September 16th to 23rd 2026

SOUTH AFRICA

THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME…

Connection

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Yoga

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Nature

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Safari

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Community

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African Luxury Lodge

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Half-board Meals included

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Canyon Cruise

Connection • Yoga • Nature • Safari • Community • African Luxury Lodge • Half-board Meals included • Canyon Cruise

Book South Africa

  • YOGA | 2x Daily Yoga with 18+ years Yogi Jax and South Africa specialist Sarah

  • A barren tree with twisted branches silhouetted against a sunset sky with orange and yellow hues.

    AFRICAN SUNRISE | Wake up each morning to sunrise yoga overlooking the African bush

  • People riding in a golf cart with a straw hat on a woman's head, looking at a landscape with cattle grazing near a pond surrounded by trees.

    DAY TRIPS | Safari in world famous Kruger National Park

  • Scenic view of a river winding through green mountains and steep cliffs with a cloudy sky overhead.

    DAY TRIPS: Cruise on the incredible Blyde River Canyon

  • Group of traditional dancers wearing colorful skirts performing outdoors under a tree while an audience watches.

    FRIENDS FOR LIFE

Yoga. Meditation. Tai Chi. Massage.

Join us for an unforgettable retreat that weaves together the stillness of yoga with the untamed beauty of the African bush. Over seven nights, we’ll move, breathe, explore, and connect under wide skies, beside watering holes, and within ancient landscapes.


What’s included?

Daily yoga and meditation sessions in open-air, wild settings

Luxury villa accommodation with garden, lounge, and private pool

Breakfast and dinner (half-board) with chef-designed menus

Private game drives, guided bush walks, full-day Kruger excursion

Cultural visit to the Shangaan village

Blyde River Canyon boat safari

All local ground transfers, use of lodge amenities, and more

September 16th to 23rd 2026

Outdoor patio with a central fire pit, surrounded by chairs and small tables, enclosed by a wooden fence with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Eight days in the heart of Africa

People on a safari vehicle observing animals near a riverbank, including hippos in water and a zebra in the background, surrounded by trees and bushes.
Five zebras drinking water from a river with dry grass and bushes in the background.

Accommodation and meals

Enjoy 7 nights at the incredible Phalwana Lodge, in the Greater Kruger Area of South Africa.

We’ll stay in private, beautifully appointed villas at Phelwana Game Lodge. Spaces are tranquil, rooted in nature, with lounging areas and a private pool for moments of rest or reflection.
Our retreat is offered on a half-board basis, meaning breakfast and dinner are included. Mornings begin with a wholesome buffet - fresh fruits, cooked options, grains - to fuel your day. In the evenings, we come together over three-course dinners that offer meat, fish, or vegetarian choices, always prepared with care. Lunch is available à la carte when we are at the lodge or between excursions.

The rooms are doubles or shared twins, if you are a solo traveller you are most welcome :-)

Picnic setup on a grassy yard with pillows, a patterned rug, a small trunk, and food, surrounded by trees and benches.
A cozy bedroom with a king-sized bed, white bedding, and a red and blue checkered blanket. Towels are folded on the bed. Two bedside lamps are on, casting warm light. An open door leads to a patio with outdoor furniture and trees.
An outdoor dining table set for a meal on a sandy surface with trees and a building in the background.
Outdoor fire pit surrounded by chairs in a sandy yard with a wooden fence, trees, and sunset sky in the background.
Two giraffes walking on a dirt path surrounded by green trees, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
A view of the Grand Canyon showcasing layered rock formations, rugged cliffs, and a vast sky with white clouds.
Two lion cubs resting on the ground, one in the foreground looking directly at the camera and the other in the background gazing to the side, in a natural habitat with grass and dry foliage.
Inside a safari vehicle overlooking a dirt road with an elephant crossing ahead, surrounded by green trees and clear sky.
A sunset over a hilly landscape with a large bright sun near the horizon, silhouetted trees and dry shrubs in the foreground.

Pricing & deposits

To secure your space, a £500 non-refundable deposit is required, followed by monthly instalments in the run up to the retreat start date.

Contact us asap at info@jackieheffercooke.com if you have any questions.

Begin your journey

What’s not included?

Airfare /flights
Travel insurance
Some lunches as per the itinerary

Flights

The flight is around 12 hours and will cost around £800-£900 return.

The closer it gets, the price may increase dramatically to around £1200. You can fly out earlier, or stay out later, or your family and friends can join you before for after the retreat, you decide. The retreats begin and end on the dates stated. We can recommend flights and further accommodation. We can also recommend sustainable travel with Sustainable Travel International.