“Cultivating Connection with Nature and Self”
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Haradali's Home, JJQ8+WG8, Kisongo, Tanzania
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Tanzania Yoga Holiday and Safari Tour
Join this inspiring 12-day yoga safari in Africa! Immerse yourself in the wonders of a classic safari, where you'll witness an array of wildlife against the backdrop of spectacular landscapes. You'll engage with local communities brimming with vibrant cultures. And in the latter half of your journey, you'll find yourself in the serene environment of Zanzibar Island. Here, under the guidance of the experienced yoga teacher, Mie Horiuchi, your yoga practice will begin, facilitating a deeper exploration of self-discovery and interconnectedness.
Key information
- Group safari
- Maximum of 6 persons
- Starts in Arusha with views to Mount Meru and ends in Zanzibar
- Instruction in English
- All park fees are included
Meet the guides
Mie
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Highlights
- Incredible wildlife viewing in some of the most iconic parks of Africa
- Get to see elephants, black rhinos, and various plains mammals
- Exhilarating nature walks with local Maasai guides
- Enriching cultural exchange and insights into indigenous cultures
- 2 daily rejuvenating yoga directly facing the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean
- Luxury villa right on stunning Jambiani beach with a swimming pool on site
- 11 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
6 activity days
Group size: 4-7 participants
Airport transfer included:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation
Check-out Time:
11:00
Accommodations for the first five nights of your trip (safari portion) are in shared twin rooms. The last six nights in Zanzibar, you have shared twin or private single rooms.
Accommodations on safari
Tarakwai Safaris is very particular with the accommodations they select on safari because they understand how important it is after a full day of driving and walking in the bush to come back to comfort and relaxation. They avoid the larger chain-style lodges, instead preferring smaller, more intimate places often built to blend in with the natural environment - where the sounds of nature will soothe body and mind.
These lodges and camps, though in the middle of the Tanzanian bush, remarkably offer most of the comforts you need, like comfortable beds, hot showers, and private bathrooms. Each ensuite safari cottage/tent sleeps 2 and opens up at the front to beautiful views of the surrounding African bush and savannah. Everyone can enjoy fireside, starlit evenings, and dining together.
Accommodation in Zanzibar
Sharazad Boutique Hotel is a small and charming four-star boutique hotel in Jambiani on the east coast of Zanzibar with a sublimely relaxed atmosphere. The hotel has a beach restaurant & bar, a spa, and 3 swimming pools along with a Vietnamese and Italian restaurant to explore. Diners consistently praise the food at this already exceptional spot. The fresh ingredients, delicious flavours, and high-quality menu ensure a truly unforgettable dining experience. The whole area is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and gazes over the expansive Indian Ocean. The location and the experience of the stay are unique and will leave you with unforgettable memories and a deep feeling of nourishment.
- Night 1: Haradali's Home
- Nights 2 and 3: Kirurumu Tented Lodge
- Nights 4 and 5: Isoitok Camp
- Nights 6 to 11: Sharazad Boutique Hotel
Program
The first half of your trip will be a classic African safari with the extraordinary opportunity to observe animals in their natural habitat, go on nature walks, and meet communities whose lives are intimately intertwined with the natural world.
The second half of your journey is on the enchanting island of Zanzibar. Here, your yoga practice will begin, furthering the exploration of self-discovery and interconnectedness. Zanzibar, particularly the area of Jambiani where you end your trip, has its own special energetics. The serenity of this part of the island, its local rhythms still aligned with those of the sea and seasons, is the ideal place to deepen the yoga practice and cultivate your well-being.
The yoga practice
During your time in Zanzibar, you’ll have the opportunity to take your practice to a new and deeper level through a mindful Vinyasa flow yoga approach combined with practices from other traditions. All levels are welcome, from beginner to the more experienced, and each session ends with a deep full-body relaxation.
During days 6-11 in Zanzibar, there will be a daily morning and late afternoon yoga practice. Each session is in a spacious shala directly facing the Indian Ocean. The morning practice will be active and focused on connecting movement and breath to awaken your energy. You will be guided into asanas (postures) through well-combined sequences themed especially for each day.
The late afternoon practice will be a combination of Yin yoga (a mostly seated practice that helps to balance the flow of energy), yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), meditation, and sound therapy.
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your lodge for your first night before embarking on a safari.
- Transit time: Approximately 2 hours
Day 2 - 3: Randilen WMA / Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive towards Randilen Wildlife Management Area lying just outside of Tarangire National Park. Your first day will include guided walks, spotting wildlife and meeting with the local Maasai culture.
On your next day you will set off for a full day game drive in adjacent Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is stunning and has a wide range of animal life including elephants, lions, cheetah, impalas, elands, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, reedbuck, hartebeest, kudus and much more.
You will overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge for a full immersive wilderness experience. Sunsets here are incredible and illuminate the landscape, revealing even more of its beautiful features.
- Transit time: Approximately 2 hours
Day 4: Lake Manyara
After a brilliant early morning of additional wildlife exploration, you will make your way to nearby Isoitok camp. Today will be an opportunity to connect with the Tanzanian landscape through all your senses. There will be time for nature walks, visits to traditional Maasai homesteads (bomas), and participation in a medicinal plant walk. The sunsets overlooking the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara are stunning.
Isoitok Camp offers incredible views overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley basin. The camp is situated close to the Maasai community of Esilalei, with which it has a long-standing relationship.
- Transit time: Approximately 1 hour
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, make your way toward the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning game drive. This extraordinary “bowl of nature” harbors almost every species of African plains mammal, including the endangered black rhino. The views along the way, including onto the crater floor, are spectacular.
You then make your way back to Isoitok Camp. After some rest, enjoy a viewpoint walk overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. Snacks and beverages will accompany you as you soak in a sunset overlooking Lake Manyara.
- Transit time: Approximately 1.5 hours
Days 6-11: Zanzibar Island
After a relaxed morning, transfer to Arusha airport for your direct flight to Zanzibar. You will have six nights to enjoy this island paradise near the fishing village of Jambiani. Activities on offer range from traditional dhow sailing trips, snorkeling, kite surfing, spice tours, and village walks. Tarakwai Safaris works with Marine Cultures, an institute that guides you toward eco-sustainable activities.
- Transit time: Approximately 1.5 hrs
Day 12: Departure
Enjoy your last day in Zanzibar. A complimentary group airport transfer is included for your return flight, but only at a designated time. If your departure falls outside that time, they can help you arrange a transfer at your own expense.
Typical day: Zanzibar schedule
- 07:00 Snack and warm drinks
- 07:30 - 09:30 Morning meditation and yoga practice
- 09:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- Cultural activities, soaking up the sun, enjoying the beach and relaxing, massage, reading, etc!
- Late afternoon
- 16:30 - 18:30 Afternoon yoga and meditation practice
- 19:00 Dinner
- Beach fire / music
Included excursions
Sunset Traditional Dhow Sailing
Come aboard one of these traditional boats and sail towards the sunset with the skilled local fishermen crew. Once out in the sea the engine is shut off and once the sail is in favour of the wind, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as you hear the ripple of water on the sides of the dhow as it glides swiftly through the clear turquoise water.
Jambiani Cultural Village Walk
This village tour will give you an insight into the daily lives of locals. You'll interact with artisans crafting pottery, see women harvesting seaweed, get a glimpse inside a local home, visit a children's school, and even meet with a local herbalist. It is important to note that this tour is planned in cooperation with the village and includes a donation to the community.
Guides
Mie Horiuchi
Yoga has been a vital part of Mie’s life both on and off the mat for many years. She has studied yoga with various teachers and practiced different styles, while growing up in Japan and living and working in Tanzania, Uganda, the United States, England, and Germany. Mie strongly feels that yoga practice is for everyone, regardless of age, physical condition, or social-economic status. She does her very best to make the sequence accessible to practitioners of all levels, where you can be equally comfortable and challenged in your own boundaries.
Location
Tanzania has more wild animals per square kilometer than any other country in Africa. Nearly 40% of Tanzania is a protected area.
Tarangire is a gorgeous park with countless elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. At every corner, there is a delight, either in the changing scenery or another animal to be seen. Sunsets are spectacular here.
The Manyara region is a wonderful place to connect to the land and different tribes / cultures of Tanzania. Landscape is mostly typical African savanna where tribes such as the Maasai reside and roam semi nomadically with their cattle.
The Ngorongoro Crater harbors an incredible density of wildlife. It is not unusual to see the Big Five in one day. Views from the rim of the crater are sensational, as grassland blends into swamps, lakes, rivers, woodland, and mountains.
Zanzibar is a stunningly beautiful island where you can swim, snorkel, or just lounge the hours away while enjoying endless stretches of sand and turquoise waters. The island has a rich history with influences from Africa, Arabia, India, and Europe.
Jambiani, a lovely fishing village on the southeast coast of Zanzibari, is one of the best places to get insight into local life. You can see fishermen on their dhow boats returning with their catch in the early morning and women tending the seaweed farms.
Food
You will enjoy full-board meals while on safari. Each morning comes with a full breakfast, lunch is usually packed for the day's game drive, and dinner has a delicious variety of meals (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) sourced from fresh ingredients.
In Zanzibar, they have included a half-board option whereby you can enjoy a healthy gourmet breakfast and dinner in the outside dining area with fresh breezes.
For lunch, they believe each person will appreciate the freedom to explore and choose from the vibrant food scene the island is renowned for. Members of the team will be on hand to direct you to some of their favorite spots, from authentic local eateries serving traditional dishes to larger, more upscale establishments.
The Zanzibar diet, filled with the island’s famous spices, fresh coconut flavors, countless fruit varieties, and a wealth of fish and seafood gives rise to a unique, delicious, and healthy cuisine. This stretch of beach also has beach bars where you can enjoy refreshing drinks, fresh fruit juices and coconut water, or local teas and Italian coffees at any time during the day.
Arrival Day
- Welcome Dinner
Days 2 to 5
- Meal plan: Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Days 6 to 11
- Meal plan: Half board (breakfast and dinner)
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
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)
Optional activities and excursions
- Diving / snorkelling
- Kitesurfing
- Island tour (Miwi and Niamembe)
- City tour and lunch in Stone Town (World Heritage)
Spa treatments
Sharazad Nuru Spa & Wellness
The Nuru Spa and Wellness is a place where you can experience the healing power of nature and art. You can choose from a variety of treatments and therapies, such as massages, facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and aromatherapy. You can also enjoy the benefits of beauty therapy, which uses natural and organic products to enhance your appearance and well-being. In addition you can experience a wide range of wellness activities, including sound healing, women´s circles and much, much more!
Nuru Spa services are not included in the retreat price and are additional charges.
What's included
- Private fully equipped safari jeep
- Personal guide and driver
- All entrance fees to nature reserves
- 11 nights accommodation
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar
- All meals while on safari
- Twice daily yoga in Zanzibar
- Drinking water while on safari (you are encouraged to bring your own thermos so you can reduce your plastic consumption)
What's not included
- International flight to Tanzania
- Country visa
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
- Lunch and activities in Zanzibar
- Travel insurances
- Additional activities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
51 km
Transfer included
A complimentary group airport transfer is included for your return flight from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ), but only at a designated time. If your departure falls outside that time, Tarakwai Safaris can help you arrange a transfer at your own expense.
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer included: Kilimanjaro International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 18% 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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