11-Day Yoga, Culture & Wildlife Wellness Retreat in Tanzania

This 11-day retreat is co-created by Julia, a certified yoga instructor with over 500 hours of training, and Katie, a massage therapist specialized in Ayurveda and Shiatsu. Together, they've put together a program that blends daily mindful practice with authentic local experiences, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Usambara Mountains in northeast Tanzania.

The heart of the retreat is Uvi House & Restaurant, a community-focused eco-lodge built from local materials and decorated with Usambara art. Staying here isn't just comfortable—it directly supports the Sambaa tribe through fair wages and meaningful employment. Every day, you'll wake up to a sunrise yoga session on the deck, followed by a breakfast of homemade bread, tropical fruits, and local coffee. Mornings are often filled with activities like hiking through misty cloud forests to a local healer, visiting a pottery cooperative, or exploring a traditional village. Afternoons are free for rest, a swim in the natural pools, or booking a therapeutic massage with Katie.

One of the standout experiences is the full-day cultural immersion: you'll join a cooking class with a local Mama, visit an organic coffee plantation, and spend a day volunteering at the Uvi Foundation, where you can plant trees, tutor children, or play sports with the kids. A 60-minute Ayurveda or Shiatsu massage is also included, plus a sound bath to help you unwind.

The retreat then moves to Mkomazi National Park, one of Tanzania's least crowded and most unspoiled reserves. For two nights, you'll stay inside the park, practice yoga beside a wildlife watering hole, and go on a full-day safari that includes a visit to the rhino sanctuary. The journey ends back at Kilimanjaro airport, but the memories of sunsets over the Masai steppe, the warmth of the people, and the sense of having truly connected with a place will stay with you long after.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 1 night in Moshi, Tanzania - 7 nights and 8 days at Uvi House - 2 nights and 3 days safari at Mkomazi National Park - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Cooking class with local Mama - Rainforest and waterfall hikes with a trusted guide - Visit to Chemka Hot Springs - Visit to an organic coffee plantation - Visit to a pottery cooperative - Hike through cliffs and villages to a local healer - Volunteering day at Uvi Foundation for Education - Visit to local market in Mambo - 60 mins Ayurveda or Shiatsu massage - Sound Bath - Introduction to Ayurvedic practices - Free airport transfer

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary