Botswana Safari Yoga Retreat
August 21-31, 2027
Imagine greeting the rising sun from your yoga mat as it casts a warm glow over the plains of Northern Botswana. More than the sum of its parts, this yoga safari weaves together the tranquility of yoga and meditation with an immersion the local ways of life, the unfiltered majesty of nature, and deeply moving encounters with wildlife, met entirely on its own terms. This 10-day journey promises to be the adventure of a lifetime, one that connects us to something much grander than our workaday selves and hints at the innate potential for freedom that dwells within.
Your retreat will begin and end at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Once we cross into Botswana on Day 2, you will settle in for six nights at Munga Plains, a new private yoga safari camp located in Chobe National Park. Twice daily yoga and meditation practices on the open air yoga pavilion will be scheduled around daily cultural activities, game drives, and a river safari in a traditional dugout canoe. Our days at Munga Plains will still offer you plenty of free time to read, socialize and enjoy the pool.
The remainder of our retreat is a two-night premium mobile safari that will take you direct to the Chobe River front which is home to lions, leopards, African buffalo, giraffes and zebras, countless bird species, and the largest elephant population on earth. Our final morning will feature an unforgettable yoga experience at Wild Horizon’s elephant sanctuary in support of their education, conservation and re-wilding efforts.
Dining is an integral part of our retreat, offering a fusion of local flavours and healthy international cuisine. Our culinary experience is designed by chef Ednah Rosen, author of "A Taste of Botswana."
DATES
ARRIVE: August 21, 2027 early afternoon
DEPART: August 31, 2027 early afternoon
DAILY SCHEDULE
The dates and times of the game drives/safaris and cultural activities shown above may change slightly depending on the weather.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Accommodation:
1 night at Victoria Falls lodge
6 nights at Munga Plains
2 nights camping during premium Mobile Safari
1 night at Victoria Falls lodge
• All meals
• Coffee, tea, filtered water, and juices
• Daily yoga and meditation instruction while at Munga Plains
• Ground transportation
• Safari activities (game drives, boat cruise, water safari)
• Cultural activities (tours, dances, workshops)
• Yoga with elephants
• All taxes and park fees
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
• International flight to and from VFA
• Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
• Zimbabwe Kaza Visas (two single entries)
• Alcoholic beverages and sodas
• Gratuities
• Additional room nights at our Victoria Falls lodge, should you choose to arrive a day or two early to decompress and get into the time zone: $190 USD per person for shared occupancy. $250 USD for single occupancy. Includes breakfast.
• Optional sunrise yoga class on the Zambezi River taught by a local teacher from Victoria Falls Yoga. Price dependent on group size.
ROOMS AND RATES
ROOMS
Munga Plains offers simple glamping-style accommodations. Each tented room is set on wooden decking and features an ensuite bathroom with shower, two single beds that can be separated or joined, a fan, and a veranda. Every aspect of the camp is hand crafted by local artisans using locally sourced materials.
Our premium mobile safari features camping-style tents with private bathrooms.
RATES
All rates are shown in USD and are per person.
Single: $7850 USD
Shared: $5850 USD
GETTING THERE
Book your international flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (VFA). We recommend flying Ethiopian Airlines if you are flying from Canada. Please choose a flight that gets you to our destination no later than 12:30 pm on August 21, 2027. We will have you back at VFA in plenty of time to board your 1:05 pm flight home on August 31, 2027.
HOW TO BOOK
To inquire about room availability or reserve a spot on this retreat, please contact us via this email link. Confirm your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $1500 USD payable to our travel agent and Travel Industry Council of Ontario representative, Michelle Corbeil of TravelOnly by VISA or Mastercard. Your balance is due no later than February 15, 2027.
Your Instructors
YuMee Chung - Retreat Leader (E-RYT-500 YACEP, CPT) is a former securities lawyer who left a busy practice to engage more deeply with life. More than 25 years later, she is a card carrying yoga nerd, movement educator, writer, retreat leader, and mother of cats.
Known for her uplifting, breath-driven classes and intelligent, organic sequencing, she is an intuitive and insightful teacher who communicates about the most subtle and nuanced parts of the yogic journey with clarity, grace, and a warm sense of humour. Students can expect an impeccable practice that strikes a sweet balance between spirit and sweat.
Michelle Corbeil - Retreat Leader and Certified Travel Adviser (she/her) is a senior yoga instructor, big sister, social activist and owner of Modo Yoga Danforth. She’s well into the second decade of her teaching career and loving every moment. Friends and students will warn you about Michelle’s infectious laugh and big heart. She one of those unique souls who cares deeply about life and she’s not afraid to show it. The desire to learn, grow and stretch beyond old ideas is what makes life interesting, according to Michelle. She values and honours all her teachers and she acknowledges that she stands on the shoulders of those who she has studied with.