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SOUTH AFRICA
Fully Booked
WESTERN CAPE YOGA SAFARI RETREAT
with Amrita
At a luxury private villa in Cape Town
16th to 26th February 2024 - 10 Nights
Click here for prices
“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost”
JRR Tolkien - The Fellowship of the Ring
Calling all sun seekers, yoga enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventurers!
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Experience the richness and diversity of South Africa on this exclusive yoga holiday in the city of Cape Town and the wilderness of the Western Cape.
The retreat will take place during the Cape Town summer season which runs from December to March every year.
Enjoy daily yoga practice, delicious food, hiking, swimming, and exclusively curated events and excursions with a small group of like-minded people.
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The first few days of the trip will be spent practicing yoga and relaxing in a private retreat house in Cape Town. There will be different excursions organised for you to explore the city, beaches, markets, as well as Table Mountain national Park and the surrounding areas.
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We will then embark on an exciting road trip to the Cederberg mountain region to visit a luxury glamping retreat nestled in the African wilderness. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Cape Town behind, we will take time out to retreat into nature, relax, rejuvenate practice and meditate in idyllic surroundings. Expect to enjoy an early morning hike to ancient bushman cave paintings, outdoor yoga, spa treatments, a sunset picnic and wide open landscapes.
After a 2 night stay we continue our road trip to a private safari lodge in the Klein Karoo desert region. Here we will go on safari to see the Big Five up front and personal! Optional Horse Back Safari, Quad Biking and spa treatments are also available for you to enjoy!
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At the end of our journey we will return to Cape Town, where we will have time to relax, do last minute shopping and explore the city, visit a unique African Penguin Colony and enjoy a celebratory farewell dinner before returning home.
What's included:
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Airport Pick up and Shuttle transfers to all venues
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Daily Yoga classes with Amrita
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Luxury private villa in Cape Town, including plant-based meals by local caterer
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2 nights Safari experience at Private Game Lodge, including all meals
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Luxury Glamping experience in unique tented camp, includes all meals, hiking to ancient cave paintings, sunset picnic, entertainment, stargazing
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Transport during a wine lands excursion, includes lunch (wine tasting optional)
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Hotel accommodation on return to Cape Town, all meals (excl. 1 dinner out)
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Visiting unique African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
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Excursion to Table Mountain, incl. Cableway ticket
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Early morning Hike up Lions Head mountain
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Farewell Dinner Party
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Yes! All of the above is included in the price!
A sample daily schedule
7.30 Wake Up
7.45 Meditation
8.00-9.15 Yoga Practice
9.30-10.30 Showers & Breakfast
11.00-13.00 Free Time/Daily Excursion
13.00-16.00 Lunch and free time or Daily Excursion
16.00-17.00 Siesta/relax by the pool or on the beach
17.00-18.00 Regroup /Sharing/Hang Out
18.00-19.15 Evening Yoga
19.30 Dinner
20.30 Evening Activity(Optional)
22.30 Bedtime
What's NOT included:
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Air fares - suggested airlines: British Airways(for direct flights); Quatar Airways(via Doha), Emirates(via Dubai), KLM(via Amsterdam)
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Extra meals/snacks
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Drinks
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Taxis/Uber
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Laundry Service
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Gratuities(Tips)
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Spa Treatments
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Travel Insurance
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Health Insurance
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Meals out at restaurants
Prices:
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Festive Offer
Book before the 6th January 2024 and save £400
Festive Price £2800 per person (Full price £3200)
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About your travel guide & yoga instructor
Zimbabwean born Amrita Jules spent the first half of her life in Southern Africa having grown up in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and having lived in Cape Town during her university days in South Africa. She has a deep love for this part of the world and has returned countless times over the years since she moved to Europe and U.K. in the early 2000’s. Amrita sees herself as a global citizen. Her dream is to invite people to experience South Africa in a safe environment and supportive group and to give people a life changing glimpse into a country that she loves deeply.
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Amrita currently teaches in Brighton and West Sussex and has taught locally and internationally on retreats in the UK, Turkey and the Netherlands. She has been a regular teacher at the Yoga Garden Studio for over 10 years and has helped facilitate workshops for the Yoga Garden Teacher Training.
Yoga with Amrita Jules
Amrita will be teaching a variety of yoga styles depending on the theme of the day, the location and the needs of the group. Morning yoga classes will be more dynamic and energising and include vinyasa yoga. Evening classes will be more contemplative and restorative. Generally Amrita teaches a mix of Jivamukti inspired vinyasa, Yin Yoga and Partner Yoga. All classes will be taught to an eclectic playlist of devotional, world, ambient and electronic music. As well as this all classes will include, mediation practice, hands on assists and relaxation.
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Amrita’s yoga classes are designed for all levels of yoga experience, from beginners to advanced. She will endeavour to cater for the specific requirements of individuals on the retreat meaning that everyone will be considered in creating the yoga sequencing.
Application Requirements
Anyone is welcome to take part regardless of age, though you should be over 18 years old and have a good basic level of physical fitness. The retreat is not designed to accommodate children. The trip is ideal for solo travellers couples or friends travelling together. Non-yogi partners are very welcome, and they do not have to take part in the yoga practices, but can still enjoy an amazing African experience!
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On confirming your interest in this retreat you are asked to inform Amrita of:
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A brief bio about yourself and why you want to join us in South Africa
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Your level of Yoga experience (eg. beginners, intermediate, advanced, teacher)
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Any physical issues, including accidents, injuries or mental or physical illness
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Any specific allergies and dietary requirements.
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Any other specific requirements.
HOW TO BOOK
For further details and booking please email Nina by clicking below - nina@theyogagarden.co.uk
