Bush & Beach Meditation, Surf & Yoga Retreat September 2025
Retreats 2025
Yoga, Surf & Meditation bush & beach Retreat
A unique retreat of self-care, relaxation and reconnection with nature in the heart of Africa. Solo or with others, this retreat blends mindfulness meditation, yoga and surf in a very personalised holiday holiday experience in unspoiled Mozambique.
While staying in Bulbul Homestay, a welcoming place nestled between a unique lake district and the Indian Ocean, you will relax and explore this beautiful area. At the same time, Gerry will help you explore your mind, with personalised meditation sessions where you will learn about mindful meditation or deepen your current practice.
Local Mozambican healthy food will be served daily in this tranquil and peaceful environment.
After three nights in the bush, your journey will continue by private transfer to lively and active Tofo Beach, right by the Indian Ocean. Here you will experience the best of Tofo’s activities and bring your meditation work into practice in daily yoga classes at beautiful Kumba Lodge.
Fully flexible and personalized
This retreat is fully flexible and personalized, meaning you can arrive any day between the 1st and 21 September 2025.
Highlights
- Private guided meditation with a professional qualified and certified mindfulness teacher in the African bush
- Meditate to the sounds of the bush and the ocean
- Homestay & local Mozambican food & hospitality in Mozambique’s nature
- Ocean Safari Tofo Beach
- Dhow sailing by traditional Swahili dhow on the estuary of Inhambane
- Private surf class & Yoga group classes in Tofo Beach by the Indian Ocean
- Fully personalized meditation sessions, experience meditation at the beach, bush and lake in one retreat
- Flexible arrival dates any date between 1- 21 September 2025
Date & Location
Date & Location
Arrive any day between 1 and 21 September 2025
Bul Bul Homestay Quissico & Kumba Lodge Tofo Beach
All MindWise retreats are unique and made to measure, depending on your own personal choices.
Accommodation
BulBul Homestay (above) is situated on a hill with panoramic views over the unique lake district of Zavala in Mozambique, with the sound of the waves of the Indian Ocean in the background. The unspoiled Mozambican coast is only 10 minutes walking distance away. In September you can see the majestic humpback whales here from the beach!
Kumba Lodge in Tofo Beach (below) is a laid-back beach lodge with a focus on healthy and sustainable living.
Retreat Program
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
– Check in and welcome to Bulbul Homestay
– Mindfulness meditation session with Gerry & introduction to the retreat
– Local Mozambican Dinner
– Campfire under the Stars
Day 2
– Sunrise meditation at the beach by the Indian Ocean
– Breakfast
– Relax & reading time
– Local Mozambican Lunch
– Nature walk & lake activities (kayaks available)
– Sunset meditation at the lake
– Local Mozambican dinner
Day 3
– Morning meditation session in nature
– Breakfast
– Optional visit to the local market in Quissico (costs not included in retreat price)
– Local Mozambican Lunch
– Swimming in the lake
– Afternoon meditation session
– Private Bonfire dinner under the stars
Day 4
– Morning meditation goodbye session
– Breakfast
– After breakfast departure to Tofo by private transfer
– Arrival in Kumba Lodge Tofo Beach
Day 5
– Start the day with a group yoga class in Kumba Lodge
– Healthy breakfast in Kumba Lodge
– 2 hour Ocean Safari Tofo to spot the whale sharks (weather dependent)
Day 6
– Healthy breakfast in Kumba Lodge
– Pick up for a day excursion to Pansi island, a relaxing sailing experience in a traditional Arabian Swahili Dhow in the Inhambane estuary.
Experience a truly authentic home cooked meal on Porcos Island and learn about the Mozambican bitonga tribe culture.
Day 7
– Start the day with a group yoga class in Kumba Lodge
– Healthy breakfast in Kumba Lodge
– 2 hour private kite surf or surf lesson in Tofo
Day 8
– Start the day with a group yoga class in Kumba LodgeBreakfast in Kumba Lodge
– 11.00 AM checkout and end retreat
Price and options
Shared Private Cabin Bulbul Homestay & Shared Garden Room Kumba Lodge
– shared with 2 people: 59,750 MZN / $ 935 per person
Single Private Cabin Bulbul Homestay & single Garden Room Kumba Lodge
– single private retreat: 77260 MZN / $1,210 per person
Other room options available.
Please note all room options are subject to availability.
What is included
- 3 nights accommodation in Bulbul Homestay
- 4 nights accommodation in Kumba Lodge
- healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay in Bul Bul Homestay
- healthy and nutritious breakfast during your stay in Kumba Lodge
- 6x 1 hour mindfulness meditation sessions & practice led by MA qualified mindfulness teacher Gerry Rickard
- campfires under the stars in the African bush
- minimum of 2 yoga group classes in Kumba Lodge
- 2-hour Ocean Safari Tofo Beach to spot the famous whale sharks
- 2-hour private (kite)surf lesson on the waves of the Indian Ocean
- full day sailing experience by traditional local dhow on the estuary of Inhambane including visit local communities & lunch
- private taxi from Quissico to Bul Bul Homestay and from Bul Bul to Tofo Beach
What is not included
- lunch & dinners in Tofo Beach except where specified
- transport to Quissico Mozambique. Transport from Tofo Beach.
- flights
- visa (most countries qualify for a visa on arrival in Mozambique)
- optional extra activities such as a visit to the market in Quissico and extra activities in Tofo Beach
- all drinks except water & tea
