A Solo Wellbeing & Meditation Retreat Africa
Why Come?'Ocean Mind Ocean Life': A Unique Mindful Holiday in Mozambique
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Welcome to Ocean Mind Ocean Life: A unique wellness & wellbeing retreat by Unique Mozambique and Mindwise.
With our deep roots in mindful living and well-being, Mozambique, with its unspoiled beaches and coastline, the turquoise blue water and warm embrace of the Indian Ocean, offers the perfect backdrop for your inner wellness journey.
In meditation, the imagery of the waves and ocean is often used to describe the mind and the constant chatter of our thoughts. You can imagine that your thoughts are like the waves that are constantly being created as they head to the shore. The ocean is the depth of our minds from which all these waves come from and go back to.
During this mindful holiday retreat, we will be exploring ‘ocean mind’. The ocean itself also can be healing and will be right outside your door.
Meditation practices will take place every morning and, in the afternoons, the ocean beckons with planned activities – all part of the package.
Over five days, MA qualified mindfulness teacher Gerry will guide you on this journey. You will learn about mindfulness meditation, how to take a different look at our thought processes (the waves) and learn how to ‘surf’ them, instead of getting caught up in them, as we often do.
All combined with fun and unique experiences and activities.
In a beautiful peaceful setting you will learn tools that you can use back home.
Whether you would like to learn more about mindful meditation or are already an experienced practitioner, this mindful holiday is for you. Welcome.
Highlights and what to expect
- 5 nights in a beautiful location in Vilanculos with a view on the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago
- Meditations, practice, coaching and reflection with professional MA qualified and certified mindfulness teacher Gerry
- Delicious pure and local food prepared by Christina and local cooks
- Pristine beachfront private meditation sessions & Yoga including a meditation on a beautiful sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean surrounded by dolphins & starfish
- A fun daytrip to the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago including full lunch
- Plenty of relaxation time and unique activities so you can truly enjoy this beautiful plac
- Dinner in a local restaurant and local unique experiences
- Good company and down to earth mentality
- A glass of wine or cold beer at dinner (if you like)
- Peace, inspiration and new tools to take home – wherever you will return to
- Superb flexibility, available all year round
Why Special?
- Fully Personalized Exclusive Solo Meditation Retreat
- Pristine Beachfront Meditation and Meditation Practice in the middle of the Indian Ocean
- VIsit the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago
- Experience Mozambican Life, Food and Flavours
- Quality Time and time for yourself
Outline Daily Program
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
– Airport pickup and Welcome at our house
– Mindfulness meditation session with Gerry & introduction to the retreat
– Dinner at the house
Day 2
– Morning meditation at the beach by the Indian Ocean
– Yoga at Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
– Breakfast at the house
– After breakfast 2-hour local village tour by Tuk Tuk including a local lunch
– Relax and reading time
– Afternoon meditation
– Dinner at the house
Day 3
– Breakfast
– Half day boat trip including picnic & drinks to ‘dead men’s island’, an idyllic sand bank in the middle of the Indian Ocean with private meditation on the island. Tide dependent.
– Relax time
– Afternoon practice
– Dinner at the house
Day 4
– Early morning meditation followed by light breakfast
– After breakfast departure for a day trip to the Bazaruto Archipelago (shared group tour)
– Afternoon meditation
– Dinner at the house
Day 5
– Sunrise mediation at the Red Dunes in Vilanculos
– Yoga at Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
– Coffee and small breakfast at Bahia Mar Hotel
– Relaxing spa treatment or massage in the spa of Bahia Mar
– Relax time
– 16.00 hrs transfer to the Govuro wetlands for a canoe safari, meditation at sunset (optional activity not included in price) – Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 6
– Final Morning practice
– Breakfast and Goodbyes
Practical and Costs
Accommodation is in our guest room at our own house which is connected to the main house. It’s a simple but clean room with King Size bed and your own private bathroom with hot shower. You’ll have access to our beautiful peaceful tropical garden facing the ocean and the Bazaruto Archipelago with a private path to the beach.
Date & Location
Fully flexible, available all year round
Please note your retreat can be completely customized to your wishes and needs. We feel a minimum of 5 nights is needed for this retreat but you can extend with as many days as you would like.
Cost
$1535 per person fully personalized solo retreat
Price duo-retreat: $935 per person fully personalized retreat for 2
What's included?
- 5 nights accommodation in our guest room in Vilanculos including all meals, tea, water & coffee – with tropical garden, beach access and view on the Bazaruto Archipelago
- airport pickup and drop off
- daily guided and fully personalized one-to-one mindful meditation sessions (2x 1-1.5 hours per day) guidance and coaching with Gerry
- 1x yoga including coffee & breakfast in the beautiful Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel Vilanculos
- A relaxing and rejuvenating 1 hour massage or spa treatment with organic & local oils and products in the spa of Bahia Mar Hotel
- Guided sunrise meditation in the Red Dunes
- Full day boat trip (shared) to the Bazaruto Archipelago
- A dinner in a local restaurant in Vilanculos
- Local tour by Tuk Tuk discovering local life and a visit to the local market and town including local lunch
What's not included
- flights
- visas (MZN 650 approx $11 – most countries qualify for a visa on arrival in Mozambique)
- optional extra activities for example horseriding with Mozambique Horse Safari
- all other drinks
About Your Hosts
Gerry
Originally from Ireland, Gerry left the American corporate world in 2009 to pursue a new path. After a decade in Portugal, he moved to Vilanculos, Mozambique in 2021, where he now runs MindWise Mindfulness.
Gerry brings warmth, humour, and a grounded approach to his mindfulness teachings, making it easy for people from all backgrounds to connect with. He holds a four-year MA in Mindfulness-Based Teaching from Bangor University in the UK and blends theory, practice, and personal insight to support others in finding inner stillness and navigating life’s inevitable changes.
Incredible practitioner! Highly highly recommend
Christina
Christina has been passionate about Africa for a long time. Her mission is to bring you to beautiful unique places in Mozambique and connect you with it’s rich culture and kind and friendly people.
She also has a lifelong passion for local and organic food and will introduce you into local Mozambican life and flavours. She’ll make sure you will have delicious, healthy and pure food during your retreat!
My husband and I had a fantastic long weekend staying with Christina and Gerry in their beautiful home in Vilanculos. Christina was extremely helpful in answering all of my questions relating to transport, activities and recommendations for our visit.
We loved spending time in their tranquil garden looking out to the ocean – even doing morning yoga on the roof. Their place is in an excellent location with direct access down to the beach and a few good beachfront restaurants in walking distance. We so enjoyed getting to know them and we will certainly be back to stay with them again.
