YOGA SAFARI
YOGA SAFARI
25 - 31 May 2025
MANA POOLS, ZIMBABWE
What’s Included?
7 days of yoga & 6 nights accommodation in Zimbabwe; 2 nights in Harare sandwiching 4 nights in UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools
All housekeeping services, including laundry, are included at no extra cost. As are tips, so you don’t even need to think about them
2 bespoke main meals per day, plus nutritious snacks if you’re feeling peckish. And probably a cake, because in Zimbabwe there’s always cake!
Fresh drinking water direct from the borehole, plus tea, coffee and other drinks on request
Minimum 1 hour of yoga per day
Daily game drives in a Land Cruiser or on foot, bird watching & photographic hide
Welcome goody bag
Free WiFi access
Exclusive workshop and studio tour of Patrick Mavros
Private charter from Harare to Mana Pools with Grand Air Charters
Airport collection & drop off
Assistance with any further travel plans in Zimbabwe or surrounding countries
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Sunday 25 May 2025
Arrive at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport, Harare (we will arrange transport from the airport on your behalf)
Arrival Yoga & Dinner
Monday 26 - Friday 30 May 2025
Fly to Mana Pools with Grand Air Charters
Yoga & Safari at Mhara River Bush Camp
Return to Harare
Saturday 31 May 2025
Optional morning yoga
Exclusive tour of the Patrick Mavros Workshop & Studio
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Sunrise Game Drive / Bush Walk
Yoga at Camp / Bush Yoga
Brunch
Free Time
Yoga
Sunset Game Drive
Dinner
* Full schedule will be released closer to the retreat start
* There will be plenty of snacks available
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In the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site Mana Pools, Zimbabwe, Mhara River Bush Camp is surrounded by the wild and untouched Zambezi Escarpment. Both private and sucluded, the surrounding bush is natural and untouched.
Birds sing their early morning songs, and leopards, lions and resident bull elephants occasionally enjoy a drink of cool, clean water from the many bird baths in camp.
The permanent camp consists of just 6 semi-luxury en-suite tents, and a beautiful open deck with stunning views of the river bed, where we will enjoy our daily yoga.
This is the most wild place you will ever go. There is nowhere else on Earth like Mhara River Bush Camp.
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The legendary Jim Mackie has been a licensed Safari Guide since 1988, and prior he was working for the Zimbabwe Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management.
Jim boasts an extensive knowledge of Central and East African Fauna and Flora. He has an unparalleled passion for the big Cats, especially Leopard. His other specialties are birding and studying animal behaviour.
He lives to share his knowledge with others.
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Grand Air Charters aim to be Zimbabwe's premier provider of private air travel.
They will fly us safely to Mana Pools in a 12-seater Caravan airplane.
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Double Occupancy: £2600 pp
Single Occupancy: £3100 pp
A non-refundable deposit of £500 will secure your space on the retreat.
* Payment plans are available if you would like to spread the cost. Please get in touch to find out more.
* I advise sharing a room for peace of mind at night in the bush. If you are travelling alone but would like to share a room, no problem! I will place you with someone fantastic.
The retreat will host a maximum of 10 people.
What’s Not Included?
Flights to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Visa ($55 payable on arrival)
Travel insurance
Your Instructor
Chatty is a multi-skilled yoga instructor and practitioner. With over 17 years of experience, she is trained in vinyasa, pre-natal, Yin, meditation and yoga for addicts.
In 2019 Chatty founded FLEX Chelsea, an award-winning multi-faceted studio in the heart of West London. FLEX bought not just fitness to the area, but also a sense of joy and community rarely fostered in a London gym.
Chatty has been featured in the press on a wide range of yoga and business topics, and was also a guest on the UK’s leading daytime television show - ITV’s This Morning.
Having always had a huge love of nature, going so far as to study Environmental Science at The University of Edinburgh, this Yoga Safari is an amalgamation of her two passions and she can’t wait to share them with you.
FAQs
Is it safe to travel to Zimbabwe?
Absolutely! Zimbabwe is the most beautiful country, and thanks to a lot of bad press the wilderness remains relatively untouched.
Malaria
There is seasonal malaria in Mana Pools and we recommend that all guests obtain professional medical advice regarding malarial prophylaxis before travelling. I personally haven’t taken anything for malaria in a decade, and we recently took our 6 month old to Mhara at the same time as our retreat will be and we didn’t get bitten by a mozzie, let alone worry about malaria. We advise using insect repellant in the evenings, and wearing long sleeves also reduces the chances of being bitten by mosquitos.
Mhara regularly spray their tents against mosquitos and other insects, and all of the rooms are fitted with mosquito nets.
How Many People Will There Be?
This retreat is limited to maximum 10 people.
Can I come alone?
Yes! The Yoga Safari is the perfect holiday for solo travel. You will have all the time in the world to unwind and relax, and also have the opportunity to make new lifelong friends.
If you would prefer a room to yourself that’s absolutely fine, but if not I’ll pair you with someone suitable who I think you’ll get along with.
Camp Safety
Please be aware that this Yoga Safari is situated in the middle of the African Bush. There may be wild animals walking through camp, but all staff are trained thoroughly in what to do in such situations, and you will be briefed yourself on arrival. All guests are walked back to their tents with by a guide at night for optimum safety.
Weather
Zimbabwe boasts 300 days of sunshine a year! However the end of May is coming into winter, so you might like to bring a jumper for mornings and evenings. Expect highs of 28 and lows of 10 degrees. Perfect yoga weather!
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory for the retreat and you will be asked to share details ahead of the start.
If you do not produce the necessary information your place may be cancelled and no refund given.
You are responsible for arranging full travel insurance which should cover you for the activities you plan to undertake and have adequate cover for travel delay, cancellation and curtailment, medical expenses and your personal belongings.
TESTIMONIALS
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Thanks so much for helping me - honestly the highlight of my week having those yoga sessions and made such a difference to my sciatica
Private Client
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Your classes were such a God send. Such grounding teaching
Chenai, Zimbabwe
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Amazing class! Chatty was great, fun and powerful class. Can't wait for the next one
Anonymous, ClassPass UK
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As always loved Chatty's diversity and creativity in her flows! Sunday night sessions are the best!
Anonymous, ClassPass UK
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LOVE this class! Such a great energy from Chatty she's really amazing
Anonymous, ClassPass UK
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Chatty teaches one of the best yoga classes in town!
Anonymous, ClassPass UK
