RETREAT OVERVIEW
Hosts: Next Level Yoga & the Synergy team
Dates: Nov 2, 2025 4:00 PM – Nov 11, 2025 10:00 AM
Venue: The King Post (Nairobi); Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Nakuru); Kijani House (Lamu)
Next Level Yoga Community and Synergy Yoga are delighted to invite you on the adventure of a lifetime.
Our journey begins in Nairobi, Kenya. The day after international arrivals, we’ll travel from Nairobi’s higher altitude down into the Great Rift Valley — the birthplace of our species! The views as we descend from the escarpment into the valley are absolutely stunning. For three nights, we’ll stay inside Nakuru National Park at the breathtaking Sopa Lodge. This leg of the journey includes safari tours in rugged Land Rovers where we’ll see an incredible range of wildlife; daily yoga and movement workshops; and restorative downtime by Sopa’s infinity pool and spa.
From Nakuru, we’ll return to Nairobi for one night before boarding a domestic flight to the magical island of Lamu. Our home in Lamu is the beautiful Kijani House, nestled on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, with an open-air yoga studio in the culturally rich village of Shela.
The pristine fishing island of Lamu, located on Kenya’s north coast in the Indian Ocean, is the first Swahili settlement in East Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To this day, there are no cars on the island — traditional dhow boats remain the common mode of transportation, adding to Lamu’s charm and authenticity.
The Lamu/Beach leg of our journey includes a day trip on a dhow with snorkeling and a lazy drift through a mangrove forest; a tour of historic Lamu Town; swims across the channel (for those dolphins among us!); spa treatments; and shopping in Shela’s charming boutiques featuring artisan fabrics and art from Lamu, India, and the Middle East.
OFFERINGS
What's not included
Sunday November 2nd (Venue: The King Post)
Arrivals and Check In
Opening Circle
Welcome Dinner
Monday November 3rd (Venue: The King Post/Sopa Lodge)
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Travel to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in Land Cruisers
Lunch
Dinner
Tueday November 4th (Venue: Sopa Lodge)
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Safari
Lunch
Downtime
Dinner
Wednesday November 5th (Venue: Sopa Lodge)
Breakfast
Early morning safari
Lunch
Downtime
Evening Safari
Dinner
Thursday November 6th (Venue: Sopa Lodge/The King Post)
Morning yoga
Breakfast
Travel back to Nairobi
Lunch
Dinner
Friday November 7th (Venue: The King Post/Kijani House)
Breakfast
Domestic flight to Lamu
Lunch
Tour of Shela village
Downtime (spa treatments etc)
Dinner
Saturday November 8th (Venue: Kijani House)
Morning yoga
Breakfast
Dhow trip w/snorkeling and mangrove drift
Lunch on dhow
Dinner
Sunday November 9th (Venue: Kijani House)
Morning yoga
Breakfast
Tour of Lamu town with shopping
Lunch/Downtime
Thai Bodywork workshop
Dinner
Monday November 10th (Venue: Kijani House)
Morning yoga
Breakfast
Sunset Dhow Boat Excursion
Bonfire Closing Circle
Dinner
Tuesday November 11th (Venue: Kijani House)
Breakfast
Departures from Lamu Island back to Nairobi and then home (or wherever your heart desires)
Traveling to Kenya
Kenya is one of the most accessible tourist countries in Africa, especially for American travelers. As a former British colony, the national language is English. Nairobi houses the African headquarters of the United Nations and is therefore home to a large number of American and European expats. As the hub of East Africa, Nairobi is also home to major NGO’s and international aid organizations working in the region.
Requirements and general travel info:
Visitors are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (i.e. visa).
The ETA is completed online, costs $35 and takes 10 minutes to complete.
Vaccinations are not required for visitors entering from the U.S. or Europe. Travelers should vaccinate or not vaccinate according to their comfort level.
A yellow fever card is required if visitors are entering from or transiting through countries that have higher yellow fever cases. These include certain countries in Africa and Asia, NOT U.S.A., Europe, or the Middle East.
Malaria is extremely rare in Nairobi and Lake Nakuru due to the cooler climates and the lack of malaria transmitting mosquitoes.
Malaria is more common in Lamu due to the tropical weather conditions. Guests should use their discretion and comfort level in determining whether or not they will travel with malaria medication.
All of the hotels, boutiques and shops we’ll be visiting take foreign credit and debit cards. We will also have the opportunity to withdraw Kenya Shillings from an ATM in Nairobi in case guests would like to purchase from street side vendors and to offer tips.
The retreat includes two weather climates – dryer and cooler in Nairobi/Nakuru; tropical in Lamu. Once registered, guests will receive a comprehensive travel list.
What is the Refund Policy & should I get Trip Insurance?
All deposits and payments are non-refundable. We recommend getting trip insurance to cover yourself HERE.
How do you select your room?
Once you’ve made your deposit for this trip simply email admin@nextlevelyogacommunity.com to confirm best available rooms.
Airport Info & Logistics:
International airfare is not included in the price of the retreat.
You will book your international departures to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
For those arriving earlier than November 14th you can book additional days/nights at The King Post on your own. The hotel is approximately 35 minutes away from the airport.
Any other things I need to know?
Initial deposit amount is $1000 per person to secure your spot. 2nd deposit to bring your remaining room balance to 1/2 paid is due by May 14th, 2025. Final deposit making your room fully paid will be due by July 14th, 2025. There will be no refunds made at any time, for any reason. GET TRIP INSURANCE.
Pricing and Room Accommodations:
Price: Single Occupancy $6,300 (2 spots available)
Price: Double Occupancy $5,600 (14 spots available)
Price: Triple Occupancy $5,100 (3 spots available)
Group Size Approximately 20-25
Accommodations: Take a look at the beautiful accommodations we will have by clicking the hotel venues below.
The King Post (Nairobi)
Sopa Lodge (Lake Nakuru)
Kijani House (Lamu Island)
Room Assignments:
We have standard rooms reserved for you at The King Post and Sopa Lodge.
You will be placed in the best room available based on availability at Kijani House (we have the entire venue rented to ourselves)