5 Day Return to Self: A Private Healing Journey in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Personal Healing Retreat in Tanzania
Sometimes healing doesn’t happen in the same place you were hurt. A private healing retreat in Zanzibar is an invitation to slow down, breathe, relax and go deep inside. Zanzibar, with its spacious quiet beaches, beautiful nature, amazing sunrises, and gentle friendly people, is a perfect and safe place for this inner healing journey.
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Highlights
- Daily sunrise meditation and yoga practice
- Personalized healing sessions
- Opening cacao ceremony
- Daily evening gentle Yin yoga with sound healing
- Nourishing breakfast
- 4 nights accommodation
- Private sunset boat trip and trips to local villages
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 12
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
Sharazad Private Seaview Cottage offers cosy, spacious and stylish houses with ocean view.
Program
From the moment your feet touch Zanzibari soil, BHAKTI PILGRIMS will take care of you with transportation, meals, accommodation, healing sessions, support and deep love. With them, you are in very good hands. They will make sure this beautiful inner journey is safe, nourishing and deeply healing.
Who will benefit from this retreat:
- People grieving a loss
- Those healing from addiction
- Anyone feeling burned out or stressed
- Trauma or emotional healing seekers
- People struggling with anxiety or depression
- Anyone needing rest, clarity, and a reset
- Those on a self-growth or spiritual journey
Itinerary
Day 1
- Warm welcome with a refreshing herbal drink
- Smooth check-in
- Time to settle into your serene space
- Opening cacao ceremony
- Healing session
- Integration and rest
- Gentle Yin yoga with sound healing
- Sunset beach walk
Day 2 - 4
- Sunrise meditation and yoga
- Breakfast/Brunch
- First healing session
- Siesta and integration
- Second healing session
- Herbal tea and quiet relaxation
- Afternoon adventure if agreed, such as a boat trip or visiting local villages
- Gentle Yin yoga with sound healing
- Sunset beach walk
Day 5
- Sunrise meditation and yoga
- Breakfast
- Closing ceremony
Included excursions
- Private sunset boat trip
- Trips to local villages
Instructors
Lola Malaika
Lola is a researcher, educator, sound healer, self-love mentor, yoga & meditation teacher, and movement therapist. Lola's work synthesizes ancient and contemporary approaches to holistic healing and well-being. Her workshops and retreats are an invitation for an intimate exploration of the self, and an opportunity to cultivate compassion, courage, somatic and emotional awareness, self-love, and loving-kindness. Lola has been invited to work on various projects in India, Japan, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Greece, Germany, and Bali.
Retreat location
Step into a sanctuary of calm where healing begins the moment you arrive. Tranquil ambiance, personalized care, and world-class amenities are thoughtfully curated to restore balance to body and mind. Zanzibar invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself amid nature’s beauty.
Food
Meals in the retreat are thoughtfully crafted to nourish both body and soul. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, each dish is balanced with wholesome proteins, vibrant vegetables, whole grains, and natural herbs to support energy, digestion, and overall well-being.
Every plate is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and deeply nourished—perfectly complementing a journey of relaxation and healing. BHAKTI PILGRIMS believes that food is medicine.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Fruitarian
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Spa and massage
- Kite surfing
- Cooking classes
- Swahili language classes
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Healthy breakfast
- Yoga and meditation sessions
- Sound therapy
- Healing sessions
- Private boat trip
- Coffee, water and tea
- Care and support 24/7
- Self-love workbook
What's not included
- Visa
- Insurance
- Spa
- Personal expenses
- Airport transfers
- Flight tickets
- Meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
36 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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