Waves Wellness & Wildlife: A Unique Meditation Retreat for Women in Unspoiled Africa
Waves, Wellness and Wildlife - Exclusive Retreat
A True Well-being, Nature & African Experience
Join Gerry on this uniquely designed Waves Wellness & Wildlife Retreat for Women – for self-care and reconnection with nature in the heart of Africa, right by the warm Indian Ocean.
This mindful retreat combines the essence of mindfulness meditation practice with beautiful beaches, plenty of time to relax and chill and a truly unique off-road safari adventure in one of Africa’s most beautiful and well kept secrets by the warm Indian Ocean.
Mozambique, with its unspoiled beaches and coastline, pristine marine life, turquoise blue water, warm embrace of the Indian Ocean and authentic life, offers the perfect backdrop for your inner wellness journey.
This is an adventurous yet perfectly safe, fully personally guided group retreat for women, with a maximum of 8 participants.
An Exclusive Beach and Safari experience in unique landscapes
Explore the azure blue waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago by boat and snorkel on one of its pristine reefs, spotting its multitude of sea life, from rays, to reef sharks and dolphin. You might get lucky and see the rare dugong which makes its home in these waters.
Zinave National Park offers an authentic, exclusive true bush experience. Spectacular rewilding, nature conservation & restoration efforts have returned the area to the lush landscape of wildlife it once was.
A relaxed and beautiful mindful holiday
In this unique mindful holiday you will learn about and practice meditation with a fully MA qualified teacher and visit two of Mozambique’s best National Parks: the stunning and highly desired Bazaruto Archipelago by Vilanculos (where we live) and an adventurous fully guided off road journey inland trip to Africa’s breathtaking nature and unspoiled wild: Zinave National Park.
Reconnecting with nature
Guided meditation practices will take place every morning, and in the afternoons, the ocean beckons. Planned activities will all be part of the retreat including a group Aerial yoga class in the beautiful Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel, within walking distance of the accommodation.
After 3 nights in Vilanculos, we’ll set of for an adventure by 4×4 into Africa’s true wild, where we will continue our retreat in the midst of pure nature and wildlife.
Guided early morning and sunset game drives are part of the retreat. Evenings are spent by the campfire overlooking the mighty river. Healthy food by lovely local people will be cooked at our base camp overlooking the majestic Save river teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. An unforgetabble place.
Retreat Program
We’ĺl start the retreat with a few relaxing days by the beach in Vilanculos, easily accessible from Johannesburg, with at least two direct flights daily.
Vilanculos is the gateway to the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago and we’ll spend a day exploring one or more of these islands as a private group – including a meditation practice in this stunning location.
Fresh seafood not to be missed of course.
Into the Wild & on Safari
Next, we embark on an overland expedition, traveling over 200kms on sand roads through remote African villages to the magnificent and untouched Zinave National Park.
Spanning 400,000 hectares of pure bush, bordered by the Save River and home to the Big Five, Zinave offers an authentic safari experience.
Our food will be cooked at our base camp overlooking the river, teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Our accommodation will be in comfortable luxurious safari tents situated right by the river – immersing us in the heart of nature. Evenings are spent by the campfire overlooking the mighty river.
Our meditation practice will find presence in the serene wilderness, with morning and evening game drives, sundowners on the plains, and the stillness of the natural world. By reconnecting with nature in all its splendour, we will also be learning to reconnect with ourselves.
Into the mind
During this retreat we will:
- Learn how to meditate or deepen your current practice
- Experience how a meditation practice can help you deal with the challenges you face in modern life
- Reconnect with yourself through practicing in the interconnectedness of nature
Date & Location
Start & End Retreat: Vilanculos, Mozambique.
Daily flights from Johannesburg (1.5 hrs) with Airlink.
Airport pickup included.
Start
- Sunday 26 April 2026
End
- Sunday 3 May 2026
Minimum number of participants: 4
Price and options
$2,850 per person all inclusive single accommodation
$2,250 per person all inclusive shared accommodation
Early bird price – book before 31 December 2025:
$ 2,650 (single)
$ 2,095 (shared)
The retreat will be for a maximum number of 8 participants, making it more personal and intimate.
What's included?
- 4 nights single or shared private beach accommodation with ensuite bathroom in Vilanculos
- All meals, water, tea and coffee
- Welcome drink & snacks
- Meet & greet at the airport, return airport transfers.
- Day trip by boat to Bazaruto Archipelago, including full lunch & snorkeling at the famous Two Mile Reef
- 3 nights single or shared tented accommodation in a luxurious safari tent with ensuite private bathroom and all meals at Zinave National Park
- Return overland transport by airconditioned 4×4 to Zinave National Park (5 hours)
- All guided game drives in Zinave NP
- Park cosnervation fees and all permits Zinave National Park
- Fully guided & hosted meditation retreat by Gerry including video call prior to the retreat & workbook after the retreat
What's not included?
- International return airfare to Vilanculos (we can assist with booking advice and recommended route as well as extended itineraries)
- Visas and fees
- Travel insurance
- All other drinks except water, tea & coffee
Visa requirements Mozambique
- All non-SADC travellers must register at www.evisa.gov.mz before arrival
- Visa-exempt nationalities must still apply for ETA and pay an $11 fee at arrival
- All others require a full visa ($160 in cash)
- SADC citizens require no visa
