8Day Wildlife and Wellness Retreat - Namibia

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Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia
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12 reviews
Nov 23 - 30, 2021
Group size: 2 - 8
8Day Wildlife and Wellness Retreat - Namibia
Namibia

Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia
  • Email address verified
12 reviews

Nov 23 - 30, 2021
Group size: 2 - 8

About this trip

8 Days of exploring the wild within you and wild around you. Mornings vinyasa flows will energize you for the adventurous day ahead and evening yoga sessions will be a combination of gentle flows, meditation and breathing techniques.


Our first 3 nights we will stay at a lodge close to the Southern gate of Namibia’s Greatest Wildlife Park - Etosha National Park. It is home to 114 free roaming species of mammals, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species and 16 amphibian species which make game viewing here a unique experience. We will head to the park early in the mornings with experienced guides and return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, outdoor yoga sessions, beautiful sunsets and African inspired meals. We will be staying at Etosha Village, a private and protected reserve directly adjacent to the Etosha National Park. 


From wildlife at Etosha to adventurous days awaiting at the Skeleton Coast in Swakopmund. With its laid back feel, palm trees, great restaurants and german-colonial architecture, Swakopmund has various activities to choose from. Whether you want something active or more relaxed, or even a combination, this coastline will surprise you with what it has to offer - Dune boarding, Quad biking, Camel riding, Horse riding, Ocean Safari with champagne breakfast, Surfing, Kayaking, Fat wheel biking, Cultural tours, Hot-air ballooning, Living Desert tour, Cape Cross/Seal tour, Spitzkoppe tour, Scenic flights, Spa treatments and Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tours. Here we will be staying at Desert Breeze Lodge for 3 nights, offering peace, tranquility and the ultimate desert experience. The luxury bungalows with their creative atmosphere and the friendly staff will make your stay one to remember. Breakfast will be at Desert Breeze, lunch and dinner at one of Swakopmund's many cafes’s and restaurants. Yoga sessions will be held in the desert and on the beach, even both at the same time! Imagine… your toes in the warm desert sand as you breath in the freshness of the Atlantic Ocean. I bet you won’t ever see a view like this anywhere else in the world.


Our last night will be spent in luxury at Gocheganas, a private game reserve offering a unique combination of wildlife, nature and wellness experiences. With 25 different wildlife species located on a 6000 hectare Nature Reserve, game drives and walking activities are welcomed as an enriching experience. Wellness facilities and treatments ensure a renewal of mind, body and spirit. It certainly can’t end on a more relaxing note.


What’s included

  • 7 Nights
    Luxury accommodation
  • Daily
    yoga and meditation in nature
  • Professional Guides
    for all activities
  • Breakfast and dinners
    Etosha Village and Gocheganas
  • Breakfast
    at Desert Breeze/Swakopmund
  • 2 Guided
    Game drives to Etosha National Park
  • Road transport
  • 2x
    Airport transfers
  • Park fees
  • Insurance
    Passenger liability insurance
  • Welcoming gift

What’s not included

  • Insurance
    Travel insurance
  • All flights
  • Gratuity
  • Laundry
  • All drinks
    drinks, bottled water and alcoholic drinks
  • Activities
    All optional activities
  • Lunches and dinners
    in Swakopmund
  • Lunches
    at Etosha Village and Gocheganas

Available Packages

Shared rooms

Shared rooms are for friends, family member and partners. 2 Guests max per room. Price is per person. 

€2,850
Deposit: €500
Private Rooms
€3,200
Deposit: €500
Private Rooms - Sabrina

Private rooms - Sabrina

€3,300


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Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia
12 reviews
Namaste Yoga Safari is a wellness travel company specialising in yoga holidays in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi offering several unique ways to enjoy the soul of Africa and explore its diverse wonders. Whether you are in search of adventure, wildlife or transformation, all of our yoga retreats combine mindfulness, renewal, relaxation and self-reflection. You will not only leave with gratitude and love for yourself and all living beings, but as a friend for life.”

Reviews

A fantastic trip, awesome locations and lodges, excellent organisation.
By Miles J for Yoga & Acroyoga Safari Retreat - March 2022 on Apr 06, 2022
Was great having you on this trip Miles;) Sending much love from Swakopmund x
By Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia on Apr 12, 2022
NY
AMAZING - great balance of yoga, nature and adventure. Loved it. Thank you Marcel for being the perfect host and making this experience so enjoyable. Highly recommended.
By LOUISE W for Yoga & Acroyoga Safari Retreat - March 2022 on Apr 06, 2022
It was so great to finally have met you and share Namibia with you after more than 2 years of chatting about this yoga trip. And thank you for bringing Chris with - I don't think it would have been the same without all his jokes;))) Sending both of you a lot of love from Nam xxx
By Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia on Apr 12, 2022
NY
Yoga & Acroyoga Safari Retreat was the trip of a lifetime! The itinerary was very carefully curated and full of activities. Our accommodation was beautiful, very comfortable and varied. Etosha Village was right in the heart of nature. We had our yoga sessions with the backdrop of the most beautiful sunsets. The safari park was at our doorstep and both Marcel and Buzzy were very knowledgeable ( also really good company). Our Swakopmund accommodation was located at the doorstep of the desert with dune views from our windows. We had a fantastic flight above the desert at Sossusvlei and a stunning hike on top of the biggest dune. every day was special and unique. Thanks Marcel and Anna for organising, thank you for all the chats and the yoga and acro sessions, it was wonderful!
By Efi N for Yoga & Acroyoga Safari Retreat - March 2022 on Apr 06, 2022
Efi - It was so great to have you on this trip and share our Beautiful Namibia with you and every one else on this trip. So happy to hear that you liked all the lodges and activities. Sending you much love from Swakopmund - Buzzy also says howzit:)
By Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia on Apr 12, 2022
NY
What a wonderful retreat and experience, led by the attentive, passionate and knowledgeable Marcel! Traveling with Marcel, the founder of Namaste Yoga Safari, feels like meeting up with a local caring friend; it never feels you are part of a group or following a strict schedule as Marcel has a unique ability to feel the the vibe and constantly adjusts the planning and activities to fit the mood of the guests - never too much, never too little. Although she has traveled the world and seen countless wildlife, she is not blasé and is in much in awe of the wildlife as you are, reinforcing the sense of community and intimacy she creates so quickly with her guests. We saw amazing wildlife, lions were incredible, stayed with an incredible conservationist couple who gave us insights into the conservation challenges faced in SA, slept in very well equipped tents and had super good food and desserts. We laughed a lot too! It was my second trip with NYS and I am planning my third one for 2023. Thank you Marcel for hosting this wonderful retreat.
By Muriel J for 8 Day Wildlife Conservation Yoga Retreat - March 2022 on Mar 28, 2022
Muriel, where do I start - it's because of beautiful souls like you, why I do what I do, and LOVE what I do;) Without you it would not be possible to share these amazing adventures and special moments... - WE fell asleep with the roars of lions in a distance - WE woke up to the most beautiful sunrises and laid in savanasa underneath the African sky - WE moved with our breaths and grounded ourselves with the surrounding nature - WE tracked wildlife on our safari drives and saw countless stars at night - WE laughed - WE licked some sun - WE listened - WE observed - WE learned - WE had delicious meals while viewing the animals out in their natural habitat - WE had fun - WE relaxed - WE made memories - WE - WITHOUT ALL OF YOU, WE would not be possible - and I know WE will make some more great memories in the next destination... PS: Still using and loving my LUSH products:)))) xxx
By Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia on Apr 11, 2022
NY
sa
This Retreat was such a unique and fulfilling experience, it was very well organised whilst still allowed for flexibility of the group's needs. Marcel has incredible knowledge and energy which she radiates. The safari/conversation camp was a really rare opportunity to see a non-commercialised and ecologically grounded game reserve in a fairly unvisited part of South Africa. The activities were tailored around the group and the daily yoga was great, Marcel adapted it to our activities and needs throughout the week. Thank you so much, I can't wait to travel with you again.
By sophie a for 8 Day Wildlife Conservation Yoga Retreat - March 2022 on Mar 28, 2022
Ohhhhh Buffalo Soldier ;)))) This trip is one to remember - so many good times and great laughs. I just read this again about buffalo spirit animals - such great meaning to it and especially love the part where they say: " The Buffalo totem requires you to establish a deep connection to the Earth. It will ask you to support the endangered species of our planet. Thus, he will bring you ‘strength of character’ as well as an independent spirit. With this power animal, you will generate prosperity, abundance, and have plenty of resources. This manifestation cannot be pushed or forced. Therefore you must follow the most natural path". Hmmmmm - Maybe no coincidence that you were in very close contact with a buffalo while establishing a deep connection with yourself and to earth, while on a yoga & wildlife conservation retreat supporting endangered species?? ;) - Something to think about... https://www.spirit-animals.com/buffalo-symbolism/ Our paths will meet again somewhere for sure!! xxxxx
By Namaste Yoga Safari Namibia on Apr 10, 2022
NY
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