Top 10 Yoga Retreats in Zanzibar

Mental health illnesses have significantly increased around the world owing to the increasingly stressful conditions that we live in. Every day seems like a battle and a competition! If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat where you can just relax and take care of yourself, head over to Zanzibar for a yoga retreat!

Yoga is great for the mind, body and soul! It enhances your mind’s body with your soul and has numerous health benefits.

Here are the top 10 yoga retreats in Zanzibar for you to check out:

1. The Zanzibari, Nungwi

The Zanzibari is a luxury resort located at one of the most beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, that is, Nungwi beach. The Zanzibari Boutique Hotel contains 11 rooms, but you can also book one of The Zanzibari’s private villas.

The Zanzibari has exclusive retreat packages if you want to hold your own retreat! They have a spa, many pools, picturesque ocean-view rooms and oceanfront villas, all amenities and excellent hospitality.

Check out their page where you can book your own yoga retreat for more information!

2. Paje by Night, Paje

Paje by Night is a beautiful luxury resort located just about 100 meters away from the beach! The resort contains 19 bungalows with luxuriously-furnished rooms.

Paje by Night has its own Yoga school, called the Rehub Yoga School. You can plan your yoga retreat at this beautiful resort and get accommodation + yoga packages.

Their instructor specializes in Ashtanga-Vinyasa, Yoga therapy and Vinyasa flow.

3. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, Pongwe

Tulia Zanzibar is a wonderful waterfront beach resort that redefines luxury! It’s ideal for honeymooners who want to relax and spend some time away from their stressful routines. It’s the perfect place for a yoga retreat where you can take unlimited complimentary yoga classes during your stay!

4. Sunshine Marine Lodge, Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, Sunshine Marine Lodge is a luxury lodge with modern furniture and spacious rooms. It’s away from other hotels and resorts, making it the perfect place for a peaceful yoga retreat. The Lodge also has a diving center.

You can book your yoga retreats at this Lodge. They have spacious rooms that can hold up to 25 participants. Moreover, they also offer complimentary yoga classes thrice a week!

5. Badolina Bungalows, Nungwi

Badolina Bungalows is a beach resort with a beautiful tropical garden, a top-rated restaurant, and many amenities. They also offer mojito nights, barbecue nights and other fun activities.

You can go for an 8-day yoga retreat here through Zanzi yoga.

6. Flame Tree Cottages

Yoga Zanzibar also offers yoga retreats at Flame Tree Cottages, Zanzibar. They have a Rooftop Sunset Yoga Studio and a Garden Pavilion where you can take your yoga classes with picturesque views as the sound of the ocean waves calm your mind!

The cottage itself is lavish and has many different rooms to cater to individuals and families!

7. Sun Salute Retreats

Sun Salute Retreats offers 2 spaces for yoga, both of which face the Indian Ocean so that you can enjoy beautiful views while doing yoga. Each space accommodates up to 24 people. You can choose morning classes or afternoon classes here according to your convenience!

8. Uhuru Beach Resort

9. Upendo Zanzibar

Upendo Zanzibar offers yoga retreats in collaboration with Bliss Body Retreat. It’s a beautiful beachfront luxury hotel that offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean as well as lavish accommodation. You can chill at the private swimming pool, have a relaxing spa day and eat healthy, delicious meals on your yoga retreat!

10. Chumbe Island Yoga Retreat

If you’re looking for a more exclusive retreat, head over to Chumbe Island and host a yoga retreat at any of the luxurious waterfront bungalows that they have.

Yoga mats and other amenities will be provided for you. Chumbe is a beautiful island located just near Zanzibar and makes for a wonderful yoga retreat destination owing to the exclusivity and peace that you get here!

So, what are you waiting for? Head over to Zanzibar and have a peaceful yoga retreat! After all, Tanzania is boosting as a tourist destination and there’s immense economic potential for tourism in Tanzania. Head over to the beautiful country and the islands it has to offer and get the break you need from your stressful routine!