Ashtanga on Lewa
Situated on the edge of one of Kenya’s most private wildlife and environmental conservation projects, this magnificent wildlife-rich retreat at Lewa offers luxury home-away-from-home accommodation, world-class Ashtanga yoga, early morning and evening safaris, delicious vegan/vegetarian food, breathtaking views, private swimming pool and a connection to nature that will stay with you forever.
About the Retreat:
You will be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the 3rd December and transferred to the Four Points by Sheradon hotel for one night.
Vehicles will leave at 7am on the 4th December 2022 for Lewa Wilderness, Laikipia, around a five hour drive. The final hour will be a safari through the beautiful Conservancy, so your safari will start here!
Once at camp, you will be shown to your rooms and enjoy lunch together. The afternoon will include introductions, a swim in the pool and a gentle asana session to make space in the mind, the body and the breath, after travelling. Afternoon tea will be served after which you will head out on your evening safari, finishing at a beautiful view point for a short meditation as the sunsets. Evening meals will be served at the lodge.
There will be daily Mysore-Style Ashtanga Guided Self-Practice or Sanskrit-Counted Led Primary Series class, plus sessions on Concepts of the Method, Pranayama, Meditation and Philosophy.
Early morning and evenings are for safari excursions. The middle of the day will be for other trips or yoga sessions and/or relaxing in camp, swimming, activities etc.
The schedule will have a wide variety of offerings throughout the week and everything is fully optional.
We encourage you to do what feels best and show up ready to immerse yourself in energy healing, wellness, inspiration, connection and manifestation.
You will stay at Lewa Wilderness for six nights (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th).
Vehicles will leave for Nairobi on the day of check out - 10th March 2022 - and you will spend your final day shopping and having lunch in Nanyuki, before being dropped at the airport for your international flight home.
Daily schedule:
- 5 - 6am: Tea/coffee
- 6 - 9am: Safari adventures (safari game drive, horse riding or walking)
- 9am: Breakfast (at the lodge or out on safari)
- 11am-1.30pm: Ashtanga Guided-Self Practice or Sanskrit-Counted Primary Series class, followed by Pranayama, Meditation, Concepts of the Method
- 2-4pm: Lunch and free time! (rest, swimming, tennis, read, massages, activities around camp available, visit to local community & conservation project).
- 4pm-4.45pm: Afternoon tea and questions about the yoga practice, philosophy etc
- 5-7 PM: Safari adventures (game drive, horse riding or walking).
- 8-9 PM: Dinner at the lodge.
- 9 PM: Bed!
Rates:
5,495 USD per person sharing a double, twin or triple room
5,995 USD per person in a single room
Includes:
Accommodation: 1 night in Nairobi and 6 nights at Lewa Wilderness
Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner, vegetarian and vegan options available
Drinks: soft drinks, beers, spirits and non-premium wine
Transport: direct transfers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Yoga and wellness: daily asana practice (Mysore-Style Guided Self-Practice or Sanskrit-Counted Led Primary Series)
Tools: concepts of the Method, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy, Q&A
Safari activities: prehistoric site visits, horse riding and camel walks, educational talks at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ, day and night game drives, guided walking safari
Safari camp facilities: swimming pool and tennis courts
Excludes:
International flights
Kenya visa
Covid-19 requirements
Champagne, premium spirits and cellar wines
Scenic by-plane flights
Visit to Il Ngwesi and Ngare Dare
Tips (recommended at 20 USD per day)
Event Dates:
Scheduled for: 3 December 2022 ~ 10 December 2022
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About The Region
Laikipia
The Laikipia plateau’s magnificent escarpments, striking plains, isolated hills and cedar forests are home to ethnically diverse communities. Laikipia’s conservancies combine cattle ranching, wildlife conservation and community development, and offer a plethora of activities such as camel riding, marathon running, mountain biking, trekking and fishing.
Read more about LaikipiaWhere To Stay
Lewa Safari Camp has a striking location in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Spectacular views of Mt Kenya lie to the south and of arid lowlands to the north. This private 65,000-acre wildlife conservancy is home to about 61 species of mammal and 440 species of birds, including about 10 ...