Women's Wellness Safari: Beach, Mindfulness & Wildlife in Mozambique

The retreat has two distinct halves. The first few days are all about the coast. You stay in beachfront lodges in Vilanculos, walk to the beach for sunrise meditation, and take a boat out to the Bazaruto Archipelago — a protected marine park with sand dunes, dugongs, and some of the best snorkelling in the world off Two Mile Reef. There's also an aerial yoga session at Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel, and you can book a massage at their spa in the afternoon if you feel like it.

The second half is the safari. After an early start, you drive inland through rural villages and open bush in a 4x4 — the journey itself takes about six hours and feels like part of the adventure. Zinave National Park is a 400,000-hectare wilderness that's been rewilded and is now home to the Big Five. You stay in comfortable canvas tents with proper beds and ensuite bathrooms, right on the banks of the Save River. Hippos grunt at night, crocodiles sun themselves on the banks, and the birdlife is constant. Game drives run at dawn and dusk, with a qigong session by the river one morning and a sunset meditation out on the plains.

Gerry leads a short mindfulness practice every morning and most evenings, keeping it grounded in the rhythm of wherever you are — the sound of the ocean or the bush. He's been teaching for years, has a four-year MA in mindfulness from Bangor University in Wales, and has a warm, humorous style that makes the practice accessible. Christina Sietsma, his partner, runs Unique Mozambique and handles the local logistics and hosting, so everything runs smoothly from the moment you land. It's a small operation, and it shows in the attention to detail.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 7 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink & snacks - 1 x Aerial Yoga class at Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel - Daily meditation practices and guidance by an MA qualified teacher - Qigong practice by the Save River - Fully guided game drives in Zinave National Park (Big Five area) - Full day boat tour to Bazaruto Archipelago including lunch & snorkeling on Two Mile Reef - All transport during the retreat & airport transfers - Course manual - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments (e.g. massages) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary