Wellness Safari and Community Yoga Retreat in the Usambara Mountains

The retreat is run by Julia and Katie, two friends who founded Wellbeing, Yoga & Wildlife. Julia is a certified yoga instructor with over 500 hours of training in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga, and Katie is a massage therapist trained in Ayurveda and Shiatsu. Together they've designed a program that pairs daily practice with genuine community connection. Most of the retreat is based at Uvi House & Restaurant, an eco-friendly lodge at 1,841 meters, owned and staffed by the local Sambaa tribe. Your stay directly supports fair wages and local employment.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) - 1 night in Moshi, Tanzania - 7 nights and 8 days at Uvi House & Restaurant - 2 nights and 3 days safari in Mkomazi National Park - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Cooking class with a local Mama - Rainforest and waterfall hikes with a trusted guide - Visit to Chemka Hot Springs with views of Kilimanjaro - 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 - Daily yoga classes (sunrise and sunset) - Sound bath session - Introduction to Ayurvedic practices - Free return airport transfer

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional massages or treatments - Activities not listed in the itinerary - Personal expenses - Tips