April 24 – May 1, 2026 Amboseli- Kenya
Breathe in the Wild
A Safari and Maasai Immersion Wellness Retreat
A Journey back to Yourself
— for those ready to slow down, reset, and reconnect.
There are moments when life demands something bigger than a break.
Not another weekend away.
Not another holiday.
You need something that resets you at the core.
Breathe in the Wild was created for that moment.
Set on Maasai land in Amboseli
-beneath the snow-capped presence of Mount Kilimanjaro
This retreat unfolds within one of Kenya’s most extraordinary landscapes. Vast plains, dry lake beds, and life-giving swamps create a sense of space and stillness shaped by light, wildlife, and time.
Amboseli is home to one of Africa’s most significant elephant populations, offering rare and respectful encounters as herds move across the land along ancient migration paths.
Here, life slows naturally. Presence replaces urgency. The horizon stretches wide, dust rises at sunset, and something within you softens and settles.
This is not about escaping life.
It is about remembering yourself when the noise falls away.
Rooted in Indigenous knowledge
- shaped through a long-term relationship
This is where the retreat deepens in a meaningful way.
A central part of Breathe in the Wild is time spent in relationship with a Maasai community connected to a primary school in the deep bush.
This invitation exists through years of trusted collaboration as one of the retreat facilitators has worked closely with the community over time. Because of this long-term relationship, you arrive not as a visitor, but as a welcomed guest.
The retreat is co-facilitated with an experienced Maasai guide who was born and raised on this land and is among the few Maasai to become a certified yoga instructor. Drawn to yoga for its ability to bring people together, he shares insights rooted in generations of lived experience, cultural knowledge, and a deep relationship with the land and wildlife.
Throughout the retreat, you will spend time in the bush with the local community. This includes visiting the primary school with over 100 Maasai students, practicing yoga in nature, sharing meals prepared over the fire, visiting Maasai homes, and joining guided bush walks to learn animal tracking and the traditional medicinal plants used for generations.
“Many participants describe these encounters as deeply emotional and perspective-shifting — reconnecting them to simplicity, gratitude and belonging.”
How your Days will unfold
Rather than fixed routines, the retreat follows a gentle, intentional rhythm — balancing experience, reflection, and rest.
An immersion of:
Safari experiences with local guides
Close wildlife encounters
Breathwork, meditation, and yoga in nature
Time spent at a Maasai primary school
Group sessions and shared reflection
Meaningful connection with the Maasai community
Rest by the pool with wildlife nearby
Spacious time for rest and reconnection
Participation is always optional.
You are invited, supported, and free to move at your own pace.
Participants often arrive carrying mental noise, emotional pressure or uncertainty about direction.
Freshly Prepared Kenyan Meals
All meals are prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many gathered daily from the lodge gardens.
Meals are shared in a relaxed rhythm throughout the day — from quiet mornings to candle-lit evenings by the fire or beneath the stars. Dietary preferences are accommodated with care.
Your luxury Oasis in the Wild
The retreat is held at a 5-star a eco-award-winning safari lodge set within a private wildlife conservancy bordering Amboseli National Park.
Chosen for its calm, nurturing atmosphere, the lodge is surrounded by lush gardens, natural springs, and ancient acacia trees — a place where it becomes easy to slow down and fully settle into the retreat.
Wildlife gathers daily at the nearby waterhole. Elephants pass through at dusk. Birdsong carries through the air from sunrise to sunset.
The swimming pool offers a quiet place to float, rest, and be still.
Afternoons invite you to rest and integrate:
Time by the pool as wildlife approaches the water’s edge
Quiet reflection beneath shaded trees
Gentle integration between sessions
Sunset stillness as the day softens
Your suite is elegant, spacious, and deeply comfortable, with soft linens, en-suite privacy, and a private terrace opening onto the wild.
Refined comfort, deeply connected to nature.
A place where the body feels safe enough to finally soften.
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Retreat Flow Overview
Day 1 — Arrival & Opening
Arrival in Nairobi, time to settle, and a gentle opening to arrive in the group and set intentions for the days ahead.
Day 2 — Journey South
Travel into the landscape of Amboseli, arriving in the conservancy and easing into the rhythm of the bush.
Days 3–6 — Immersion
The next days unfold in the bush, weaving together time with wildlife, breath-led practices, meaningful community connection, and spacious moments for rest and integration.
Day 7 — Community & Closure
A day shaped by shared moments in community, followed by a closing experience that brings the journey together.
Day 8 — Closing & Return
A final morning in nature before the return to Nairobi.
This Retreat is for You if you feel called to …
Step out of constant noise and into a slower, grounded rhythm
Experience wildlife and nature as a source of perspective, clarity, and restoration
Reconnect with inner direction, purpose, and what truly matters
Travel with meaning, cultural depth, and genuine human connection
Share the journey within a small, supportive group held with care
The retreat runs with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 participants, ensuring a spacious, supportive, and well-held group experience.
What’s Included
Included
- 7 nights accommodation (Nairobi + eco safari lodge)
- All meals during retreat (full board)
- All ground transportation
- Safari experiences and conservancy activities
- All national park entry tickets
- Breathwork and meditation sessions
- Yoga with certified Maasai yoga instructor
- Group coaching and integration sessions
- Cultural Maasai immersion experiences
- Visits to Maasai community school
- Bush breakfast wilderness experience
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional spa or additional lodge activities
Our Team
Jacob
Jo
Taran
Investment & Booking
By joining this retreat, you contribute to supporting Education in the Bush for over 100 Maasai students at Moyo Primary School.
Shared Suite
Private Suite
Available until [Insert Date]
Early booking participants receive:
- Reduced retreat investment
- Priority room selection
- Complimentary pre-retreat integration session
Due to small group size, spaces typically fill through early reservations.
Payment Structure
- 30% non-refundable deposit secures your place
- Remaining balance due 60 days before retreat
- Flexible payment plans available upon request
Organised by Breathwork Safari