9 days and 8 nights’ half board hospitality: Single and double room options for spacious en-suite beachfront accommodations will be available at our beautiful and well curated premises.

WiFi: This will be available both at the residence and when on the move.

Airport transfers: We will pick you up and drop you off from and at the airport on arrival and departure days respectively.

All sessional local transportation: Private vehicles will be available throughout the retreat for our various activities.

Overnight guided forest bathing Meditation in Arabuko Sokoke Forest.

Day guided tour of Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve. Look out for endemic birds, elephants and medicinal herbs.

Mida Creek Sunset Dhow Ride

Delicious local meals: The Kenyan coast is known worldwide for incredible food, and a resident chef will design an extraordinary culinary experience in-house, with occasional meals out. Participants will share any allergies and dietary requirements so that these may be taken into full consideration for complete comfort.

Guided deep rest session: 3 full days will be dedicated to deep rest, including collective napping, as well as meditation solo and with the group. You will also be encouraged to do a digital detox by putting away your phones and devices during this time.

Guided mindfulness practices: Mornings will start with guided meditation, yoga, and pranayama (breathwork). Yoga mats and accessories will be provided.

Group sessions and workshops: This will include learning, insights, and reflections on psychotherapy, ancestral somatic therapy, sensory bodywork, exploring herbs and essential oils, and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to have one-on-one sessions with the healers.

Entry to all selected outside locations: We will immerse ourselves via guided, curated visits and tours into the heritage of Watamu and the surrounding areas, to embrace the histories and cultures of her people and communities.

Professional photography and videography: The trip will be documented for the group, and the documentation team will also be available to take individual or group photos as requested.

Gift bag: You will be given a special curated offering as a token of appreciation and gratitude for your participation.

Visa for entry into Kenya: Each participant is responsible for all the paperwork (incl. any vaccinations and relevant COVID-19 or other requirements) needed to be granted access in to Kenyan territory. The Ayo team will assist where possible.

Travel insurance and medical care: Each participant should insure their trip/flight, belongings, wider health and anything necessary to ensure a pleasant and stress-free retreat.
The Ayo team will be on hand to give relevant assistance and guidance as needed.

One-on-one sessions with the healers outside the retreat scope.

Transportation for individual activities outside the program.

Individual activities outside the program, such as tours, meals, spa and massage treatments, water sports, commissioned artwork, etc.

Alcohol

Staff tips & gratuities: This is left to your discretion.

SIM card and airtime: We do not offer these options but we will happy to assist with getting this sorted out.