Join us on an adventure across two of the most majestic locations in East Africa: Tanzania and Rwanda. Your trip will begin in the parks of Northern Tanzania where you will experience the greatest concentration of free roaming wildlife in the world within the most diverse regions in Tanzania that includes the Serengeti and the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. We will then transfer to Rwanda, arriving in Kigali where you will be immersed in the culture of this beautiful city prior to exploring the rain forests of Rwanda where we will follow in the footsteps of primatologist Dian Fossey who studied the mountain gorillas of the Volcanoes National Park region.

The Into the Wild Yoga Safari & Gorilla Trek is a chance to combine your sense of adventure and love of animals, with the benefits of yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Cultivate your wild spirit through an invigorating pranayama morning practice. Enliven your animal senses with game drive meditations. Cherish your connection to the landscape with intuitive flows set in these natural habitats. 

Experience the greatest concentration of free roaming wildlife in the world within Serengeti National Park, the amazing Ngorongoro Crater, and other diverse Tanzanian regions. Our experienced driver guides will take you to unforgettable locations as we chase the sun in search of Africa’s Big Five: African buffalo, African elephant, black rhino, leopard, and lion. Once-in-a-lifetime cultural opportunities await as we’ll be immersed in the native countryside.

The Tanzanian Safari will be August 3rd through the 9th.  This portion can be booked as a standalone retreat or can be combined with the Gorilla Trek. 

Join us on an adventure across the rainforests and savannah of

Rwanda. Our trip in Rwanda will start with a tour of Kigali City and a visit the Genocide Memorial that details the genocide that occurred in Rwanda over three decades ago – a profoundly moving and somber experience.

We are then off to the Volcanoes National Park area, where guides will lead us up the gentle slopes of the volcanoes in search for families of gorilla and a variety of other primates, including golden monkeys that are only found in this region. We will also learn about the amazing culture and history of this great nation from our local guides.

The Rwanda Gorilla Trek will be August 8th through 12th. This portion can be booked as a standalone retreat or can be combined with the Safari. 

This retreat can be booked as 12 days in Africa, 6 days on Safari in Tanzania, or 4 days in Rwanda. All rates are for double occupancy accommodations.  If you are a single traveler, we can pair you with a roommate. 

Single Occupancy Supplement

Full Experience $1,300

Tanzania Only $600

Rwanda Only $775

Triple Occupancy Discount

Full Experience $300

Tanzania Only $150

Rwanda Only $160

There is an Early Bird discount offered for any trip reserved with a $500 deposit prior to April 30, 2025.  The Early Bird discount is automatically applied to all reservations.  The amount of savings off the standard price is:

Full Experience: $1,000

Tanzania Only: $230

Rwanda Only: $205

Email Rochelle@gofarthertravel.com if you have any questions prior to booking. 

We will visit three lodges in Tanzania and two in Rwanda. 

Learn more about each lodge in our brochure, available for download here.

 Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will awaken your wild spirit and connect you deeply with nature. The Into the Wild Yoga Safari Retreat & Gorilla Trek is an extraordinary fusion of yoga, meditation, and exhilarating wildlife experiences—a perfect blend of inner exploration and outer adventure.

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Awaken Your Inner Explorer

Begin each day with an invigorating pranayama morning practice, designed to energize your body and ignite your adventurous spirit. As the sun rises over breathtaking landscapes, feel your breath connect with the rhythm of the wild.

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Meditate Among the Majesty of Wildlife

Immerse yourself in the natural world with game drive meditations that enliven your senses and ground you in the present moment. Listen to the calls of the wild, feel the pulse of life around you, and experience an unparalleled sense of unity with the animals and their habitats.

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Flow with the Landscape

Whether practicing intuitive yoga flows outdoors against the backdrop of sweeping savannahs or indoors in serene spaces, you’ll deepen your connection to the stunning environment that surrounds you. Each session is crafted to harmonize with the unique energy of the setting, allowing you to honor the landscape while cultivating your inner peace. These flows are dynamic yet gentle, incorporating slow, intentional movements that sync beautifully with the natural surroundings. During the day, enjoy shorter yoga vignettes peppered throughout the itinerary—perfectly placed to enhance your experience. These brief practices will help you stretch your body after moments of sitting and tensing with excitement, ensuring you remain grounded and comfortable throughout your adventures.

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Reflect and Restore

As the day winds down, soothe your body and mind with restorative evening practices. These gentle sessions provide a sanctuary for reflection, helping you absorb the magic of your daily adventures and prepare for tomorrow’s discoveries.

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Yoga for Everyone, Everywhere

 Upon early arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO; prior to 2 pm local time), you will be greeted by guides from Kindred Safaris who will transfer us to the Karatu region of Northern Tanzania (4 hr drive). We will pass by Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, arriving in time for dinner at the Ngorongoro Farmhouse nestled in the highlands just outside of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Tomorrow begins our trip of a lifetime.

Today we are off to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater. We will descend 600 meters into a massive epicenter of a collapsed volcano that hosts almost every species of wildlife present in East Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater is undoubtedly the best place in Tanzania to view black rhino, as well as large prides of lion that include magnificent black-maned males. An alkaline lake in the Crater floor provides a habitat for colorful flamingo and a variety of other waterfowl. After the game drive we will overnight at the Ngorongoro Farmhouse. 

Our trip transitions towards the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area near the boarder of Serengeti National Park.   Ndutu is peaceful this time of year due to the low travel season in this area, and Lake Masek and nearby Ndutu Lake are top safari locations in Tanzania due to resident and migrating animal herds. On the second day the group can split up  - some may wish to have a leisurely wake up, and others may wish to go on an early morning game drive. We will spend two nights at the luxurious Lake Masek Tented Lodge. 

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ndutu airstrip to board a flight that will take you over the Great Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Highlands, and then over the Serengeti. Upon landing around noon we are off to our first game drive in the Serengeti to catchup up with the migration, with the hopes of witnessing a crossing at the River Mara. 

Stretching from northern Tanzania to southwestern Kenya are the plains of the legendary Serengeti. In the native Maasai language, Serengeti aptly means “Endless Plains.” As host to the largest mammal migration in the world, the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems are home to more than just great herds of wildebeest. Innumerable gazelle, zebra, and buffalo also graze the grasslands along with notable numbers of elephant and giraffe. Not far behind the migrating herds are the Serengeti’s predators, most notably lion but also including leopard, cheetah, jackal, hyena, aardwolf, and serval cat.  Today we have another day in the northern Serengeti, experiencing the huge herds of wildebeest crossing the River Mara as they dodge lurking predators. If we haven’t already spotted Africa’s Big Five - Elephant, African buffalo, Leopard, Lion, and Rhinoceros  - the norther Serengeti is a great place to check this off our list. Lodging in the Mara region will be at Intimate Places Tented Camp.

This marks the end of our time in Tanzania, but we are off to our next location to experience the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Today’s journey will be exciting as we transfer to the Arusha region by plane, crossing over the Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro highlands, and finally the Great Rift Valley.  We will land at Kilimanjaro International Airport with hopes of seeing the peaks of Mount Meru (14,980’) and Mount Kilimanjaro (19,431’) in time for our early evening flight to Kigali, Rwanda.

Upon arrival at the airport you will be driven to the hotel to rest as you wait for the fascinating adventures of the epic and beautiful country of Rwanda - nicknamed as the land of a thousand hills. We will overnight at the Serena Kigali, an elegant sanctuary in Kigali City.

After a leisurely breakfast, we will tour Kigali City and visit the Genocide Memorial that details the genocide that occurred in Rwanda three decades ago. This will be a profoundly moving and somber experience. The memorial provides a powerful insight into the events leading up to the genocide, its devastating consequences, and the process of healing and reconciliation that has followed. This time in Kigali will leave a lasting impression, and while it can be heartbreaking, it is also enlightening to how far the country has come, which you will be constantly reminded of as you experience the wonderful people of Rwanda. After the memorial, you will be treated to an amazing drive through the countryside as we transfer to Volcanoes National Park and check in at the Five Volcanoes Boutique Luxury Lodge. 

Today we will focus on trekking in Volcanoes National Park and experiencing one of 12 habituated Mountain Gorilla groups in the region. The day will start with a briefing with the local rangers where we will be placed in groups of 8 for trekking. On the trek you will learn about the people of this region, how they live, and of course plenty of information about Mountain Gorilla. Once we catchup to the trackers who are responsible for finding the gorilla groups, we are permitted one hour as we watch them play, stand guard, and forage. After trekking we will have lunch and will explore the region.

We are back in Volcanoes National Park, this time in search of the Golden Monkeys, which are only found in the highland forests of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Groups sizes vary, but can be as large as 100 individuals and are typically found at the base of the various volcanoes in the region.   After lunch we are off to Kigali for one last overnight in Rwanda.

On the last day in Kigali, we will have more time to explore the city as we prepare for our flights home, ending a trip of a lifetime.