Ashtanga Yoga
Safari Retreat
Kenya, Africa
15th – 22nd March 2025
In the central highlands of Kenya, stretching from Mount Kenya in the east to the Rift Valley in the west is a 2.1 million acres of semi-arid grassland and bush savannah, known as the Laikipia Plateau.
ITINERARY
- Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to and overnight at
Four Points Hotel
Sunday 16th
- 06.45am: Wake-up call
- 07.15am: Breakfast
- 08.15am: Departure by road to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- About 4hours drive with one stop en route
- Arrival to Sweetwaters Serena for lunch
- 02.30 – 03.30pm: Welcome & orientation / yoga meeting
- 04.30 – 06.30pm: Yang & Yin Yoga @ Yoga tent
- Dinner at the lodge
Monday 17th
- 06.30am: Early morning game drive
- Breakfast at the lodge
- 10.30am – 12.00pm: Yoga Journey into power Day 1 @ Yoga tent
- Lunch at the lodge
- 04.00 – 06.30pm: Game drive
- Dinner at the lodge
- After dinner meditation under the stars – with bonfire
Tuesday 18th
- 6.30am: Early morning game drive
- 10.00am – 12.00pm: Yoga Journey into power Day 2 @ Yoga tent
- Lunch at the lodge
- 04.00 – 06.30pm: Game drive
- Dinner at the lodge
Wednesday 19th
- 06.30am: Early morning game drive
- Breakfast at the lodge
- 10.30 – 12.00: Yoga Journey into power Day 3 @ Yoga tent
- Lunch at the lodge
- 04.30 – 06.00pm: Yoga Nidra & journaling by the river- 20mns drive from the lodge
- Dinner at the lodge
- Night game drive
Thursday 20th
- 06.30am: Early morning game drive or morning at leisure – Possibility of jogging within the lodge premises
- Breakfast at the lodge
- 10.00am – 12.00pm: Yoga Journey into power Day 4 @ Yoga tent
- Lunch at the lodge
- 05.00pm: Drive with sun set Yin Yoga (60mn) @ in the conservancy
- Dinner at the lodge
Friday 21th
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Morning at leisure – swimming – Jogging – possibility of massage
- Lunch at the lodge
- 05.30pm: Game drive with sundowner
- Dinner at the lodge
- After dinner farewell party under the stars with fire and music
Saturday 22th
- 06.30 – 08.00am: Farewell sunrise Yoga and meditation (90 mins) @ Yoga tent
- Breakfast at the lodge
- 11h00: Departure by road to Nanyuki
- Lunch at One Stop restaurant Nanyuki – NOT INCLUDED
- 15h00: Departure for JK International Airport
- About 4 hours drive with one stop en route
** Lodge and conservancy activities are all at extra cost:
Massage / horse riding / sniffer dogs experience / Lion tracking experience / camel ride
ABOUT
Ranchers and pastoralists encourage the practical co-existence of people, livestock and wildlife. The desire to truly understand the inhabitants of this natural environment is illustrated in the large number of research and community conservation projects within the area.
Straddling the Equator at altitudes of between 5,000 and 8,000 feet, this secluded region attracts considerable animal numbers and is home to the highest number of endangered species in East Africa.
Half of the population of black rhino, Kenya’s second largest elephant population, the fastest growing wild dog populations on the continent and the globally threatened Grevy’s zebra have all found their home in Laikipia. Not to mention a diverse and spectacular array of birdlife.
THE VENUE
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a mosaic of grass plains, wooded grassland, Acacia woodland and evergreen thicket extending over 350 square kilometres. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, is situated at the foot hills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta boasts an astounding variety of animals including the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo & lion). The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.
Embrace the awe-inspiring natural beauty of your surroundings, and set the stage for a visit you won’t soon forget. The unparalleled location in Ol Pejeta Conservancy facilitates exploration and discovery of the spectacular wildlife for which this region is famous. Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a holiday experience unlike any other!
Framed by picturesque views of Mount Kenya, the sophisticated safari tented accommodation offers a tranquil respite in the wild, with ensuite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a private veranda or balcony. The spacious tents combine the traditional ambiance of a safari camp with the comforts of home.
Located in what was once the ranch manager’s house, our elegant restaurant features delicious international cuisine – punctuated by remarkable water hole views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Much of our cuisine is sourced directly from the communities that surround the reserve.
Behind the scenes conservation
When you come for a safari at Ol Pejeta, you’re not just visiting – you are leaving a lasting legacy. This isn’t passive conservation, this is get-your-hands-dirty, on the ground conservation.
Help preserve the future of big cats by tracking lions with our rangers, or see if you’ve got what it takes to be a rhino bodyguard.
Follow paw prints through the bush on foot for the most enthralling safari of your lifetime, or get an all-access pass to the wilderness after dark.
*These extra activities are at an extra charge and can be booked directly at the camp on arrival.
What’s included
- Dedicated retreat coordinator pre-during-post trip based in Kenya
- Airport transfer to your hotel on arrival
- 1 x night Bed & Breakfast at Four Points Hotel by Sheraton (Nairobi)
- Vehicle transfer from Four Points Hotel by Sheraton (Nairobi) to Sweetwaters Safari Camp (Ol Pejeta Conservacy, Laikipia)
- 6 x night full board accommodation at Sweetwaters Safari Camp including two game drives per day (day and night drives)
- 6 x Ol Pejeta Conservation Fees
- Daily Ashtanga classes and workshops with Laruga
- Lululemon yoga mats, Kenyan designed cushions, blankets, blocks and straps for your classes
- In-camp activities including swimming pool, large grounds for walking, water colour painting.
- Transfer from Sweetwater Safari Camp (Ol Pejeta) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on day of departure.
- AMREF Emergency Evacuation Cover (required by all safari guests)
- Gift bag
What’s Not included
- Visa
- International flights
- Additional Conservation Activities. Details here
- Bar drinks
- Spa treatments
- Any items of a personal nature
- Gratitudes (suggested at $10-15 USD per day)
- Other experiences on Ol Pejeta Conservancy (bookable direct with the camp)
- Dayroom on departure day ($100 USD per person)
- Internal flight from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta (around 45 mins each way) approximately $500 USD return
PRICING
Double / Twin Room
$4,495 USD per person
Shared rooms are lovely for friends or couples. All ensuite rooms.
Single Room
$4,995 USD per person
Single rooms are lovely for some exclusivity during the retreat. All ensuite rooms.
