Two giraffes crossing necks against a golden Botswana sky.

Yoga & Somatics Safari Retreat

Wild Open

Come back to your wild, with Giulia & Vanessa.

30 Oct — 6 Nov 2027 Victoria Falls · Chobe · Munga Plains Botswana & Zimbabwe

01 — A glimpse into a day

Eight days in the wild, shaped by a gentle rhythm.

  1. SunriseYoga & meditation
  2. MorningBreakfast
  3. MiddayLunch
  4. Early afternoonSomatic movement practice
  5. Late afternoonGame drive, walking safari, boat cruise, or cultural workshop
  6. EveningSundowner & dinner in the bush
  7. NightAround the fire, stargazing

The itinerary may vary slightly depending on excursions, weather, and the group's rhythm, so we can create the best possible experience for everyone.

Reaching up into a sunrise yoga stretch on the savannah. A lion cub resting on a termite mound at Munga Plains.

02 — From Victoria Falls to Munga Plains

Our journey begins at the gateway to one of Africa's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. For our first night, we settle into a partner lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, before setting out to explore the breathtaking rainforest surrounding the falls. A soft landing before we step fully into the wild.

Victoria Falls at sunrise, seen from the gorge.

After a boat cruise in Chobe National Park, we cross into Botswana for six nights immersed in the untamed beauty of Munga Plains. Surrounded by vast landscapes and wildlife, this is where we slow down, reconnect with nature, and let the rhythm of the wild guide our days.

Elephants gathering at the water's edge near Munga Plains.

This is where we open. This is where we reconnect. This is where we go wild.

A lion and lioness resting together in the tall grass of Botswana.

03 — The thread that runs through it all

Somatic movement, at the heart of Wild Open.

Rather than striving to "do the movements right," we explore a practice rooted in sensation, inner listening, breath, and embodied awareness. There is nothing to perform, only an invitation to listen, feel, and discover what wants to move. Together, this practice will:

Deepen your connection to bodily sensation and awareness.

Release tension and patterns of holding.

Explore intuitive and instinctive movement.

Move with greater freedom, curiosity, and self-expression.

Cultivate deeper trust in your body.

Develop tools for regulating and supporting the nervous system.

Practicing yoga on the shala deck at sunset, overlooking the savannah. A group yoga practice in the shala, arms raised overhead.

04 — Where you'll stay

Accommodation at Munga Plains, Botswana.

Munga Plains, Botswana

Six nights in eco-tents set on wooden decking, furnished with artisanal African elements. Canvas walls let you feel truly immersed in nature, hearing the calls of hyenas and other wildlife at night.

  • Double / twin bed, or single occupancy
  • Ensuite bathroom · veranda · mosquito net · fan
  • Yoga shala overlooking the savannah
A room at the partner lodge in Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

One night in a 4-star partner lodge, our peaceful base before the wild begins, and a soft landing to arrive and exhale.

  • Double / twin, or single occupancy
  • Ensuite bathroom

05 — Chobe National Park

One of Africa's premier wildlife destinations, spanning roughly 11,700 square kilometres. Chobe holds the world's largest concentration of elephants, often seen in herds along the Chobe River, alongside lions, leopards, buffaloes, and antelope. Birdwatchers can delight in over 450 species, making it a paradise for ornithologists.

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the largest waterfall on earth by combined width and height.

A giraffe and elephant herd at a Chobe waterhole at dusk.

06 — The investment

Double / twin room

€4,025€3,925

Early-bird + an extra €100 off, valid for bookings until 30 September.

From 1 October: €4,025 before 25 October 2026, €4,275 after.

Private room: +€745

Includes

  • 8 days in the wild, incl. transfers
  • 3 meals a day, snacks & drinks
  • Victoria Falls rainforest & Chobe boat cruise
  • Game drives, walking safari & cultural workshops
  • Daily yoga, meditation & somatic movement
  • Pranayama, journaling & free time by the pool

Payment schedule

  • €750 deposit, due at booking
  • €750 · 20 Oct 2026
  • €750 · 18 Jan 2027
  • €750 · 16 Apr 2027
  • Final payment · 16 Jul 2027

All instalments non-refundable. Airfare, insurance, visas, tips, and personal expenses not included.

Come back to your wild.

Giulia Bisonnihello@giuliasomaticcoach.comWA +44 7733 417153
Vanessa Gagnon · Yoga Nessainfo@yoganessa.caWA +1 514-808-5925
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