Kenya·November 5 - 11 2023
A once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in a private safari lodge; complete with daily game drives + awe-inducing moments!
SOLD OUTImagine waking up to the African sun filtering into your luxury safari cottage. With cup of coffee in hand, you walk to our open-air yoga platform and move through a slow flow yoga class. After yoga and breakfast we'll spend much of our days on our safari game drives in 4x4 vehicles with our expert guides at the helm. They'll help us find and learn about some of Africa's favorite wildlife: lions, elephants, rhinos, zebra and more! Our days end with sundowners (cocktails on the plains) or drinks around the fire back at the lodge. If you've always wanted to visit East Africa or go on a safari, but you didn't know where to start on researching and planning -- here's your chance to make those dreams a reality without all the work! Our home for the week is on the property of one of Kenya's top non-profit conservancies and we'll even get to meet those working hard behind the scenes to bring back the Northern White Rhinos from the brink of extinction. Part of your retreat cost is a donation direct to the conservancy. - Group Size: 10-14 Guests - Luxury Score: 4 (out of 5) - Activity Score: 3 (out of 5) - Lots of excursions, but not high physical activity levels needed - Cuisine: Omnivore (some meat + fish offered) *Please note we are requiring proof of COVID vaccination (including boosters) AND a pre-retreat negative test for all 2023 retreat guests*
In addition to our owner and Chief Zen Officer Anna, each Above Yoga retreat has one or two additional certified yoga teachers or fitness instructors on-site who will lead a portion of the classes and support students in their practice. We find that an opportunity to participate in a variety of classes with various teaching styles adds to our guests’ overall retreat experience.
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Private transfer from Nairobi to retreat location
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (all meals!)
Curated yoga classes (1-2x daily)
Daily safari game drives with expert guides
Unlimited filtered water, coffee and tea
Beer, wine and cocktails
Guided journaling workshop(s)
Rhino conservancy visit + excursion
Additional excursion(s) in the area
Laundry service at safari lodge
A $500+ donation to the conservancy per guest
A pre-retreat Zoom meeting and private Facebook group
A mobile-friendly secure web app for use on retreat
A detailed itinerary, packing list and constant support leading up to and during the retreat
Flights to Nairobi, Kenya
Any pre or post retreat stays in Kenya
Kenya visa (approx $50 USD)
Gratuity for lodge staff and safari guides
Shared accommodations (three twins), Private en-suite bathroom, Living room and outdoor verandah space
Shared accommodations (three twins)
Private en-suite bathroom
Living room and outdoor verandah space
FROM$4,210.00/pp
SOLD OUTShared accommodations (two twins or one king), Private en-suite bathroom, Living room and outdoor verandah space
Shared accommodations (two twins or one king)
Private en-suite bathroom
Living room and outdoor verandah space
FROM$4,710.00/pp
SOLD OUTOnce-in-a-lifetime experience
Our venue is the perfect mix of luxury (huge rooms, 24/7 staff) and yet gives you the feeling of being one with nature! You'll enjoy expansive living spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms. Enjoy the vibe of outdoor living? Unzip yourself in the morning and step onto your huge verandah.
Ahead of travel, you will need to get a Kenyan visa (approx $50 USD). Plan to fly into Nairobi, Kenya (NBO - Jomo Kenyatta International). There will be a one-time private retreat transfer service from Nairobi to the retreat property on the conservancy near Nanyuki, Kenya at approximately 8:00 am on Nov 5, 2023. We HIGHLY recommend that you fly into Nairobi at least one daily early (landing on Nov 4) in order to make sure you can ride with the group the morning of the 5th (otherwise arrival to the retreat property will be at your own expense and effort). Please note that the drive from Nairobi to the retreat property is approximately 3.5 - 4 hours. Return flights from Nairobi onwards after the retreat should not depart until after 10:00 pm on Nov 11, 2023 (or plan to stay the night and depart the next morning). Recommended hotels for overnights in Nairobi will be shared after booking.
We HIGHLY recommend you take out comprehensive travel health insurance. Please also keep the remoteness of the area in mind if you have pre-existing health concerns as the nearest hospitals and medical facilities are a great distance away. In addition to providing Above Yoga with your full COVID vaccination documentation (including booster), you should meet with your doctor or visit a travel health clinic well ahead of travel to determine if there are any other vaccines they recommend and to help you decide if you wish to take anti-malaria medications. The retreat center is at high elevation and therefore not susceptible to malaria, but Nairobi is more malaria prone, so it may be recommended if you plan to spend time there. .
Our retreat villa is in a remote area of Kenya, so the nearest towns, small shops or restaurants are more than 45 min - 1 hour away. The activities and focus of this retreat will center around the conservancy, wildlife and getting back to nature. There are no TVs, hair dryers are not allowed (surge on power grid) and the WiFi provided is accessed through shared hot spots that will allow for basic messaging. If constant stimulation or "always on connectedness" is your preferred vacation style, this is likely not a good retreat for you.
While it may seem counter-intuitive given we will be right next to the Equator, the weather in Kenya (especially at altitude) is not always hot. It also varies dramatically from day to night. Daily highs in November will be in the low to mid 70s with mostly bright sunny days, low humidity and always the chance for a passing shower. It will be cooler in the morning and evenings (50s and 60s). Your pre-retreat packing list will have more information, but plan on packing lots of comfy layers you can shed as the day warms up. The rooms are not heated or cooled, but a warm hot water bottle awaits you in your bed each evening if you'd like one, or you can unzip the front of your room to expose mesh screens and let the fresh breezes inside.
This is a family owned safari cottage property with superior local staff that also operates as a retreat venue. Given the limited number of rooms and bed configurations, there is no option to have your own room on this retreat. The rooms themselves are extremely large, with separate sitting areas indoors and on your expansive verandah. There's an option to have your own bed in shared accommodations as desired. There is also plenty of space across the grounds to spread out during the day for alone time!