Your Host & Curator.

Throughout life, we come to wear many hats. Jera Oliver, curator and host of your retreat, is no stranger to the complexities of adulting. She is a mother, a daughter, a full-time higher education administration professional, an urban agriculture-focused community organizer, and a wellness advocate in Columbus, Ohio.

In 2019, Jera was blessed to have an awakening about the state of her spiritual, physical, and mental well-being, which she learned is the foundation for all other aspects of one’s comprehensive health and self-awareness. Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jera had the opportunity to assess what brings her joy and what does not, with the latter either having to be removed or modified. This clarity and strength inspired Jera to found Mahogany Manifesto, and she leverages this platform to advocate for multi-dimensional wellness and self-care.

Throughout all of Jera’s life, travel has served as a core means for reflection, reconnection with self, and reiteration of the importance of social wellness (a.k.a. community).

After traveling to Zanzibar twice in 2022, Jera felt like she found her “home away from home.” She is overjoyed with each opportunity to soak up the magic of the island with small groups of warm, bright, and open-minded travelers.

Day 3: Saturday, July 12

First, breakfast (included), then it’s time for an adventure!

Let’s:

• Take a boat ride on the Indian Ocean

• Enjoy some island hopping

• Snorkel and view the under-ocean landscape

• Partake in lunch (included)

Upon returning to the main Zanzibar island, you’ll probably want to rest after such a jam packed day! Eat dinner (not included) at or near the hotel and pack up for departure to the Central South East Coast in the morning.

Day 4: Sunday, July 13

The lush island landscape is ripe for growing and harvesting an array of tropical fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

We will tour a farm and enjoy a local lunch (included) before heading to Pingwe Village.

Breakfast is included, but dinner is on your own this day.

Cost Per Person.

Starting at $2,070

• Includes transportation to and from the airport, six (6) nights of boutique hotel lodging, six (6) breakfasts, three (3) lunches, two (2) dinners, and planned group excursions (admission fees/taxes and ground transportation)

• Base price accounts for spacious triple occupancy suite with individual beds. Double occupancy and single occupancy suites at increased pricing are available. Book early for a chance to register in your preferred accommodation category as some options will become unavailable as time moves along. Be open minded and willing to share. Social wellness is part of the experience!

• Does NOT include airfare, meals not listed on the itinerary, visa application fee, or travel insurance

• All registered guests are required to procure and provide confirmation of travel insurance, as well as confirmation of compliance with pertinent visa requirements and that they hold a valid passport (U.S. passports must have at least 6 months remaining before expiration to be considered valid for travel) by June 10, 2025 or risk cancellation of their reservation subject to the refund policy

Minimum five (5) guests required for trip to take place.