After arriving in Arusha by the 7th November under our own arrangements, we gather in Arusha and meet our wonderful host and facilitators who will be taking care of us for the duration of the 7-night retreat. We embark on an early morning 1h40 scenic safari in the sky to reach the northern part of Serengeti National Park, a renowned wildlife sanctuary that is home to the greatest terrestrial migration on Earth. Our safari guides will be eagerly awaiting our arrival at Kogatende Airstrip. We will then take our first game drive in the Mara River area as we make our way to Aurari Camp, our home for the next 4 nights, arriving in time for a delicious lunch, followed by an afternoon of introspection with our seasoned facilitators.

This morning, we have the option to liberate our souls by floating in the skies in a hot air balloon at dawn to soar above the wild expanse of the Serengeti. After a morning of discovery, an afternoon game drive and retreat activities, we finish our day with a mesmerizing dinner under the stars.

We wake up to the crisp air amid the un-spoilt wilderness and enjoy an al fresco breakfast at Aurari Camp in the warm embrace of the stunning rising sun. Today, we venture out to the bush with an open heart and mind, ready to soak up the abundance of nature and take in all the pleasant surprises that nature has in store for us. We set off with a hamper lunch, for a day's adventure in the bush, where we shall have our retreat session at a private site near the Mara River.

After a restful night during which the nocturnal symphony of the savannah has lulled us to sleep, we rise from our slumber and take pleasure in a slow morning to be with our refreshed self, or our retreat companions. We have the chance to explore the breadth of the all-encompassing Serengeti one last time. Before sundown, we gather at Simba Kopje, a natural rock formation near Aurari Camp, to reflect upon our time in the Serengeti by coming into a full circle with our retreat facilitators and companions.

Today is a special day as we embark on an excursion to visit Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is dubbed Africa's Eden. The Ngorongoro Crater is thought to have formed about 2.5 million years ago when an active volcano's cone collapsed inward after a massive eruption. The enormous, unbroken caldera we see today is the main remnant of this implosion. Scenic grandeur and stunning views are the hallmarks of this wonder of the world. It is a rare gem inhabited by all the African Big Five animals—Lion, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard, and Black Rhinoceros. We celebrate the last of our safari adventure with a hot cook-out lunch on the crater floor.

After a restful night during which the nocturnal symphony of the savannah has lulled us to sleep, we rise from our slumber and take pleasure in a slow morning to be with our refreshed self, or our retreat companions. We have the chance to explore the breadth of the all-encompassing Serengeti one last time. Before sundown, we gather at Simba Kopje, a natural rock formation near Aurari Camp, to reflect upon our time in the Serengeti by coming into a full circle with our retreat facilitators and companions.

We have left the itinerary for this last day of our retreat open, to allow time to integrate and recharge before returning home. We shall be free to explore the expansiveness of the serene sanctuary at Gibb's Farm, with sustainability projects, medicinal walks, and artist-in-residence programs on offer. Take this opportunity to reconnect with your facilitators and fellow participants or indulge in a post-retreat massage at Gibb's Farm.

Today, we say goodbye to our host, facilitators, fellow retreat participants and the Tanzanian staff who have generously welcomed us with their warm hospitality for the past 7 nights, with our hearts full of gratitude. Though we have concluded our retreat, we feel full and empowered to tackle the next phase of our lives, knowing that support is available. We take a 3-hour scenic drive to reach Arusha town, where we can take a flight and continue our journey if we have opted for a relax-and-recoup extended holiday to Zanzibar, or we will continue to drive for another 90 minutes to reach Kilimanjaro International Airport to board our flight home. Kwa Heri & Safari Njema!