Restore body, mind and soul with Nimali

Africa has a wonderful knack of making even the most fit and healthy of us feel absolutely wonderful, clearing the cobwebs from the mind and helping reduce stress and anxiety. It's like a secret superpower, helping people perform physical and emotional reboots that leave them feeling ready for anything life can throw at them. Which is why we prioritise wellness in our Safaris for the Senses...

Modern life may be easier than it was for our ancestors but it has come at a huge cost to our physical and mental wellbeing, with stress the world's number one silent killer, contributing to the leading causes of death across the planet including heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases and cancer. So finding ways to switch off and manage the challenges of living in the "always on" age have never been more important.

Which is where Nimali comes in, because we specialise in offering wellness-focused safaris that help you press the "reset" button on life, combining the undoubted benefits of a traditional safari with wonderful elements designed to promote absolute relaxation and restoration. That's right, a safari is good for you! Here's some reasons why...

Connecting with Planet Earth

There's nothing like the magnificence of the African wilderness for soothing the soul. The sense of adventure and thrill of being surrounded by wildlife and beautiful landscapes releases endorphins -our "happy" hormones that reduce stress, relieve pain and improve an overall sense of wellbeing.

The tranquil settings of our lodges and the incredible wilderness areas that surround them create ideal environments for mindfulness and meditation, promoting inner peace and improving focus. So we make sure to remind you to take the time to just "be" - sitting somewhere quiet where you can just watch wild Africa pass by and let your mind drift without a care in the world.

Take it a step beyond at Nimali Tarangire with a fly-camping experience that immerses you completely in wild Africa and connects you directly to the spirit of wilderness. It's food for the soul!

Getting physical

With guided walking safaris at Nimali Tarangire and a diverse range of wellness treatments and therapies available at all of our lodges, as well as the chance for yoga sessions and swimming, getting out from behind a desk and on to your feet is one of the most welcome parts of escaping the rat race.

Add healthy cuisine to the mix because our chefs excel at preparing wonderful meals filled with fresh, locally sourced ingredients that are both nutritious and tasty, giving you the chance to enjoy delicious food that's also good for you. If you have dietary requirements, let us know ahead of time and we will make sure you are well taken care of.

Meet new people

Enjoy the chance to engage with our local Maasai people at Nimali Tarangire, earning about their lifestyle, traditions, and practices, broadening your perspective and contributing to your overall sense of wellbeing in the process. You'll also meet other guests from around the world as well as our wonderful staff, the majority of whom are local Tanzanians.

Stepping out of your comfort zone and meeting new and different people from different cultural backgrounds contributes enormously to personal growth, enhancing your self-esteem, sense of self-worth and resilience.

Switching off

In our remote locations we offer you the chance to disconnect completely from the digital world and focus on yourself. A break from constant connectivity can be refreshing, allowing you to immerse yourself in your surroundings, finding time for personal reflection and mindfulness. It also makes your interactions with people more meaningful and genuine.

A digital detox also helps to reassess and realign your priorities and figure out what's important for a healthy lifestyle and what's not. The emails can wait and so can social media - we promise the world will not stop turning!

By concentrating on you and adjusting the way you view the world, a wellness safari will leave you refreshed in body, mind and soul and ready to reprioritise work and home, finding balance in your life. And when the stress starts to build, you can always come back to Nimali for some more "me time"!