Join Amy and Natalie for an epic week deep in Tanzania’s cultural heartland.
Sunrise yoga, lively markets, arts & crafts, hiking, learn traditional drumming & dancing, fresh-cooked food, barbecues, wine & cocktails around the fire – all based at our stunning boutique eco-lodge.
Then venture off on safari to get up close to the animals in one of Africa’s wildest and most spectacular National Parks.
There’ll also be plenty of down-time to make the most of our panoramic yoga deck, wood-fired sauna and icy natural waterfall, hammocks and cosy corners to escape among the trees, boulders and wild monkeys of our beautiful grounds.
Amy McDonald
Retreat Leader
Amy joined Origins at the end of 2024. If you follow our socials, you may have seen her documenting the Origins journey.
Having spent a lot of time living and working in Iringa, Amy knows the town, the people, and every magical experience we offer inside out – she can’t wait to share it with you.
Natalie
Yoga Instructor
Natalie, based in the beautiful town of Iringa, has completed over 600 hours of Yoga Alliance-approved teacher training. She began practicing yoga in 2016, initially drawn to acrobatic postures, but her focus deepened as she traveled and explored yoga from different perspectives.Since then, she has taught classes and hosted retreats across East Africa and Europe.
Amy McDonald
Retreat Leader
Natalie
Yoga Instructor
Everything in the following list is included in the retreat price.
Please note it does not include your flights, personal travel insurance, Tanzania visa or drinks from the bar.
Our walled grounds cover more than 10,000 square metres of stunning native bushland high above the town and nature reserve for your group to enjoy in total privacy.
Our spacious rooms are all beautifully furnished by local craftsmen and the stylish ensuite bathrooms use state-of-the-art off-grid solar power to ensure you always get that piping hot shower and dependable power for all your creature comforts.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by our private chef using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We also include lots of tasty snacks and freshly made fruit juices.
Stay hydrated thanks to our on-site purification system providing unlimited safe drinking water without the throw-away plastic bottles.
African art paint & sip, led by local artist Frank Chillo, including all materials to make your own masterpiece!
Three yoga sessions with Natalie, our 600hr+ qualified yoga instructor.
You’re also welcome to use our spectacular panoramic yoga deck by yourself during any of the down-time during your stay.
Group activity such as mural-painting at local school or hospital (the specific activity will be decided nearer the time, as we respond to genuine needs in the community).
Two hikes through the stunning native bushland that surrounds the retreat, led by our wonderful Maasai guides.
The level of strenuousness can be varied, including splitting the group, to suit people’s fitness and preferences.
We’ll send you off in style with traditional African drumming and dancing, along with a grand barbecue feast!
Enjoy unlimited use of our beautiful teak sauna with its handmade woodburning stove, cold plunge pool and balcony.
For your total peace of mind, the retreat is enclosed by a natural stone wall and security fence, protected 24 hours a day by our team of professional security guards.
Members of our own team will be at Iringa Airport to meet you on arrival, and drop you off when you depart.
All rooms have private ensuite bathrooms
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Whether you’re an experienced retreat leader, thinking of planning your first one, or simply interested in visiting Origins Africa, we can help you plan your retreat.
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