The Hotel: MUNGA PLAINS (5 Nights)

Set in the Chobe region of Botswana, Munga Plains is a safari and wellness retreat designed to help guests disconnect from daily life and reconnect with themselves and nature. Built from wood, canvas, and thatch, the camp blends seamlessly into the surrounding plains and supports sustainability, conservation, and local community engagement. Accommodation Spacious canvas-and-wood tents featuring:

• Comfortable beds
• En-suite bathroom with hot water
• Solar-powered lighting
• Private veranda overlooking the bush

With only 11 units, the camp offers a peaceful atmosphere, stunning views, and warm, attentive hospitality from the local Basubiya team.

Facilities & Activities

• Yoga shala
• Open-air dining area
• Swimming pool
• Safari game drives
• Walking safaris
• Cultural visits and immersive evenings
• Healthy meals

The Hotel – SHONGWE OASIS OR KABAKWE LODGE (2 Nights)

Shongwe Oasis, an adults-only boutique lodge featuring:

• Luxurious rooms set in tropical gardens
• Spa, jacuzzi, and infinity pool
• Restaurant and bar
• Peaceful outdoor relaxation areas

Kabakwe Lodge A tranquil guesthouse offering:

• Comfortable rooms
• Private verandas
• Lush gardens and a serene atmosphere

Both lodges are ideally located for:

• Visiting Victoria Falls
• Exploring local markets and culture
• Enjoying the rainforest walks and Zambezi viewpoints

About the retreat

Join Heidi Karell for her second Yoga and Safari Retreat at Munga Plains, where balance and adventure await! She will be teaching accessible ashtanga classes and challenging drill workshops to deepen your practice and enable personal growth, surrounded by the stunning African savannah.

Heidi Karell is an advanced ashtanga yoga practitioner. Originally from Finland she has been practicing for over 20 years, establishing a discipline in 2013. She is currently practicing and teaching in Paris where she is based. As a teacher she is encouraging, inspiring and highlights the importance of breath and bandhas. Creating a safe space for each student is important to her.

Having lived in many places and countries she has had the fortune to study under the guidance of many wonderful teachers but the greatest teacher for her remains the practice itself. Yoga gives her strength to face unpleasant moments on and off the mat. She also loves the aspect of indescribable magic when the impossible becomes possible with regular practice.

Groupon's Guide To Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—invites travellers to witness the awe-inspiring cascade of the Zambezi River as it plunges into the Batoka Gorge. Visitors can explore lush rainforest viewpoints while taking in the mist, thunder, and vibrant rainbows that make the falls a truly unforgettable sight.

Adventure seekers can enjoy a host of activities, from scenic helicopter flights and white-water rafting to bungee jumping and river cruises along the Zambezi. With wildlife encounters, guided nature walks, cultural experiences, and tranquil sunset tours, Victoria Falls offers a perfect blend of adrenaline and relaxation for all types of holidaymakers.