April 24 – May 1, 2026 | Amboseli, KenyaBreathe in the Wild: Kenya.
8-days immersive Safari and Breathwork Retreat in Kenya
Where Nature, Community, and Presence come together
A Journey back to Yourself
— for those ready to slow down, reset, and reconnect.
There are moments when life quietly invites you to slow down.
Not because anything needs fixing — but because your inner compass deserves attention.
You may still be moving through your days, holding responsibility, showing up —
while noticing that your sense of direction and passion feel less clear than they once did.
Breathe in the Wild was created for that moment.
This is not a Safari, but a transformational experience where wilderness, breathwork, cultural connection and guided reflection work together to support real internal shifts.
Join us for an unforgettable Retreat in sacred Maasai Land
- held beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in the heart of Amboseli
Our retreat unfolds in Amboseli, sacred Maasai land shaped by wide horizons and open plains, where elephant tuskers and wildlife move freely through the landscape.
Kenya is known for its warmth and hospitality, and here you are welcomed into a way of life that values presence, connection, and time. The land itself invites you to slow down, breathe deeper, and step out of the pace that usually defines your days.
Within this setting, the retreat offers a rare opportunity to be held by nature while being gently guided through meaningful experiences. Safari, cultural connection, and guided group sessions are woven into the days, creating space for clarity, perspective, and renewal to emerge — naturally and without force.
What Awaits You?
This 8-day journey in Kenya blends:
Guided safari experiences with professional Safari company
Close Wildlife encounters
Breathwork, Meditation, and Yoga in wild Nature
Participate in activities at the local School
Daily group led sessions and integration
Meaningful connection with the Maasai community
Rest by the pool watching Wildlife
Spacious time to rest and reconnect
You will be guided, supported, and invited — never pushed. Optional participation in activities.
By joining this Retreat you will be Supporting Education in the Bush
“ Participants often arrive carrying mental noise, emotional pressure or uncertainty about direction.“
Guided by Indigenous Wisdom
Rooted in Trust and Long-Term Relationship
As part of Breathe in the Wild, you are welcomed into a Maasai community connected to a remote primary school deep in the bush.
This invitation exists through years of lived collaboration. One of the retreat facilitators has worked alongside this community over time, helping build and support the school and the families connected to it. Because of this relationship, you arrive not as a visitor, but as a guest.
The retreat is co-facilitated by an international team, bringing together deep wellness experience and local cultural knowledge. Among them is an experienced Maasai guide, born and raised on this land, who joins the group throughout the retreat. Through shared time, storytelling, and daily life, he offers insight into Maasai traditions, beliefs, and a way of living in close relationship with land and wildlife.
You are invited into shared experiences such as yoga in the bush led by a certified Maasai instructor, cooking meals over the fire, activities with the 100 Maasai students, visiting a Maasai home, and bush walks learning about medicinal plants used for generations.
This is a rare opportunity to experience Kenya through relationship, presence, and shared time — beyond what conventional travel offers
“Many participants describe these encounters as deeply emotional and perspective-shifting — reconnecting them to simplicity, gratitude and belonging.”
Your luxury Oasis in the bush
We will stay at a 5-star, eco-award-winning safari lodge set within a private wildlife conservancy bordering Amboseli National Park. Chosen for its calm, nurturing atmosphere, the lodge offers a setting where it becomes easy to fully relax and settle into the Retreat.
Surrounded by lush gardens, natural springs, and ancient acacia trees, time naturally slows. From the pool, wildlife can often be seen gathering at the nearby waterhole, accompanied by birdsong and the quiet life of the bush.
What Your Days Will Feel Like
Rather than fixed routines, the retreat follows a gentle and intentional rhythm balancing experience, reflection and rest.
Wildlife Immersion
Early morning drives through Amboseli as the savannah awakens
Breathwork & Meditation
Transformational sessions guided with care and deep presence
Coaching & Reflection
Group circles for deep sharing and guided self-inquiry
Cultural Immersion
Authentic Maasai community experiences and meaningful connection
Rest & Integration
Spacious time for journaling, pool, and gentle presence
Evenings by the Fire
Star-filled African skies and warm fireside connection
Your 8-Day Retreat Journey
Arrival Nairobi
Welcome circle, grounding meditation and intention setting.
Journey Into Wilderness
Travel south through open savannah landscapes, arrival at conservancy, opening breathwork and sunset safari.
Wilderness & Cultural Immersion
Wildlife drives, Maasai cultural encounters, school visits, breathwork journeys, coaching sessions and integration time in breathtaking surroundings.
Community Celebration & Closing Journey
Shared celebration with the school community and closing transformational breathwork experience.
Bush Breakfast & Return to Nairobi
Closing circle in nature and departure.
This Retreat is for You if you feel called to …
Step out of constant noise and into a slower, more grounded rhythm
Experience 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
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✓ 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
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— International flights
— Travel insurance
— Personal expenses
— Optional spa or additional lodge activities
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Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. We will arrange your transfer from the airport. On Day 2, we travel together by road from Nairobi to Amboseli — a scenic journey through the Kenyan landscape. Full travel details will be provided in your welcome packet upon booking.
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A 30% non-refundable deposit secures your spot. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat begins. Flexible payment plans are available upon request. Priority room selection is given to early-bird bookings. Due to small group size, spaces typically fill through early reservations.
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Meet the Team
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Taran Berthelsen
Breathwork Facilitator
Taran is originally from Norway and has spent most winter months in Kenya for the past eight years. After experiencing burnout in a corporate leadership role, she felt a deep need to find greater purpose and meaning in her life.This led her to embark on a healing journey and to build Moyo Primary School in the remote bush of Amboseli. She remains closely involved with the school and is deeply committed to it, working side by side with the Maasai community. Building the school, living close to nature, and discovering breathwork and yoga became central parts of her healing path.
Taran is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and a certified breathwork facilitator, and now supports others through breathwork, yoga, bush experiences, grounding, and healing in the African bush.
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Jo
Yoga & Wellness Guide
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
They set the tone for everything we do. -
Jacob
Cultural & Safari Guide
Jacob is a Maasai leader born and raised in the sacred lands of Amboseli. He is well travelled and has worked with a range of international projects and organisations, bringing Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into global spaces.He is frequently invited to Indigenous conferences, where he represents the Maasai people and advocates for Indigenous voices, culture, and rights. Deeply rooted in Maasai tradition, Jabob is proud of his heritage and is passionate about sharing his knowledge, culture, and way of life with visitors to Kenya.
He is the co-founder of Moyo Primary School and is closely involved in the day-to-day life of the school, working with dedication and care alongside the community. Jabob is also one of the very few certified Maasai yoga instructors in the world, bridging traditional wisdom with modern wellbeing practices.
Reserve Your Spot
By joining this retreat, you contribute to supporting Education in the Bush for over 100 Maasai students at Moyo Primary School.
Early Bird 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.
Investment & Booking
Shared Suite
Private Suite
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