All flights (Return international & 1 way NBO-MALINDI)
Tourist E-visa
Travel insurance
Anti Malaria medication
Travel vaccinations
Gratuities
Covid testing
Due to the nature of this particular trip no refunds, deposit refunds or cancellations are possible once booking and first payment has been made. In the event the retreat is rescheduled, your payment will be put forward towards the next retreat date of your choice.
Your international flight will arrive at Nairobi international airport (JKIA).
Inexpensive return flights from Heathrow to Nairobi are currently £380 direct on BRITISH AIRWAYS.
We recommend then taking a ONE WAY domestic flight from JKIA to Malindi airport.
It is a 1 hour short trip costing between £30-£130 depending on airline.
The Rewild team will provide transport from Malindi airport to Watamu Treehouse if arriving on Sunday 20th March 2022 on a morning flight.
*There are alternative travel options to get to Watamu, we would be happy to advise you on this and other aspects of your travel and stay during your time in Kenya. Please contact us direct for more information.
Please check if your nationality requires a tourist visa to enter Kenya. Kenyan entry visas are exclusively issued electronically, with passengers required to obtain their E-VISA before departure and are approximately $51USD. You can apply for single entry and transit e-visa on http://www.evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
A full COVID vaccination is now required to enter Kenya (effective 28 December 2021).
There are no other specific compulsory vaccinations required to travel to Kenya. However we recommend you contact your local travel clinic or GP for further detailed information.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by some passengers travelling from some specific countries, please see the Kenyan embassy website for more specific information.
It is recommended that guests take anti-malarial medication prior and during your stay. Brands such as Malarone can be purchased from your local pharmacy.
The delicious organic meals in Watamu will be based on a vegetarian/vegan/pescatarian diet with fresh fruit juices, teas and coffees.
The meals at Kipalo Hills cater for both meat and vegetarian.
We are happy to discuss and accommodate any dietary requirements.
This retreat is suitable for all levels of fitness, from complete beginners to advanced. You do not need to have any prior knowledge or experience in pilates. Life vests and floatation devices will be provided for our water based activities.
We welcome solo travellers, groups, couples, friends, all are welcome. We ask only that you are over 18 years of age and are able to climb a flight of stairs.
There will be options to arrange extras activities and treatments (PADI diving, shopping trips, massage, pedicures, etc), or private sessions with the instructors on the retreat at an additional cost.
Want to stay and explore a little longer? We would be happy to suggest ways to expand your adventure with some post retreat options such as extending your safari stay, visiting the Sheldrick wildlife trust baby elephant orphanage or a highly recommended visit to the idillic coastal area of Lamu in northern Kenya.
Please contact us directly to discuss Resident's rates for those guests holding a valid Kenyan ID. We also offer a 'Watamu only' option for those short on time.
All passengers, irrespective of nationality and residency status, coming to Kenya from the UK or any other country, via any route of travel are required to have a full COVID vaccination to enter Kenya.
You must also have a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate conducted within 72 hours before travel. All negative COVID-19 test results must prove that they have been taken no more than 72 hours before travel to Kenya and be verified digitally through the Trusted Travel Initiative.
All passengers irrespective of nationality and residency status coming to Kenya from the UK via any route of travel shall be required to submit daily health information on the Jitenge Platform / App for 14 consecutive days.
All travellers must upload their certificate of covid vaccination and negative PCR test certificate to https://globalhaven.org before boarding their flight.
Travellers will also need to complete a COVID-19 Travellers Health Surveillance Form here; https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/
For more detailed information, please see https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/entry-requirements
Pilates is a mindful, full body exercise and movement system designed to strengthen core muscle groups, stretch, re-balance and re-align the body. It also enhances coordination and develops a deeper connection to your centre. Pilates is suitable for all ages, genders and levels of fitness. The classes on the retreat will be mat based pilates designed to accommodate all abilities, from complete novice to advanced practitioners and instructors!
Yamuna Body Rolling. Who says you have to become immobile as you get older? Yamuna Body Rolling is a unique technique that uses special balls with your own body weight to work deeply on your anatomy. Creating optimum space throughout the body will restore fuller range of motion in all joints. Direct bone stimulation is what makes YBR stand out from the crowd. Exercise anywhere; at home, at the office or on holiday. You will feel completely revived just like after a full-body massage.