Our Work
We offer a range of retreats and therapies rooted in the Bwiti tradition, thoughtfully designed to meet different needs and life challenges. Whether you are seeking deep self-discovery or support in overcoming addiction, AKIBA offers you a safe and supportive space where meaningful transformation can begin.
Retreats & Therapies
4 Day Bwiti Retreat
A first encounter with Iboga
The 4-Day Iboga Retreat offers a gentle yet profound introduction to the Bwiti tradition and the Iboga plant.
Through several one-on-one interviews with our Nganga, a series of small rituals, and a long Iboga ceremony enlivened by traditional music, songs, and dances, a safe and intentional framework is created for deep inner work. Each element is carefully designed to support your personal process and self-exploration.
The retreat takes place in a private villa surrounded by nature, providing a peaceful and grounding environment throughout the experience.
This retreat is ideal for those who wish to discover the tradition and understand how the plant works without committing to a full 10-day journey. It is a first taste, gentle in duration, yet profound in impact.
10 Day Bwiti Retreat
A Deeper Experience
The 10-Day Iboga Retreat is one of our most complete offerings, ideal for those seeking a deep immersion into themselves as well as into the Bwiti tradition and its sacred dynamics.
Inspired by the structure of a traditional initiation in Gabon, this retreat unfolds as a profound journey in three distinct phases:
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The first phase focuses on the purification of body, mind, and spirit, carried out through a series of traditional plant-based treatments during the initial days of the retreat. These practices prepare and align you for the deeper work to come.
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Once the body and inner space are ready, the Iboga ceremony takes place. This ceremony is longer and more intense than the one offered in the 4-day retreat, made possible by the groundwork laid during the first phase.
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The third phase is dedicated to integrating the insights and experiences gained during your inner journey. Through private sessions with our healers, we support you in leaving the retreat feeling clear, aligned, and balanced.
Throughout the entire experience, you will not be a mere observer of the Bwiti tradition. You will be invited to actively participate in each ritual, becoming part of this living tradition and the transformative journey it offers.
10 Day Private Bwiti Retreat
An Exclusive Journey
The Private 10-Day Iboga Retreat follows the same program as our regular 10-day retreat, with one key difference: you receive the full, undivided attention of our team. Without other participants present, you are able to turn more deeply inward, free from external conversations or distractions.
This retreat is ideal for those who value privacy for professional reasons, for individuals seeking deeper self-connection, or for anyone desiring a highly personalized experience. It is also a perfect option for couples who wish to work on their relationship in a safe, intimate setting.
Like the regular 10-day retreat, the program unfolds in three phases. The first phase focuses on cleansing the physical, mental, and spiritual bodies. The second phase is dedicated to the Iboga ceremonies. The final phase supports your return to daily life, emphasizing grounding, reflection, and integration of the experience.
Drug Detox Iboga Retreat
A Powerful Tool against Addiction
This individualized therapy is designed for people struggling with severe addictions that have proven difficult to overcome, even after other treatments or therapeutic approaches.
It is a powerful, completely natural, plant-based process that supports deep physical detoxification while helping uncover and address the underlying causes behind addictive patterns.
The duration of the therapy varies according to the severity of the addiction, typically ranging from 8 to 14 days. The process is entirely one-on-one, and in certain cases, the presence of a trusted family member may be recommended to provide additional support.
The exact duration and conditions of the therapy are carefully determined by our team following a personalized assessment.
Whether you are seeking support in stepping away from heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, other strong narcotics, or certain pharmaceutical medications, this retreat offers a comprehensive and deeply supportive approach to recovery.
Individual Consultation
A Place where to Start
The individual consultation consists of a video call with Pindi and Moutema, during which you can openly discuss the challenges you are currently facing and explore how best to prepare for participation in one of our retreats.
There is no time limit for this session. You are given the space and time you need to speak freely about whatever may be weighing on you in your life.
These consultations are especially recommended for those who are unsure whether a retreat is the right step for them, as well as for those who would like an additional layer of preparation before attending a retreat.
The individual consultations are not a requirement for participating in our retreats; however, they provide a strong foundation from which to begin the process.
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Our Villas
Whether we work in Turkey, Germany, or Spain, our villas are always selected according to the same key criteria: natural surroundings, security, privacy, and isolation from the external world.
A supportive environment designed to help you reconnect and listen deeply to yourself.
