Bush & Beach Meditation, Surf & Yoga Retreat September 2025

Mindfulness meditation in nature with Gerry Rickard

Join us for a unique retreat of self-care, relaxation and reconnecting with nature in the heart of Africa. Solo or with others, this retreat blends mindfulness meditation, yoga and surf in a very personalized holiday combining bush & beach in unspoiled Mozambique.

Local Mozambican life & food

Hosted by mindfulness teacher Gerry Rickard, you will learn about mindful meditation in Mozambican nature, while staying in Bulbul Homestay, a welcoming place nestled between a unique lake district and the Indian Ocean.

Local Mozambican healthy food will be served daily in a tranquil and peaceful environment.

Retreat facilitator

Learn about mindful meditation or deepen your practice with Gerry Rickard, originally from Ireland and since 2021 living in Mozambique.

Gerry is a fully MA qualified Mindfulnes teacher, certified by the Centre for Mindfulness and Research at Bangor University, Wales, United Kingdom.

Yoga, Surf and local activities in Tofo Beach

After 3 nights in the bush, your journey will continue by private transfer to lively and active Tofo Beach, right by the Indian Ocean. Here you will experience the best of Tofo’s activities and bring your meditation work into practice in daily yoga classes.

Fully flexible and personalized

This retreat is fully flexible and personalized, meaning you can arrive any day between the 1st and 21 September 2025. The retreat will be held at Bulbul Homestay and Kumba Lodge.

Accommodations

BulBul Homestay is situated on a hill with panoramic views over the unique lake district of Zavala in Mozambique, with the sound of the waves of the Indian Ocean in the background. The unspoiled Mozambican coast is only 10 minutes walking distance away. In September you can see the majestic humpback whales here from the beach!

Kumba Lodge in Tofo Beach is a laid-back beach lodge with a focus on healthy and sustainable living.

Highlights

Private guided meditation with a professional qualified and certified mindfulness teacher in the African bush
Meditate to the sounds of the bush and the ocean
Homestay & local Mozambican food & hospitality in Mozambique’s nature
Ocean Safari Tofo Beach
Dhow sailing by traditional Swahili dhow on the estuary of Inhambane
Private surf class & Yoga group classes in Tofo Beach by the Indian Ocean
Fully personalized meditation sessions, experience meditation at the beach, bush and lake in one retreat
Flexible arrival dates any date between 1- 21 September 2025

5 things that make Mozambique unique 4. Safaris on land and Ocean

Date & Location

Arrive any day between 1 and 21 September 2025

Bul Bul Homestay Quissico & Kumba Lodge Tofo Beach

Retreat Program

Day 1: Arrival and Welcome Retreat

Check in and welcome to Bulbul Homestay
Mindfulness meditation session with Gerry & introduction to the retreat
Local Mozambican Dinner
Campfire under the Stars

Day 2: Meditation by the Ocean & lake activities

Sunrise meditation at the beach by the Indian Ocean
Breakfast
Relax & reading time
Local Mozambican Lunch
Nature walk & lake activities (kayaks available)
Sunset meditation at the lake
Local Mozambican dinner
Campfire under the Stars

Day 3: Meditations in nature & lake activities

Morning meditation session in nature
Breakfast
Optional visit to the local market in Quissico (costs not included in retreat price)
Local Mozambican Lunch
Swimming in the lake
Afternoon meditation session
Private Bonfire dinner under the stars

Day 4: Transfer to Tofo Beach

Morning meditation goodbye session
Breakfast
After breakfast departure to Tofo by private transfer
Arrival in Kumba Lodge Tofo Beach

Day 5: Yoga & Ocean Safari Tofo Beach

Start the day with a group yoga class in Kumba Lodge
Healthy breakfast in Kumba Lodge
2 hour Ocean Safari Tofo to spot the whale sharks (weather dependent)
Lunch/ dinner free of choice (not included in price)

Day 6: Local dhow safari to Pansi Island

Healthy breakfast in Kumba Lodge
Pick up for a day excursion to Pansi island, a relaxing sailing experience in a traditional Arabian Swahili Dhow in the Inhambane estuary.
Experience a truly authentic home cooked meal on Porcos Island and learn about the Mozambican bitonga tribe culture.
Dinner free of choice (not included)

Day 7: Kite surfing in Tofo

Start the day with a group yoga class in Kumba Lodge
Healthy breakfast in Kumba Lodge
2 hour private kite surf or surf lesson in Tofo

Day 8: Final Yoga and end Retreat

Start the day with a group yoga class in Kumba Lodge
Breakfast in Kumba Lodge
11.00 AM checkout and end retreat

Join us for a unique blend of mindfulness meditation, yoga & surf in the African bush on this solo retreat

What is included

3 nights accommodation and 3 healthy and varied meals daily in Bul Bul Homestay
4 nights accommodation in Kumba Lodge
healthy and nutritious breakfast during your stay in Kumba Lodge
6x 1 hour mindfulness meditation sessions & practice led by MA qualified mindfulness teacher Gerry Rickard
campfires under the stars in the African bush
a minimum of 2 yoga group classes in Kumba Lodge
2-hour Ocean Safari Tofo Beach to spot the famous whale sharks
2-hour private (kite)surf lesson on the waves of the Indian Ocean
full day sailing experience by traditional local dhow on the estuary of Inhambane including visit local communities & lunch
private taxi from Quissico to Bul Bul Homestay and from Bul Bul to Tofo Beach (3 hours)

Practical information

How do I get to the retreat?

Quissico is about a 5 hour drive from the capital Maputo. We can either book a private transfer for you or if you want to experience local travel, there are daily local buses from Maputo. Alternatively, Quissico is about 5.5 hours from Vilanculos from where a transfer is possible or daily local buses southwards.

What is not included

lunch & dinners in Tofo Beach
transport to Quissico Mozambique. Transport from Tofo Beach.
flights
visa (most countries qualify for a visa on arrival in Mozambique)
optional extra activities such as a visit to the market in Quissico and extra activities in Tofo Beach
all drinks except water & tea