WELLNESS IN NAIROBI

Immerse yourself in Nairobi’s wellness vibe, where relaxation meets rejuvenation. From peaceful yoga studios to energizing fitness spots, the city is a hub for mind, body, and soul care. Explore our guide for the best places to unwind, recharge, and embrace holistic wellness in Nairobi. It’s time to find your calm in the city!

Afri-love Fest 2026

On Saturday 6th June 2026, the Nairobi Arboretum will transform into a vibrant celebration of African creativity, community, and self-expression. One day. One beautiful green space. And an entire programme designed to remind you that creativity lives inside all of us.

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IN THE SEASHELL HUM : THE LOUD IN THE SILENCE

Award winning author and poet Adipo Sidang’ brings you a play that promises to be as enthralling as its name: In the Seashell Hum. This theatrical piece deals with the heaviness and complexities of mental health in a way that is multilayered and nuanced, addressing a darker side that we can often see and yet refuse to talk about.

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Finally, write your book!

This two-hour workshop is not about learning how to structure a book or plan chapters. It is about something much more fundamental than that. It is about the relationship between you and the work that is trying to come through you, and what it means to live your life as the person who is writing it.

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R*E*S*E*T by the Sea: A Wellness Retreat in Kilifi

The R*E*S*E*T Retreat at Nderit House isn’t just a getaway—it’s four days to fully switch off, be looked after, and come back to yourself. With only seven spots available, this is a rare chance to experience something truly personal, intentional, and deeply restorative.

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Kilifi Wellness Festival – Meet Mo

Few artists describe their work as healing, but for Nairobi-born singer-songwriter Mo, music has always been exactly that. Her sound blends soulful vocals, rich melodies and rhythmic grooves with lyrics designed to soothe, uplift and connect.

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Kilifi Wellness Festival – Alice Tenjiwe Kabwe

By the time you meet Alice Tenjiwe Kabwe in Kilifi, it is clear that movement is not simply something she teaches — it is something she inhabits. With 20 years of practice and a lifetime shaped by rhythm, relocation, and reclamation, Alice’s work sits at the intersection of dance, fitness, healing and homecoming.

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Kilifi Wellness Festival – Shrena Malde

We meet Shrena Malde in Mombasa, where the ocean air feels almost symbolic of the work she has dedicated the last two decades to — clearing, balancing and restoring energy. A practising Pranic Healer for 20 years, Shrena speaks about healing not as mystery, but as method. Not as miracle, but as life force in motion.

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Kilifi Wellness Festival – Preety

We meet Preety between online sessions, her energy calm and composed, the kind of glow that comes less from products and more from practice. Based in Nairobi and working with clients globally through virtual sessions, Preety has carved out a niche in natural facial toning and holistic beauty through Face Yoga.

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The Ultimate Kilifi Guide

The Ultimate Kilifi Guide: Where to Eat, Sleep & Play During Kilifi Wellness Festival 2026

Each March, Kenya’s coast slows down, softens, and opens itself up to deeper connection as the Kilifi Wellness Festival returns. Taking place from 5–8 March 2026, the festival transforms Bofa Beach and Kilifi Creek into a four-day sanctuary of yoga, meditation, movement, healing, art, and community.

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Kilifi Wellness Festival 2026

Kilifi Wellness Festival is firmly established as one of the most anticipated gatherings on Kenya’s wellness calendar. Rooted in joy, creativity, and deep human connection, the festival returns in 2026 from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th March, inviting participants to reset, recharge, and reconnect on the Kenyan coast.

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Afri-love Fest

If you’re looking for a New Year’s festival in Kenya that goes beyond parties and resolutions, Afri-love Fest 2025 offers something deeper. Taking place from 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 at Muzi x Kesho in Voi, this two-day cultural gathering blends music, wellness, creativity, ritual, and community in one immersive experience

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Journey with Nari: A 9-event Sound Healing Experience

Jpurney with Nari. Across nine gatherings, held monthly in intimate in-person circles, and focused on different sound healing modalities, participants are guided to unravel what no longer serves, rediscover who they truly are, and reignite their power to create the life they desire.

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THE GOODALL LIFE

In a world that moves too fast and often forgets to look, Jane Goodall lived deliberately—she cultivated wonder, kindness, and a deep listening in every moment. Her life invites us to aspire not just to achievements but to a way of being: seeing, caring, acting.

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When the Heart Breaks: Healing After Loss

Whether you lost someone recently or years ago, whether it was sudden or slow, whether the world understands your grief or not, it matters. Your grief is real. And so is your healing. This column is for anyone who is walking that lonely path.

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PRIDE MONTH, AND WHY IT MATTERS

Every June, rainbow flags wave in cities around the world. But for many LGBTQ+ Africans, Pride Month isn’t just about parades and parties — it’s about visibility, survival, and the ongoing fight for dignity.

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The Lewa Safari Marathon: Where Running Meets Conservation

Tucked away in the vast, untamed wilderness of northern Kenya, the Lewa Safari Marathon has earned its place as one of the world’s most remarkable endurance events. Far from the asphalt streets of typical city marathons, this race unfolds along rugged dirt tracks, under the watchful gaze of elephants, rhinos, and giraffes. But beyond the breathtaking scenery lies a much deeper purpose — a race that champions both human endurance and the protection of Kenya’s iconic wildlife.

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The Gentle Art of Finding Your Centre

Many of us are searching for something deeper. A sense of balance. A breath of peace in the middle of life’s constant motion. We rush between work commitments, family obligations and social expectations. In the quiet moments we sometimes realise how much we long to feel whole.

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On Our Mind: Nurturing the Brain for Wellness

In a world that rarely slows down, our minds are constantly on. From early morning alarms to never-ending notifications, the modern brain is in a state of perpetual motion. Yet just like our bodies need rest, movement, and nourishment, so too does our brain.

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Wellness at the Weekend

We’ve found so many wellness events happening this weekend that we thought we’d put them all together for you… scroll on down, it will be hard to choose what to do with your weekend!

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Wellness in Nairobi

It’s always time to prioritize self-care and mental well-being. iN take a look at places and people guiding us through the world of wellness in NBO.

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Focus on Yoga

Yoga and safari may seem like opposite holiday activities, but they complement each other perfectly. After a day on Africa’s rugged bush roads, stretching out with yoga is the ideal way to unwind.

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