Wellness Safari Retreat: Yoga and Adventure in Uganda's Wild

The retreat kicks off in Kampala, where you'll stay at Urban by CityBlue, a modern hotel in the city center. The next day, a three-hour drive takes you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to endangered white rhinos, where you'll track them on foot. From there, you'll head to Murchison Falls National Park, staying at Paraa Safari Lodge. Game drives here offer chances to see lions, elephants, and buffalo, and a boat trip along the Victoria Nile brings you to the base of the falls, where the river thunders through a narrow gorge. Each evening, the group gathers for a restorative yoga session to unwind after days full of wildlife and driving.

After leaving the park, you'll travel to Sipi Falls, a series of three waterfalls at the foot of Mount Elgon. The area is known for its terraced hills and coffee farms, and it's a quiet spot for silent meditation. A local guide will take you on a walk to the falls. The next stop is Jinja, famous as the source of the Nile. A boat ride takes you to where the river begins, and a half-day of white-water rafting gets your adrenaline going. The final night in Kampala ends with a pub crawl to sample the city's nightlife before an early yoga session and departure from Entebbe.

Your host is Wildtroopers, a Ugandan operator specializing in yoga and wildlife tours. Your instructor, Stellah Patience, is a Jinja-based yoga teacher with weekly classes, and she'll lead all eight sessions. The group stays small, with tours ranging from solo to groups of six, ensuring personal attention. All transfers use a custom-built safari vehicle with a knowledgeable driver-guide, and meals are included throughout, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

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