Mindfulness meditation in beautiful Mozambique
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
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
Costs and options
Shared Private Cabin in Bulbul Homestay & Garden Room shared Kumba Lodge
– shared with 2 people: 59750 MZN / € 850 per person.
Single Private Cabin Bulbul Homestay & single garden room Kumba Lodge
– single private retreat: 77260 MZN / €1.095 per person
Other room options available.
Please note all room options are subject to availability.
What's included?
- 3 nights accommodation and 3 healthy and varied meals daily in Bul Bul Homestay
- 4 nights accommodation in Kumba Lodge including nutritious breakfast
- 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)
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
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.
