About The Retreat
Join us in May 2024 for our Kenya Safari & Conservation Retreat! Yoga in the wild, with the wild, for the wild. Experience an African safari yoga retreat that makes a difference ☀️ Expect twice daily game drives, wildlife interaction, conservation education, meet the Ol Pejeta rangers and enjoy invigorating yoga classes in the bush with your hosts. Our yoga retreat will showcase some of Africa’s most beautiful, wild places. We use the term “retreat” very lightly here - this is and action-packed, adventurous holiday that gets you up close and personal with Africa’s wildlife, immerses you in safari life and offer moments to appreciate it all with daily yoga practices suitable for all levels. All proceeds from our retreats go to funding the conservation projects that you learn about on your trip.
Itinerary
1Day 1
7:00AM - 8:00PM
You will meet the group in the lobby of the Ole Sereni 254 hotel in Nairobi at 8am to begin your journey to central Kenya. It's a four hour drive with a stop half way to buy snacks and use the bathroom. On arrival at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy you will move into safari vehicles and be driven to The Safari Cottages with a game drive enroute, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive with sundowners on the plains. You'll return to camp for a drink around the fire and dinner.
2Day 2
5:15AM - 6:15AM
Sunrise vinyasa yoga on the deck
6:30AM - 8:00AM
Morning game drive
8:00AM - 11:30AM
Picnic breakfast in the bush with a game drive enroute back to camp
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Lunch at camp followed by relaxation in your room
2:30PM - 3:15PM
Yoga on the deck: this will alternate between vinyasa and restorative yoga classes each day to suit your energy levels
3:30PM - 8:00PM
Afternoon game drive with a sundowner on the plain. We'll return in the dark, enjoy a drink around the fire and dinner around 8pm.
3Day 3
5:15AM - 8:00PM
As per previous day
4Day 4
5:15AM - 8:00PM
As per day three but today includes a visit the Northern White Rhino Sanctuary to meet the last two remaining Northern White Rhinos on the planet and learn more about the work Ol Pejeta is doing to save the species.
5Day 5
5:15AM - 8:00PM
As per previous day, but today we will meet the Ol Pejeta K9 security team and join in a demonstration with their incredible blood hounds. We'll have brunch in the bush today and an extended relaxation session before the afternoon yoga class. This is a great chance for you to unwind or to explore the grounds.
6Day 6
5:15AM - 8:00PM
As per day three however, weather dependant, we'll aim to have our last yoga class on the plains today as part of our afternoon game drive, before the sundowner.
7Day 7
6:00AM - 4:00PM
Breakfast at leisure in the camp followed by a 9am departure to Nairobi. You will be dropped at either the Ole Sereni 254 Hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on arrival (between 4 and 5pm depending on traffic).
What’s Included
6 nights accommodation at The Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages
All meals and drinks (except champagne and premium spirits) on safari
Twice daily activities (usually game drives, picnics in the bush and sundowners on the plains)
Meet the last 2 Northern White Rhinos in the world
K9 security team talk and demonstration
Twice daily yoga classes
Group road transfers too and from Nairobi Ole Sereni 254 Hotel
Not Included
International flights
Activities not mentioned
Travel insurance (required)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa to enter Kenya?
Yes, all visitors to Kenya are required to obtain a visa prior to arrival via the https://evisa.go.ke/ website. The cost for a single entry visa is currently $50 per person. If you are visiting Kenya, your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive. You should have at least two blank pages in your passport on arrival.
Do I need to take anti-malarial medication?
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is at too high of an altitude for malaria to survive however Nairobi and other regions in Kenya do carry malaria. Therefore this is entirely a personal choice - please consult with your doctor.
Do I need any other vaccinations?
You will need to show a Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate if you are travelling from, have visited in the last 6 months or are transiting through a yellow fever risk country (even if you don't leave the airport on transit).
Do I need a Covid vaccination certificate?
For the safety and comfort of our group and hosts, we require all our retreat attendees however proff of vaccination is not required to enter into Kenya. Travellers with flu-like symptoms, will be required to undergo a rapid antigen test at their own cost of 30 USD. Those who test positive on antigen RDT will be required to take a PCR test at their own cost of 50 USD and self-isolate as per Ministry of Health guidance on isolation. Those with severe symptoms shall then be allowed to isolate as per the prevailing isolation requirements for mild, moderate and severe disease. Any traveller entering Kenya with flu-like symptoms will be required to fill the passenger locator form on the ‘jitenge’ platform: https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/ and may be asked to undergo a rapid antigen test at their own cost regardless of age or vaccination status.
Reviews
Diana
June 2022
My first yoga holiday. My first African safari. I could not have had a more fabulous trip. From pre-holiday booking information, to transfer, to Ol Pejeta cottages, it was just the best experience... so much more than just a yoga holiday. I'd recommend anyone interested in yoga and animal conservation to try and join Laura & Kat on their next adventure. You will never forget it.
Allison
June 2022
I knew this retreat was going to be great based on the online classes that Laura and Kat organized during covid. It truly lived up to my expectations and then some.
Vern
June 2022
Kat and Laura run a fantastic retreat for the socially conscious and curious yogi. They led a well balanced yoga and safari schedule, partnering with local business and communities to deliver a unique, reflective experience in a precious part of the world... Thank you to both Kat and Laura for such a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
