Yoga and wellness hiking in the heart of wild Kenya
In summary
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Sports
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Duration10 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationKenya / Africa
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AgeFrom 15 - 75 years
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CO₂-Emissions115.94 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
Russian
In a few words
Experience a unique journey in Kenya, far beyond a traditional safari. This trip combines yoga , wellness hiking , and cultural immersion for a truly rejuvenating escape. Designed as an inner quest , it invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the wild .
In the heart of unspoiled landscapes, yoga and meditation practices punctuate the days, in harmony with the environment. Gentle walks allow for the exploration of authentic territories, far from the crowds, fostering a profound reconnection with what truly matters.
The encounter with the Maasai people is a highlight of the trip. Through sincere and respectful exchanges, you discover an ancestral culture , embodying values of simplicity, courage, and harmony with nature.
This trip offers a different approach to Kenya: more intimate, more conscious, where well-being , spirituality and human encounter combine to offer a rich and meaningful experience.
The highlights
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Yoga, meditation and hiking in the heart of the Kenyan wilderness
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Authentic encounter with the Maasai people and cultural immersion
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A wellness retreat to reconnect with yourself away from the crowds
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 1h30
- Average distance/day: 6 km
- Exposed Passages: Yes
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 2h
Canoeing / Kayaking
- Average duration/day: 0h30
- Majority river class : Class 1 - calm river
Management
My name is Chimegmaa, and I come from Mongolia. I create meaningful travel experiences. In this Kenyan adventure, which I am delighted to lead, I invite you to go beyond a simple safari and experience an exceptional human encounter. From the iconic hike in the Chyulu Hills to moments of quiet contemplation facing Kilimanjaro, I will guide you in discovering Maasai philosophy, a precious source of wisdom for our modern lives.
For almost two years now, I've been making offerings to the mythical Kilimanjaro, which finally seems to be opening its doors. No one doubts that Kilimanjaro is a high-vibrational center that plays a role in the Earth's energy balance. Kenya is often perceived as a purely "safari" destination, but it's also a territory of immense spiritual depth, where nature is experienced as a sanctuary, considered the "Cradle of Humanity." Standing in the Great Rift Valley often provides a feeling of reconnecting with our primal selves.
Catherine Darbord is a renowned explorer and researcher whose travels and work focus on sound and its therapeutic and energetic applications.
Author of the book "Sound Therapy," she has undertaken significant expeditions across Central Asia, exploring Central Mongolia, the Altai Mountains, and the Gobi Desert. Her travels, which began in 2015, have enriched her approach to and understanding of ancestral sound and vibrational environments.
Her research, focused on the vast subject of sound and vibrational frequencies, has become a truly essential field of study. She does not simply study sound; she strives to reveal the intrinsic energetic power it holds, both in the environment and within each of us.
Through her workshops and lectures, she guides individuals in discovering their own vibrational and energetic power, using sound as a tool for harmonization and personal development. She highlights how vibrations can influence our physical and mental well-being.
Program
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Meeting circle
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 50km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Nairobi is just a gateway. You arrive in the warm light of East Africa. Away from the hustle and bustle, an eco-lodge nestled in Karen's gardens welcomes you. Time slows down. An opening circle with Catherine sets the intention of the trip. Here begins the disconnection: phones switched off, breathing slows.
In the calm of an eco-lodge surrounded by ancient trees, you leave behind the Western rhythm.
Day 1 -
Full presence facing Kilimanjaro
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 120km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 10 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The savannah opens up. Then it appears. Kilimanjaro is not a mountain. It is a presence. For the Maasai, it is linked to Enkai, the divine principle. To sit facing it at sunrise is to resonate with an ancient, telluric force. The meditation is not guided. It happens naturally.
Day 2 -
Facing Enkai, the People of the Sky and the Cattle
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 8 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
At dawn, you meditate facing Kilimanjaro. For the Maasai, this mountain is the home of Enkai. The energy there is dense, earthy. Later, a respectful encounter with a local Maasai community allows you to understand the sacred bond between humans, livestock, and the land. Their spirituality does not separate humans from animals, nor humans from the sky. Everything is interconnected. The savanna becomes an open-air temple. Every elephant is an ancient guardian. Every breath of wind is a reminder.
Day 3 -
Garden of Eden in the mythical forest
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 10 km
- Exposed passages Yes
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The Chyulu Hills. A nearly untouched territory. Here, the silence is dense. Almost palpable. The Chyulu Hills rise like an emerald wave frozen in time. Here, almost no one. You walk mindfully through the cloud forest. Each step becomes a presence. The camp is simple, intimate. The night is pure, free from light pollution. Mindful walking in the cloud forest. Deep Shinrin-yoku. You feel your nervous system slow down. The mind dissolves.
Day 4 -
The bowels of fire
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 80km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the lava tunnel, the Earth reveals its incandescent past. You walk into the heart of the volcano. A moment to hear what, within you, yearns to be transformed. At night, the stars seem closer than ever. You explore a lava tunnel carved by ancient fire. A mineral cathedral. Digital detox is no longer an effort: it becomes natural.
Day 5 -
Purification water
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 100km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 8 km
- Exposed passages Yes
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Mzima Springs. An oasis born from the volcanic depths. Silent observation of hippos underwater. A simple ritual: symbolically purifying oneself of the old to welcome the new cycle.
Day 6 -
The Transition from Land to Water
- Transportation TER / Metro / Tram - 04h50 - 280km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A train journey takes you to Diani. The sand is as white as mother-of-pearl. The water is warm. You let the savanna gently seep into you. The savanna gives way to the ocean. The element of Water takes over. In Diani, the turquoise sea invites gentleness and fluidity. The "Pole Pole" rhythm becomes natural.
Day 7 -
The Forests of the Ancestors
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 80km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The Kaya. UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But above all, living sanctuaries. You enter them barefoot. You enter them with humility. These forests are the homes of the Mijikenda ancestors. They protect biodiversity and memory. You are not visiting a site. You are entering a sacred space.
Day 8 -
Navigation between two worlds
- Transportation Boat - 01h30 - 20km
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Aboard a traditional dhow, its lateen sail stretched towards the sky, you cross the waters of Kisite. Beneath the surface, coral life dances. The ocean is a mirror. It reflects what has been experienced these past few days. At sunset, a closing circle.
Day 9 -
The transformed return
- Activity Canoeing / Kayaking
- Duration of the activity 0h30
- Majority river class Class 1 - calm river
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
A walk at sunrise. The fishermen return to port. The sea breathes gently. You leave with something invisible yet profound. A part of you will remain here. At the Gates of Enkai. Return to Nairobi. The day's program will depend on the domestic flight schedule. The service ends after the domestic flight in Nairobi late in the morning. We recommend departing from Nairobi on or after February 24, 2027.
Day 10
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 9 nights in selected eco-lodges and nature camps
- Double rooms (twin or double) with private bathroom
- All private ground transfers in 4x4 safari vehicles
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Catherine Darbord's workshops
- Domestic flight to the coast
- Safaris in Amboseli and Tsavo West
- National park entrance fees
- Guided tour of the Sacred Forests of Kaya (UNESCO site)
- Sailing in a traditional dhow
- Snorkeling in Kisite-Mpunguti
- Yoga sessions in Diani
- Mindful walking in the Chyulu Hills
- Exploring the lava tunnel
- Visit to Mzima Springs
- Full board during safaris
- Breakfasts and some dinners in Nairobi and Diani
- Lunch during the dhow trip
The price does not include
- Round-trip international flight to Nairobi
- Travel insurance
- Kenya Visa (e-visa)
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Phone calls
- Tips (driver, lodge staff)
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Single room supplement
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Documents to bring: valid passport, entry formalities for Kenya, travel insurance, plane tickets, copies of documents, emergency contacts.
Health: International vaccination booklet recommended; yellow fever vaccination strongly recommended and required in some cases; check with a doctor or an international vaccination center for the vaccines recommended according to your situation.
Travelers are responsible for the final verification of their entry and health formalities before departure, depending on their nationality, itinerary, and personal circumstances.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Tent
- Mattress
- Covered
- Camping Chair and Table
Equipment to bring
Comfort / well-being
- Headlamp
- Compact toiletry bag
- Small personal first aid kit
- Usual medications
- Tissues / napkin
- Dirty laundry bag
- Sleep mask / earplugs if needed
- Spending nights in eco-lodges and nature camps makes it worthwhile.
For yoga / inner reflection
- Soft and comfortable fit
- Light shawl or stole
- Notebook / pen
- A small personal ritual object if you like.
Clothing to bring
Things to plan for your trip to Kenya
Safari/walking clothing
- Lightweight and comfortable trousers
- 2 to 3 breathable t-shirts
- 1 or 2 lightweight long-sleeved shirts
- 1 fleece or light warm jacket for morning and evening
- 1 windbreaker or light jacket
- Underwear and walking socks
- Outfits in muted, neutral colors that don't show dirt easily.
Shoes
- Closed walking shoes, already broken in to your feet
- Comfortable sandals
- Lightweight shoes or sneakers for relaxing moments
For the coast / Diani / dhow
- 1 swimsuit
- Pareo or light beachwear
- Sun-protective T-shirt or lycra for boating/snorkeling
- Sunglasses
Sun protection / outdoor
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Mosquito repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Small daypack
- The entire itinerary is very outdoorsy: safaris, walking, coast, dhow.
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