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We are a tour operator company based in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Imara Tours Zanzibar is committed to providing the best tourism and hospitality services to reach and fulfil the dreams of our customers visiting the amazing islands of Zanzibar..........

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Mikumi National Park

One of Tanzania's largest parks is Mikumi National Park, located in the southeastern part of the country. On its own, Mikumi National Park covers roughly 1,250 square miles spread across the floodplain of the Mkata River. Just to the south........

Ngorongoro Conservation

Few places in Tanzania are diverse as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This unique destination offers travelers a one-of-a-kind experience with unfettered access to the nature, wildlife and people that make this country an incredible ..............

The Serengeti National

Is a large national park in northern Tanzania that stretches over 14,763 km2 (5,700 sq mi). It is located in eastern Mara Region and northeastern Simiyu Region and contains over 1,500,000 hectares

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Spice & Stone Town Tour

Zanzibar is popular as a spice island and one of the largest producers of spices in the world, including cloves, nutmeg, black paper, cinnamon, turmeric, etc. These spices make Zanzibarians use spices in all kinds...

Jozani Forest&Cultural Experience

Discover the forest of Zanzibar, which is the only national park in the islands with 50 km2. This park is blessed with a wealth of large natural trees, various plants, and even different types of palm trees....

Safari Blue

This is a Sea trip that lasts a whole day, from morning to evening. The trip will start near Fumba Town at the shore using a traditional Zanzibar dhow. We will use the sail blown by the sea breeze to make your day enjoyable.

Stone Town & Sand Bank & Prison

Discover the Stone Town, one of the oldest cities on the coast of East Africa, that is under the supervision of UNESCO since 2000. Get to know Zanzibar, which was known as part of the Oman Empire ...

Swahili Cooking Lesson & Spice Farm

All of us together with our head chef will decide what kind of Swahili food to cook; probably it will be dishes such as Pilau rice and Desert Salad, cassava and fish cooked with coconut milk, spices, and salad.

Uzi& Mama Zanzibar

Is a kind of tour that shows Zanzibar authentic life dated from 50 years ago, tradition, and culture, and will give you an imagination of Zanzibar history of that era. The Island of Uzi is built with small houses.

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We had a wonderful tour in Stonetown. They are very kind and they have much to tell about stonetown and living in Zanzibar. Very good guides!

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We had a lovely half day tour of Stone Town and Prison Island with Fessal, he was kind,helpful and informative. We loved the boat ride over to the Island and will never forget meeting the giant tortoises. I cannot recommend highly enough!

Stephanie and Freddie

Fessel is so nice!!! We had a great tour in stonetown, thank you, and wish you all the luck with this! you worked veery hard to get here!!!big hugs from Holland!

Esther Wiggers

I have never been so pleased with a guide like Fessal, Fessal is full of energy, takes you into the atmosphere,culture and history of the Country,you get quality for your money. I would definitely recommend him as the guide in Zanzibar!!

I booked a tour with Fessal to visit Stonetown . He was very competent and explained everything very well, I really can recommend him, I wish him and his Team all the best .

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The park is known for its abundant wildlife, including African elephant, African buffalo, Ugandan kob, hippopotamus, topi, waterbuck

Kibale National Park is a national park in western Uganda, protecting moist evergreen rainforest.

This national park is situated in Kaabong district in Northeastern Uganda. By estimate, it is about 510 Kilometers by road form Kampala

Lake Mburo National Park is a famous birding spot with over 350 bird species in this rather small protected area. Birding adventures can be enjoyed in the car, on a boat, or even more exciting on foot.

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a large primeval forest located in south-western Uganda in the Kanungu District.

Murchison Falls National Park is best known, though, for the most powerful waterfall in the world. Every second, the equivalent of 200 bathtubs full of water is forced through a gorge less than seven paces wide.

The mountains are well-known for their unique alpine flora which includes many species endemic to the Albertine Rift in the higher altitude zones including giant heathers, groundsels and lobelias.

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Time to spice up your life! Check out our coolest destinations. Ready for an awesome adventure? Take a break and let the fun begin!

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At Imara Daima Travels, we believe that every journey is a story waiting to be told. As seasoned explorers and passionate travel enthusiasts, we have embarked on a mission to redefine your travel experiences, making them unforgettable and seamlessly woven into the fabric of your life.

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"Holy Travels" with Imara Daima Travels is a sacred journey designed to bring spiritual significance and fulfillment to your travel experience. Our Holy Travels encompass pilgrimages to various destinations with deep-rooted connections to Christianity, allowing you to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and explore significant religious sites.

Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. Psalms 84:5

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"Safaris" with Imara Daima Travels offer an extraordinary adventure into the heart of nature, providing a unique blend of wildlife exploration and cultural discovery. Our Safaris take you on a captivating journey through some of the most renowned national parks and wildlife reserves in Uganda and beyond ensures a safari experience that goes beyond the ordinary, allowing you to witness the majestic beauty of nature and encounter diverse wildlife in their natural habitats.

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Imara Daima Travels exceeded our expectations in organizing a pilgrimage for our congregation. The spiritual impact and seamless logistics reflected their commitment to providing a truly Holy experience.

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6 Amazing Black-Owned Wellness Retreats Making a Difference

Last updated June 14, 2024

We are all in for Women of Color wellness travel. Meet six change makers rewriting the narrative with their Black-owned wellness retreats. 

Being Black and living in America does come with pros. It gifts us that coveted golden ticket—our passport—which grants us entry into almost every country in the world.

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However, the weight of our “Blackness” and “womanhood” is heavy, both collectively and individually. While no two stories are alike, this heaviness can wear down even the strongest of souls. 

Living in a system that doesn’t necessarily operate for us, but rather against us, can be disheartening. It can also be troubling and create highly toxic environments both within our hearts and spirit.

Despite this, community, sisterhood and travel are rewriting the narrative that Black women share, giving us the space to heal. 

Six Black-Owned Wellness Retreats for Mind, Body & Soul

While no one path to healing and pursuing wellness (mind, body, soul) is identical, there are some change-makers on the scene. These Black women are spreading love and teaching us how to heal our souls so we can heal collectively.

1. Whole Experience

Pack your bags as you head to the heart of Kenya with Whole Experience. Centered around building a supportive community to restore your wellness, this Black-owned wellness retreat offers transformational retreats and holistic coaching programs.

Founders Tameika G and Whitney Gee share the why behind establishing Whole Experience. “We saw the retreat space as being very linear. It wasn’t super inclusive of women of all shapes, sizes and walks of life. So, we created a retreat space for everyBODY. One that empowers Women of Color to come together and focus on their health and wellness.”

All we is ask is that you bring an open mind to our retreats. Tameika G and Whitney Gee, founders of Whole Experience

Whole Experience retreats blend meditation, yoga, fitness and wellness workshops with a healthy dose of JOY! Adventures and tours include safaris in Kenya or salsa dancing in Colombia. In addition, the retreats create an environment to build sisterhood and community.

Whole Experience retreat tip: Attendees do a lot of unique activities that they may not be used to. These include sound therapy healing and cocoa ceremonies. When you come with an open mind and no expectations, it allows you to be fully present and to experience something totally new.

2. IMARA Retreat

If you have an inkling for transformative retreats that deepen your connection to your higher self, IMARA Retreat provides just this. You’ll explore the depths of your power, create long-lasting sisters-ships and work on personal development. All while visiting a new country. 

IMARA is an immersive and emotive life-changing experience that helps women reconnect to their true power. Greater personal awareness is created and new intentions are set to help attendees reconnect to self and others, in deeper, more meaningful ways.

All this via a specially curated program—leaving an attendee refreshed and renewed ready to take on the world as a better version of herself.

This Black-owned wellness retreat offers a sacred space to blossom, with a focus on wellness, personal and professional development that both invigorates and educates simultaneously.

Founded by Christina Rice, OMNoire is all about attracting high vibes focusing on three pillars: breathing, experience and life. 

This Black-owned wellness retreat aims to build community and foster a sacred space for Black women and Women of Color to thrive and embrace the journey of life.

OMNoire has been hosting retreats since 2017 with Black women from around the world who are looking to reset, recharge and redesign their lives. 

The immersive luxury retreat experiences and adventures focus on bringing the power of OM to life. Retreats take place in locations from a wine + wellness escape in California’s wine country to a mindful goddess expedition in Columbia. 

4. Leisano Living

Through mindfulness and meditation, Leisano Living offers a way to step outside of your comfort zone and take a pause (deep breath here) as you relax, recharge and restore your soul. 

Owner Leisan Echols started Leisano Living for very personal reasons. After boldly walking away from her “dream job” due to burnout in January 2018, she embarked on a six-month adventure to wellness that took her across the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

As a dietitian and exercise physiologist who strongly believes in the healing power of travel, Echols was determined to build a business that provides Black women with tools to optimize their well-being and immerses them in new cultures to promote self-discovery. 

Step outside of your comfort zone—this is when the magic happens. Leisan Echols, owner of Leisano Living

“That journey in 2018 breathed new life into me, giving me clarity and direction on what I would do next. And in short, that’s how Leisano Living was born,” says Echols.

Today Leisano Living is a successful Black-owned wellness travel brand and pioneer in research-based health retreats and programs.

Leisano Living retreat tip : Being open to new experiences allows you to connect fully, push past physical and mental barriers, and reach a different level of freedom. At the same time, you will find beautiful pieces of yourself along the way that you didn’t even know existed.

5. Africa With Us

Looking for active retreats with expert local guides? Africa With Us is all about understanding, spreading and experiencing the exoticness and richness of Kukuwa Fitness, a combination of African dance, fitness, cultural exploration and community service. 

This Black-owned wellness retreat will have you swaying your body to a variety of African music. You will dance and dine at various retreat destinations from Senegal and the Gambia to Botswana and South Africa. 

Additionally, you’ll sample various cuisines to enrich your body, participate in community service to enrich your soul and have incredible cultural experiences to enrich your mind.

6. Black Women Healing Retreats

Owner Satya traded in her heels for sandals only to discover that she was happier barefoot. And founded the first wellness and healing sanctuary centered around Black women.

All about crafting luxury experiences for the Black woman traveler, Black Women Healing Retreats takes luxury to the next level. And we’re not talking about fashion, but luxury in the sense of deserving to feel good (mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually).

Choose your personal path (healing, yoga and meditation, or self-care) as you jungle bathe in serene greeneries ranging from Jamaica to Costa Rica at this Black-owned wellness retreat.

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At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY – YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior . And that’s why we’re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you! No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. However, the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We’ve made it much easier to search, discover, and book wellness and active vacations . With Vacayou’s Instant Book, your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away . Start the trip of your lifetime today, with Vacayou . We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.  To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to  subscribe to our newsletter . 

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6 DAYS CLASSIC AFRICAN SAFARI.

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A 6 days wildlife safari to three of Kenya’s most popular parks with abundant wildlife, birdlife, breathtaking sceneries, Lakes, and the Big 5 trail/wildebeest migration in Masai Mara – this tour to Kenya offers the best game viewing with backdrops of lofty mountains and stunning lakes. In this tailored safari you will have every opportunity to observe and photograph;

Lake Nakuru turns fuchsia pink with the flocks of flamingos that call it home. Over four hundred other bird species populate this lake of the Great African Rift Valley, ready to take your breath away at the splendor  of their daily lives. Amboseli is known for the herds of elephants in the National Park, as well as the awe-inspiring backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The second highest mountain in the world provides the staid and solid background to your trip. It is possible to reverse the order of this safari, and some modifications to the itinerary are possible with some extra costs. There is also options to add domestic flights between destinations for a higher fee.

What to Expect

On this amazing Safari you will be in search of:

• Black/White Rhino
• Grant's Gazelle
• Black-Backed Jackal
• Hippopotamus

Tour Highlights

• ​Its a 6 Days 5 Nights Amboseli safari/Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara from / Nairobi/Airport.
• Safari Starts from Nairobi and Ends in Nairobi.
• Destinations:- Amboseli National Park/Lake Nakuru national park/ Masai Mara.
• Accommodation:- Lodges/Camps Inside the mentioned Parks.
• Best Time to Visit: All year round for wildlife enthusiasts
• Type of transport: - Road using a comfortable 4×4 Tour van/4×4 Jeep (Land Cruiser)
• Tour Type-Private

Trip Extensions available on request.

Day 1 - Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Once we’ve picked you up from the airport, your hotel, or residence, we will track south through Kenya. A long and easy drive to the Amboseli awaits you today. Amboseli is another great park of the Serengeti, home to migrations, wonderful wildlife, and the breath-taking Mount Kilimanjaro.

Upon entering Amboseli, you will immediately have the opportunity to start spotting the stunning animals you have come to visit. This short game drive will take you to your accommodation in the park, and after lunch a more extensive game drive will be undertaken.

To round off the day you will return to your chosen camp or lodge for dinner.

Destination:   Amboseli National Park. Travel Time: 3 to 4 hrs. (216 Km) Accommodation:  Inside Amboseli National Park Complementaries:  Drinking water , other drinks are extra Meals:  Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Day 2 - Full Day in Amboseli National Park

A full day in this photogenic park.

Take this final opportunity to rise early and watch the sun rise over the endless plains with a snow-caped peak of Kilimanjaro at the background. Dawn is a truly captivating time out on the savanna, and the light is perfect for soft lit photography, too.

After having breakfast at the camp, you will embark on a full day’s exploration of the Amboseli. Along with big five of African safari, you should also be able to spot:

Along with others as you are ably assisted by your Kenyan safari guide. A picnic lunch in the park will ensure you don’t miss a beat of this glorious day surrounded by the mega-fauna this part of the world is famous for.

After your captivating day in the park you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and a final overnight inside Amboseli National Park.

Activities: Game Drives inside Amboseli National Park. Accommodation:  Inside Amboseli National Park. Complementaries: Drinking water on board/ A pair of Binoculars Meals:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner Optional Activity:  Masai Village Tour ( US$30 Per Person)

Day 3 - Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast starts the day, and you will have chance to say farewell to the beasts of the Amboseli on a morning game drive. A drive through the Great African Rift Valley, with vistas to melt your heart, awaits you on your way to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch. Relax for a while and later you will have your first afternoon game drive in this famous park.

Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo’s and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the, at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Safaris sometimes can be a bit tiring! Upon returning to your accommodation in the evening you’ll be served dinner and will have more time to relax before bedding down inside this nature park.

Destination:  Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel Time: 5 to 6 hrs. (370 Km) Accommodation:  Inside Lake Nakuru National Park. Complementaries:  Drinking water on board Meals:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara

Progress on from Lake Nakuru after breakfast, you will continue driving through the great African Rift Valley to arrive at the Masai Mara. The landscapes along the way range from panoramic to sublime; be ready to drink the scenery in the heart of Kenya.

You will arrive at Masai Mara and immediately be immersed in the undulating landscape, filled with high concentrations of animals. Your small game drive will take you to your accommodation for lunch and then you will take an extensive afternoon exploration of the Masai Mara.

If you’re lucky enough to visit during the migrations, between July and October, you will be rewarded with the spectacle of herds of beasts traversing these rolling plains. However No matter the time of year, the Masai Mara will never be short of what you expected on your African Safari.

Destination:   Masai Mara National Park. Travel Time:  5 to 6 hrs. (247 Km) Accommodation:  Inside Masai Mara Complementaries:  Drinking water , other drinks are extra Meals:  All Meals (B-L-D)

Day 5 - Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Masai Mara landscape is dominated by the acacia trees mixed with long grass and volcanic boulders that punctuate the landscape. You will head out after breakfast at your accommodation, with your African safari guide on hand to help you track, spot, and identify all the animals you see.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place (July to October). This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Lunch will be served picnic style, so as to ensure you get as much of the day within the parks as possible. You will return to your accommodation for dinner and rest before the next day of your African safari.

Activities:  Game Drives inside Masai Mara National Reserve. Accommodation:  Inside Masai Mara National Reserve. Complementaries:  Drinking water on board Meals:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner Optional Activity:  Masai Village Tour (US$30 Per Person)/ Hot Air Balloon Safari (US$450 Per Person)

Day 6 - Masai Mara -Nairobi

Starting the day early allows for a morning game drive as the Masai Mara transitions from night to dawn. The dawn chorus over the savanna is an African safari experience not to be missed.

Breakfast is served after the game drive, followed by embarking on the journey back to Nairobi. During your return journey you will stop for lunch in Narok town, for a serving of traditional Kenyan food. Once back in Nairobi, you can choose to return to your hotel, residence, or directly to the airport depending on your plans.

No Accommodation  on this last day Travel Time  : 5 to 6 hrs. (279 Km) Meals : Breakfast and Lunch (No Dinner)

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• All transfers
• All accommodation during the tour
• All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees
• All meals and drinking water during the tour
• Services of our professional driver guide
• All game drives as noted in the itinerary
• Personalized service.
• Passports and visa applications and processing
• International flights and taxes
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips and Gratuity for driver/guide
• Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
• Hot-air balloon safari from 490$ per person / Masai Villages 80$ per person

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an immersive, emotive, life-changing experience, that helps women reconnect to their true power.

At IMARA, personal awareness is elevated and new intentions are set, fostering deep, meaningful connections with attendees and within. The extensive and unique curated programming leaves attendees feeling refreshed, renewed and ready to take on the world as a better version of herself. It’s truly an experience like no other that is created by women, for women, with love. IMARA combines extraordinary world-class experiences and powerful networking, set in a culturally rich destination.

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Visit historical Museums and become immersed in Moroccan culture.

Camp in the Agafay desert at a luxury camp site surrounded by the beautiful sand, sun and stars.

The Colored Girl is excited to host you at IMARA Marrakech. #THISISIMARA

Tori Elizabeth

Tori Elizabeth is a former celebrity wardrobe stylist and is an expert in Sales, PR & Marketing. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, she attended both Texas A&M University and The University of Houston, where she was accepted into the Program for Excellence in Selling; the #1 sales program in the nation. She then went on to work for major corporations like 3M, and Canon, to technology start-ups such as Augury. Tori effortlessly combines her talents & skills from her diverse background, to now continue to push the envelope and empower women of color as the Founder and Creative Director of The Colored Girl and The Imara Retreat. 

Welcome to IMARA 2023! Salam is the local greeting that means “peace”. We will pick you up from the airport then arrive to the desert camp to where you'll get settled in. We invite you to relax, relate & release as we prepare for a life-changing and memorable week ahead. 

• Airport pick-up
• Guided in an experience to get to the why--why are you here? This practice will unearth the truth at your core and kickstart your journey to transformation & elevation.

Airport Pickup

Not Included

We'll start our day with a brunch and ice-breaker for everyone to introduce themselves. 

We then will indulge in cultural activities, ending the night with dinner under the stars.

• WELCOME BREAKFAST + INTRODUCTIONS
• RELAX BY THE POOL
• STARLIT DINNER

REIMAGINING

We'll start our day with a morning hike in nature. After a beautiful walk we will  have lunch with a discussion on sisterhood.

We will head to the city to explore museums, gather for lunch, then check-in to the hotel in Marrakech. Later we will reconvene with a traditional moroccan cooking class for dinner.

• MUSEUM TOURS
• LUNCH IN CITY
• CHECK-IN MARRAKECH HOTEL
• COOKING CLASS FOR DINNER

cooking class

hot air balloon

REDISCOVERING

This day we will let go of everything you once knew for a NEW version of your life!

• A workshop centered on repairing ones relationship with self. Acknowledging limiting beliefs, the reactions that accompany them and the actions that'll replace them.
• Uncovering the person behind the success. Who did you have to become to acquire the life you have today.
• We are all creative--it is within us. Tapping into ones creativity allows us to express our most vulnerable selves. 
• Money is a tool that when utilized responsibly can change your life and the life of others. Learning the fundamentals of building wealth is a neccessity.

REAWAKENING

We will journey for a day of service to connect with moroccan woman entrepreneurs. After lunch we will return to our hotel for relaxation before a candle lit dinner to close the retreat.

• HOT AIR BALLOON (add-on)
• FAREWELL LUNCH
• ATV'S (add-on)

Now that you have connected to the continent, your tribe and yourself...you can now go into the world and elevate every space you enter. 

Airport Drop-off

What's Included

Room & Board

Meals & Drinks

Guided Tours

Ground Transportation

Charitable Donation

What's Not Included

Covid-19 Tests

VIEW GALLERY

PRICE $40.00/ pp

1 Hour Photoshoot

PRICE $275.00/ pp

Sun Rise Hot Air Balloon + Breakfast

PRICE $325.00/ pp

Quad Buggy/ATV

PRICE $50.00/ pp

You'll Be Staying Here

Habitas Caravan Desert Camp

Just 45 minutes from downtown Marrakech, our oasis of discovery is found deep within the Agafay Desert, where expansive views over the moon-like landscape and dramatic, snow-capped Atlas Mountains transport the mind worlds away. Caravan Agafay is an immersive experience in the Moroccan desert, a secret playground set amidst rocky dunes. Our nomadic home is a space for creative freedom and self-expression; a collective experience for play, exploration and adventure travel.

DAR SABRA HOTEL

The Dar Sabra Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Marrakech, Morocco. It offers a unique and stylish atmosphere, combining traditional Moroccan design with contemporary elements. The hotel features beautifully landscaped gardens, stunning architecture, and a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for guests.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

The following are included in the retreat costs:

• Retreat workshops, activities, and excursions
• 6 nights accommodation
• Food and beverages (breakfast, lunch, and dinner + occasional afternoon tea)
• Ground transportation (included airport transfers)

The following are not included in the retreat costs:

• International flights to and from Morocco
• Passport, visa, and vaccination fees
• Additional meals & snacks
• Souvenir & shopping charges
• Pre& Post-arrival COVID-19 testing (if applicable)
• Activities & excursions not organized by retreat hosts
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, room service, tips, etc.)

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES IN THE PACKAGES?

Single Occupancy package is for the traveler wanting a room to themselves!

Double occupancy package is ideal for travelers booking in pairs or in need of a roommate.  The bed options are twin (separate beds) or a king size (single bed). 

TRAVEL PLANNING

WHERE SHOULD I FLY INTO?

Retreat attendees should book flights to arrive at and depart from Marrakech Manara Airport (RAK). Confirmed retreat attendees will receive flight suggestions to help make the booking process easier.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

All travelers will need a valid passport to fly into Morooco. Please be sure to verify that your passport has at least one blank page before your travel date and has at least 6 months of validity at time of entry (June 2024)

Morocco requires some tourists to possess a visa to enter the country and administers those visas online through an e-visa portal. Please see list of countries exempt from needing a visa here .

PARTNERSHIPS

I would like to become a corporate sponsor, vendor, or provide in-kind contributions to the Imara Retreat. Who do I speak with?

We welcome monetary and in-kind sponsorship and product placement. Please email [email protected]— we look forward to working with you!

CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT POLICY

Refund policy.

IMARA is non-refundable. 

All sales are final, and the Company does not offer any money-back guarantees. You recognize and agree that you shall not be entitled to a refund for any purchase under any circumstances.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE

Morocco · November 10 - 16 2023 · 6 nights

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Day trip to Suzdal from Moscow: transport, sights, maps and tips

 DAY TRIP TO SUZDAL

  Suzdal is one of the most popular destinations on the Golden Ring and the whole city is often described as an open-air museum.  The city has no railway station and practically no heavy industry, meaning that is has preserved its provincial charm and a great deal of architectural monuments.

  From Moscow, Suzdal is not as easy to get to as Sergiev Posad (the closest Golden Ring city to the capital) but it is worth going the extra distance as Suzdal provides more of a contrast from Moscow.  If you make use of high-speed trains it is possible and not too demanding to visit for even just a day, but of course spending the night there is recommended to soak in the atmosphere or to combine it with a visit to neighbouring Vladimir.  As the city is a very popular tourist destination you will have no problem finding a cafe or guesthouse there.  There is practically no public transport in the city, but the city is small and most sights are located relatively close to each other.

Getting There and Back

Via Vladimir

Direct to Suzdal

  Buses directly to Suzdal leave from Moscow’s Schyolkovsky Bus Station.  There are about 9 buses a day and it takes around 4½ hours depending on traffic.  The buses stop at Vladimir too.  Using this option will mean a rather exhausting day trip.

Orientation and Main Sights

  Suzdal is a relatively small city and it is not difficult to walk around the city to see most of the sights.  

  The main road in the city is Ulitsa Lenina which runs north across the whole city.  

  The main sights of Suzdal are located either on or just off this road, including the two main sights: the Suzdal Kremlin in the south and the Spaso-Yevfimiev Monastery in the north.

  More information about Suzdal can be found on our Suzdal  pages.

  Suzdal is famous for its medovukha (mead) which is an alcoholic drink made out of honey.  It can be drunk either hot or cold, meaning it perfect in both summer and winter, and you will find it on practically every menu in the city.  There are various flavours of the drink available and even a non-alcoholic version.  In addition to medovukha, you can find all traditional Russian souvenirs in the city and there is a big souvenir market on Torgovaya Ploschad.

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How to get to Suzdal from Moscow

If you are ever in Moscow, you should look at The Golden Ring , a ring of towns and cities north east of Moscow which played an important part in the formation of Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church. The towns themselves are almost like museums and none more so than the jewel of the Golden Ring, Suzdal . You have to visit this town if you are in Moscow and I will tell you exactly how to get to Suzdal from Moscow.

You can do this in a return day trip to Moscow, just, but I recommend staying the night in Suzdal. That will give you the afternoon on the 1st day and the morning and early afternoon on the 2nd day to explore which should be enough time. You can get a bus from Moscow to Suzdal. However, there is only one bus a day and it is not very comfortable. A better option is to get a train to the nearby city of Vladimir and from there get a bus to Suzdal. There are multiple trains every day from Moscow and buses are almost every 30 minutes so you will not have to wait long in Vladimir.

Getting the train to Vladimir

Go to the state run website for Russian railways . In the departure station, click (or type) ‘MOSKVA’, in the arrival station type ‘VLADIMIR”, select your departure date (and return if you will go back to Moscow the next day) and click on the buy ticket button. You will have multiple trains to choose from. The fastest trains do the journey in about 1 hour 45 minutes. Be sure to check which of the Moscow train stations your train will depart from. More than likely this will be Mockva Kurskaia. Whichever station it is, you can get there very easily by using the metro .

How to get to Suzdal from Moscow? By train of course

Looking out train window

Getting Bus from Vladimir to Suzdal

When you arrive at the train station, follow everyone else that is leaving the train station. When you get outside, if you look across the street, you will see the bus station. The facilities in the bus and train station are pretty basic. the train station is a little better so if you want a coffee or something to eat, I would get it there.

In the bus station go to the ticket office and get a single ticket to Suzdal. Something like “odin billet Suzdal” should be enough to be understood. The ticket costs 98.50 rubles so its easier to have a 100 ruble note to get change from.

At the exit of the train station, the bus station is directly across the road

Bus timetables

And more timetables

My ticket to Suzdal is bus number 159, platform 10 at 12:00 and seat number 6.

Bus ticket to Sudal

When you have your ticket, go outside to the platform listed on the ticket and wait for the bus. Simple really!

Not the actual bus in the end. The bus was more of a minivan.

Staying the night in Suzdal

There are a lot of accommodation options available in Suzdal. The place i stayed is Suzdal Hotel . It is actually a house and they have a few rooms available. The breakfast that is included is very very good. Trust me on this. They will even collect you from the bus station in Suzdal and bring you back the next day.

View out my bedroom window

Returning to Vladimir (and Moscow)

To return to Vladimir, just repeat these steps in the opposite direction – return to the bus station in Suzdal, buy a ticket to Vladimir and continue your onward journey in Russia. Simples! 😉

Train to Nizhny Novgorod

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22 comments.

Melissa Butler

I went to Suzdal over 13years ago for Christmas, I was on an on the go tour and they organised the train for us which was a very interesting journey. I would love to go back and explore longer. I am definitely impressed that you have done it on your own and it sounds like you had a bit of an adventure :).

Hi Melissa, it certainly was an adventure that’s for sure! Though sometimes, there is something to be said for letting other people take care of things for you and getting to relax and not be too stressed.

Sandy N Vyjay

Moscow is a place with an intriguing and enigmatic history. Suzdal seems to be a charming place with a rich heritage. As you have mentioned it seems to be a living museum of sorts. Nice step by step instruction on getting to Suzdal from Moscow. This is indeed an invaluable resource for first-time travelers to Russia.

Thank you very much for your kind words. I hope some people find it useful!

Thanks for recommending the Suzdal Hotel, since I prefer to stay in small cozy places with good breakfast. And the service of taking the guests from and to the bus station in Suzdal is a great plus!

Yeah I agree. I would rather stay in a family type place than a bigger place too!

I have never heard of this town and it sounds like a great place to visit if you are already in Moscow. Your instructions are very helpful and I like how you put a photo of the ticket.

You’re welcome Candy. If you don’t speak the language, Russia can be difficult to get around.

Michael Hodgson

Fantastic detail and extremely useful post for anyone wanting to explore outside of Moscow. Suzdal does sound fascinating.

Thanks Michael!

This seems like quite an experience! I am surprised that I haven’t heard of Suzdal before but as soon as I go to Moscow, I will have to do a day trip to there. Is a day trip enough to explore Suzdal?

Hey Lydia, you certainly can! If you go early enough in the day to Vladimir, you can probably get 6-7 hours in Suzdal.

This is a great post with quite a few good details. Pics looks so amazing. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed!

Wow, you are adventurous! I spent years upon years in Russia and never made it to Suzdal. Never realized Vladimir was less than 2 hrs away from Moscow.

Thanks Jenia. Russia is a huge place. You could live there your entire life and not see it all!

Thanks for the instructions. If I ever want to visit Suzdal I now know how to get there from Moscow via Vladimir.

You’re welcome!

Lauren Pears

Suzdal sounds really lovely! I need to travel to more places where there will be snow rather than just constantly chasing the sun 😉

I know what you mean! After 4 months of winter in Russia though, I was craving the sun so much!

I had never heard of Suzdal until now. Thank you for introducing me to a new place. It looks so calm and quiet under the snow. What are some things to do in Suzdal?

I think it is the sort of place you go to get away from the craziness of big cities and have some slower, quiet time. If my memory is correct, they also have a cucumber festival once a year every July. Apparently the cucumbers of the area are very good!

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Is it possible to visit Russia as a tourist right now? (Q&A)

Who can enter Russia as a tourist?

At present, people from 80 countries can enter Russia. There are two main conditions: first, one must be a citizen of that country or have a permanent residence permit; and second - one needs to enter Russia by plane. The primary document that regulates entry during the coronavirus pandemic is Order no. 635-r (March 16, 2020), which is regularly updated. 

Some of the countries on the list include the United States, Britain, Greece, Germany, Tunisia, Israel, Japan, Armenia, Qatar, Portugal, Mexico, Croatia, Belgium, China, France, Denmark, New Zealand, Iran, Peru, Norway and Argentina. Click here for the full list. 

In the meantime, any country with which Russia currently has a travel agreement can serve as the port of departure (however, the transit country must be on the above list).

What type of visa is required?

Those who already have a valid Russian visa - and citizens of the above countries - can enter Russia using that visa. Those who do require a visa can submit their documents at the Russian consulate in their home country.

What is still not possible at this point is obtaining a unified electronic visa (a type of visa that is valid for up to 16 days, takes only four days to process and does not require submitting any documents relating to the purpose of visit). Therefore, in order to receive a regular tourist visa (valid up to six months) it is necessary to have a confirmed accommodation booking or an agreement with a travel agency.

Is a COVID test required?

Yes, PCR tests must be performed no earlier than 48 hours before arriving in Russia. The results must be printed in Russian or English (this is required even if you received a Sputnik-V vaccine shot). If you’re flying with children, they, too, must obtain a test, irrespective of age. And a form for arrivals must be filled in before entering the country.

Who is not affected by the rules? 

These restrictions don’t apply to foreigners with a valid Russian residence permit or those with close relatives. They can enter Russia from any country using any means of transportation, including by land.

They also do not apply to partially recognized republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, as well as citizens of Belarus (or those with Belarusian permanent residence permits), Kazakhstan and citizens of the Donetsk and Lugansk national republics. Entering by land is also possible when traveling from Mongolia or China. 

Furthermore, if Eurasian Economic Union citizens cross over by land, they don’t have to submit a coronavirus test or fill out the arrivals form. 

Is vaccination required? 

No. The QR codes required for visiting public gatherings before spring (including cafes, bars, hotels, etc.) are no longer required in the majority of regions. The same goes for various other COVID restrictions: regions have the final say, but almost all have been lifted.

What about masks?

Masks are also no longer a requirement. However, some regions still require people to wear masks in some places, including stores, pharmacies, shopping malls, movie theaters and so on. In Moscow, the rule on masks has been completely lifted, while, for example, in Kaliningrad, some places still enforce them. 

Are there any quarantine regulations in place?

No, you will not be required to quarantine on arrival to Russia. However, if you get sick in Russia, you will have to be quarantined for a period of seven days at your own expense. Those who have come in contact with infected people do not require quarantining (provided they did not contract the coronavirus). 

Important! In many countries, there are still restrictions on LEAVING for the purpose of tourism, so having a Russian visa does not guarantee you will get permission to leave your country. This must be clarified before making any trips.

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