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TANZANIA :: Serengeti Safari & Yoga Retreat

with Katie Ribsam & Jen Fiore

COMING FEBRUARY 15 - 24, 2025

In this tour, we will cover some of the most iconic destinations in Tanzania – Lake Manyara National Park, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater. The tour starts and ends in Moshi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime witnessing the Great Migration! 

Over two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle move through the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems in search of green pastures and safe calving ground. Their movement is highly weather dependent and dynamic, yet with our planning and a bit of luck, you can witness this natural wildlife wonder. In the Serengeti, every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure. 

This safari covers other national parks as well, where you can witness the resident game, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game and arguably the densest population of predators and carnivores in Africa. Here, you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife inside a self-contained world teeming with animals. 

This unforgettable African safari will also take you to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The park’s size makes it perfect for a one-day game drive and is notably famous for its tree climbing lions. 

Finally, we will have the opportunity to explore local communities and do some community outreach. And of course, time for rest, relaxation, and DAILY YOGA!

This yoga adventure retreat will keep us moving around the country (staying at five hotels and lodges during the trip) in order to make the best use of our time and see as much as we can. Please review the detailed itinerary below for all the incredible detail in this once in a lifetime trip!

We can’t wait to see you in Tanzania!

Tanzania Serengeti Safari Itinerary

Upon your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our guides will be waiting to greet you. We will transfer you to your hotel accommodation for your first night, where you will meet with our safari guide that you will be with for the remainder of our tour. Once you are settled in your hotel, you will receive a briefing on our tour, as tomorrow we have a day of exploration and relaxing! As always, if you need anything or would like to head out into town, your guide will be there to assist you 24/7.

By design - today will be a little more leisurely to help you adjust to the time change and get ready for our safari adventure! Enjoy luxury accommodations in Arusha City to sleep off the jet lag followed by a rejuvenating yoga session. Spend your day perusing Arusha which features delicious eateries and African coffee shops. Arusha is home to a number of urban parks as well as the famous Maasai Market! Shoppers rejoice! You will find the most beautiful textiles, bead work, wood work and more! Pack an extra bag to fill… you’re gonna need it!

Pick up at 7:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go into the evening with a small break for a picnic lunch. During the game drive, watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National Park is the tree climbing lions; spotting them is a game of luck. You may be able to see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. After the game drive, you will head back to your serene accommodations at the Manyara Marena Valley Lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.

After breakfast, we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and depart for full-day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return to the lodge late afternoon around 5:00 PM.

You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination, known for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as the Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. 

During the off-season of the migration, one must look out for the many lion pride that thrives in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game-viewing experience. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest.

Today we will continue to explore the Serengeti heading towards the Namiri Plains ofter referred to as big cat country! Here, you can spot the majestic big cats such as lion, cheetah, and leopard among other animal species such as elephants, giraffes and wildebeests to name a few! Time to “glamp” with beautiful accommodation and delicious meals provided by the Acacia Collection Central Camp.

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and has fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest. 

After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a 5 hour game drive . You can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and many birds. 

The birds seen here include eagles, vultures, flamingos, storks, bats, giant vulture, sacred ibis, kori bustard, blacksmith plover, long-necked heron, and the cattle eagle. After the picnic lunch at the beautiful hippo pool, you will begin an ascent to the top exit of the crater. With a 2-hour drive left to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner will be ready for you.

After a long and exciting safari adventure, today we start to transition back to life. Enjoy yoga sessions, delicious meals and last-minute shopping for gifts and souvenirs. Spend the day reflecting on the amazing safari we just had and all of the experiences we encountered!

Wake up and enjoy one last African Sunrise, paired with morning yoga and breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight home.

Included in  your Adventure:

• Airport Transfers - Transport on travel days to/from airport, with meet and greet service by local professional guides;

• Concession/Camping Fees 

• Entrance fees to all sites in Itinerary;

• Daily game drives while on safari 

• Lodging for all nights

• All private transportation during the retreat

• A professional driver/guide + 4X4 Land Cruiser 

• All taxes/VAT for included trips

• All Meals (starting with dinner on February 15 and ending with breakfast on February 24)

• Drinking water while on safari 

• Daily Yoga, Meditation, and group gatherings; 

• All service charges and taxes (please consider additional tips for your guides!)

• And, most importantly, new friends and memories to last a lifetime!

Excluded in  your  Adventure:

• International flights (to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport (KJO)) 

• Meals prior to dinner on February 15 and after breakfast on February 24 (if you arrive early or leave late)

• Airport transportation on dates other than February 15 and February 24

• Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari - February 19 ($575 per person) 

• Travel Insurance 

• Gratuity to Safari Guide & Drivers

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Alcohol, etc.) 

• Visa fees ($100 Entry Visa upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport)

• Yoga mats (please bring a travel mat)

• Transportation and accommodations outside of the retreat days (if you decide to extend your trip)

Investment

for your full 10 day adventure with all tours, travel and meals included!

$5,799 per person for double occupancy

$6399 per person for private accommodations

  Email yogabohemiaretreats@gmail.com for more information.

*Note: $1000 deposit is required to hold your space. Full payment and payment plan options are available for any balance. Please email yogabohemiaretreats@gmail.com to make personalized arrangements.  

 About YOUR GUIDES: 

Katie Ribsam (Yoga Teacher & Retreat Director) – As a practicing yogi of 30 years, E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher & Trainer and founder of Yoga Bohemia, Bohemia School of Yoga, & Bohemia Retreats, Katie has spent her life honing her craft as both a student and teacher of yoga. Through yoga, Katie has not only been able to deepen her own sense of self-awareness and spiritual connection but has also been able to maintain the focus, discipline, flexibility and agility necessary to enjoy the outdoors through the activities she loves. As a yoga instructor, Katie is quite diverse specializing in everything from advanced Vinyasa Flow to the softer sides of yoga with Yin and Restorative technique. But don’t be fooled. The physical practice is just the tip of the iceberg and what lies beneath is the spiritual and emotional depth that sets this practice apart. With her main love being mama earth and with over a decade of environmental education experience under her belt, Katie has developed an expertise in the up-and-coming Eco-Yoga field. Beach Yoga, SUP Yoga, Yoga Hikes, Yoga Retreats- you name it- connecting students to the environment through yoga is Katie’s specialty. Over the past decade, Katie has led over 2 dozen transformational yoga retreats for hundreds of yogis throughout the world and looks forward to meeting you in this very special trip to Tanzania! 

Jen Fiore - Jen is an intuitive yoga teacher (RYT500, Reiki Master) and forever student. In search of a mental break from law school, she took her first yoga class and has never looked back. Today, her own practice focuses on daily movement and meditation and has recently expanded to the world of astanga. Jen has been trained in and specializes in teaching many types of yoga classes, including power, Hot 26, vinyasa, yin, and meditation. Her classes are tailored to her students with a focus on breath work, light meditation, and empowerment through self-awareness. She has taught internationally and along the east coast, has co-led retreats to Central America, and has instructed teacher trainings. Her love of learning is not limited to yoga; within the last few years, she has taken up many new (or renewed) hobbies in her spare time, including SUP, surfing, painting, playing the violin, and knitting. Jen loves to hike, travel, and explore, and can’t wait to witness the awe of Tanzania with you!

CANCELLATION POLICY 

Yoga Bohemia strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance for this trip that covers both medical emergencies and trip cancellation. Purchasing insurance may protect you from losing money should you need to cancel your trip due to illness or for any other reason. While you are encouraged to shop for the best insurance for you, we recommend squaremouth.com to search and compare travel insurance options. World Nomad Travel Insurance (worldnomads.com) is also a great and trusted option! Additionally, our Egypt tour company can also provide a comprehensive insurance package. To learn more and to get a quote from our tour company, let Katie and Jen know upon booking. 

If you must cancel your retreat for personal reasons, Yoga Bohemia provides the following reimbursement: 

• If you cancel 125 days or more before your trip, 100% of your payment will be reimbursed minus a 20% processing fee.

• If you cancel 90-119 days before your trip, 50% of your payment may be applied to another Yoga Bohemia Retreat, the other 50% will be forfeited.

• If you cancel 60-89 days before your trip, 40% of your payment may be applied to another Yoga Bohemia Retreat, the other 60 % will be forfeited.

• If you cancel 59 days of less before your trip, you will forfeit your entire payment