Waves Wellness & Wildlife:
A Unique Ocean, beach & Safari Retreat for Women
Waves, Wellness and Wildlife - Exclusive Women Retreat
A unique mindful holiday in Mozambique
Join us on this uniquely designed Waves Wellness & Wildlife Retreat for Women Only – for self-care, inner work 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 rest and relax 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 only with a maximum of 7 participants.
Reconnecting with nature in unspoiled Africa
Zinave National Park offers an authentic, exclusive true bush experience. Spectacular re-wilding, nature conservation & restoration efforts have returned the area to the lush landscape it once was.
In this unique mindful holiday you will learn about and practice meditation 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.
A beach & safari retreat for Women
Discover the stunning beauty of the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, explore the azure blue waters 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.
Immerse and reconnect yourself back with true nature and wildlife in the spectacularly beautiful and peaceful Zinave National Park, Mozambique’s first Big 5 park and still hardly visited.
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.
Guided meditation practices will take place every morning and afternoons, the ocean beckons.
Activities will all be part of the retreat including a group yoga class in the beautiful Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel.
Healthy local food not to be missed of course.
Into the Wild
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 Retreat
Start & End Retreat: Vilanculos, Mozambique.
Daily flights from Johannesburg (1.5 hrs) with Airlink.
Airport pickup included.
Start
- Sunday 20 September 2026
End
- Monday 28 September 2026
Minimum number of participants: 4. Please do not book your flights before the minimum nr of participants has been confirmed.
Price and options
$2,900 per person all inclusive single accommodation
$2,650 per person all inclusive shared accommodation
Early bird price – book before 1 June 2026:
$ 2,750 (single)
$ 2,500 (shared)
The retreat will be for a maximum number of 7 participants, making it more personal and intimate.
Please get in touch about specific details at gerry@mindwise.me
What's included?
- 4 nights single or shared private beach accommodation with ensuite bathroom in Vilanculos
- 3 nights single or shared tented accommodation in a luxurious safari tent with ensuite private bathroom and all meals at Zinave National Park
- A unique 2 day/ 1 night sailing safari by traditional local dhow along the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, with tented accommodation for 1 night
- All meals (3x daily), water, tea and coffee
- Welcome drink & snacks
- Fully guided & hosted meditation retreat by a professionally qualified meditation teacher including video call prior to the retreat & workbook after the retreat
- Meet & greet at the airport, return airport transfers.
- Visit 2 islands of the magical Bazaruto Archipelago, including snorkeling at the famous Two Mile Reef
- Return overland trasport by 4×4 to Zinave National Park (6 hours)
- All guided game drives in Zinave
- Park conservation fees and all permits Zinave National Park
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 on arrival
- All others require a full visa ($160 in cash)
- SADC citizens require no visa
