Iboga Retreat🌿✨
Free yourself, transform yourself
🌿What if an inner journey could transform your life? Iboga retreats, practiced around the world🌎, offer a unique experience combining ancestral tradition and search for deep healing. From the Gabonese jungle to the beaches of Costa Rica, through renowned centers in Canada or Portugal, iboga attracts those seeking to free themselves from addictions, overcome depression or explore their spirituality. Discover the best iboga retreats around the world, their benefits, and how to choose a safe and authentic experience, wherever you are. 💫.
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💫Want to live an iboga retreat in complete serenity ? Explore our selection of the best iboga retreats around the world, in Europe (including Portugal), Gabon, USA, Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Canada. Each centre is chosen for its respect of traditions, its legality in the country concerned, and its supervision by certified providers, trained directly by experienced Bwiti shamans. Immerse yourself in an authentic and safe experience, guided by experts!😊
Gabon : Between tradition and jungle
Gabon is the sacred cradle of iboga, where it all began. By joining a retreat in the heart of the village Missoko, you will experience a total immersion in the mother house of the Bwiti tradition. Guided by an authentic shaman, heir of millennia of knowledge, you will participate in pure ceremonies, directly in the village where iboga has been used for generations. A unique experience, rooted in the very source of this spiritual practice.
portugal : Between golden cliffs and the endless Atlantic Ocean
Portugal is an ideal destination thanks to its progressive legislation on psychedelic substances, making experiments legal and well supervised. the lush, peaceful and secluded landscapes offer the perfect natural setting for deep introspection, promoting spiritual well-being and healing.
United States : sacred deserts
The USA is an intriguing destination for an Iboga center, although Ibogaine is illegal at federal level, some states like Colorado allow religious exemptions for legal retreats. Remote, mountainous regions such as the Rockies offer a serene, spiritual natural setting conducive to deep introspection, spiritual well-being and psychedelic healing.
Australia : Between ocean and forest
Discover a unique transformative experience in Australia, where iboga retreats take place in an exceptional natural setting. Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean and lush hinterland forests, these retreats offer a perfect balance between isolation and connection to nature. The temperate climate of some Australian regions, creates an ideal environment for deep introspection and intense spiritual work, often sought-after during iboga ceremonies.
The natural isolation of these places promotes a total disconnect from everyday stress, allowing participants to refocus on their inner journey. Retirement centres in Australia often focus on a holistic approach, incorporating practices such as meditation, mindfulness workshops and healthy meals based on local products to accompany the powerful effects of iboga.
Mexico : Shamanic tradition under the sun
This country is a destination for iboga retreats, thanks to its tropical climate and shamanic past. The heat and natural environment influence the experience, with places offering a secluded setting for reflection. The landscapes, marked by the jungle or beaches, create an atmosphere favored by the proximity of nature and the warm climate, which can encourage a certain openness. An iboga retreat in this context is suitable for those who wish to explore this practice in a different natural and cultural setting.
Costa Rica : Biodiversity and harmony
Costa Rica has established itself as a prime destination for iboga retreats. Between tropical forests and heavenly beaches, this country offers a natural setting where exceptional biodiversity seems to amplify the experience. The country's tropical climate and unspoilt environment enable total immersion in a healing process in harmony with nature.
safety and health
The use of iboga has potential risks that require special attention before any steps. This substance can cause cardiac complications, including arrhythmias, and is not recommended for people with cardiovascular, psychiatric or liver disorders.
Dangerous interactions may occur with certain medications, especially antidepressants, stimulants and cardiovascular drugs. Rest assured, all iboga retreats offered on this page follow a rigorous admission process and only select candidates whose medical profile is compatible with the treatment. Each retreat is supervised by certified and experienced providers, as well as qualified doctors who provide constant supervision.
A full medical check-up, including an electrocardiogram, is always required during the admission process. This professional approach ensures a safe environment to live this intense and transformative experience, both physically and psychologically.
Admission Process ✨
🌿 Applications to perform an iboga retreat are accepted on a progressive basis ✨. Each cohort includes a maximum of 10 candidates 👥, carefully selected 🌱.
Here is the list of all documents you need to provide during the application process:
EKG
Liver Function Tests
Application Form
Discovery Call
Get a Pay By Link to Secure Your Spot
Health Assessment
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Visa Application + Official Confirmation
what is an Iboga retreat ?
An iboga retreat is an immersive and transformative experience, designed to guide participants towards deep healing through the use of iboga, a sacred plant native to central Africa. These retreats, often held in secluded and peaceful settings, provide a secure setting where the individual can explore his or her mind, body and soul under the supervision of qualified experts. But what is it for? These stays are mainly sought to overcome addictions (alcohol, drugs), soothe disorders such as depression or post-traumatic stress, or reconnect with an authentic spirituality.
Why do it ?Participating in an iboga retreat means opening yourself up to intense introspection, often perceived as a turning point in life. Many find a new clarity, a liberation from past patterns and an inner harmony, supported by ancestral practices. It is a rare opportunity to refocus, away from the daily tumult, with the accompaniment of experienced guides.
The programs :
The typical duration of a retreat varies between 6 and 9 days, adapted to the needs of each participant.
Each centre offers a personalized itinerary, but the classic course includes an arrival day, iboga ceremonies, reflection and integration days, and a departure day. Centres often limit the number of participants (4-5 people maximum) to ensure individual attention.
Comfortable accommodation, healthy meals and, in some cases, airport pick-up service are included, offering a complete and stress-free experience.
what is included in retreat generally ?
Although each cent adds its own unique touch, an iboga retreat usually incorporates spiritual elements, personalized care and a relaxing environment. The centres focus on traditional Bwiti rituals, Private retreats, available in some locations, allow for a tailor-made approach, sometimes even at home, for greater privacy.
✅ Warm welcome and installation : Arrival with a meal, a comfortable room and an orientation session to settle.
✅ Iboga ceremonies : Two traditional rituals to explore and heal the mind, body and soul.
✅ Reflection days : Time dedicated to integration, rest and accompaniment by experienced guides.
✅ Personalized support : Guidance and goals set with facilitators for each stage of the journey.
✅ Spiritual cleansing : Bwiti ritual with suitable herbs and plants, to purify and renew energy.
✅ Serene environment: Quality accommodation and access to nature for a peaceful immersion.
✅ Integration Day: Discussion of Bwiti teachings and preparation for a post-retirement aligned life.
✅ Celebrated departure: Festive breakfast before leaving, ready to embrace a new stage.
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The essentials of what an iboga retreat includes 🌿✨
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Included in your retreat
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2 Iboga ceremonies
Lodging
Delicious & Nourishing Meals
Additional Herbal Healings As Needed
Ancestral Teachings of Bwiti Missoko by the Fire
Traditional Spiritual Shower
Traditional Sauna
Aftercare session under request
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Frequently asked questions
🌿 Everything You Need to Know About iboga retreat ✨
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The cost of an iboga retreat varies significantly from one establishment to another. Rates generally range from $5,000 to $15,000 (approximately €4,500 to €13,500) for a complete program. These price differences are explained by the geographical location of the center, the quality of the infrastructure, the length of stay and the level of support offered. This sum covers all services: accommodation, catering, iboga ceremonies and post-experience integration sessions.
To choose a safe and reputable iboga retreat, opt for centres that employ both skilled medical staff and experienced traditional healers, thus ensuring a balance between Western medical expertise and ancestral wisdom. All the centres we have listed on this page perfectly meet these essential criteria.
They all adhere to rigorous safety protocols, including thorough medical screening prior to admission, constant monitoring during ceremonies and structured post-experience support to facilitate the integration of lessons learned. What particularly distinguishes our recommended centers is their authentic connection with the Bwiti tradition, the original spiritual source of the use of iboga.
This authenticity is manifested by the presence of initiated practitioners, respect for traditional rituals and a deep understanding of the spiritual dimension of this sacred medicine, while responsibly adapting it to the contemporary context.
The complete iboga experience can last between 12 and 24 hours. However, most centers offer retreats lasting 6 to 9 days, including preparation, ceremony and integration.
Ideally, the team should include both experienced traditional practitioners and medical staff (doctors, nurses). Solid experience with iboga and training in crisis management are essential. The iboga centers we have listed have all undergone training with the shaman in the heart of the village in Gabon, and are certified to practice.