Yoga & Wildlife Safari Retreat in Botswana

The retreat runs for eight days at a safari lodge on the Munga Plains near Kavimba, Botswana, close to Chobe National Park. Days start with yoga and mindful movement, often before the heat builds, followed by breakfast and time in the bush. Wildlife encounters are part of the rhythm of the week — game drives and guided time in the surrounding wilderness are not bolted on as an afterthought but built into how the days unfold.

Kate Kendall leads the yoga. She is listed as the retreat leader, and the facilitator team is confirmed before your stay. Sessions are designed to help you slow down rather than push harder, so they work for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. The emphasis is on nervous system reset through nature immersion and ritual, with guided reflection practices to deepen self-awareness.

The lodge is remote, and that is the point. It sits within the Botswana wilderness and is far from the noise of everyday life; silence itself becomes part of the experience. Guests stay on site, and the setting — raw, unspoiled nature with abundant wildlife — is the backdrop for both inner and outer exploration.

What makes this week different from a standard yoga retreat is the combination of daily practice and close-up wildlife. Chobe National Park is one of Africa's most celebrated wilderness areas, and the retreat is positioned to make the most of it. Rather than filling every hour, the schedule leaves room for unhurried reflection, meaningful human connection and genuine solitude.

This is not a fitness-focused bootcamp. It is a yoga retreat in Africa rooted in stillness, presence and the untamed beauty of the Botswana bush. It suits people who feel the pull to step away from noise and obligation and who are open to being quietly changed by something bigger than themselves. You do not need to be an advanced practitioner; you need to show up willing. The retreat is priced from EUR 3,023 per person for a shared room, with a private room at EUR 4,234. Meals are tailored to the group, including dietary needs, and exact details of what is not included are confirmed for your dates when you ask.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at a remote safari lodge on the Munga Plains - Daily yoga and mindful movement sessions - Wildlife encounters woven into the rhythm of the week - Guided reflection practices - Meals tailored to the group, including dietary needs - Stay at a lodge within the Botswana wilderness near Chobe National Park

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras - Anything not confirmed as included for your dates