Sacred Horizons [12-days Yoga, Safari, and Beach Retreat in Tanzania]
Retreat Details
| Dates | Booking |
| July 4 – 15 and Aug 29 – Sep 9 2026 | Fill The Form Below |
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Sacred Horizons [12-days Yoga, Safari, and Beach Retreat in Tanzania]
Date 1: 4-07-2026 / 15-07-2026
Date 2: 29-08-2026 / 09-09-2026
At a glance
Inclusions:
- Transfers and Travel –
- Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Mkomazi National Park
- Transfer to Lushoto
- Transfer to Moshi and flight to Zanzibar
- Final transfer
- Wildlife and Nature –
- Sunset and sunrise safaris
- 3 forest and village hikes with transport
- 2 boat trips
- Swimming with dolphins
- Snorkeling the coral reef
- Cultural Experiences –
- Stonetown tour
- Live music event
- 2 ceremonies
- Yoga and Wellness –
- 26 yoga sessions
- 7 yoga philosophy talks
- Pool, Sauna and full-body massage
- Sound bath
- Accommodation and Meals –
- 1 night in Mkomazi National Park
- 6 nights in the Usambara Mountains
- 4 nights in Zanzibar
- All meals
- Daily herbal tea, fruit, and snacks
- Additional Support –
- Translator
- Ongoing support via private FB forum
- One-week nervous system balance video program
- Exercise book
Exclusions:
- Flights to/from Tanzania
- Extra Drinks & Tips
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The Yoga
At Sacred Horizons, yoga is approached as an inner practice rather than a physical discipline.
Rooting in the Himalayan tradition, we blend time-tested methods with a modern understanding of the nervous system and embodied awareness.
You will learn how to:
- feel safe beyond fear –
- release stress and anxiety –
- restore deep sleep –
- reconnect body and breath –
- expand your comfort zone –
- ground yourself –
- find inner clarity and direction –
Carefully guided movement, conscious breathwork, meditative stillness, and deep relaxation practices.
The Himalayan method is a systematic exploration of our whole beings, working across the
physical, energetic, mental, intuitive, and blissful layers.
Sessions meet the body and mind where they are, allowing the practice to deepen naturally.
— a gradual return to presence and balance.
The Voyage
Practice unfolds across some of Africa’s most intact landscapes, in Tanzania.
- Wildlife Safaris –
in a rhino sanctuary - Jungle Hikes –
through protected rainforest - Majestic Waterfalls and Viewpoints –
above the Great Rift Valley - Ancestral caves –
ancient natural sanctuaries - White sand beaches –
touched by crystal blue waters - Coral reef snorkeling –
among thriving marine life - Cultural immersion –
and shared rituals
The retreat unfolds in four phases, each shaped by a distinct landscape.
Time is allowed for each place to set rhythm, attention, and experience.
- Arrival · Kilimanjaro
Orientation & Grounding
The journey begins beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Open horizons slow the pace, offering space to settle, and establish a shared rhythm.
- Savannah · Mkomazi National Park
Simplicity & Perspective
In the remote savannah of Mkomazi, protected wilderness invites presence, attention, and a sense of belonging within a wider living system.
- Forest · Usambara Mountains
Depth & Inwardness
The path continues into the Usambara Mountains. Cooler air, dense forest, waterfalls, and shaded trails create a naturally inward phase, allowing practice to deepen and take root.
- Ocean · Zanzibar
Integration & Spaciousness
Water, horizon, and open light support integration and rest. Creating space for expansion, and consolidation.
A journey shaped by land, movement, and rhythm — held across evolving landscapes.
Anatomy Of A Typical Day
· Morning Practice ·
starting 07:30-08:00
movement, breath, and stillness to ground attention and set the tone for the day.
· Brunch and Free Time ·
from 10:30–11:00
time to eat, rest, journal, and integrate the morning practice.
· Midday / Early Afternoon ·
nature meditations, exploration, travel, or guided inquiry · Light snack when needed
· Late Afternoon – Thematic Workshop ·
movement, breathwork, yoga nidra.
· Before Dinner ·
swimming, rest, or treatment time.
· Evening ·
Dinner -around 19:30
followed by cultural immersion, reflection, or shared time. Quiet hours encouraged for rest and integration
Your Guides
Daniele Giannotta
Yoga Therapist
Born in Catania in 1982, Daniele’s quest for spiritual exploration began at an early age.
His 20s were marked by a deep dive into the ritual aspects of music, through ethnomusicology, and radical improvisation. Living his 30s in Asia and Africa, he mingled into diverse spiritual traditions
with more than a thousand hours of yoga training he integrates into his teachings the wisdom gained from accomplished yogis, direct disciples of B.K.S. Iyengar, Swami Veda Bharati, Swami Satyananda, Richard Miller.
Elena Stefanin
Yoga Teacher/Logistics
Born in Bologna in 1984, Elena became a vegetarian At 12 and a hard worker at 16.
After earning a degree in Human Rights and Cultures, Elena discovered Hatha Yoga, integrating its timeless wisdom into her journey.
In her 30s, she embarked on a decade-long cycling expedition across the globe,
Her path ultimately led to India, where she completed her yoga teacher training, affirming her dedication to sharing the transformative art of yoga with others.
Alex Scarcia
Local Host and Guide
coming to the world in moshi within a family of italian origins in 1984, alex is a born and raised tanzanian.
For over a decade, he has been at the helm of the most iconic hotel in the Usambara Mountains.
Recently, he expanded his vision by establishing a stunning camp within the pristine Mkomazi National Park.
Alex curates unforgettable experiences, including safaris, hiking expeditions, and cultural tours.
Testimonials
Even though this was my second retreat with him, this was even more of a revelation
I felt very good. I like Daniele’s yoga; he has a lot of information to share. The depth of knowledge is enormous, even if I myself am a yoga teacher, the kind of knowledge is very different from mine. Regardless of the fact that this was my second retreat with him, this was even more of a revelation. I just felt part of nature.
Maggie
“I was able to appreciate his preparation, his positive energy, and above all his great humility and empathy”
I met Daniele during a workshop in Catania. I liked that experience so much that I invited it to be repeated for my students, colleagues, and friends. And so twice I was able to appreciate his preparation, his positive energy, and above all his great humility and empathy.
Susanna
Very Involved and with the right intentions
The yoga was beautiful, with very qualified teachers. Very Involved and with the right intentions. It was so good to practice outside in the beautiful nature, and take it all in.
Elizabeth
“Transmitting everything with love and passion”
I got to know Daniele during one of his seminars where I was very impressed and fascinated by his way of teaching and transmitting everything he has learned with love and passion
Leonardo
I would definitely join another retreat with you
It was lovely, just amazing. The forest, the trees, the giraffes, the rhinos. Just how I imagined it to be. And the beach, I will never forget the beach. Six o’clock in the morning, swimming in the sunrise. And the talks, they made me understand why I’m doing this. I would definitely join another retreat with you.
Jacqueline
“a unique and wonderful journey through one’s body for an immeasurable spiritual and energetic awakening…”
As an unaware and pagan of yoga, I participated in Daniele’s workshop in Bologna and I can only admit that it is a unique and wonderful journey through one’s body for an immeasurable spiritual and energetic awakening… attentive… concentrated… targeted … #morethannecessary
Marco
“I was deeply impressed by his professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness”
I participated in a workshop with Daniele at the Isvara Yoga Studio in Bologna and I was deeply impressed by his professionalism, knowledge and friendliness.
Daniele
“…he expertly guided us into a state of deep relaxation, a truly fantastic and restorative experience”
I attended a workshop by Daniele at the Isvara Yoga studio in Bologna.
He held a very interesting lesson on yogic anatomy in which he was able to explain complex concepts promptly, making them accessible even to those like me who are just entering the vast world of yogic tradition. Afterward, we practiced yoga nidra and he expertly guided us into a state of deep relaxation, a truly fantastic and restorative experience.
Lorena
“a practice tailored to needs/wants”
Fantastic yoga instructor! He was able to recognise strengths and weaknesses and create a practice tailored to needs/wants within our class. I really feel like I improved a lot. We were very lucky to have him as our instructor for almost a year and were very sad when we had to do our last class (as we were moving…)
Beatrice
“between physical practice, theoretical talks, relaxation, breathing, meditation, sounds… it was a real surprise!!”
I participated in the two-day workshop that Daniele Giannotta held in Catania last weekend. Honestly, I approached out of curiosity even if I was a little skeptical about some aspects…what can I say, I was very impressed by Daniele’s freshness and contagious positive energy, which made the time fly by. Lots of stuff to explore together, new paths… Between physical practice, theoretical talks, relaxation, breathing, meditation, sounds… it was a real surprise!! It contains all the energy that Daniele cultivates while traveling the world on his two wheels… There are infinite possibilities of feeling good and infinite things that we can be lucky enough to encounter and taste! Don’t miss the opportunity to give yourself time, time for yourself 🙏 heartfelt thanks to Daniele…
Claudia
“I derived considerable physical and mental benefits”
I practiced with Daniele during a two-day workshop and it was a very formative, humanly unique experience from which I derived considerable physical and mental benefits. The teacher is very clear in his presentation and is a person with a positive and overwhelming energy. Highly recommended ❤
Margherita
“Great instructor and person!!”
I’m so grateful to have met and practiced yoga with Daniel. He provided a welcoming space for all and his yoga sequences were thoughtful and always just what I needed. Great instructor and person !!