Discover the Wild, Awaken Your Spirit

Imagine starting your day with a serene yoga session amidst the breathtaking landscape of Botswana—the sun rising over the horizon, casting golden hues on the savannah.

This isn’t just a retreat; it’s the adventure of a lifetime that combines the tranquility of yoga with the thrill of safari for a rewilding of your spirit and deep reconnection with your soul.

Take a Sacred Safari

The word safari literally means "journey." So take a sacred journey within as you deepen your yoga practice and connect with the breathtaking Mother Continent. By practicing twice daily yoga and meditation, soaking up the beautiful African sun, exploring the vast terrains, and sighting incredible wildlife, you'll experience the trip of a lifetime.

Soak Up the Beauty of Botswana

From awe-inspiring wildlife to endless plains, the incredible warmth of its culture and the delicious tastes of its cuisine, Botswana is overflowing with beauty and tranquility. It's the perfect location to soak in nature, surrender to serenity, rewild your spirit, and reconnect through yoga, meditation, and pranayama.

Truly Reconnect

Whether you're looking to unplug from the stressors of modern life, to deepen your personal practice, or simply marvel at all that Botswana has to offer, this yoga retreat will provide you with everything you need to reinvigorate your spirit and rejuvenate your whole being. Step into a new world and meet the untamed wonders of nature as you deepen your yoga practice and truly reconnect with yourself, your practice, and the beautiful world around you.

LEAH SUGERMAN

Leah Sugerman is a yoga teacher, writer, and passionate world traveler. An eternally grateful student, she has trained in countless schools and traditions of the practice and teaches a fusion of the styles she has studied with a strong emphasis on breath, awareness, and anatomical integrity. Leah teaches workshops, retreats, and yoga teacher trainings both internationally and online.

Designed by Tswana chef and author of Taste of Botswana Ednah Rosen, our chef prepares delicious and nutritious local dishes, from healthy, gluten-free salads to veggies samosas and revitalising juices made with our garden's seasonal fruits.

7 Day retreat starting/ending from/to Victoria Falls airport, Zimbabwe

- Nov 17 - Nov 23, 2024

- Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2024

Feel free to book a short call with Munga Plains founder, Thierry, if you have any questions or would like to learn more.

Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport and start your retreat with a guided tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls and yoga at sunset, followed by a peaceful evening at our partner lodge Shongwe Oasis.

Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya or "The Smoke That Thunders," is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Straddling the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it is the largest waterfall in the world based on combined width and height, creating a stunning and awe-inspiring spectacle.

1:00 PM - Transfer to Shongwe Oasis

2:00 PM - Lunch

3:00 PM - Visit of Victoria Falls

5:00 PM - Sunset Yoga by the Falls

7:00 PM - Dinner

Begin your day with a nourishing continental breakfast before heading to Botswana. Enjoy an exciting boat cruise and game drive in Chobe National Park before settling down at Munga Plains for the night.

Chobe National Park boasts the world’s largest concentration of elephants, often seen in herds along the Chobe River. The park is also home to lions, leopards, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species. Birdwatchers can delight in over 450 species of birds, making it a paradise for ornithologists.

8:00 AM - Breakfast

9:00 AM - Transfer to Kasane

12:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM - Boat cruise

5:00 PM - Game drive

7:00 PM - Transfer to Munga Plains

8:00 PM - Dinner

Start the day with a restorative yoga session followed by a nourishing buffet brunch. In the afternoon, head to the bush for a guided walking safari and watch the sunset with a drink in hand. After dinner, experience the thrill of the African wilderness at night.

7:00 AM - Light breakfast

8:00 AM - Yoga session

11:00 AM - Brunch

1:00 PM - Yoga session

3:00 PM - Walking safari

6:00 PM - Sundowner

7:00 PM - Dinner

9:00 PM - Night Drive

In the morning, follow Leah on guided breathwork and yoga sessions. After lunch, embark on a thrilling safari adventure in Chobe National Park, home to the highest concentration of elephants in the world. Encounter diverse wildlife, from majestic lions and stealthy leopards to powerful buffalos and graceful giraffes. 

6:00 AM - Yoga session

8:00 AM - Breakfast

11:00 AM - Yoga session

1:00 PM - Lunch

3:00 PM - Game drive

7:00 PM - Dinner

After the daily yoga, meditation and breathwork sessions, take a guided village tour with the Basubiya people, followed by traditional dances and boma dinner around the fire pit. 

7:00 AM - Meditation

8:00 AM - Breakfast

11:00 AM - Yoga session

1:00 PM - Lunch

3:00 PM - Village tour

7:00 PM - Boma dinner + traditional dances

The last day to flow in the middle of the savannah and experience the raw beauty of the African wilderness.

6:30 AM - Yoga session

8:00 AM - Breakfast

11:00 AM - Yoga session

1:00 PM - Lunch

3:00 PM - Optional safari activity

7:00 PM - Dinner

Check out around 9 am and transfer to Victoria Falls through Chobe National Park.