The coronavirus will change how we travel. That will probably be good for us.
Slowly, our world will reconnect — border by border — and open up. And yet, returning to baseline should not be our metric for success, because mass global tourism had a very sordid underbelly. We must stop looking to “recover” the tourist industry but rather, work to transition wellness retreat travel and tourism to a truly sustainable level.
Nature, silence, and solitude
“Nature, silence, and solitude” are the last remaining luxuries in travel; the coronavirus has underscored the pros and cons of all three. To escape the madding crowd, to find balance in nature, to de-stress, to soak up the joy of new places, to share beauty and wonder with loved ones — these are all reasons why we travel.
The travel and tourism industry must, first and foremost, drop the mantra of “bigger is better.” Kenya’s national parks cannot absorb unlimited crowds. Launching ever-larger cruise ships will not bring back the nostalgic Caribbean. Corporatizing a destination will end authenticity and cheat the locals.
Travel right
We have never been so connected as a world, and we have never been more isolated than most of us are right now. We will get back to traveling, but when we do, we have to do it right.
The Kenya wellness retreats offered by The Safari Retreat work with exclusive lodges and camps that give back to the land, people and wildlife that you are there to visit on your safari. We know live and breathe Kenya and know exactly how your trip is protecting landscapes and wildlife habitats, along with thousands of employees in the Kenya safari industry.
Your Kenyan Safari Retreat offers a luxury wellness experience for body, mind and soul
We invite you to experience our award-winning Kenya wellness retreat. If it’s time to fill up your cup and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level, we’d love to help you rejuvenate, unwind, reawaken and experience the very best of Kenya safari. Dive into transformational yoga and meditation classes with your favourite host or our own teachers, enjoy safari life on foot, horseback or game drives and restorative healing sessions. How much or little you do is all up to you.
Take a look at our wellbeing retreat packages and luxury Kenya retreat accommodation options. We’d love to hear from you and help you plan your memorable and transformative retreat in the wilderness.