11 Day Yoga, Culture & Wildlife Retreat in Tanzania

# 11-Day Yoga, Culture & Wildlife Retreat in Tanzania

Join us for an unforgettable 11-day journey through Tanzania, combining daily yoga, breathtaking nature, authentic cultural experiences and wildlife.

From the tropical waters of Chemka Hot Springs to the lush Usambara Mountains and the wild landscapes of Mkomazi National Park, this retreat is designed to give you the space to slow down, reconnect and experience Tanzania beyond the typical tourist trail.

## A Journey Through Tanzania

Our journey begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we will pick you up and make our way towards Moshi. Along the way, we’ll stop at Chemka Hot Springs for a refreshing swim before spending our first night in Moshi.

The following day, we continue through the Maasai plains towards the Usambara Mountains and our home for the next part of the retreat: Uvi House & Restaurant.

Nestled in the mountains, Uvi House offers a peaceful setting surrounded by nature and beautiful views. It is also a place where you can connect more closely with the local community and experience Tanzanian hospitality.

## Yoga in Nature

Yoga is an important part of our retreat, with morning and evening practices throughout the journey.

Start your days with yoga surrounded by the mountain landscape and finish with sunset practices as the light changes over the Usambara Mountains.

During the safari portion of the retreat, we’ll also practice yoga within Mkomazi National Park, surrounded by the unique landscape of the park.

The practices are designed to complement the experiences of each day — sometimes energising, sometimes grounding and sometimes simply creating space to pause and take it all in.

## Explore the Usambara Mountains

The days at Uvi House are a chance to explore the landscape and connect with the local community.

We’ll hike through villages and cliffs to visit a local healer, explore the rainforest, visit a pottery cooperative and take part in a traditional cooking workshop with a local Mama.

There will also be a visit to an organic coffee plantation and the local market in Mambo, giving you the opportunity to experience different aspects of everyday life in the region.

And there is time built into the retreat to simply relax. You can enjoy the surroundings, rest between activities or book a 60-minute Ayurveda or Shiatsu massage.

## Giving Back

One of the days is dedicated to the Uvi Foundation for Education.

You can choose how you would like to contribute — whether that means planting a tree, tutoring children, playing sports or sharing another skill that could support education in the Usambara Mountains.

Participation is flexible and can be for the whole day or for just one hour between 09:00 and 17:00, depending on your interests and availability.

## Into the Wild: Mkomazi National Park

Towards the end of our journey, we leave the mountains and travel to Mkomazi National Park.

We’ll spend two nights in bandas within the park and experience the area on safari.

A full day will be dedicated to exploring Mkomazi, with a morning and afternoon safari and a visit to the rhino sanctuary.

Mkomazi offers a different perspective of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes, and this part of the retreat brings together adventure, nature and stillness in a completely different setting.

## A Retreat With Purpose

This experience is about more than yoga or sightseeing.

By staying at Uvi House, you are supporting a local business and contributing to employment opportunities within the community. The retreat also gives you the opportunity to experience local food, traditions, crafts and everyday life in a more personal way.

We want to create a journey where you don’t simply visit Tanzania, but have the opportunity to connect with its landscapes, people and culture.

## What’s Included

* Airport pickup and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
* 1 night accommodation in Moshi
* 7 nights at Uvi House & Restaurant
* 2 nights in bandas within Mkomazi National Park
* Three daily meals
* Daily yoga sessions
* Chemka Hot Springs visit
* Guided village and cliffs hike with visit to a local healer
* Guided rainforest hike
* Pottery cooperative visit and workshop
* Cooking workshop with a local Mama
* Organic coffee plantation visit
* Visit to the local market in Mambo
* Volunteering day with Uvi Foundation for Education
* Mkomazi National Park safari
* Visit to the Mkomazi rhino sanctuary
* 60-minute Ayurveda or Shiatsu massage
* Sound bath
* Introduction to Ayurvedic practices

## Who Is This Retreat For?

This retreat is for anyone who wants to combine wellbeing with exploration and meaningful travel.

You don’t need previous yoga experience. What matters most is an openness to explore, connect, slow down and experience Tanzania in a different way.

Whether you come for the yoga, the mountains, the culture, the wildlife or simply the desire to experience something new, there is space for you here.

## Your 11-Day Journey

**Day 1:** Arrival at KIA, Chemka Hot Springs & overnight in Moshi
**Day 2:** Morning yoga, journey through the Maasai plains & arrival at Uvi House
**Day 3:** Village and cliffs hike, local healer & sunset yoga
**Day 4:** Rainforest hike, pottery cooperative & workshop
**Day 5:** Morning yoga & cooking workshop with Mama
**Day 6:** Organic coffee plantation & relaxation
**Day 7:** Morning yoga, Mambo local market & free time
**Day 8:** Flexible volunteering day with Uvi Foundation for Education
**Day 9:** Transfer to Mkomazi National Park & sunset yoga
**Day 10:** Full-day safari, rhino sanctuary & evening yoga
**Day 11:** Final morning yoga & transfer to KIA

## Come With Us

For 11 days, we’ll move between mountains and wilderness, yoga and adventure, community and quiet moments.

A chance to experience Tanzania slowly, consciously and together.

**Come explore Tanzania with Asili.**