Pilates and Yoga Retreat to Chobe River, Namibia
6-9/10 March | Serondela Safari Lodge on the Chobe River, Namibia
TAKE A MOMENT TO BREATHE AND JUST BE. FEEL BETTER AND STRONGER WITH PILATES AND YOGA.
ENJOY WAKING UP SURROUNDED BY NATURE, ON THE BANKS OF THE CHOBE AND...
experience the most unique arrival to a pilates retreat ever: Serondela is only accessible by boat. We get picked up in Botswana by boat; then cruise - via a pitstop border crossing on a Namibian island - to our retreat venue in Namibia. Don't forget to bring your passports!
see wildlife all day every day: observe wild animals from your bedroom, the pool and your pilates mat
stay and sleep in a fully catered chalet in the wilderness, in one of the largest conservation areas on Earth, the (O)Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Park. Sit by the campfire, under the Milky Way lighting up the night sky and listen to the magical sounds of the bush
sunset safari cruise to explore Chobe National Park with experienced guides
daily pilates, with optional additional yoga, breathwork and meditation
optional (for additional fees): massages / treatments; Chobe game drive; further lodge activities; additional night's stay
be in an exclusive small retreat with max 10 participants
YOUR SAFARI HOME
8 eco chalets overlooking Chobe National Park and the Chobe river
each chalet has twin (2 single) beds or 1 king size bed, en-suite bathroom and a veranda
swimming pool
delicious meals prepared by our in house chef, - trained under the Italian owners of the lodge
plenty of space and outdoor seating to take time for yourself
optional beauty / massage treatments in house
60 min boat ride from Kasane Port
Investment
monthly pricing plans available, just message to arrange.
shared twin: $950
single king: $1050
$100 discount pp if you book with a friend/partner
message me here to book & with any questions
USD150 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space.
For bookings or enquiries, contact maggie.james.yoga@gmail.com
INCLUDED
4 days & 3 nights accommodation
daily pilates, yoga and mindfulness - 5 sessions total
boat transfer at set times to & from Kasane
3 meals a day (arrival day: dinner and departure: breakfast)
water, tea and coffee at venue
National Parks fees and conservation levy
2 activities (sunset cruise and one other, tbc)
NOT INCLUDED
Visa - please check which countries you will visit and if you need a visa; at the moment UK or Zimbabweans do not have to pay a visa for Botswana or Namibia, although if you bring a car to Botswana there is a small fee to pay
extra activities and treatments
yoga equipment, please bring your own although happy to discuss special requests
insurance: please take out travel insurance which includes practicing yoga (most standard travel insurance will include this, but please check)
laundry, tips for cleaning staff
Drinks apart from tea, coffee and water
About your host:
Maggie is an experienced 750+hours yoga and Pilates teacher and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She teaches Yoga (Jivamukti & Vinyasa), Mat Pilates and Pre- & Postnatal Yoga and Pilates; she aims to share the sense of joy and peace that yoga and pilates gives her. Coming from a background in engineering she is keen to understand & explain the science behind movement, and also loves the creative freedom it gives her. She encourages students to be similarly forever curious, question and try a variety of ways to practice, and continue in the direction where they find growth and benefit.
Maggie's classes focus on developing body- and self-awareness, as well as stability alongside mobility; you can expect a dynamic and grounding sequence with optional hands-on assist. She trained under Sharon Gannon, founder of Jivamukti Yoga, in India, as well as with Doug Keller, Zephyr Wildman & Celest Pereira in London.