be.in tanzania, Africa ~
a soul “full” safari, yoga + cultural retreat
~ limited to 12 people max ~ 3 “rooms” left
June 14-22, 2027 ( depart June 13 )
pre + post 3 night options
including gorilla trekking in rwanda
Join me again in 2027 for a once in a lifetime experience as we explore the most famous in the world and off the beaten national parks, ending with a luxury tented migration camp following
the great Migration!
I first journeyed to Africa in 1991 and
have returned a dozen + times to explore different countries
AND every time I come home,
I have wanted to return ~ Again and Again and Again!
I’m so thrilled to share this most special place in my heart with
friends and family, yogis and adventurists …
Be.ing in Africa is life changing for so many different reasons ~
In Tanzania, the magnificence of Mt.Kilimanjaro + Mt. Meru
The graciousness, spirit and beauty of the people
Being in nature so close to wildlife is unexplainably jaw dropping …
Did you know…
:: There are over 1,100 bird species in Tanzania AND Tanzania
has the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa!
:: The Serengeti ecosystem spans nearly 12,000 square miles.
:: The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest intact volcanic calderas on Earth.
:: During June, the Great Migration begins moving north toward the Mara River.
THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS running in a strong, hypnotic way towards the river
It is impossible to explain what it is like to be amongst these amazing animals,
the stunning open spaces, the SKY!! The STARS!!
The wonderfully kind and joyful people…
And, why Yoga?
Yoga means union ~ It is to connect, to join, to align.
Yoga is the way you live your life.
Yoga intentionally creates space to absorb the beauty and the awe,
the silence, the moment, the movement.
Life.
I have intentionally chosen the adventures within our itinerary with the mindset to:
~ Support local communities, their children + Sangananu school
~ Stand in solidarity preserving nature + wildlife thru conservation efforts
~ Provide access + opportunities for education + empowerment
~ I am committed to Meaningful + Responsible travel AND Giving Back.
Another very important component within all my itineraries is nothing about our travels is rigid ( except some departure times :).
Every activity is optional.
If one morning you'd rather sit on your deck with coffee while giraffes wander by instead of joining a game drive, that's perfectly okay… In fact I might join you!
Our adventurous time together ~
Our 2027 Adventure Together Include:
~ 3 nights at Chele Chele Villa on 17 acre estate
~ 2 nights at The Plantation Lodge
~ 3 nights at Taasa Migration Camp in the Serengeti Nat’l Park
~ Yoga + Meditation sessions at Chele Chele and on safari as we are able to
( all levels, designed to open our hearts, hamstrings + our hips! )
~ 6 days of safari game drives guided by a naturalist safari guide ( English speaking)
at 4 Nat’l Parks, each uniquely so different from one another!
~ 3 days in a classical Safari Land Cruiser, 3 days with open sides ( the views! )
:: Arusha Nat’l, Tarangire, UNESCO Ngorogoro Crater, + The Serengeti National Parks ::
~ All conservancy, community & national park fees
~ Breakfast, lunch + multi course dinner each day
( picnic lunches on day game drives in the bush )
~ Bottled water and soft drinks in vehicles each day
~ Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers at:
PLANTATION LODGE + TAASA MIGRATION CAMP
~ Once in a lifetime sunup and sundowners in the bush
~ Visit to Sanga Arts in Arusha supporting local disabled artists creating
amazing blown glass vessels and woven, tapestry art.
~ Meaningful Visits to Sangagnanu School and Mbwa Wa Africa for animals
~ Laundry services at Plantation Lodge + Taasa Camp
~ Private charter flight from Lake Manyara to Kogatende, Serengeti
~ AMREF Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Services
~ More surprises along the way thru our journeys than you can imagine!
Excludes:
~ International Airfare to Kilimanjaro Int’l ( JRO )
~ Airfare for any Add On Adventures from Serengeti on June 22
( Zanzibar, Kenya, Rwanda etc )
~ Valid passport with 6 months validity ( Must have at least 2 blank pages )
~ TZ Tourist E-Visa ( Required )
~ Mandatory Comprehensive Travel Insurance
( We are not affiliated with any companies but recommend looking at
Allianz, World Nomad and Red Point Travel Protection )
~ Consultations: Dr appt’s for any vaccines you may choose to have ( none required)
~ Tips to drivers, guides, Inn and lodge staff
~ Wines / Alcohol at Chele Chele Villa
~ Items of personal nature, premium drinks, massages etc
~ Add on adventure travels such as:
: 3 nights, June 11-14 ~ Yoga, Community Service + Cooking !
3 nights, June 22-25 ~ Mountain Gorilla, Golden Monkey trekking in Rwanda
: Privately Scheduled 5 -10 night trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro
: Optional Hot air balloon in The Serengeti!
Pricing:
Limited to 11 pp
~ Double Accommodations $ 13,650 ( 2 left )
( Some accomodations are offered with twins, some king bed made up as double )
~ Single Accommodations $15,350 ( 2 left )
Payments:
25% Deposit due to reserve place on trip
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save your spot: pay deposit here!
~ please note if you pay by c/card for 2nd + 3rd deposits
3.5% will be added.
Our itinerary below: Please keep in mind details of our travels and or yoga may shift slightly depending on where our private naturalists suggest we should be exploring. Although our time together is quite full of adventure everything is optional ( except of course when we are changing accommodations :)
Yoga, game drives, explorations… This is YOUR adventure to follow your energy and interests as they present themselves!
Day 1: June 14 ( See below for itinerary and pricing if adding on 3 extra nights prior to our Yoga, Cultural Safari Retreat with Kristin )
We will be met upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and privately transferred to our home away from home complete with amazing views of Mt. Kilimanjaro for our first few days in Tanzania. Spend the afternoon exactly how you need it :) Lounge beside the pool with Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance, wander through tropical gardens with a beverage in hand, journal beneath the acacia trees, or simply allow your nervous system to drop into stillness.
If your energy permits, join me in the open-air yoga shala for our first practice together, unwinding from travel. Afterwards, we will gather for a toast to the sun setting and our first amazing dinner together on the verandah. Early to sleep, the star studded sky will lull you to sleep!
Overnight: Chele Chele Villa
Day 2: June 15
Sleep in or get up early to watch the sun rise over Mt Meru! We will enjoy yoga and a farm to table breakfast. Relax by the pool or stroll the gardens until we head to the amazing artist colony in Arusha that employs incredibly talented artists with disabilities. You will LOVE the beauty here of not only the glass, weaving and art but most of all the people. Returning around 3 or 4 we will relax and enjoy an early evening yoga session before dinner on the verandah!
Overnight: Chele Chele Villa
Day 3: June 16
After a great nights sleep we will flow our way thru Yoga and float into another delightful breakfast. Enjoy the short drive to Arusha National Park for a days game drive and a delicious homemade picnic lunch surrounded by winged ones and other magnificent creatures nearby. Arusha Nat’l Park is the perfect place to begin our Safari! Thick forest, open grasslands, lakes, a river and waterfalls… We will have our first views of open plains and game such as giraffe, zebra, buffalo, bushbuck, baboons, warthogs as well as several different species of monkeys! An early night after dinner to pack, we will be departing early to continue our time in the “bush” on safari!
Overnight: Chele Chele Villa
Day 4: June 17
Departing about 7 am after breakfast and beverages, we are off for adventures along the way as we head to Tarangire Nat’l Park. After a day in the park in awe I am sure of the elephants and colorful birds we will head to the unique and gorgeous 5 star Plantation Lodge! You will LOVE the gardens and the grounds before a multi course plated dinner in one of the unique dining areas before being lulled to sleep by the nighttime sounds. Tomorrow we'll descend into what many consider the greatest wildlife sanctuary on Earth.
Overnight: Plantation Lodge
Day 5: June 18
After an early breakfast we depart about 7 am to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and descend the 2000 feet to the crater floor for a days game drive. Cross your fingers and toes we may see the elusive Black Rhino. We will enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before heading to the unique and gorgeous 5 star Plantation Lodge for another delicious dinner.
Overnight: Plantation Lodge
Day 6: June 19
After a wonderful breakfast we will transfer to Manyara Airport for flight to Kogatende, ETD: 08H40 / ETA: 10H00. Upon arrival at Kogotende we will be met by our camp guide and driven to our migration camp that is intentionally (re)positioned as the Great Migration of Wildebeests, Zebras and travel the circuit in search of water and fresh grass. The camp will be our home away from home immersed in the magical Northern Serengeti, my FAVORITE!
Overnight: Taasa Migration Camp
Day 7: June 20
After breakfast we will depart into the Serengeti on the lookout for big cats, leopards and of course the Wildebeest! You can choose a morning drive , an afternoon drive or both AND, Remember EVERYTHING is optional and at any point you can stay back to enjoy the beauty of where we are at.
Overnight: Taasa Migration Camp
Day 8: June 21
The day is yours! 1-2 more game drives perhaps or a cultural excursion, you might enjoy also relaxing at camp!
Overnight: Taasa Migration Camp
Day 9: June 22
For those heading back to the U.S. there will be a private transfer to Kogotende Airstrip and flight back to Arusha. Anyone traveling on to their next add on adventure will also do so from Kogotende. ( Flight not included )
Day 9, June 22 + : Optional for 3 Nights Mountain Gorilla trekking with Kristin
Other options can be arranged for Zanzibar / Other Amazing National Parks!
Stay tuned for Details + Pricing!
OPTION FOR PRE STAY with Kristin ~ June 11 - 14, 2027
community, Culture, cooking and YOGA at Chele Chele Villa
Day 1: ( June 11 )
Arrive and be transported to Chele Chele Villa … A gorgeous Villa on 17 acres in the hills of Arusha, uniquely designed with views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Meru!
Early evening yoga and dinner.
Overnight: Chele Chele Villa
Day 2: ( June 12 )
After yoga, we will have the option to visit the local primary school Sangananu, a school I've been deeply connected to for the last several years. Together with other clients, friends and family we've helped rebuild classrooms, create sports spaces, an enclosed cooking space and improve opportunities for local children and the community. After a relaxing lunch and maybe a nap :) we will head into the kitchen to learn all about spices, local farming and co create an amazing meal to enjoy together for dinner!
Overnight: Chele Chele Villa
Day 3: ( June 13 )
Today we have the opportunity to volunteer at Mbwa Wa Animal Rescue and Clinic, an amazing and inspiring dog and cat shelter nearby. I guarantee you will fall in love with both their work and the animals! We will relax and head back to Chele Chele before sunset and have one last wonderful dinner before the rest of the group arrives tomorrow! If that doesnt speak to you there is the option for an afternoon drive to Cultural Heritage
Star gaze, swim or tuck in early for our next day!
Overnight: Chele Chele Villa
Day 4: ( June 14 )
This is a PERFECT day to either relax or explore! Some ideas include : Horse back riding at the Kilimanjaro Golf Club, Hiking to Base Camp on Mt Kilimanjaro, Going to Maruni WaterFalls. Other Yogi’s will be arriving throughout the day, you might wish to simply lie by the pool!
COST for 3 nights at Chele Chele Villa, all private vehicle transfers and all activities:
Per person sharing Double Accommodations: $2250
Single accommodation: $2950
Deposit to reserve your room is $500 and balance is due March 10, 2027
OPTION FOR MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING ADD ON IN RWANDA
~ JUNE 22 - JUNE 25, 2027
Details coming soon!
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** Due to the intimate size of this group and prepaid deposits,
Initial deposit is non refundable or transferable.
2nd and 3rd deposits are only refundable if spot can be filled
in the room category you booked.
Even if spot is filled some costs may not be refunded as some things are not transferable such as taxes, permits, passes etc **
~ Photography Images taken by Tandala Expeditions + Scott Cork ~