October 18 - 27, 2026
Join the Next Level Yoga Community and Synergy Yoga team for an unforgettable journey from the wild heart of the Rift Valley to the serene Swahili coast. Our thoughtfully curated retreat begins in Nairobi and carries you deep into the Great Rift Valley — the birthplace of humankind — for a meaningful blend of wildlife, culture, yoga, and restoration. Throughout the experience, we honor the land, its people, and its ancient rhythms while creating space for personal transformation, connection, and rejuvenation.
We welcome practitioners of all levels to enjoy a journey of of daily yoga, breathtaking safari excursions, nourishing meals, restorative downtime, and beautiful accommodations.
From our journey inside Lake Nakuru National Park, immersed in lions, rhinos, giraffes, and vibrant birdlife, we continue to the car-free island of Lamu. There, barefoot beach living, dhow sunset sails, ocean-view shalas, therapeutic treatments, and rich cultural experiences will invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and return home renewed.
Throughout the journey, you'll stay at three premium venues, each offering comfort, beauty, and a unique sense of place. In Nairobi, the Mövenpick Hotel provides modern elegance with spacious rooms, exceptional dining, a relaxing pool and spa, and a prime location in the vibrant Westlands district.
At Lake Nakuru, Sopa Lodge offers cottage-style accommodations with private verandas overlooking the national park, along with an outdoor pool, restaurant, and easy access to wildlife viewing.
Our final destination, Kijani Hotel in the Shela Village of Lamu Island, is an intimate boutique retreat with lush gardens, incredible restaurant, a freshwater pool, and just 11 uniquely styled rooms blending Swahili charm with coastal tranquility, Kijani will be reserved exclusively for our group, creating a peaceful, private sanctuary for rest, connection, and exploration.
Across all three venues, you’ll experience comfort, culture, and the beauty of Kenya.
- Movenpick Hotel Nairobi
- Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru
- Kijani Hotel Lamu
Dates + Accommodations
All The Details
Enjoy yoga classes created specifically for this unique yoga retreat by Pedro Luna, Sumer Luna, Salim Rollins, and Francisco Morales Bermudez.
The yoga classes will be a blend of Hatha/Vinyasa/Yin/Restorative Yoga throughout the week. All of the yoga classes are suitable for all levels.
Retreat guests will also have the opportunity to experience a Thai Body Workshop!
Yoga & Workshops
Kenya is a land of extraordinary beauty, rich traditions, and vibrant cultural history—from its modern capital to its wildlife-filled savannas and ancient Swahili coast. Through our partnership with Synergy Yoga and longtime Kenya resident Salim Rollins, guests will experience the country through an authentic, local lens.
This retreat intentionally explores three distinct regions to reveal Kenya’s full diversity: Nairobi’s dynamic urban heartbeat, the Rift Valley’s profound connection to wildlife and ancestral landscapes, and Lamu’s peaceful coastal heritage shaped by centuries of Swahili culture. With Salim’s deep relationships, on-the-ground knowledge, and community connections, participants gain a richer, more intimate understanding of Kenya—its people, stories, and spirit. This journey offers more than sightseeing; it’s an immersive cultural experience that honors the land, supports local partners, and invites guests to feel Kenya’s true essence.
The Local Perspective
Your retreat experience includes a thoughtfully curated selection of excursions that immerse you in Kenya’s natural beauty, culture, and coastal magic. In Lake Nakuru National Park, our expert safari guides will lead daily game drives through one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife sanctuaries—home to rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, baboons, countless bird species.
On Lamu Island, you’ll explore the charm of Shela Village with a guided walking tour through its sandy pathways, coral-stone architecture, and welcoming community. A full-day dhow and snorkel trip invites you to sail turquoise waters, swim vibrant reefs, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board. You’ll also wander historic Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in Swahili culture, and close the journey with a dreamy sunset dhow sail. Optional channel swims offer a refreshing way to experience the island’s serene coastline.
Excursions
the Itinerary
Arrival & pickup at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
- Evening Yoga class at Movenpick Hotel Nairobi
- Opening Circle
- Welcome Dinner at Beit e Selam
DAY ONE: Movenpick Hotel Nairobi
- Breakfast
- Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Mini Game Drive
- Lunch
- Optional Game Drive
- Evening Yoga
- Dinner
DAY TWO: Movenpick → Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru
- Morning Game Drive
- Breakfast
- Mid Day Yoga
- Lunch
- Evening Game Drive
- Dinner
DAY THREE: Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru
- Breakfast
- Morning Game Drive
- Mid Day Yoga
- Lunch
- Evening Game Drive
- Dinner
DAY FOUR: Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru
- Breakfast
- Depart for Nairobi or optional excursion to Crescent Island for a Boat Tour and Walking Safari
- Free Time
- *Lunch and Dinner on your own
DAY FIVE: Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru → Movenpick Hotel Nairobi
- Breakfast
- Depart For JKIA for domestic flight to Lamu
- Check into Kijani Hotel
- Lunch (on your own)
- Tour of Shela Village
- Evening Rooftop Yoga
- Dinner
DAY SIX: Movenpick Hotel Nairobi → Kijani Hotel Lamu
- Channel Swim (optional)
- Breakfast
- Dhow Boat Excursion with Snorkeling and Lunch
- Evening Yoga
- Dinner
DAY SEVEN: Kijani Hotel Lamu
DAY EIGHT: Kijani Hotel Lamu
- Channel Swim (optional)
- Morning Yoga
- Breakfast
- Lamu Town Tour
- Free Time
- Thai Bodywork Workshop
- Dinner
- Sunrise Beach Yoga
- Channel Swim (optional)
- Breakfast
- Free Time
- Sunset Dhow Boat Excursion
- Closing Circle
- Farewell Dinner
DAY NINE: Kijani Hotel Lamu
DAY TEN: Kijani Hotel Lamu → JKIA
- Breakfast
- Domestic Flight from Lamu to JKIA arrival time 12:15 PM
the Package
10 Days at Premium Venues throughout Kenya
Daily Yoga Sessions & Thai Bodywork Workshop
Delicious Meals (9 breakfast,
4 Lunches, 8 Dinners Included)
Safari Guides/Park Fees
Shela Village Tour
Dhow Boat / Snorkel Excursion
Lamu Town Tour
Sunset Dhow Excursion
Roundtrip Domestic Airfare from JKIA to Lamu
Yoga Mats
Wifi At All Venues
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Rooms & Pricing
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (SEPARATE BEDS PERFECT FOR 2 FRIENDS)
$5,900 per person
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (LARGE BED PERFECT FOR A COUPLE)
$5,900 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY (LARGE BED)
$6.700 per person *2 Spots Available
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DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (SOLO FEMALE WHO WANTS TO SHARE WITH ANOTHER GUEST 2 SEPARATE BEDS)
$5,900 per person *1 Spot Available
TRIPLE OCCUPANCY (3 FRIENDS, 3 SEPARATE BEDS)
$5,400 per person
Make sure your passport is valid with at least 90 days past your length of stay available.
You will apply for an ETA Visa within 60 days of departing for Kenya. The fee for that is approximately $30 USD.
This retreat is going to be Next Level 🙃.
any other things i need to know?
Once you've made your deposit of $1,000 simply email admin@nextlevelyogacommunity.com to confirm which room you would like. Based on availability. If you see the room listed in the section on the booking link then the room is still available (unless someone booked it in the last few minutes or something crazy 😊)
how do you select your room?
All group transfers will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta JKIA on October 18th whenever you arrive. First retreat activity begins at 5 PM local time.
On departure day you will be dropped off you will fly to JKIA from Lamu and land at 12:15 PM. Book your return flight home on the 27th after 3 pm.
If you fly into JKIA airport or come in at a different time we can arrange a transfer for you to a pre night hotel at your own expense.
AIRPORT INFO & LOGISTICS
All deposits and payments are non-refundable. We recommend getting trip insurance to cover yourself HERE.
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Meet Your Leaders
Pedro Luna
Sumer Luna
Pedro Luna is a passionate yoga teacher and mentor with a deep commitment to sharing the transformative power of yoga. After transitioning from a corporate career in 2014, Pedro fully embraced teaching yoga and has been guiding students ever since. His journey has taken him across the globe, leading retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings, all while continuing to refine his craft.
With over a decade of experience, Pedro’s mission is to help others unlock their potential—whether it’s through teaching students the physical practice of yoga or mentoring fellow yoga teachers as they build their own thriving careers. He takes immense joy in watching others grow, spread their wings, and soar. Pedro has had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of yoga teachers worldwide, helping them build confidence in their teaching, embark on their entrepreneurial journeys, lead their first retreats, and successfully open their own brick-and-mortar studios.
When he’s not immersed in yoga or creating memes, you’ll find Pedro adventuring with his wife and their three children, often embarking on exciting and quirky challenges together.
Sumer Luna’s journey into yoga began in 2016 when she completed her 200-hour teacher certification. What started as a way to connect with a community of like-minded individuals and deepen her spiritual practice soon blossomed into a profound calling. Since then, Sumer has led yoga retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings around the world, sharing her wisdom and creating transformative experiences for her students.
In addition to being a passionate yoga teacher, Sumer is a licensed clinical social worker with the Veterans Health Administration. Since 2013, she has been dedicated to helping veterans through psychotherapy, specializing in PTSD and Anxiety Disorders.
Sumer’s unique blend of yoga and therapeutic expertise allows her to guide others in healing and growth, both on and off the mat!
Francisco Morales Bermudez
Salim Rollins
Francisco Morales-Bermudez, is a healing artist from Peru. Since 2006, he has led certification programs; workshops; retreats and festivals internationally including South America; USA; Asia; Africa; Europe and the South Pacific. Francisco teaches a range of practices, including Thai massage, yoga, martial arts and anatomy and physiology.
His exploration of these practices and his compassionate disposition have enabled Francisco to guide numerous students towards optimal health. Francisco continues to organize transformational wellness journeys in Peru; Kenya; and Mexico.
He is the Co Director of Synergy Yoga & the Synergy Rising, non-profit organization dedicated to expanding life choices for the youth of Peru’s Sacred Valley through martial arts and imparting traditions of the Incas in order to preserve them. Today he resides in the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Peru.
Salim Rollins has dedicated his professional life to empowering communities through wellness and cultural arts programs.He’s the Co-director of Synergy Yoga, a registered Yoga Alliance school that offers international yoga teacher training; retreats; Thai massage certification; and online wellness programs. Salim has maintained a dedicated yoga practice since 2000 and studied with several master teachers throughout India and the U.S.
He has curated international wellness festivals and retreats in numerous countries including Peru; Kenya; the U.S.; Tanzania; Mexico; Uganda and Angola. In addition to his work with Synergy, Salim is a Contra-Mestre of the Afro-Brazilian martial art, Capoeira Angola, an art form that he has been practicing since 1995.
For more than twenty years, Salim has managed and taught youth empowerment programming. He is the Founder and Director of Inuka Cultural Center – a Kenya-based NGO that uses Capoeira Angola, breaking, and an empowerment program for teen girls to impart critical life skills and expanded choices to youth in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya. Salim's focus as a facilitator, centers on community upliftment and cultivating an intuitive practice that enables students to find the source of their healing within.Salim deeply values his mission of sharing healing practices and curating wellness spaces with communities throughout the world.
