We will be teaming up with Marcel Vosloo from Namaste Yoga Safari on this Adventurous 10-Day Yoga, Safari, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Retreat. Our own professional guide, Chris Ndyabagye will be showing you what makes Uganda so special, while Marcel will guide you through mindful yoga flows after a day filled with life changing activities.
We will hike the Murchison Falls and drive through 5 National Parks for a chance to see Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Lion, Hyena and Leopard, just to name a few. Set out on foot to trek Gorilla and Chimpanzee, which will for sure be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. This is truly a unique experience as only a few people get to spend time with these beauties. There are just over a thousand mountains gorillas left in the world, and half of them are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where we will be trekking these gentle giants. There are 18 gorilla families that have been habituated for tourism purposes, and 17 of those are tracked in Bwindi. Uganda is also one of the only 3 countries in the world where you can do Gorilla Trekking.
Yoga sessions depends on the day’s activities and travel time. Since most mornings start quite early due to the activities on offer and also the best time to view wildlife, you can expect a yoga flow most afternoons overlooking the jungle. Sessions will be a combination of pranayama, slow vinyasa flows or yin and guided meditations – finding and creating space within. Marcel has been hosting retreats in Namibia since 2016 when she started Namaste Yoga Safaris, combining the perfect blend of yoga on safari while focusing on slowing down and connecting with yourself on a deeper level. Her therapeutic moves will allow you to go inward and become familiar with your own body as you link your breath and connect with nature. The practice promotes a calming and meditative state that will benefit beginners to experienced students.
“Marcel found her love for yoga over a decade ago while sailing and diving all corners of the World. Even though taught in Ashtanga yoga, she’s developed a deep understanding of more mindful and calm practices out in nature, connecting with the energy that surrounds her. Marcel started meditating at a young age, incorporating different styles into her daily life, and as a dive instructor for many years she grew more interest in breathing techniques which she also applies to her daily life and yoga sessions.
It is a fun and non-competitive environment, making it a peaceful healing space for anyone joining. It’s about you and connecting with yourself and nature, being mindful and having an adventure of a life time.