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7-day Walking Safari Retreat in South Africa

Hoedspruit, South Africa - Date 05/25/2025

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our Women Only 7-day Walking Safari Retreat aims to reconnect you with the Earth and with yourself thanks to the raw power of the South African savanna. Under the magic of the New Moon, we invite you to push past your fears and unlock your inner potential through moderate walking safaris, yoga, meditation, life coaching, a bush sleepout and more, all amongst the wildlife of Big 5 game reserves in the Greater Kruger. You will be hosted at two luxurious lodges along the banks of the perennial Olifants River: Bundox River Lodge and Sashwa River of Stars. The retreat also supports Koru Camp, a local conservation project with a mission to empower wildlife communities: by taking part, you are sponsoring 3-nights at Koru Camp for a local Girl Club!

ACCOMMODATION

First stop: Bundox River Lodge (2 people sharing)
An intimate camp with 5 safari tents that invites you to step away from the modern world for a digital detox. Room facilities include a private deck overlooking the river, kingsize beds, en-suite bathroom with outdoor shower, standing fan and access to the riverside pool.

Second stop: Sashwa River of Stars (private suites,, 1 pax)
A sanctuary focused on safaris for the soul, Sashwa's 10 luxury suites are perched above the floodplain of the Olifants River’s southern bank, nestled in a pristine wilderness oasis. Lodge facilities include AC, a saltwater swimming pool, wellness center, infrared sauna, outdoor yoga deck, meditation studio, permaculture garden, art studio, star bath and so much more!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 6 nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Airport pick up and drop off from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
  • Your own private instructors for yoga, coaching, breathwork and meditations
  • Authentic guided walking safaris on Big 5 reserves with your own private Trails Guides

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Flight costs
  • Visa fee and travel insurance
  • Any government increase in taxes and/or game reserve fees
  • Accommodation outside of retreat dates and additional activities not included in the itinerary

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER

Our retreat is a collaboration between Tsala Trails and Tanzanite Travels and will be hosted by 3 amazing women:
Natalie is a wanderer and has many travel miles under her belt, across three continents - from backpacking routes to five-star stays and everything in between. A keen yogi since 2007, Natalie is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor, meditation guide, and certified life coach with a special focus on exploring the feminine psyche. She brings these skills to the fore in her program designs for women's trips.

Daniella embodies the spirit of adventure! She has spent twelve years as a field guide in Africa. From humble beginnings in the Kruger National Park to the luxurious Sabi Sands Big-5 Private Game Reserve, Daniella has seen sights most people only dream of!

And finally, Eurydice uprooted her whole life to South Africa to become a Field and Trails Guide and recently travelled to India to be able to teach yoga out in the middle of the African bush. She has a passion for environmental education, whether that's connecting local communities with their wildlife heritage or reconnecting people to themselves and what matters through the wonders of nature.