Safari Retreat in Kenya with Oculus Travel

      Samburu, Kenya

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      Oculus Travel LLC
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      Nov 4 - 9, 2024
      Group size: 4 - 8
      Safari Retreat in Kenya with Oculus Travel
      Samburu, Kenya

      Oculus Travel LLC
      • Email address verified

      Nov 4 - 9, 2024
      Group size: 4 - 8

      About this trip

      Join us this November for an unforgettable five-night retreat on safari in the heart of Samburu, Kenya.


      This special retreat, by two seasoned retreat professionals, celebrates nature, travel, and our paths through life’s journey.


      During this unique retreat, we blend nature and wilderness adventures to give you a chance to restore and reset. You'll also receive personalized 1:1 coaching, where you can bring your “current topic” and experience some transformative coaching. This combination of private support and travel with a small group is a full-spectrum experience that leaves you feeling personally cared for, guided, and restored!


      We know that at times, life can feel unclear, and we can feel alone in our struggles. Sometimes, we just need to get away from it all to gain a new perspective! So, we invite you to join us on this special journey to find clarity and joy and rediscover yourself and your full joy in life. It's perfect for individuals and couples!


      Now close your eyes and imagine:


      You are surrounded by stunning scenery, a blend of the wild, luxury, and back to basics, in a space where you feel supported, guided, and surrounded by like-minded people and your personal coaches. You spend four nights at Sasaab Lodge, where you feel safari and zen blend perfectly. You feel a deep sense of calm and reconnection with nature and yourself. 
Dancing or just being and gazing into the fire, resting, and having new experiences mixed with adventures in the wild. Feeling joyful and alive and connecting with your true nature, melting away old ways of being that no longer serve you. 


      You will feel nourished with home-grown goodness from the garden and nutritious menus designed by the executive chef to support your rejuvenation journey. 

      Our unique transformative retreat program intertwines with unforgettable safari experiences, such as:


      * Exploring the Samburu wilderness on game drives and various wilderness excursions. 

      * Gain insights into Samburu traditions through the lodge’s 4Cs cultural learning hub.

      * Guided by the retreat facilitators, this is your chance to reflect, grow, and be nourished on all levels. You will gain inspiration and transformative learning tools to integrate into your daily life back home.


      * Culminating our retreat during our stay at Giraffe Manor.

      On our final night in Nairobi, we’ll reflect on what we learned from the previous days in the wild. After taking some time to refresh and integrate into the wilds of Kenya, return home rejuvenated and energized, ready for your next chapter. If you’re not ready to return home yet, optional is to extend your experience in Tanzania or other parts of Africa; Oculus Travel can help you with suggestions and to book your trip.


      Retreat Workshops & Experiences

      Experience private 1:1 coaching sessions (two sessions with each coach). We want to make sure the personal topic you bring gets full attention so you can experience the transformation you're looking for. Plus, you also get to experience the small private group setting within the safari experience. In the evenings, there will be some group activities after dinner, either around the fire or in the shala under the stars.


      We will cover the following topics:

      * Life direction 

      * Your relationship with your body and self

      * Self-leadership (life, relationship, business, or work)

      * Relationship/Love/Intimacy: with self and others

      * Relationship with food

      * Open to profound love with self and others

      * Embodiment

      * Authentic expression 

      * Your personal blueprint

      * Boundaries.


      Practices that will help you to:

      * Listen to your body, mind, and soul

      * Connect more deeply to yourself and your inner power and wisdom

      * Release and heal old wounds and unhelpful patterns

      * Claim your power and confidence

      * Gain self-trust, trust in others, and life

      * Embrace your authenticity 

      * Live in alignment with your values

      * Experience healthy and happier relationships

      * Get clarity on what is next for you and what you want to experience in life 

      * Tools, practices, and ways of that will help you when you go back to everyday life 

      and experience the things you want and are good for you



      You’ll receive:


      * A unique put together safari experience in comfort, luxury and in the wild

      * 4 x 60 minute private 1:1  coaching sessions 

      * Safari experience

      * Practices and tools to integrate into daily life

      * Group sharings/practices that you can choose how much you’d like to participate in

      * Proven Coaching Strategies

        …....and a whole heap of love and heart!


      It’s a powerful system for unlocking yourself and your core needs, wants and desires.


      You will experience both theory and experiential learning, where we will guide you through different practices such as:

      - Breath Awareness 

      - Intuitive Movement 

      - Embodiment Practices

      - Individual & Group Sharing Practices

      - Visualisation Practices

      - Self Enquiry Practices


      Your retreat facilitators

      Nathalie Sommer is a transformational life and feminine embodiment coach who focuses on improving our relationships with ourselves and others. She enjoys seeing her clients transform as they reconnect and rediscover their inner truth and sparkle.

      https://nathaliesommer.com/


      Melanie Angerer is a holistic health, nutrition, and movement coach. She helps her clients align their physical experiences with their emotional and personal development desires, empowering them with the tools to revitalise and facilitate achieving their life goals in harmony with their authentic selves and the environment.

      https://mel-ange.ch/


      Logistics for Arrival

      Please arrive in Nairobi under your own arrangements in time to leave for Sasaab at 10 a.m. on November 4th. We will spend four nights in Samburu's vast and beautiful landscapes and then return to Nairobi for one night at Giraffe Manor.


      All meals will be included, along with a standard drinks package that includes non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of local wines.


      A minimum sign-up of 4 guests is required for this tour to proceed.


      A 30% non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation and will not be refunded if the participant cancels. However, if the organisers cancel the retreat, the deposit will be fully refunded.


      If you are a solo traveller willing to share and need partner-matching to share a room with you, reach out to us and let us know, and we'll find a sharing partner for you.

      What’s included

      • Accommodation
        4 nights at Sasaab Lodge, 1 night at Giraffe Manor & Retreat
      • Flights and Transfers
        All internal flights and road transfers from Nairobi to Sasaab and back again, to Giraffe Manor and back to Jomo Kenyatta Airport
      • Meals - All inclusive
        All meals with a standard drinks package
      • Full Retreat Programme
        All retreat activities included
      • Game viewing Excursions
        All standard game activities and drives included, with additional excursions available at a cost

      What’s not included

      • International flights
        Tour starts from arrival in Nairobi on 4th November, until departure from Giraffe Manor on the 9th
      • Tips and grautuities
      • Elective Spa treatments
      • Visa
        Kenya visa required before arrival (available online)
      • Premium drinks
        Can be ordered on your own account
      • Personal Insurances
        Travel insurance is required for booking this trip
      • Optional Helicopter trip
        Highly recommended helicopter journey is available at additional charge and must be pre-arranged.
      • Medical Considerations
        Yellow Fever shot is required to enter Kenya, please bring your certificate. Speak to your doctor about other travel vaccines and anti-malerials

      Available Packages

      Kenya retreat sharing rate
      Available until June 9, 2024

      5-night wellness and wilderness retreat in Kenya. This is the per-person sharing rate.

      $7,500
      Deposit: $2,250
      Kenya retreat single rate
      Available until June 9, 2024

      Single supplement for 5-night wellness and wilderness retreat in Kenya. 

      $9,500
      Deposit: $2,850

      Available options

      Onward Travel
      $0

      If you need help with travel arrangements before or after this trip, contact info@oculustravel.com, and we'll take care of them for you.

      Helicopter Excursion
      $1,811
      Deposit: $0

      A safari in the sky that provides a bird's eye view of the wider landscape. 

      Price is per person based on 5 pax, including conservation fees



      Itinerary

      DAY 1
      Serenity in Samburu

      RETREAT AT SASAAB - DAY 1


      GETTING THERE: 

      Meet your host, retreat facilitators, and fellow group members at Wilson Airport in time to catch your scheduled 10 a.m. Safarilink flight to Sasaab Airstrip on November 4th. You will be collected and enjoy a short game drive from Sasaab Airstrip to Sasaab Lodge.


      EXPERIENCE:

      Once we have settled in at Sasaab Lodge, after receiving a warm welcome, orientation, and lunch, you’ll be guided through a powerful self-inquiry and intention-setting practice. You’ll journey inwards to facilitate your transformation journey over the coming days.


      We'll then proceed with our afternoon game activity, enjoy sundowners and our delicious first dinner, and have some time to sit around the campfire before turning in for the night.


      The activities, which include physical practices, visualisations, movement and stretching routines, guided nature walks, and guided meditation and relaxation sessions, will be tailored to the group's needs and preferences. This flexibility ensures that your retreat experience is truly yours. 



      Your Organizer


      OT
      Oculus Travel LLC
      Gayle Higginbotham runs New York-based Oculus Travel, a boutique travel curatorship designing transformative journeys. Our ethos is care and service excellence, conservation, and regenerative travel. Our Purpose is to: - Realize the transformative impact on travelers in accomplishing their journey's purpose & in discovering their ability to achieve positive change, - Develop strong client relationships through thoughtful & considerate care. - Support conservation and spearhead regenerative tourism.