KILIFI WELLNESS FESTIVAL – THE FULL SCHEDULE
The Kilifi Wellness Festival has officially released its full programme, and it confirms what many already know. This is not just a wellness retreat. It is one of the most expansive, community-driven and culturally rooted wellness festivals in East Africa.
Set against the Indian Ocean in Kilifi, the festival brings together movement, healing, creativity and coastal culture in a way that feels intentional, inclusive and deeply nourishing. With the schedule now live, attendees can begin planning their days around an offering that spans sunrise to moonrise.
A Wide Spectrum of Movement, Healing and Expression
The Kilifi Wellness Festival is curated by a diverse selection of experienced teachers and facilitators, each bringing a distinct practice rooted in both tradition and innovation. Across the weekend, participants can expect a rich mix of movement styles, workshops and healing modalities designed to meet people wherever they are on their wellness journey.
Movement sessions include Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, SUP Yoga, Aerial and Circus Arts, alongside Dance practices that explore embodiment, rhythm and release. For those seeking stillness and introspection, the programme also features Meditation, Breathwork and Laughter sessions, offering both grounding and uplift in equal measure.
Creative and expressive practices play a central role, with Art workshops, Spoken Word sessions, Open Mic spaces, and intuitive experiences such as Tarot and Oracle Readings woven into the schedule. These offerings reinforce the festival’s philosophy that wellness is not only physical, but emotional, creative and communal.
Signature Experiences from Dawn to Dusk
Among the highlights of this year’s programme are moments designed to anchor the day and elevate the night. Dawn meditation sessions invite participants to begin each morning in stillness as the sun rises over the coast, while ecstatic dance offers an opportunity to move freely and collectively as the day unfolds.
A cacao ceremony creates space for heart-opening reflection, while one of the most anticipated experiences, the moonrise dhow cruise, brings the community together on the water for a uniquely Kilifi moment that blends ritual, nature and celebration.
One-on-One Healing and Bodywork
In addition to group sessions, the Kilifi Wellness Festival places strong emphasis on personalised care. A range of skilled therapists are available for private sessions, allowing attendees to book time for deeper, individual healing.
Available therapies include sound healing, massage, Shiatsu, bodywork, reiki, physiotherapy and energy healing. These sessions are ideal for those looking to address physical tension, emotional release or energetic balance in a more focused setting.
The Festival Market and Coastal Creativity
Beyond the workshops and healing spaces, the Festival Market adds another layer to the experience. Here, visitors can explore a carefully curated selection of coastal-made jewellery, crystals, fashion pieces and wellness products, alongside natural health care offerings.
The market reflects the festival’s commitment to supporting local creatives and artisans, while giving attendees the chance to take a piece of the Kilifi wellness ethos home with them.
Why Kilifi Wellness Festival Matters
What sets the Kilifi Wellness Festival apart is its sense of place and purpose. It is deeply connected to its coastal environment, rooted in community, and expansive in its definition of wellness. By bringing together movement, healing, creativity and culture, the festival creates a space that feels both grounded and transformative.
With the full schedule now released, the Kilifi Wellness Festival stands as a reminder that wellness can be joyful, expressive, collective and deeply African, without losing global relevance.
For anyone seeking a meaningful reset by the ocean, Kilifi Wellness Festival 2026 offers a programme that is as expansive as it is intentional.
For more visit www.kilifiwellness.com
