August 12-19, 2027
The Kenya Safari and Coastal Retreat
Kenya, Africa
Journey through
Kenya as you explore some of the country’s most iconic landscapes.
Join us for this experience that blends safari, coast, and connection, beginning in Mombasa where you’ll have time to arrive and settle in.
From there, we head inland for a safari through Tsavo East National Park, where guided game drives offer the chance to see elephants, giraffes, lions, and expansive savannah. We then round out the retreat on the coast in Watamu, where days open into yoga, ocean swims, and time to unwind, ending with a complimentary massage and a peaceful full-moon float through the mangroves.
Retreat Highlights:
Two Day Safari in
Tsavo East National Park
We’ll spend our days exploring the wild terrain of Tsavo East National Park, moving through one of Kenya’s most expansive safari landscapes. Think wide-open plains, red earth, elephants and giraffes roaming freely, with the chance to spot lions, zebras, buffalo, and a wide range of birdlife across the savannah.
Yoga Practice
Twice daily yoga in Watamu. Unwind and drop into long practices that focus on uniting mind, body, and breath. The open air shala amidst the jungle and sea provides a stellar container for deep work.
Massage
Healing hands will help you take a big exhale as you release tension and invite rest after an adventurous and awe-inspiring few days out on safari.
Mangrove Float
Under the glow of the full moon, guests will take part in a guided mangrove float through Mida Creek, beginning with a walk through village paths and forest before drifting through winding mangrove channels toward the sea. As the water opens, you’ll float with the outgoing tide to a quiet beach, where a Swahili breakfast awaits before a scenic walk back. Timed with the moon and tides, this experience offers a rare sense of stillness, connection, and coastal beauty.
This retreat is about finding balance between adventure and ease.
Travel with presence. Respectfully witness the wild. Relax by the ocean.
STAY
This unique experience allows you to see various places in Kenya.
Enjoy one night at Severin Sea Lodge right on the shores of Mombasa, two nights at Satao Safari Camp in Tsavo East National Park, and 4 nights in Watamu at the Treehouse. Delight in the special energy that each of these places offers.
practice
space
In Watamu, we will have access to two stunning shalas at the Treehouse. The Top Studio is the highest point in Watamu with incredible views, and the Forest Shala is at canopy level completely surrounded by indigenous greenery.
August 12
Pick up at Moi International Airport and transfer to the Severin Sea Lodge in Mombosa for check in, or add on a day or two before the start date at your own expense, so that you may enjoy Mombasa settle in.
Group dinner and overnight at the hotel.
August 13
The day begins with an early breakfast at 6:00am, followed by check-out and a scenic drive to Tsavo East National Park via the Bachuma Gate. The journey takes approximately four hours, arriving in time for lunch at Satao camp, with the afternoon reserved for rest and relaxation.
At around 3:30pm, the group heads out for an afternoon game drive through Tsavo East, returning to camp by 6:00pm for dinner and an overnight stay.
August 14
The morning begins with an early game drive through Tsavo East National Park, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is most active.
The group returns to camp around 12:00pm for lunch and time to rest.
In the late afternoon, departure is at 4:00pm for a bush sundowner experience before returning to Satao Camp for dinner.
August 15
After breakfast, you will be assisted to check out and drive to the Watamu Treehouse via the Sala Gate.
You will arrive in time for lunch.
Evening Yoga eases you into your new surroundings on the Indian Ocean.
August 16
The day begins with an activating morning yoga practice followed by a relaxed breakfast, setting an easy and connected tone. The rest of the day is open for free time—an invitation to rest, take your included massage, swim, or spend time at a nearby beach club.
With no fixed agenda, you can follow the natural rhythm of the ocean, whether that means quiet time, social moments, or simply soaking in the sun. The day is designed for spaciousness, ease, and restoration by the sea. Evening yoga followed by dinner.
August 17
The day begins before dawn with a quiet mangrove float under the full moon, moving gently through tidal channels as night gradually gives way to morning. The experience concludes with a sunrise breakfast on the beach.
The afternoon is unstructured, allowing time for exploration, shopping, rest, or time by the sea. An afternoon yoga practice rounds out the day, supporting an easy transition into a beautiful dinner and dream time.
August 18
After morning yoga and breakfast, enjoy time with optional snorkeling, kayaking, or stand up paddle, among other adventurous activities. Or, check out the nearby town of Malindi, which is loaded with shops, restaurants and beach clubs.
Evening yoga and closing circle ties up the experience of a lifetime, and we cheers to a life changing week together at our final dinner.
August 19
Breakfast available.
Departure as needed.
Package includes:
- 1 night stay at Severin Sea Lodge in Mombasa
- 2 nights stay at Satao camp in the Tsavo East National Park
- 4 nights stay in Watamu at the Treehouse
- All ground transfers
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during Safari and Breakfast and Dinner in Watamu
- 2 day safari seeing the wild in the Tsavo East National Park
- 1 Massage in Watamu
- Illuminating full moon mangrove float
- Stand up paddle trip
package does not include:
- Airfare to/from Mombasa airport (Moi International airport)
- Extra spa services or excursions
- Tips for staff and guides
- Meals outside of those included
Single Occupancy:
$5,100 USD per person
A private room with ensuite bath for one person at Severin Sea Lodge, Satao Safari Camp, and Watamu Treehouse.
Double Occupancy:
$4,800 USD per person
A shared double room with ensuite bath for two people at Severin Sea Lodge, Satao Safari Camp, and Watamu Treehouse
(1 or 2 beds can be arranged)
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 USD is required.
Important: Your deposit is confirmation that you have read our Terms and Conditions.
Deposits are per person, not per room.
Please specify room category at time of deposit.
$1,500 USD deposit due at booking
$1,000 USD due by November 1, 2026
Final balance due by June 15, 2027
@flyingheartflow
aBOUT your host
Hi, I am Willis!
Since a very young age, Willis has been drawn to movement — the freedom, joy, and sense of peace it offers.
He began dancing at 10, earned a BFA in Dance Performance from SMU, and went on to perform professionally in New York City and Las Vegas with the Metropolitan Opera, The Chase Brock Experience, and Cirque du Soleil.
He found yoga in 2009 while navigating the demands of a professional dance career, and it was a game changer. In 2014, following the passing of his beloved mother, he left his dance career and dove heart first into teaching — completing his 200-hour training with Anna Laurita, his 300-hour with Noah Mazé, and later studying Katonah Yoga under Nevine Michaan and Abbie Galvin. He now serves as a mentor with the Katonah Yoga Center.
In 2022, he founded Flying Heart Yoga in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which is a space dedicated to communal practice, education, and self-cultivation. He leads classes, workshops, and retreats internationally, and is the founder of Flying Heart Retreats.
Willis believes yoga offers a powerful opportunity to inhabit the body, mediate our circumstances, and expand into our full potential. His classes are grounding and exploratory, rooted in breath, meditation, and thoughtful movement — held in a space that welcomes curiosity, depth, and self-discovery.
