This May Extraordinary Journeys will organize a yoga safari in Kenya. Led by Whitney Bushnell, a certified, private yoga instructor, an exclusive Dunia Yoga Safari (May 16th to 24th, 2014) is 8 nights/9 days expereience of yoga and safari in Nairobi, Samburu and the Maasai Mara Reserve. Travelers will enjoy exciting wildlife, bespoke luxury, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural engagement. Can you imagine practicing invigorating and relaxing yoga and meditation classes against the backdrop of the breathtaking African Bush. In Nairobi travelers will also have the opportunity to take part in one of the largest donation-based community classes in Africa with the Africa Yoga Project, an organization that empowers over 250,000 Kenyans a year through the power of yoga.
Highlights include:
– Community Class and Q&A Presentation at Africa Yoga Project’s Shine Center in Nairobi;
– Game drives led by professional Samburu guides to track the Samburu Reserve’s elusive Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx;
– Access to the incredible game-viewing of the Maasai Mara Reserve as well as the exclusive 74,000 acre Mara North Conservancy allowing for unique activities such as bush walks and night game-drives.
– Daily, personalized yoga and meditation classes
– Visit to AFEW Giraffe Center and Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi.
Pricing begins at $4,990 per person, double, and includes accommodations at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages in Nairobi, and deluxe safari lodges Saruni Samburu and Saruni Mara. Package includes most meals, guided walks, game drives, cultural activities, flights within Kenya and yoga/meditation classes. International flights are not included.
