South Africa Walking Safari Retreat
Kruger National Park
Exclusive retreat - dates upon request
Experience an active safari and participate in the ecosystem of the remote northern Kruger National Park. Our home for 4 nights will be a seasonal luxury camp that is entirely off-grid and eco-certified. The camp is set up from April to October only, allowing for nature to regenerate annually. Encounter an array of changing landscapes and African animals on foot, led by a professional conservation team, and nurture your wellbeing with daily yoga and meditation sessions on this bespoke re-wilding retreat.
4 Nights re-wilding retreat in an off-grid tented safari eco-camp
Anticipate a journey with…
Active Safari immersion
Reconnect with your wild side and escape to vast, varied, magnificent nature. Experience a ‘participatory’ and active safari, where you merge with the ecosystem through daily guided 4hr walking safaris. We will also enjoy a 2hr guided jeep safari drive each evening after sunset.
Professional guides
Nina is teaming up with Amy Attenborough to ensure your safari trip is every bit unique, safe, and spectacular. As a professional trails guide, yoga teacher and certified life coach, Amy’s mission is to restore internal wilderness and re-awaken the inherent belonging we feel in nature.
Yoga & meditation in nature
We begin each day with led silent meditation. In the afternoon, we take our mats to a secret outdoor yoga shala, set in an amphitheater of fever trees. Nina will lead an uplifting, soulful and aligned flow, accessible to all yoga levels. These sessions will be truly ‘in nature’, with the possibility of game spotting from your mat!
All inclusive, off-grid
Due to the commitment Pafuri makes to ‘leave no trace’ and respect the ecosystem of northern Kruger, the maximum number of guests is 7, plus your yoga instructor and trip leader, Nina, and safari expert, Amy. The camp is run completely off solar and is guarded 24/7 by your two armed and trained safari guides.
Glamping eco-tourism
Pafuri is a seasonal tented camp situated in the remotest part of northern Kruger National Park. The camp is set up from April to October only, allowing for nature to regenerate annually, leaving no trace behind. The tented camp offers comfort and glamping luxuries, like hot showers and proper beds with linen.
Extend your stay
If you would like to extend your safari experience, we have a recommended lodge and package available. Spend 3 nights at Bateleur Safari Camp, located in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which lies adjacent to Kruger National Park and enjoys Big Five game and exceptional natural beauty.
Location
Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park, located in the heart of South Africa, is often referred to as the crown jewel of African wildlife reserves. Stretching across vast expanses of unspoiled wilderness, Kruger National Park is a sanctuary for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Its pristine landscapes are a testament to the park's commitment to preserving the natural world. The park is a living museum of ancient ecosystems, where one can witness the interconnectedness of life on the African savanna. Throughout its history, the Kruger National Park has retained its deep-rooted connection to the region's cultural and historical heritage, with remnants of early human settlements and fascinating archaeological sites scattered across its expanse. The park's commitment to conservation and education makes it an extraordinary destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the unique wonders of South Africa's natural world.
Accomodation
Pafuri Trails Camp
Discover wild Africa from a new perspective. Pafuri is a seasonal tented camp situated in the remotest part of northern Kruger National Park. The tented camp offers comfort and glamping luxuries, like hot showers and beds with linen, yet is entirely off-grid and in synthesis with the passing seasons. Delight in fresh, local produce, as you dine al fresco. Sip on a classic gin and tonic in a comfortable, unfenced camp, as you watch the unbridled beauty of the African sunset over the Luvuvhu river, teaming with African wildlife. Accompanied with this, we will also be embarking on walking safari’s. A walking safari invites you to focus on the little things, the details of the magnificent ecosystem you would otherwise overlook. A walking safari is a practice in ‘participatory tourism’, where you get to know a place on a deep, experiential level. Our walks will be led by Amy Attenborough, a seasoned conservationist, professional trails guide, and yogi.
Your InRetreat guides
Nina integrates poetry, personal transformation and unique insights to her practice, enriching body movement with meaning. Her classes are playful, flowing and accessible to all levels, offering an inclusive space where everyone can discover their own personal edge and cultivate presence.
Amy Attenborough is a South African safari guide and wilderness coach who has guided thousands of guests worldwide through Africa. Her company, Wild Again, expands the traditional scope of a safari and facilitates wilderness experiences that heal the human-nature divide and restore wellbeing. Pafuri is one of Amy’s favourite places on the continent!
This Retreat in Review
All the retreat details
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4- 6 nights tented camp accommodation at Pafuri with ensuite bathroom
Daily Brunch with coffee, tea and fruit juice
Dinner each night, with all alcoholic and other beverages
All snacks and sundowner drinks
Daily 4hr walking safari with Amy Attenborough as our guide
Daily 2hr jeep safari drive with Amy Attenborough as our guide
Yoga and meditation sessions daily with Nina Butler
All conservation and park fees
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Flights and travel to/from JHB International Airport
Charter flights or internal/domestic flights
Visas for South Africa travel
Staff tips
Travel insurance
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Arrival
Fly into OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JHB).
We advise you to arrive the day before your safari starts. There are two options for getting from JNB to Pafuri - option 1 is by private van transfer (±6hours); option 2 is a charter flight (±40min).
Overnight at the Protea Hotel or Intercontinental (both at OR Tambo Airport).
Departure
t is highly recommended that you end your off-grid wilderness retreat with 3 nights at a luxury safari lodge in a neighbouring reserve. We can arrange ground transfers, or charter flights for you as need to return to OR Tambo International Airport.
Any additional travel you may desire can be organised, just ask :-)
Extend your stay
If you would like to extend your safari experience, we have a recommended lodge and package available. Spend 3 nights at Bateleur Safari Camp, located in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which lies adjacent to Kruger National Park and enjoys Big Five game and exceptional natural beauty. The lodge is luxurious, spacious and eco-friendly. There are game drives twice daily, as well as optional walking safaris upon request. Guests are treated to a hands-on, interactive demonstration on bushcraft and survival skills, perfected by the San Bushmen. This includes skills like: lighting fires, making ropes & water containers and setting snares - all using naturally occurring materials from the bush. This is a restful and indulgent add-on to your active safari experience.
If you would like to extend your stay in a different lodge, or region of South Africa, please let us know and we are most keen to assist and share our local knowledge.
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All-inclusive package price estimates for a 4 night package in 2024:
Sharing tent p/p - € 2990
Single tent p/p - € 3390
Booking information, terms and conditions - CLICK HERE.
ADD ON 3 NIGHTS SAFARI AT OUR RECOMMENDED PARTNER:
Bateleur Safari Camp
All-inclusive package prices 3 nights:
Sharing suite p/p - € 1800
Single suite p/p - € 2200
All prices are an estimate and the retreat can be customised to your needs. CONTACT US for more information.
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