Return to the Wild Self
8th - 13th March 2027
You are invited to step away from the pace of everyday life, and into a landscape where time moves differently.
Set within the remote wilderness of Mkomazi National Park at the beautiful Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat, this experience offers space to slow down, reconnect, and immerse yourself in the natural world.
Designed for a small number of guests, it is both intimate and intentionally unstructured, allowing each day to unfold with a sense of ease and presence.
Days are shaped by the rhythm of the wild - expansive, unhurried, and deeply grounding. There is space here to step away, to reconnect, and to experience a different way of being.
From your arrival in Tanzania, every detail of your journey has been thoughtfully arranged, including your overnight stay in Arusha, private road transfers and safari experiences throughout Mkomazi.
About Mkomazi
Mkomazi National Park is one of Tanzania’s most remote and quietly remarkable landscapes.
Stretching across vast open plains with Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon, it offers a sense of space and stillness that is increasingly rare.
Over recent decades, Mkomazi has become one of East Africa’s great conservation success stories, now home to abundant wildlife, including large elephant populations and the critically endangered black rhino.
From the camp ‘Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat’, set above the park’s main watering hole, wildlife moves freely through the landscape below creating a constant yet gentle connection to the wild.
The Journey
Your experience begins with arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport, with recommended flight routes from the UK and Europe.
On arrival, you will be met and taken by private transfer to a beautiful lodge in Arusha, where you can unwind after your journey and settle in for the evening.
The following morning, we will travel together by private safari vehicle into Mkomazi National Park, passing through Tanzania's changing landscapes as we make our way towards the wilderness.
At the end of the retreat, private road transfers back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport will also be arranged.
All scheduled ground transport throughout the retreat is included, allowing you to simply arrive and enjoy the experience.
Mkomazi is not a place people pass through, it is a place people arrive into.
What to Expect?
Most mornings begin out in the wilderness, with game drives through Mkomazi’s vast and untouched landscape, where wildlife moves freely, and encounters unfold naturally.
On return to camp, time is set aside for Yoga / Meditation, allowing space to slow down and reconnect, either in the late morning or as the day softens into the afternoon.
Throughout your stay, you will experience a blend of exploration and stillness from visiting the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary and sharing a bush lunch in the wild, to evening game drives that unfold into sundowners as the light fades.
Afternoons are intentionally unstructured, offering time to rest, reflect, or simply enjoy the surroundings, while evenings gather around the fire under open skies.
This is an experience designed to feel spacious, grounding, and deeply connected to the natural world.
Everything has been thoughtfully considered to allow you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
What’s Included
Luxury accommodation at Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat
Four nights full board, including all meals
One night at a beautiful lodge in Arusha, including meals
Premium drinks package, including house wines, selected spirits, beers and soft drinks
Private airport transfer to your accommodation in Arusha
Private safari vehicle transfers between Arusha and Mkomazi National Park, including the return journey
Private safari vehicles with experienced guides throughout the retreat
Daily game drives through Mkomazi National Park
All national park entrance fees
A visit to the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary
Guided walking safari with a TANAPA ranger, followed by sundowners in the wilderness
A sunrise breakfast overlooking the landscape
A bush lunch in the wilderness
Daily yoga and meditation sessions
International flights and visa requirements are not included.
A tourist visa is required for entry into Tanzania. For most guests, this can be obtained either in advance online or on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The standard tourist visa is typically USD $50 and allows a stay of up to 90 days. To obtain a visa on arrival, you will need:
1) A passport valid for at least 6 months
2) A return or onward flight ticket
3)Payment for the visa fee (USD, card or cash recommended)
We recommend applying in advance online to avoid potential waiting times on arrival. You can apply for your visa here:
👉 Apply for Tanzania eVisa
Further guidance can be provided on request.
Additional Information
Shared Luxury Tent
£2,600 per person
For two guests travelling together, whether friends, partners or family.
Retreat Investment:
Private Luxury Tent
£3,200 per person
For those who prefer the privacy of their own tent.
Booking & Travel Information
Spaces are intentionally limited
Booking:
A £500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
The remaining balance can be divided into two manageable payments, due on 30 November 2026 and 31 December 2026.
If you would prefer to discuss an individual payment plan, please get in touch. We will always do our best to make the booking process feel as seamless as possible.
Cancellation:
If you need to cancel your place, please notify us in writing as soon as possible.
The £500 deposit is non-refundable, as it contributes towards the costs incurred in securing your booking.
For cancellations made:
More than 60 days before the retreat (before 7 January 2027): Payments made will be refunded, excluding the £500 deposit and any non-recoverable costs already incurred on your behalf.
Between 31 and 60 days before the retreat (7 January–5 February 2027): 50% of the total retreat price will be payable.
Within 30 days of the retreat (from 6 February 2027): 100% of the total retreat price will be payable.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your place to another person, subject to our approval.
We understand that plans can change and will always do our best to assist where possible.
We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking to cover any unforeseen circumstances, including cancellation.
Travel Information:
Further travel details will be requested following confirmation of your booking.
Guests will be asked to provide their flight arrival and departure information, along with any necessary passport details, to coordinate airport transfers, park access and travel arrangements within Tanzania.
This information will be collected closer to departure to ensure a seamless experience throughout.
Travel Notes
We recommend travelling with practical, easy-to-manage luggage suitable for safari vehicles. Further details, including a suggested packing list, will be shared ahead of departure.
This retreat is being held in a place that means a great deal to me.
I grew up in Tanzania, spending much of my childhood in the bush on safari, surrounded by wild, open landscapes that felt both grounding and expansive.
Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat has always stood out as somewhere especially memorable, and it’s where we celebrated my mother’s 60th birthday as a family.
To now return and host a retreat here feels incredibly special, and I’m really looking forward to sharing this experience with you.
A Personal Note
