• Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lodging at Banana House in Lamu
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Lamu Yoga Retreat | 2023 - Zawadisha
  • Magical Lamu | 2024 - Zawadisha
  • Magical Lamu | 2024 - Zawadisha

Magical Lamu

Regular price

Join us for a 9-day adventure in Kenya where you'll stretch under palm trees, sail on traditional dhows, and relax poolside on the magical island of Lamu.

Forget about real life for just a moment on small Swahili island that will take your breath away with every twist and turn through its streets. Bonus: You'll get to meet the women of Zawadisha, gaze at the stars, and be wowed by the wildlife. 

Dates: July 2026 -- dates announced soon!

Cost: $2,499 for those who commit to fundraising a minimum of $500 of tax-deductible donations to Zawadisha or $2,999 with no fundraising; you can reserve your spot here for a non-refundable deposit of $250

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- Breakfast, most lunches (some days you'll be exploring on your own), including a special welcome and farewell dinner

- Accommodation in mid-range lodges and guest houses

- Wildlife game drives

- Dancing, basket weaving, and community visits with Zawadisha

- One sailing trip on a traditional dhow

- Unlimited yoga classes

- A guided tour of the old town of Lamu

- All in-country transportation including train and flights

Please note that airfare, travel insurance, alcohol, and gratuity are not included.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Karibu Kenya! Meet your new friends for an afternoon orientation in Nairobi before you are treated to an incredible Ethiopian dinner and hotel stay.

DAY 2: An early start gets us to the Standard-Gauge Railway for a four-hour train ride to Voi, the closest town to the rural community where Zawadisha calls home. Transport to the one of our secret gems outside of Voi for evening game drives and an amazing sundowners.

DAY 3: Spend the day learning about life in rural Kenya from the women of Zawadisha. You'll travel into the community, visit a homesteads, and meet the Neema Women's Group. Bring your box of tissues and some extra cash for those handmade baskets ;)  

DAY 4: It's another beautiful day with the women of Zawadisha. Dance, learn, explore, and bask in the richness of their rural culture. This might just end up being the highlight of your trip!

DAY 5: Time to say goodbye to Zawadisha and hello to the Indian Ocean. We'll take the train to Mombasa and then it's just a quick drive to the airport. Within an hour you'll be taking a boat taxi to the island of Lamu. A cocktail on the beach awaits.

DAY 6: Your day, your adventure. There's so much to do in Lamu that you'll want to take the day explore the winding, carless streets and walk the beach. Don't forget about yoga at Banana House and sundowners at Peponi's.

DAY 7: Enjoy a guided tour through the Old Town of Lamu. There's still plenty of time for yoga, beach walks, and exploration. In the evening, you'll watch the sunset while sailing on a traditional dhow.

DAY 8: Trust us, you'll never want to leave this island. Spend your last day doing whatever your heart desires.

DAY 9: Travel back to Nairobi via plane and prepare to fly home. Or allow us to help you plan the second leg of your incredible adventure through Kenya. You've come all this way -- why leave so soon?

FAQ

You've got questions? We've got answers.

You can receive a full refund up to six months before the departure of the trip. If you need to cancel within three to five months of the departure, we will provide credit for a future trip. There is no refund provided for cancellations within one month of the departure date. If we are not able to run the trip due to circumstances out of our control, we will reschedule the trip for 2026. 

We will create a fundraising platform like this one from a previous cycling trip that makes it easy for you to raise tax-deductible donations for Zawadisha. If you choose to fundraise, you are required to fundraise at least $500. We do encourage everyone to fundraise so that we can make the most positive impact in the lives of the women we serve. 

We will work with you to set up a payment plan. You will need to pay the full amount two months before the trip starts. You also can pay the full amount at one time if that is more convenient. 

Jen Gurecki, the founder of Zawadisha, is organizing this trip in collaboration with Savage Wilderness Safaris. The Savage family (yes, that is their surname) and their team have been facilitating school groups and private tours for more than 20 years. In fact, Jen cycled across Africa with James Savage in 2018.

A maximum of 10 people will be on this trip. We will all have a chance to get to know each other before the trip through optional monthly Zoom calls.

We will stay in mid-range, comfortable hotels and guest houses.

They are delicious, nutritious, and filling :) We can accommodate dietary needs.

THE FINE PRINT

Please note that airfare is not included. You will need to purchase that separately.

The payment you make today is to reserve your spot. You will be invoiced for the remaining payments once your participation is confirmed.

Travel insurance is required.

We are committed to creating a safe space for all participants and as such have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, intimidation, and/or verbal/physical abuse.