Your Yoga Retreat in Tanzania, Usambara mountains

Name: Uvi Foundation
Address: TZ

WHY CHOOSE TANZANIA FOR YOUR YOGA RETREAT ?

A Unique, Eco-Friendly Escape

Nestled in the Usambara Mountains, our retreat offers a perfect blend of yoga, nature, and cultural immersion. Unlike mainstream retreats, we focus on sustainability, ethical tourism, and authentic experiences. The retreat will take place at Uvi House & Restaurant, a unique eco-friendly haven where guests can enjoy locally sourced, organic meals while staying in a serene, sustainable environment that embodies the spirit of Tanzanian hospitality.

Sustainable & Ethical Tourism

By staying at Uvi House, you directly support the Sambaa tribe, providing fair wages and employment opportunities. Every meal is made from locally sourced ingredients, and our retreat is designed to minimize environmental impact while preserving the rich culture of the region.

Daily Yoga Surrounded by Nature

From morning yoga in the crisp mountain air to sunset sessions overlooking breathtaking landscapes, this retreat is designed for deep relaxation and inner balance. Yoga will also take place in the Mkomazi National Park, offering a unique opportunity to practice amidst the wild beauty of nature. Guided hikes will take you through rainforests, waterfalls, and traditional villages, allowing for a true connection with the land.

Exclusive Safari in Mkomazi National Park

Unlike crowded parks, Mkomazi offers a peaceful, intimate safari experience. Home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wild dogs and the rare black rhino, it is one of Tanzania’s most unspoiled wildlife reserves. A visit to the rhino sanctuary and yoga at sunset inside the park, overlooking a watering hole, create an unforgettable experience.

A Meaningful, Transformational Journey

This retreat is more than a vacation—it’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, contribute to local communities, and experience the raw beauty of Tanzania. Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or cultural connection, this retreat offers it all.

Included:

Lunch en route to Uvi House
5 or 6 nights at Uvi House with full board
2 nights in Mkomazi National Park with full board, in park bandas (within the park – rooms)
Private transfers:
- KIA Airport – Uvi House & Restaurant (285 km)
- Uvi House – Mkomazi National Park (145 km)
- Mkomazi National Park – KIA (215 km)
2-day safari vehicle
Guide for cliff & village hike, rainforest hike, Cooking with Mama workshop, tree planting, visit to the healer, visit to the coffee plantation
Entrance fees, park fees, and guide in Mkomazi National Park

Not included:

Drinks, tips, souvenirs
Additional activities at Uvi House
Flight tickets and visa fee,
Travel insurance.

Our Yoga Programs

8-day retreat

9-day retreat

7 nights Yoga Retreat

The first yoga retreat session: 03.07.2025 -12.07.2025

Day 1 (Saturday)

Arrival at KIA airport, transfer across the Maasai plains to Uvi House in the Usambara Mountains, with a refreshing stop on the way at Chemka Hot Springs, famous for its clear blue water.

Day 2 (Sunday)

Morning yoga. Hike to Shagayu rainforest where the oldest trees seem to touch the sky & the healers shrines surround the waterfall. Visit to a pottery cooperative and pottery workshop. Sunset yoga.

Day 3 (Monday)

Morning yoga. Visit to an organic coffee plantation. Relaxation. Sunset yoga.

Day 4 (Tuesday)

Morning yoga. Culinary workshop: “Cooking with Mama”, traditional, village cuisne in the intimacy of the private house of mama Bisura. Sunset yoga.

Day 5 (Wednesday)

Morning yoga, village and cliff hike, visit to a local healer to learn about traditional medicine and remedies . Sunset yoga & meditation.

Day 6 (Jueves)

Transfer to Same, pick-up by safari vehicle, afternoon entry into Mkomazi National Park. Overnight stay in park bandas (rooms) within the park. Sunset yoga in the National Park, overlooking the dam and animal watering hole.

Day 7 (Viernes)

Full-day safari in Mkomazi with a visit to the rhino sanctuary. Sunset yoga at a scenic viewpoint in the National Park.

Day 8 (Saturday)

Transfer to KIA airport.

Price:1838€

8 nights Yoga Retreat

Day 1 (Saturday)

Arrival at KIA (Qatar Airways QR1499, arrival 07:35), transfer across the Maasai plains to Uvi House in the Usambara Mountains. Refreshing stop at Chemka Hot Springs along the way.

Day 2 (Sunday)

Morning yoga, hike through the village and cliffs, visit to a local healer. Evening yoga at sunset.

Day 3 (Monday)

Morning yoga, hike through the rainforest. Visit to a pottery cooperative and workshop. Evening yoga at sunset.

Day 4 (Tuesday)

Morning yoga, cooking workshop: "Cooking with Mama." Evening yoga at sunset.

Day 5 (Wednesday)

Morning yoga, visit to an organic coffee plantation. Relaxation. Evening yoga at sunset.

Day 6 (Thursday)

Morning yoga, visit to the local market in Mambo, relaxation.

Day 7 (Friday)

Transfer to Same, pick-up by safari vehicle, afternoon entry into Mkomazi National Park. Overnight stay in park bandas (rooms) within the park. Sunset yoga in the National Park with views of the dam and wildlife watering hole.

Day 8 (Saturday)

Full-day safari in Mkomazi with a visit to the rhino sanctuary. Evening yoga at a scenic viewpoint in the National Park.

Day 9 (Sunday)

Transfer to KIA airport, (Qatar Airways QR1476, arrival 17:55).

Why choose Mkomazi National Park over famous reserves for your safari?

Cost: The park entry fee is more than 50% lower than that of Serengeti or Ngorongoro. For a fraction of the price compared to popular parks, you can enjoy a comfortable overnight stay within the park.
Time efficiency: shorter travel distances mean you can see and experience more in the same amount of time.
Exclusive experience: You will almost have the park to yourself, allowing for a truly intimate connection with nature and the stunning landscapes—free from mass tourism and its associated downsides.
Ethical tourism: By visiting Mkomazi, you avoid contributing to negative effects of mass tourism, such as child labor along the roads to Ngorongoro. Instead, you directly support conservation efforts, including the protection and breeding of endangered rhinos and African wild dogs.

Contact & Reservations

For more details or to reserve your place, please contact us at: writetouvi@gmail.com

To reserve your spot, a 25% deposit is required at the time of booking. A further 25% payment is due one month before the retreat. The remaining balance must be paid before arrival.