Thank you for your interest in the 15th Sojourn for Sun Salute Retreats revisit to Africa!
https://www.sunsaluteretreats.com/africa-safari-yoga-retreat.html
March 12 - 20, 2027
9 days, 8 nights, gives us time for an incredible combination of Beach Yoga Retreat with options to dive or snorkel and a glamping Safari. Your Yoga instructors are Amanda Dee and K-Lea Gifford.
General Itinerary
The first part of your adventure takes place at a beachfront hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa. This intimate, beautiful place has an aura of tranquillity and spaciousness, with its lush tropical garden. A few short steps lead you to the beach, welcoming you into the turquoise blue sea of the Indian Ocean.
Sun Salute Africa is located in Zanzibar, on the northern tip of the island, which boasts some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. There are 2 yoga spaces facing west, overlooking the ocean, for perfect sightings of the setting sun while you practice.
Our next destination then takes us on a small flight from beach to bush, to the continent where we begin our 3-night 4-day safari to hopefully see the “Big Five”.
After the safari, we will spend one more night enjoying the magnificent views from a lodge nestled in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, just a few minutes away from the Machame Gate entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park.
Zanzibar - Indian Ocean views
Our beachfront hotel in Zanzibar is a short walk from numerous restaurants and bars. You will discover plenty of options for lunch. Each individually styled cottage has spacious rooms and large verandas. Breakfast can be served on your own cottage veranda. All rooms are double-occupancy, either with 2 single beds or a double bed upon request. A single supplement is also available for an extra fee. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, a ceiling fan and a refrigerator. Some cottages may have a sitting room.
Hammocks and loungers are distributed in the sunbathing area facing the beach, in the garden and around the swimming pool. Relax in a hammock with a good book, sunbathe in the area facing the turquoise-blue ocean and white beach, or lounge around the swimming pool in the garden. The tropical gardens have a mixture of coconut palms, Casuarina trees, Frangipani trees, banana trees and flower beds full of colorful plants set amidst the lawns.
Dining
Chef prepares meals that blend international and local cuisines. There is a variety of fish dishes as well as chicken, meats and vegetarian dishes. The daily fish is locally sourced in Nungwi, a nearby fishing village, and served at candlelit tables set close to the sea under a canopy of shade trees.
Snacks are available for extra cost throughout the day and can be taken either on the cottage veranda or whole sunbathing in the pool area. Those with serious food allergies or dietary restrictions may want to choose another destination for their retreat.
The Safari
Tanzania is the ultimate safari dream destination. With a vast array of experiences coupled with the country's dedication to preservation, you can be assured of an amazing holiday that will stay with you forever. You will be sleeping under the stars in tented lodges among the wildlife. The safari will be 4 days and 3 nights. We will be visiting Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Parks and will most likely get to see the BIG 5!!!
Included in your retreat
Transfer from Zanzibar Airport/Port to the beachfront Zanzibar retreat center
4 Nights in beachfront Zanzibar retreat center, and use of pools
2 daily yoga classes and meditation while in Zanzibar
All breakfasts and dinners while in Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro
Sunset Cruise
Spice Tour & trip to Stone Town
DOMESTIC FLIGHT TO TANZANIA for the safari portion of your adventure!
Glam camp safari in lodges with safari guides
Full Safari 3 nights (4 days) All food, drinks and accommodation
Entrance to 3 spectacular wildlife parks (The Serengeti being one of them)
1 hotel night with views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Your investment is $ 3,900. per person or $ 4,250 after October 12, 2026
$1,950 Deposit per person reserves your space. Balance payable before October 12, 2026, if participating in the earlybird rate.
If one person in a couple is not doing yoga, the price is adjusted to $3,600. for the second person not participating in the yoga classes. This offer is valid only if at least one person is taking the yoga classes.
*Earlybird discount up to 5 months before the trip.
To register Venmo or Zelle K-Lea Gifford directly by clicking here.
Other Considerations
For this retreat to happen, we need at least 10 paying participants. The maximum capacity is 20.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: Turkish Airlines is great and reliable. Unai stopped in Istanbul a couple of times, and he says it is absolutely worth it! Great food and amazing people. Turkish Airlines flights to Zanzibar (ZNZ) typically arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport around 2:00 AM local time, after a layover in Istanbul (IST). Once your flights are booked, please send your itinerary so that arrangements can be made for you to be met and transferred to your beachside resort. Arrival anytime on March 12 is acceptable.
DO purchase travel insurance. K-Lea uses Allianz.
VACCINES: Vaccines are not mandatory. Only yellow fever is required if you are coming to Tanzania from a yellow fever "country" right before entering Zanzibar. Neither malaria nor Ebola has been around the area we will be visiting. There is no vaccine against malaria; the medications are just to “prevent," and apparently they are horrible!)
BRING: power adaptor for the plugs
CURRENCY: You can exchange money in Zanzibar village. There are many different places. Banks and ATMs in Dar es Salaam (capital - airport) or in Stone Town (main "city" in Zanzibar)
Always good to have some local currency, but dollars are welcome pretty much everywhere. If you pay in local currency, you can bargain, hence cheaper. Expect to do some shopping. Big shops and many restaurants accept credit cards. NOTE: There will be local beach vendors wandering around. Shop at your own risk of being approached several times if you buy from at least 1 vendor, the others will follow suit.
TIPPNG: Tips in Zanzibar are not expected, but welcome. To staff members and in restaurants in small amounts. Tips on safari are expected and almost "mandatory" for drivers and guides. Expect about $40 to $50 USD per person.
Not Included
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS - Please note your arrival flight will be into Zanzibar airport (ZNZ). https://visitzanzibarisland.com/zanzibar-airport-guide/
You may want to book your return flight from Mount Kilimanjaro Airport (KADCO). https://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz/All lunches in Zanzibar. Meals in Zanzibar can range from 50 cents (if you eat local) to $20 USD at western restaurants. $12 USD average if you don't go crazy and super fancy, which is an option.
Scuba diving - There is time during your retreat to do a day of diving for additional costs
Gratuity for all staff in both locations. Note: Safari guides $40 - $50 per day
Any extra activities not included, extra snacks and drinks - soft/alcoholic