Arrival day Nairobi.

A representative from Peaks & Safaris will meet you upon arrival at the airport and drive you to the Tamarind Tree Hotel. We use this day as a gathering day, as you may arrive on different flights. If you choose to arrive early in the day, there is an opportunity to visit Karen Blixen and the Giraffe Center together with Vera from Peak & Safaris and Petra from Master Yoga, who will also meet you at the hotel.

For dinner, we will either take a walk to the renowned Carnivore restaurant, which is located in the same area as the hotel, or enjoy an excellent meal at the hotel restaurant.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel – Nairobi.

Morning yoga in Tamarind's stunningly beautiful garden with Petra, followed by a dip in the pool for those who wish. We will gather for a group breakfast where you will meet Jonas Gejke and Naila Sher, who will be our hosts on this trip.

After breakfast and a briefing, we will meet our guides from Peaks and Safaris. We will then load the vehicles and start our SAFARI J (journey in Swahili). The first stop is Kisamis on the edge of the Rift Valley. Here we will stay at Jonas and Naila's family lodge in four guest cottages overlooking the Rift Valley, also known as the cradle of humanity.

On the first day, we will settle in, sample local food, enjoy the views, and take short walks in the surrounding area. Afternoon yoga—Hatha yoga with Petra—will round off the day's adventures.

Before dinner, we enjoy the sunset with a delicious drink in hand, a real Kenyan Sundowner à la Karen Blixen.

Accommodation: Enkaji Resort (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).

You wake up to birdsong at sunrise and then start the day with a Sun Salutation yoga class with Petra. A beautiful traditional class consisting of twelve flowing hatha sequences, also known as Surya Namaskar, which literally means "welcome the sun." We welcome power, warmth, and light. We get the circulation going in our bodies and prepare your body and mind for a new day. We round off the class with meditation and savasana.

As we are close to the equator, the sun rises at 6:20 a.m. and sets at 6:20 p.m. every day of the year. It is worth getting up early to enjoy the sunrise in this magical place.

After breakfast together, we load up and take a short trip to the foot of the Ngong Hills (the mountain that Karen Blixen looked out over from her farm and where her lover Dennis Finch Hatton is buried). We hike up to the top. Considering that we are almost 2,000 meters above sea level, we take it easy and just enjoy the surroundings.

We return to Enkaji Resort at lunchtime. Free time & relaxation.

Afternoon yoga with Petra before enjoying our daily sundowner and barbecue dinner.

Accommodation: Enkaji Resort (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

After breakfast at Soluppgången, we meet up with our guides from Peaks & Safaris again. We load up the safari vehicles and continue on to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve.

Masai Mara was Jonas' home for over 20 years, so Jonas probably has the original version of everything you need to know from his Masai friends, whom you will have the opportunity to meet in the coming days.

The journey to the gate in Masai Mara takes about 5 hours. The last stretch to our lodge takes us across the savannah, and before lunch we may already have seen our first elephant and giraffe.

Arrival at Tipilikwani Camp just in time for a late lunch. We then take a short break to rest before heading out on the afternoon safari on the savannah led by Jonas and his very knowledgeable guides from Peaks and Safaris.

Recovery yoga with Petra after today's adventures. We finish with a sundowner before dinner at our camp.

Accommodation: Tipilikwani Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

At sunrise, we meet our guides from Peaks & Safaris again and head out onto the savannah once more. We watch the wild animals and bring a picnic breakfast with us, which we eat under a suitable acacia tree.

We return to our camp at around 11:00 a.m. Break, rest, and yoga before lunch.

After lunch, Jonas takes us on a tour of the local area. We get to meet his old friends and Jonas tells us about his 25 years in Masai Mara. Here we promise a different kind of afternoon with a real deep dive into the local culture, their everyday life and lifestyle.

We round off the day with another safari out on the savannah before our daily sundowner before dinner at our camp. Sleep well!

Accommodation: Tipilikwani Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After waking up to birdsong in the bush for the last time, it's time to head for Nairobi and catch a connecting flight to Malindi and the white beaches of the Indian Ocean.

We start with a short safari on the way out of Masai Mara before continuing on to Nairobi and the airport, a journey of around 5-6 hours. Here we say goodbye to Jonas and Naila and hello to Vera from Peaks and Safaris, who will accompany us down to the coast.

The flight to Malindi takes about 1 hour. Upon arrival, we will have a car transfer waiting to take us to Watamu Tree House. We will spend the next few days in Watamu enjoying the white beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Upon arrival, it's time for our daily Sundowner, but this time with a view of the sea.

Dinner and overnight stay: Watamu Tree House.

Please note that lunch is not included.

We will spend the next few days in Watamu. Enjoying the coast, sunbathing, swimming, yoga, and enjoying this beautiful wellness center. Here you will find the best sea conditions for activities such as snorkeling and diving.

Breakfast and dinner are included. On these days, we leave lunch open to give you more flexibility in the program. You can always order a simple lunch at Tree House, but there are also several options along the beach just a stone's throw away, or why not take a tuk-tuk to Watamu village for a pizza or grilled fish?

Vera and Petra will ensure that your days are filled with just the right amount of activities, so that you also have time to simply enjoy this magical place.

Accommodation: Watamu Tree House (Breakfast, Dinner).

Please note that lunch is not included.

After a final breakfast and walk on the beach, transfer to Malindi – Nairobi airport.

We will fly at 2 p.m. and land in Nairobi at 3 p.m.

When booking your return flight to Europe, you should book for a departure time of 6 p.m. or later on November 24. It is possible to book an airport hotel if you want to relax for a few hours if you have a late evening departure or have chosen to book a flight on November 25 instead.

– Nairobi transfer – pick up & drop off
– 9 nights' accommodation incl. meals
– Yoga, meditation, and breathwork every day with Petra
– Short hikes in the surroundings of Kisamis by the Rift Valley.
Includes tasting of local food and magic view!
– Hike to Ngong hills (the mountain that Karen Blixen looked out over from her farm). 2000 meters above sea level. Magic View again!
– Masai Mara National Reserve – excursion on the savannah – 2 times
– Private guided tour by Jonas with his local friends in Masai Mara
– A different kind of afternoon is promised.
– Kenyan Sundowner à la Karen Blixen
– Water during safari tours (1 liter/person/day)
– Private guides for activities, including private 4×4 van
– Emergency Evacuation Cover ONLY
– Entrance to the parks
– Return flight to Malindi – transfer to Watamu – Indian Ocean
– Professional and experienced retreat leaders, guides, and drivers. Swedish and/or English speaking.

– Entrance fee to the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre in Nairobi
(for those arriving early on 15 November)
– Tips for driver/guide. $8-$10 per person
who share the vehicle and day is recommended.
– Visa/tax fees for international flights.
– Additional drinks and beverages from hotels.
– Additional activities: Masaibesök per person $30,
balloon safari for $505 per person and additional activities in Watamu.
– Return flight tickets to Nairobi,
BUT we offer you a travel service for booking.

Registration: jonas@peaksandsafaris.com

To secure your place, please pay USD 940
upon registration.

Final payment, USD 3,535, must be received by Aurora Safaris
no later than October 1, 2024.

Aurora Safari has travel insurance for this retreat, so you pay directly to Aurora Safaris. Approved travel insurance with Kammarkollegiet is required by Swedish law when arranging package tours. The Package Travel Act guarantees that you will get your money back if the retreat/trip is canceled or interrupted prematurely.

Contact Jonas: jonas@peaksandsafaris.com or Petra: masteryogasweden@gmail.com