Wellness and Wildlife Adventure Retreat in Uganda

This retreat is structured around eight yoga sessions, led by a local instructor (the page names Stellah Patience, based in Jinja/Kampala), and a series of excursions that showcase Uganda's highlights. Day one begins with a transfer from Entebbe to Kampala, where you'll stay at Urban by CityBlue before heading out the next morning for rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

From Ziwa, the drive continues to Paraa Safari Lodge within Murchison Falls National Park, where you'll set out on an early game drive and a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile that brings you to the base of the falls, where the Nile drops 60 meters through a gorge. After a couple of days in the park, the journey moves on to Sipi Falls at the foot of Mount Elgon, known for its three waterfalls and ideal for silent meditation and reflection.

The final stretch takes you to Jinja, the source of the Nile, where you'll take a boat to see the spot where the river begins. One afternoon is dedicated to white water rafting on the Nile's rapids, and you'll wrap up the trip with a Kampala pub crawl and a city tour or botanical garden visit in Entebbe before your departure flight.

What sets this apart is the balance between structured yoga and the untamed adventure that Uganda offers. The instructor is local and leads daily practices, but the true differentiator is the itinerary itself: private game drives, guided walks to waterfalls, and boat cruises are woven into the week, so every day feels like a new discovery rather than a set routine.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation with meals mentioned - All airport transfers - 4x4 custom built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver and guide, and fuel - Ziwa Rhino Tracking permit - One boat cruise on the Nile to the Delta - AMREF evacuation insurance - A Yoga instructor - 8 Yoga Sessions - A Yoga Mat - Bottled drinking water and assorted soft drinks - Visit to the source of the Nile - Half day white water Rafting - Dinner at the exclusive Jinja sailing club - Kampala Pub Crawl - City tour/visit botanical gardens

What's not included

- Airfare - Visa - All optional activities - Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication