Yoga for the Wild: Ol Pejeta 2023 Retreat Reviews
“My first yoga holiday. My first African safari. I could not have had a more fabulous trip. From pre-holiday booking information, to transfer, to Ol Pejeta cottages, it was just the best experience. Our accommodation was beautifully equipped, spacious and comfortable. It allowed us freedom to walk around and enjoy being in the middle of a game reserve. The food was delicious and plentiful, eaten outside, often with giraffe, elephant or eland to watch across the river. The guides on our game drives, so knowledgeable and interesting to listen to.
Oh, and then there was yoga. At sunrise, outside, with bird song and maybe animals to distract us. Kat & Laura were excellent teachers. Managing to accommodate all our different levels and likes. The final class, out on the savannah will stay with me for life. It was just the most liberating experience.
All this, combined with visits to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy to meet Najin, Fatu & Baraka. A talk from James Mwenda. So much more than just a yoga holiday. I'd recommend anyone interested in yoga and animal conservation to try and join Laura & Kat on their next adventure. You will never forget it.” - Diana Federer
“I knew the inaugural Yoga for the Wild retreat was going to be great based on the online classes that Laura and Kat organized during covid. It truly lived up to my expectations and then some . . . . yoga in the morning and afternoon, game drives, breakfast in the bush, more game drives, sundowners in the bush, lovely lunches and dinners on the deck overlooking the river and a campfire each evening. The Safari Cottages were fabulous; Andy, Sonja and staff made us feel welcome and at home for the week. I learned so much about the animals from our guides Mike, Robert and Nelson. Each day included a special activity – visits to see the blind rhino Baraka and the two last Northern White Rhinoceros Fatu and Nadin, dog tracking demonstration, lion tracking, visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, night game drive and a visit by James Mwenda, caregiver of Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhinoceros. Thanks again to Laura and Kat for such a transformational week.” - Allison Merriman
“Kat and Laura run a fantastic retreat for the socially conscious and curious yogi. They led a well balanced yoga and safari schedule, partnering with local business and communities to deliver a unique, reflective experience in a precious part of the world. The accommodation was of a luxurious standard, which was a perfect way of ending a day after witnessing a feasting pride of lions or playful elephant calves. Thank you to both Kat and Laura for such a wonderful and unforgettable experience.” - Vern Lim
“This was truly a trip of a lifetime. From the moment my best friend and I decided to take the plunge - without really knowing much about what we were signing up for - just that there was yoga involved and money being donated to rhinos - we knew this trip was going to be magical. Kat and Laura made the process so easy - answering all of our questions and providing expert guidance on everything from navigating the visa process to what to pack for our adventure. We felt taken care of from the minute we set foot in Nairobi and everything about Ol Pejeta exceeded our expectations! Our accommodations were beautiful and the rooms thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed (and even things we didn't know we needed aka: the nightly hot water bottles!). The game drives were incredible as were the relaxing / invigorating yoga sessions and the food was unreal. Don't even get me started on how much I miss Kat's mom's muesli or the addictive homemade Piri-Piri sauce. Every day was packed with adventure and we got an unbelievable education about the land and it's inhabitants from our awesome guides Michael, Nelson and Robert. It's crazy how much they know and how willing they were to share their knowledge with us. Our group of fellow travelers were awesome and we had such a great time getting to spend our days and nights with an awesome group of people from around the world. I can honestly say that this was one of the best trips I've ever been lucky enough to take and I can't wait to go on another of Kat + Laura's retreats in the near future. ” - Jamie David