Zanzibar Beachfront Yoga & Island Exploration Week

The retreat runs from a boutique hotel on Nungwi beach, at the quiet end away from the busier tourist strip. Flame Tree Cottages has just sixteen rooms, each with traditional Zanzibari carved beds and Swahili wood furniture. There's a central pool, a rooftop terrace for sunset watching, and an outdoor yoga shala that faces the water.

Yoga sessions happen twice a day. The morning class is vinyasa — flowing sequences linked to breath, designed to wake you up. The evening class is hatha, slower and more grounding, timed so you finish as the sky turns orange. On day two, there's a 108 Sun Salutations practice for those who want it. All classes are taught by Tati, who has been teaching since 2018 and makes a point of keeping things accessible for people at any level.

Three of the seven days include group excursions. You'll sail on a traditional wooden dhow to Pungume Island, where lunch is cooked on board and you can swim off a sandbank. Another day takes you to Mnemba Atoll — one of the best snorkeling spots in East Africa — with Spanish Dancer Divers. The final group outing is a catamaran trip to Tumbatu Island, ending with a farewell sunset cruise.

Two full days are left free. You can book a tandem skydive over the Nungwi coastline, go scuba diving at one of the nearby dive centres, rent a bike, or just stay at the hotel and do nothing. The retreat is set up so you can be as active or as lazy as you want.

Meals are brunch and dinner, served at the hotel's beachfront restaurant. The chef does Swahili dishes alongside European options, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. Think fresh-caught fish, coconut-based curries, grilled seafood, and tropical fruit.

The group size is capped at eighteen, though typical numbers run closer to twelve. Airport transfers from Zanzibar's main airport are included — it's about an hour's drive up the coast.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation at Flame Tree Cottages - Daily brunch and dinner - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink on arrival - Daily morning and evening yoga classes - 108 Sun Salutations practice on Day 2 - Dhow sailing trip to Pungume Island with lunch - Mnemba Atoll snorkeling trip with lunch on board - Catamaran cruise to Tumbatu Island with lunch and sunset cruise - Airport pickup and drop-off - All transportation during the retreat - Parking at the hotel - Luggage storage - Wifi - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Zanzibar mandatory tourist insurance ($44 per person) - Visa fees - Additional spa treatments or massages - Optional activities like scuba diving, skydiving, or kitesurfing - Personal expenses and souvenirs - Alcoholic beverages - Tips and gratuities