Circle of Life: A Yoga
Safari in Botswana
June 10 through 17, 2028 or June 24-July 1, 2028
Join Sheila Ewers for an unforgettable trip into the heart of Africa on the doorstep of Chobe National Park in Botswana. This Circle of Life Yoga Retreat celebrates the interconnectedness of all living things, inspired by the natural cycles of birth, growth and transformation. Set in a serene safari location, the retreat offers a holistic blend of yoga, meditation, and nature to guide you on a personal journey of renewal and balance.
Retreat Highlights
Visit the Victoria Falls Rainforest
Boat Cruise and Game Drive in Chobe National Park
Walking Safari and Sundowner
Cultural Village Tour with Basket Weaving and Dance
Each day will include yoga, breathwork, meditation and activities to deepen our circle of connection. Throughout the week, we will experience game drives, a Mokoro safari, cultural workshops, a traditional Boma dinner and dancing, and much more.
The Heart of Africa
Few places on earth have moved Sheila as profoundly as Botswana. There is something deeply humbling about watching elephants gather at a watering hole, listening to lions call in the darkness, or sitting beneath an immense African sky. This yoga safari invites you into a more intimate relationship with nature, where the wisdom of the wild becomes a teacher in its own right.
Munga Safari Lodge, on the doorstep of Chobe National Park, offers a unique fusion of yoga and safari experiences in the heart of the African wilderness. The yoga shala, set amidst the sweeping savannah with palm trees dotting the horizon, provides a tranquil and awe-inspiring setting for any practice. The Glamping Tents are elevated and beautifully designed and serviced twice daily for your comfort.
What's Included
· 7 Nights Lodging: One night at Shongwe Oasis, Insika Lodge or Equivalent, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and six nights at Munga Safari Lodge, Botswana
· Victoria Falls Rainforest: A visit to view this astonishing natural wonder
· Boat Cruise and Game Drive: Through Chobe National Park, with the potential to see all 5 of the big game on your first day
· Walking Safari and Sundowner: A walking safari, then the breathtaking sunset together
· Game Drives: A full day in the park, leaving before sunrise. Chobe is famous for its elephants and is home to an estimated 50,000 of them.
· Mokoro: A Mokoro safari on traditional canoes, gliding over mirror-like bodies of water in one of the most idyllic spots in the world
· Cultural Village Tour: A visit to the local village to learn more about the area and culture in which we are immersed, with basket weaving, dance and joyful celebration, plus a traditional Boma dinner and dancing
· Daily Yoga: All Levels Yoga in a variety of styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Meditation and Pranayama
· Full Board: All meals are included, and special dietary requests will be honored, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and others.
· Transfers: Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Hotel, Transfer from Victoria Falls to Munga Plains, Transfer from Munga Plains to Victoria Falls Airport
What You Should Know
· Participants will need to book their own transportation to and from Victoria Falls, unless you have opted for the Cape Town Pre-Retreat add-on. Sheila is also a licensed travel advisor and able to help with booking extra nights and flights.
· The location of this retreat is remote, and the accommodations are simple but elegant in glamping tents. We highly recommend travel insurance to cover any unexpected event or need for evacuation.
Pricing & Rooms
Double Occupancy: $4,250
Share a glamping tent with either a Queen size bed or two twins and ensuite bathroom.
Single Occupancy: $4,950
Have a full glamping tent and private bathroom all to yourself.
Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit.
About Your Host
Sheila is an ERYT 500 and YACEP teacher certified through Yoga Alliance, trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health with more than 20 years of practice and teaching. In 2011 she founded Blue Lotus Yoga, launching a teacher training program, an online studio platform, and the Sweet Tea Yoga Festival in Alpharetta, GA.
Today, Sheila owns and operates SEEK Yoga and Travel, leading Yoga Teacher Training at the 200 and 300-hour levels, retreats and workshops worldwide, and spiritual and professional coaching. A former Professor of American Literature, she weaves philosophy, poetry, and nature into her teaching, and continues to consider herself a lifelong student of this ancient practice.
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