Get initiated and take rites of passage into the thousands of years-old bwiti tradition. Heal once for all trough a soulful iboga retreat in the in the Jungle of Gabon.
Individuals seeking spiritual growth, healing from addiction or mental illness, and a deeper connection with themselves and the Bwiti tradition.
Professional medical assessment provided to ensure safety. The retreat is led by experienced practitioners and includes counseling sessions.
Moughenda's Village in the Gabon jungle, near Libreville. The location provides a serene and immersive natural environment for spiritual exploration.
Day 1
Guests arrive in Libreville, Gabon. They are greeted at the airport by Moughenda's team and transferred to a local hotel. Accommodation options range in price, providing comfort and proximity to the retreat location. The day is designed for a smooth transition into Gabon, setting a calm tone for the transformative experience ahead.
Day 2
Begin with a 3-hour scenic drive to Moughenda's Village. Upon arrival, enjoy a nourishing lunch featuring local cuisine. Settle into your lodge, followed by an orientation session and village tour led by Moughenda. The afternoon is dedicated to rest and relaxation in preparation for the cleansing ceremony, followed by a fire talk and the commencement of the full body cleansing ceremony led by Shaman Moughenda.
Day 3
Start the day with breakfast in bed, followed by morning reflection and personal contemplation. Enjoy a light yet revitalizing lunch. The afternoon is reserved for rest and relaxation in your quarters, vital for internalizing the transformative. The day concludes with dinner and a restful sleep, allowing for full integration of the retreat experiences.
Day 4
Begin with a wholesome breakfast, followed by free time for personal activities or relaxation. Enjoy lunch before embarking on a jungle walk with the Bwiti tribe, exploring the rich biodiversity and gaining insights into their connection with nature. Participate in the preparation of a spiritual dinner, learning about the significance of foraged ingredients in Bwiti culture. The day concludes with the spiritual dinner and a restful night's sleep.
Day 5
Start the day with a balanced breakfast, followed by a group counseling session with Moughenda for sharing, reflection, and guidance. Enjoy a fulfilling lunch. The afternoon offers additional time for private counseling or personal reflection. The day concludes with dinner and a restful sleep, preparing for the second Iboga ceremony.
Day 6
Begin with a balanced breakfast, followed by morning reflection and personal contemplation. Enjoy a midday meal. Dedicate the afternoon to rest and relaxation, allowing your body and mind to recharge. As the evening settles, gather around the fire for an insightful talk with Moughenda, deepening your understanding of the Bwiti teachings and preparing your spirit for the night's ceremony. Embark on a profound psycho-spiritual journey, a ceremonial experience guided by Moughenda.
Day 7
Start the day with a peaceful and nutritious breakfast, followed by personal introspection and assimilation of insights. Enjoy a midday meal. Personal counseling sessions with Moughenda are scheduled. A communal dinner provides an opportunity to reconnect with fellow retreat participants. An optional group counseling session is available. The day concludes with a restful sleep.
Day 8
Enjoy a wholesome breakfast to begin the day with vitality and mindfulness. Savor a nutritious lunch. Partake in a spiritual shower in the afternoon, a ritual involving natural herbs and waters, symbolizing the washing away of past burdens and the renewal of your spirit. Conclude the day with a peaceful evening meal, offering a time for quiet reflection and communal bonding.
Day 9
Start the day with a balanced breakfast, followed by a group counseling session with Moughenda for sharing, reflection, and guidance. Enjoy a fulfilling lunch. The afternoon offers additional time for private counseling or personal reflection. The day concludes with dinner and a restful sleep, preparing for the third Iboga ceremony.
Day 10
Start the day with a balanced breakfast. Enjoy a midday meal. Dedicate the afternoon to rest and relaxation. In the lead-up to your profound initiation, the Bwiti tribe will warmly welcome you into a series of deeply meaningful preparatory rituals, designed to seamlessly integrate you into the heart of their spiritual lineage. As the evening settles, gather around the fire for an insightful talk with Moughenda, deepening your understanding of the Bwiti teachings and preparing your spirit for the night's ceremony. Embark on a profound psycho-spiritual journey, a ceremonial experience guided by Moughenda.
Day 11
Start the day in the comfort of your lodge with a gentle and nourishing breakfast. This time is reserved for personal contemplation and assimilation of the previous night's experiences. A midday meal is served, designed to be light yet revitalizing. After lunch, retreat to your quarters for rest and relaxation. The evening meal is a time to gently re-engage with the community, offering nutritious and comforting food to nourish your body and soul. As the day concludes, you are encouraged to surrender to a restful sleep.
Day 12
Enjoy a wholesome breakfast to begin your day with vitality and mindfulness. Engage in a traditional sauna experience, a practice aimed at purifying the body and spirit, enhancing relaxation, and promoting a deep sense of inner peace. Savor a nutritious lunch. Conclude the day with a peaceful evening meal, offering a time for quiet reflection and communal bonding.
Day 13
Start your day with a nourishing breakfast. This time is dedicated to an in-depth review with Moughenda, providing an opportunity to reflect on your experiences, discuss progress, and gain further insights into your spiritual journey. Enjoy a fulfilling and satisfying lunch. The afternoon offers additional time for counseling sessions with Moughenda or personal reflection. Gather for an evening meal. The evening culminates with a fire talk session, complemented by a micro dosing experience.
Day 14
Begin your day with a light and energizing breakfast. Take this time to pack your belongings and reflect on the journey you have experienced. Enjoy a refreshing and sustaining midday meal. Engage in the symbolic and meaningful activity of planting Iboga seeds at the village sanctuary. Gather for a hearty dinner, a time to connect with fellow retreat participants, sharing experiences and reflections on the retreat. Conclude the day with a final fire talk.
Day 15
Served early to accommodate various departure schedules. This farewell meal is an opportunity to savor your final moments at the retreat, providing a gentle transition from the immersive experience to your journey home. After breakfast, you will be assisted with your departure, ensuring a smooth and comfortable transition back to Libreville, whether you are headed to the airport or a hotel in the city.
<p>Lodges at Moughenda's Village provide comfortable and serene accommodations. A range of lodging options are available to suit different preferences and budgets, with prices varying from $100 to $500 per night at nearby hotels in Libreville.</p>
You will share this room with another guest of the same gender.
This premium room is for Single occupancy.
<p>Nourishing your body is an integral part of your Iboga journey. At our retreat, we believe that conscious eating enhances the transformative power of the experience, allowing you to connect more deeply with yourself and the transformative process. Our meals are thoughtfully prepared with plant-based ingredients, carefully selected to support cleansing and promote holistic transformative.</p> <p>During your retreat, you'll experience:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Plant-Based Cuisine and High Quality Animal Protein:</strong> Delicious and wholesome meals designed to nourish your body and complement the Iboga experience. We offer a range of animal protein options.</li> <li><strong>Herbal Transformative Vegan Dinner:</strong> Our signature spiritual dinner is 100% vegan, featuring a blend of transformative herbs and nourishing ingredients to support your spiritual and physical well-being.</li> </ul> <p><em>Our chef is available throughout your stay to accommodate any special dietary needs or requests.</em></p>
Lead Provider35 years experience
is a 10th-generation Bwiti Missoko Shaman from Gabon, West-Central Africa, and one of the few remaining initiated guardians of the original Bwiti tradition. Born and raised in the equatorial forest, he was chosen early to carry forward his ancestral lineage and has dedicated his life to preserving and transmitting the sacred Iboga medicine. A respected spiritual leader and healer, Moughenda has guided people from around the world through Bwiti initiations, transformative ceremonies, and spiritual trainings, bridging ancient wisdom with modern care while upholding safety, integrity, and deep respect for both the Iboga plant and the Bwiti people. Through Bwiti House, he welcomes sincere seekers to experience authentic transformative, personal growth, and spiritual awakening, emphasizing balance, self-discovery, and direct experience that reconnects individuals to purpose, ancestry, and nature, while continuing to lead with humility and devotion to keep the ancestral knowledge of the Babongo and Mitsogo peoples alive for future generations.
Co-host3 years experience
Working with Moughenda is a once in a lifetime experience that changes your life forever. With the Bwiti teachings and his guidance you will discover so much about yourself, being able to drop old lies and fully life in your own alignment. Moughenda will encourage you and will call you forward to follow truth. He cares about people and it really shows.
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Applications are reviewed by the Bwiti House team and forwarded to the provider. No payment is collected at this stage.
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