es Salaam. Are those butterflies in your stomach from taking off or from the adventure that awaits you?
“Shortly after,” they'll pick you up from the airport and take you directly to Kipepeo Beach Village, a pleasant resort on the Indian Ocean. You will stay here for one night.
Day 2
What could be better than starting your day with a refreshing swim in the sea and a delicious breakfast? After breakfast, kick off the mindful program. You are welcome to join the first women’s circle. Get to know each other in-depth and you can share anything that is important to you in this circle.
After lunch, depart for Morogoro on the Costa bus. This journey takes about five hours. You will be staying with the warm Greek mother Pierina. In Tanzania, in addition to Christians and Muslims, there are also many Hindus. Therefore, a visit to one of their delightful Indian restaurants is a must on this trip.
Day 3
After breakfast, head to a central location during this women’s retreat. At the foot of the Udzungwa Mountains lies the village of Mangula. Alina was certain that Udzungwa would be the foundation of the women’s safari. To reach Mangula, embark on a five-hour journey, passing through Mikumi Wildlife Park.
There is a good chance of spotting wild animals here. Giraffes, impalas, and zebras often come close to the road and if you look closely, you might even see an elephant. You will be staying at Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp, also known as Hondo Hondo. It is a spacious camp. You will sleep in small tents on the field. You also have the option to upgrade to a luxury safari tent or a traditional madhouse.
During this period, this lovely campsite offers you tranquility. It is a place to simply “be.” Here, you are with yourself, and you are with each other. Share and allow yourselves to be moved. Meanwhile, you experience the joy of “being” in nature.
Day 4
You will visit Amina, a loving and powerful African healer. She resides in Mangula. The visit to Amina is one of the highlights of the women’s retreat for many participants. It may happen that Amina asks you to come back again. That is possible. In the following days, there will be space and time to revisit Amina. After lunch, there will be a mindful program. Meanwhile, you will also prepare for a two-day trek through the jungle.
Day 5
After breakfast set off on a two-day trek through the Udzungwa Mountains. You will spend the night in the pristine jungle, which means there are no facilities. You will carry a light backpack. There are porters for all the tents and the kitchen, and the cook will pamper you.
During the first day of the hike, ascend slowly but steadily. It is manageable with a normal level of fitness. Along the way, you will encounter a rich flora and fauna. You will see many butterflies, monkeys, and who knows, maybe other animals too. You will pass by forest lakes and waterfalls, tempting you to take a refreshing nature bath.
In the evening, there will be a campfire. The perfect atmosphere for sharing stories and inspiring each other. Every moment is new. Every moment has never occurred before and will never come back. Life is a grand adventure.
Day 6
"What goes up must come down." Today, descend back to Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp. It’s a beautiful mindful walk. On this second day of hiking, you will often walk in silence, do sensory exercises, and focus on what is needed to ground yourself more in your pelvis. This will allow you to walk with relaxation.
Days 7 and 8
Keep these two days open for whatever may arise. Of course, they are aware of all the possibilities in the vicinity of the campsite. You can consider visiting a weaving workshop or cooking, singing, and dancing together with local women. You can go cycling, walk to the village pub, or go canoeing. Everything can unfold spontaneously.
During these days, there is also plenty of time to continue your inner journey and share all your experiences. Seek depth and connect with ourselves and with each other.
Day 9
The Udzungwa Mountains await once again. Today, depart for the climb along Sanje Falls. The trek is uphill, but you'll take it pole-pole (slowly) and pay close attention to the surroundings. The path is surrounded by ancient trees with healing energy. The waterfall has three levels. On the second level, you’ll have a breathtaking view. Here, you can enjoy a fantastic sunset with your feet in the flowing water. Later on, a surprise awaits you on the third level. Sleeping here is truly unforgettable.
Day 10
How would you like to descend this morning? It’s your farewell to the Udzungwa Mountains, where you have felt and experienced so much. Once you reach the bottom, you will be welcomed by the local people, who await you with fresh coconuts. No tropical picture can fully capture the description of the taste of these fresh and pure coconuts.
On the same day, you will drive back to Morogoro in the land cruisers. It’s about a 5-6 hour journey. Upon arrival in Morogoro, you will enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your own cook at Simbamwenni, a beautiful campsite with a swimming pool. You will stay here for two nights.
Day 11
You will experience another special moment during this women’s retreat. You will visit the Waluguru tribe, an indigenous tribe that lives in the northern part of the Uluguru Mountains. You will drive into the mountains in the land cruisers, which will take about 1 hour. You have previously met this women’s tribe once before, and it was an intimate and moving encounter. Today, you will have another opportunity for exchange. The intention is for Mindful Adventure to continue visiting these women in the future and build a (deep) connection.
Day 12
End with a roar! You simply cannot leave Tanzania without entering a wildlife park. Today, you will drive approximately 6-7 hours in the land cruisers to reach Selous Game Reserve, which is now known as Nyerere National Park.
This park is the gem of the south. Your survival instincts will be powerfully mirrored here. Try meditating motionlessly with your eyes open for half an hour. By not moving, everything that does move can come close to you. You will spend two nights in a tent at a campsite in the heart of Selous Game Reserve.
Day 13
The big five, who doesn’t know them? Seeing them is amazing, but it’s never a guarantee. Sometimes you’re lucky and see them all, and sometimes you drive for hours without spotting a lion or a leopard. Either way, spotting wild animals in the African wilderness is a great adventure because there’s so much more to see and experience than just the big five.
You’ll witness stunning landscapes and birds of all colors and shapes. There are gigantic Baobab trees and beautiful plants and flowers and what about small animals like squirrels and mice? Look attentively, and you’ll see more; and who knows, you will be watching one of Africa’s famous sunsets!
Day 14
Good morning, Tanzania. Today, you will drive for about 5 hours towards the bustling populated area of Dar Es Salaam. You will return to where you started this journey, Kipepeo Beach Village. Here, you will spend your last night together and conclude the trip.
Day 15
Let's first relax at the beach and at the same time, you will have space to integrate the journey. Later in the day, they will take you to the airport. With your backpack full of beautiful experiences, you will fly back home or to Zanzibar if you choose to extend your trip.
Included excursions
Connecting with local women
- Group session with Amina, an impressive African healer
- Dancing and singing with the local women at Mungulo
- Cooking and eating African food with local women if you want
- 2-day trek in the Udzungwa Mountains
- 1-night sleeping on Sanje Falls
- 2-day stay in Selous wild park for game drives
- Visit women of the Walaguru tribe in the Uluguru mountains
- Beach life at the Indian Ocean
Guides
Alina de Vilder
Ik neem je graag mee naar adembenemende, “off the beaten track” gebieden in Tanzania, waar de natuur nog wild en ongerept is. Voor mij als coach, meditatieleraar, hypno-en regressie therapeut, ademguide is deze authentieke omgeving het perfecte decor om je mee te nemen op een reis naar binnen. Daar haal je wat oud en achterhaald is uit je rugzak en vult deze met een verfrissende helderheid en inspirerende kijk op de nieuwe richting die je wilt inslaan.
Chantal Loverbos
As a coach with a background in shamanism, I stand firmly on the ground, even when it’s not red. I’m down to earth but high on love. Because love is the destination, light is the right path, and letters are the answer.
Monique van Proosdij
As a Body-Mind coach, Monique is constantly seeking to connect the mind to the body. She would love to take you on an inner journey where she guides you with a powerful motto: “The body keeps the score.” The body always keeps track of stored tension. Only by connecting the mind to the body in the healing process can all tension truly be released.
Location
South Tanzania
An area characterized by a low number of tourists, green nature and red soil. Here you see fertile plantations and agricultural fields. Hidden in kilometers of untouched forests and rainforests are waterfalls and small lakes. You walk past medicinal trees, shrubs, and plants. Butterflies, monkeys, and other wild animals cross your path; perhaps you'll hear the roar of a lion.
Food
Your food is mostly provided by your safari cook (female), who is a magician in cooking delicious meals in the bush and jungle of Tanzania. Once, you will visit an Indian restaurant and you'll eat some meals served by Kipepeo Beach Resort.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Accommodation upgrade
You will stay 5 nights at the base camp at Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp. There, you will camp in a canvas dome tent with a safari mattress. It is possible to upgrade your stay during these days. Below you will find the surcharge for this upgrade:
Stay in a traditional mud hut
- Twin bed hut: 50 EUR per person per night, surcharge for 5 nights: 225 EUR
- Single hut: 75 EUR per person per night, surcharge for 5 nights: 375 EUR
Stay in a luxury tent
- Twin bed tent: 98 EUR per person per night, surcharge for 5 nights: 490 EUR
- Single tent: 149 EUR per person per night, surcharge for 5 nights: 745 EUR
Extension Zanzibar Package A: 3 days (2 nights): 832 EUR per person
Included with package A:
- Flight ticket Dar Es Salaam - Zanzibar
- Transport from the airport to your hotel by taxi
- Transport from your hotel to Stonetown by taxi
- 2 nights accommodation
- 1/2 day snorkeling at the Ukombe Rif
- All meals in your hotel
- Guided tour in Stonetown
Not included:
- All drinks
- Tips (guide in Stonetown)
- The optional baobab treatment
- Lunch and dinner in Stonetown
- Ttaxi from Stonetown to the airport to fly home from Zanzibar
- The Baobab Treatment Menu is optional! If you are interested, they can send you the menu.
Extension Zanzibar Package B: 4 days (3 nights): 1169 EUR per person
Included with package B:
- Everything from package A
- Jozani Forest including transport by taxi
- 1 extra night of accommodation
Not included:
- All drinks
- Tips (guide in Stonetown)
- The optional baobab treatment
- Lunch and dinner in Stonetown
- Ttaxi from Stonetown to the airport to fly home from Zanzibar
- The Baobab Treatment Menu is optional! If you are interested, they can send you the menu.
What's included
- Daily coaching program personal leadership
- All park and walking fees
- All excursions mentioned in the daily schedule
- 14 nights accommodations, bush camps, camping, and camping gear
- All meals, water, tea, coffee, and fruit juices daily
- All land and airport trannsfers by Costa or Noah van and land cruisers (4×4)
- All activities and guides
What's not included
- Your flight to Tanzania
- Your visum for Tanzania (50 USD)
- Tips for drivers/guides/cook
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DAR
Julius Nyerere International Airport
17 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
You will arrive at Dar Es Salaam by plane. You will be picked up by Mindful Adventure and taken to Kipepeo Beach Village South of Dar Es Salaam where you will spend one night.
Airport: Julius Nyerere International Airport
Airport transfer included: Julius Nyerere International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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