With its abundance of natural wonders such as Victoria Falls (one of the five UNESCO World heritage sites in the country!), Zimbabwe represents one of Southern Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations, delivering amazing game viewing experiences with some of the most knowledgeable and respected guides and trackers on the continent. Zimbabweans are friendly and you’ll get one of the warmest welcomes in the world.
(Closed from December–April)
Gonarezhou, second-largest park in the country, is situated along the south-eastern border with Mozambique. It is still largely undiscovered by the outside world and is a breathtaking conservation area with a unique wilderness character: great diversity of habitat with ever-changing ecosystems, spectacular scenery (Chilojo Cliffs not to be missed), wide meandering rivers forming natural shelters for more than 400 species of bird and abundant wildlife; without mentioning its population of over 11 000 elephants, that give the park its name (Gonarezhou translates as ‘the wilderness of elephants’). A hidden gem!
Where Your Practice Meets the Extraordinary
Imagine unrolling your mat in the shadow of one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders. This cross-border marvel spans over 6,860 hectares of pristine tropical wilderness, wrapping you in lush forest canopy, swaying palm trees, and secluded islets that feel worlds away from everyday life.
Victoria Falls isn’t just a destination – it’s a place of profound energy, recognised globally for its extraordinary geological grandeur. Picture your morning meditation accompanied by a fine mist rising into the sky, visible from more than 20 kilometres away, and rainbows arcing effortlessly through the spray (nature’s own reminder to breathe deep and be present).
For yoga and wellness retreats, few places on Earth offer this kind of setting: the thunderous power of falling water balanced by moments of total stillness, ancient forest energy grounding every pose, and a landscape so vast and alive it invites participants to reconnect – with themselves, with each other, and with the wild beauty around them.
Africa’s Wildest, Most Intimate Encounter
Spanning 2 196 km² along the Zambezi River in northern Zimbabwe, Mana Pools is a UNESCO World Heritage Site unlike anywhere else on the continent. This is Africa in its rawest form: untamed, unscripted, and profoundly wild. Here, you can walk freely among elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife at a proximity found nowhere else in Africa. No fences, no vehicles required, no barriers between you and the wild. Herds of elephant amble past at eye level, lions rest in dappled shade nearby, and hippos and crocodiles glide along the riverbanks – all part of daily life in this hauntingly beautiful, untouched ecosystem of ancient pools, islands, and towering trees.
Add to this over 450 bird species, a silence so deep it feels sacred, and serene canoe trips along the Zambezi, and you have a setting utterly unique to this part of Africa, made for profound presence, where every meditation, every breath, is shared with the truly wild.
Lake Kariba, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, covers an area of 5,600 km², making it the fifth largest artificial lake in the world. It was created by the construction of a dam in the 1960s and is over 220 kilometres long, with a width of up to 40 kilometres!
When the dam was built, huge tracts of mopani forest were submerged by the rising waters, so that today’s flora consists mainly of dried trees emerging from the water. A breathtaking sight at dusk…
The lake is home to a large number of game and plant species. Vast herds of elephants come to drink at the end of the day.
We offer spectacular boat safaris (two to three nights) on the lake: breathtaking sunsets await you…
We usually offer a combo of seasonal camp and classical lodge to get an authentic safari experience in this spectacular environment. Get out of your comfort zone, and be owed and by the raw wilderness…
After your retreat with us in South Africa, an extension to Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba up North should be on your bucket list.
A très bientot !
