Yoga Wellness Retreat in Gambia
Cultural Self-discovery Program
Hosted by our teacher Alina Jaber
Dates:
15th-22nd November 2024
21st-28th February 2025
8 days/ 7 nights
Prices Range:
£1,240 – £1,660
(please send your enquiry for a full price breakdown)
Kids stay for free.
Deposit:
25% non-refundable deposit applies due to the nature of the business.
Refund Policy:
25% of the payment will be taken on the day of booking and the remaining 75% to be paid 1 month before the arrival date.
Monthly Payment Plans:
Monthly payment plans are available! Please contact us for more info.
What’s included:
Airport transfer:
A meet & greet shuttle will be arranged.
1-Week accommodation:
1&2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartments in Kololi Villas can be selected.
3 Delicious meals per day: (vegetarian/vegan/pescatarian options available).
Breakfast, 1-course Lunch, 2-course Dinner.
Detox your body with carefully selected 3 healthy and delicious meals per day.
Everyday:
1.5 hours of Yoga in the morning: Alignment Vinyasa
In this class, you’ll get a sweat on, but also learn how to develop your yoga practice more in-depth than in your usual studio classes. To begin with, you will start your practice with breathing exercises to achieve 3-dimensional yogic breath, creating longer breathing cycles to help you achieve a more meditative state in your yoga practice.
Continuing with the physical practice of Alignment Vinyasa where you will be given clear, effective alignment cues allowing you to easily follow the class, building up your strength and ultimately your understanding of the yoga postures. You will learn and practice the major postures in a safe and controlled environment.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Everyday:
1 hour of evening Yin Yoga
You will practice nurturing and restorative yoga sessions, beginning with gentle stretching postures that are practiced close to the mat and held for a longer time to open the joints and get deep into the body’s connective tissues.This is a more meditative form of yoga with a strong emphasis on breath awareness and stretching, creating the link between the mind and body.
The perfect complement to more dynamic ‘yang’ classes such as alignment vinyasa that will be practised in the morning.
You will complete your practice with guided Meditation.
Goodie Bag:
You will be gifted a Wellness Goody bag upon arrival including gifts to support self-care, wellness, mindset and overall well being.
4 Wheel Drive Adventure:
This is a full day excursion exploring south west Gambia near to the border of southern Senegal. We will visit a school and you will enjoy the cultural dancers at a village near the border. A boat ride on the Halahin river, which stands as the border line between Gambia and Senegal. We might spot some wild crocodiles and surely many colourful birds can be seen. We continue to Halahin Lodge for lunch after which there is time to relax and swim in the beautiful hidden gem / unspoiled / virgin beach called ‘Paradise Beach’.
Gambian Home Cooking Experience:
You will be given a chance to immerse yourself in the Gambian culture! Dress as a local, visit the colourful Tanji fishing market, buy fresh local ingredients, learn about local customs and games while preparing your meal and enjoy the flavoursome food.
The day starts with pick-up from your accommodation and transfer to our host Ida's house. Here you will put on a traditional Gambian outfit.
We then head to the local market to buy the ingredients for the day, this is where the locals buy their groceries.
Back at Ida's house, we will prepare and cook a traditional Gambian meal. To fully bring out the flavours takes time which is spent talking and playing local games.
The meal is enjoyed in the garden setting with everyone tucking into the large platter of beautifully presented food. A typical dish often made is the Benachin, a popular and traditional ‘one-pot’ dish, originating from the Wolof ethnic group
RESORT FACILITIES:
Private Beach
-The Deluxe apartments that you will be staying in are situated on the peaceful private beach.
-The resort boasts a large beach with access to the sea via a single staircase. -You can find shade under the palm trees or local umbrellas.
-Beach and pool beds are provided free of charge for residents, as well as beach towels.
Pools
– The main pool is situated just 30 metres from the resort’s beautiful beach. Ideal to soak up the sun and relax.
-The second pool is located by the deluxe apartments that you will be staying in.
Private Gardens
-Peaceful time for yoga, meditation and relaxing.
-Home to many beautiful birds and monkeys.
Family Friendly Resort
Kids stay for free
Daytime Activities
The resort offers many activities for all age groups throughout the day:
Giant Chess
Water Polo
Table Tennis
Snooker
Darts
Beach Football
Beach Volleyball
Bowls
Croquet
Why The Gambia:
The Gambia, also known as The Smiling Coast of Africa, has unique features over many other holiday destinations. From Europe, it’s only a six hours flight with no jet lag.
The country is a popular, safe and affordable all-year-round destination attracting tourists with its sunny climate, sandy beach coastline, rural African countryside, majestic river the Gambia, wildlife, stunning nature and varied culture.
Please read more information about The Gambia from the Resort we’re staying in here.
Safety
The safety of our team is our priority. We are staying in one of the most popular, 4-star resorts with 24-hour security at all times.
We are located in private Villas with private beach areas where the entire location is to ourselves, resort guests and staff members only.
Transfer to and from the airport and resort will also be completely organised for you by the resort’s meet-and-greet shuttles.
You will also be supervised and guided on outside-the-hotel excursions for your security.
Not included:
Flights:
European flights take on average 6 hours to reach Banjul International airport –perfect escape for some winter sun. Another advantage is the same time line / no jet-leg.
Visas for most countries are not required for stays under 4 weeks.
Direct flights are available from London, UK. Current return price for a flight is approx. £559 pp.
Connecting Flights from Spain and Portugal begin at £300 pp.
We advise you to book your flights early, as the prices do go up due to the peak season.
A note on Covid: There is currently no restrictions however please do check on your side.
Daily schedule:
8:30am - 10:00am Yoga
10:00am - 11:00am Breakfast
11:00am - 5:30pm FREE time/optional activities
1:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch
6:00pm - 7:00pm Yin Yoga
7:30pm Dinner