About The Retreat
Healthfulness Yoga Retreat Zanzibar
Our annual healthfulness retreat is the perfect place to recharge, reflect and refocus for 7 nights. Held in a beautiful beach front villa in Jambiani, a coastal village on the South East of the island, let the Indian Ocean’s waves wake you up in the morning and put you to sleep at night.
Eat the freshest locally grown produce from the village and taste the catch of the day from the fisherman from the turquoise sea. Start you day with a revitalising yoga practice and build your day with inspiring workshops, classes and trips. Or opt for quiet time journaling, painting or relaxing around the pool. Make heartfelt connections with fellow kindred spirits looking for that experience of a lifetime.
The town is a close-knit vibrant village made up of artisans and fisherman. A friendly, welcoming community, where you’ll here the say “Jambo” hello each time you pass a native. Along the beach you’ll find a string of boutique accommodations, hotels and restaurants catering for the now growing tourists or expat visitors.
Due to the moon’s rotation, during the day the tide will pull back as far as 200m from the beach and you’ll see women using that time to plant and lay their seaweed traps. Around 4pm when the Indian ocean waves returns, the local fisherman emerges with the daily catch. This can all be seen from the backyard of the 7 bedroom private villa we will call home during our time in Zanzibar.
The island has many influences, mainly African, Arabic and East Indian. This will be evident in the cuisine, dress and building designs. The official language spoken is Swahili, though most people speak English as Tanzania was a former British colony. Zanzibar is a muslim country and as open and liberal as the locals are, modesty is advised when dressing (cover shoulders and dress to the knee when outside, in the villa you may dress however you feel).
Accommodation
This gorgeous Italian owned architectural wonder will make you gasp as you enter the large antique doors. The Arabic and Mediterranean influenced villa has been designed with every comfort and view in mind. All the en-suite bedrooms are air conditioned, netted doors and fans over the beds. The villa is fully staffed and has night time security.
There are plenty of quite spaces in the garden and around the property for private times. The wooden decked salt water pool is definitely advised to cool down during the heat throughout the day. The sun is fully blazed from 8am in the morning through till around 4pm!. All the en-suite bedrooms are air conditioned, with netted doors and fans over the beds.
Cuisine
The private chef and kitchen staff are truly amazing. They always create a scrumptious healthy menu for the event. The chef sources his produce from local farmers, fisherman and markets to offer the freshest and natural meals during the stay. A pescatarian menu will be offered with vegetarian and vegan options. Coconut water, milks and oils will be at the base of the week long menu, along with other local herbs, spices and roots.
A welcome dinner will be scheduled for the arrival day at 6.30pm and most international flights arrive all day and night long. Therefore we advise to book an arrival flight in the afternoon as the check in time at the venue is 3pm. Kisauni Airport is approx 60 mins away and we will have our staff waiting to collect our guests with refreshments after a long journey.
Retreat schedule
SAMPLE DAY
08:30 Yoga
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Local village walk
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Ayurveda study workshop
16:00 Tea time
17:00 Yoga
18:30 Dinner
20:30 Pyjama circle
22:00 Lights Out
Retreat price in US Dollars
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$1975 sharing
$2552 single occupancy
*Credit card payments incur a 3% fee.
Includes
* 7 night luxury accommodation
* Airport/ferry transfers
* Meals & beverages
* Local trips
Does not include
* Travel to Zanzibar
* Alcoholic beverages
* Staff gratuity
* Wrap celebration restaurant meal
Optional activities
* Snorkelling
* Painting
Special booking offer
Receive a complimentary massage when you book through Soul Seed Travel.
What past guests have said
”Thanks to you I had the best time of my life in Zanzibar. It was such a pleasure to spend such meaningful time with you and everyone else that touch my life during those gloriously wonderful days.The experience was awesome! I’m in the process of planning my move to Miami (big step for me) but I’m so looking forward to the change. I’ll keep you updated on the journey. Thanks again for all the caring and love you gave and I’m looking forward to many more wonderful trips.” Dorsie, USA
”I must say the Retreat was a wonderful experience for me, the venue was superb, the food absolutely delicious and the people so kind and helpful. I would definitely like to join another retreat next year, perhaps somewhere different. Please will you advise what you have planned. Thank you for the goodie bag, I am using the yoga belt all the time, all the items were so useful and pretty.” Wendy, SA
”I came to relax to relax & rejuvenate. I have really loved having time of solitude and to reflect, become present, eat well, sleep well and do some amazing yoga. I loved making my Mala, it’s really special and something I have to take away and last for a very long time.” Lauren, UK
What to pack
* Lightweight clothing
* Yoga pants, vests, shorts etc
* Yoga mat
* Rain mac or umbrella
* Swimwear
* Sun cream
* Sun hat, scarfs
* Trainers, sneakers
* Flip flops or waterproof sandals
* Smart casual wear for dining
How to get here
Flights to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania you can take the plane (20 mins) or ferry (2hrs) to Zanzibar. Or fly directly into Kisauni International airport, Zanzibar. Airport & ferry transfers are included.
Booking
Send your request to the bookings team who will get back to you within 24 hours or email us directly on retreats@soulseedmedia.com or call/whatsapp (0044) 7730095657.
