Wild Within: A South Africa Yoga & Safari Retreat in Greater Kruger (2026)
If you’ve been searching for a retreat that delivers real reset, wild beauty, and proper adventure — without losing the grounding of daily practice — Wild Within is for you.
Set in the Greater Kruger region, this South Africa yoga and safari retreat blends open-air yoga, guided meditation, and restorative stillness with unforgettable experiences in the African bush: private game drives, bush walks, a full-day Kruger excursion, and a Blyde River Canyon boat safari.
It’s a week built around balance — movement and stillness, awe and ease, community and space — guided by the elements, held by nature.
Dates: 16th–23rd September 2026
Location: Greater Kruger, South Africa
Price: £1895
To book: email Jax (as listed on the retreat page)
Why choose a yoga retreat in South Africa?
A retreat in the African bush does something different. It widens your perspective.
You’re not just stepping away from routine — you’re stepping into a landscape that reminds you how to breathe deeper, listen harder, and feel more alive. South Africa is ideal if you want:
Space (wide skies, open land, fewer distractions)
Perspective (nature on a scale that recalibrates you)
A powerful nervous system reset (quiet mornings, slow evenings, grounded rhythm)
Meaningful experience (culture, wildlife, place-based connection)
If typical “retreats” feel too insular, too polished, or too samey — this is the opposite. It’s real, earthy, and unforgettable.
What makes Wild Within different from a standard yoga retreat?
Many retreats centre only one thing — yoga, fitness, or relaxation. Wild Within is designed as a complete immersion, where yoga is the anchor, but the place is the teacher.
You’ll experience:
Daily yoga + meditation in open-air, nature-rooted settings
Safari immersion through private game drives, bush walks, and Kruger exploration
Restorative evenings (often by firelight) with grounded reflection and gentle practice
Luxury villa living with pool downtime, nourishing meals, and time to integrate
Cultural connection, including a visit to a Shangaan village
This is a retreat for people who want wellbeing that feels expansive, not restrictive.
What’s included in the South Africa yoga & safari retreat?
You can expect a well-held week where the logistics are handled and your energy is protected.
Included:
Daily yoga + meditation sessions (open-air, wild settings)
Luxury villa accommodation with garden, lounge, and private pool
Breakfast + dinner (half-board) with chef-designed menus
Private game drives, guided bush walks, and a full-day Kruger excursion
Cultural visit to a Shangaan village
Blyde River Canyon boat safari
All local ground transfers, lodge amenities, and more
Not included: international flights, travel insurance, extra travel.
Accommodation: Luxury villas at Phelwana Game Lodge
You’ll stay in private, beautifully appointed villas at Phelwana Game Lodge — tranquil, comfortable, and rooted in nature.
These are spaces made for rest: lounging areas, privacy, and a pool to return to after early starts and big days out. It’s not a bootcamp schedule — it’s a supportive rhythm with time to soften.
If you’ve ever wanted a retreat where you can do the deep internal work and still feel looked after in your surroundings, this is it.
Meals: Half-board, nourishing, and simple
The retreat is hosted on a half-board basis, meaning breakfast and dinner are included daily.
Breakfast: a wholesome buffet — fresh fruits, grains, cooked options
Dinner: three-course evening meals with meat, fish, or vegetarian options
Lunch: available à la carte when at the lodge or between excursions
Dietary needs can usually be supported — flag requirements when booking so everything runs smoothly.
Getting there: How travel works
Your journey typically looks like this:
Overnight flight to Johannesburg
Internal flight to Hoedspruit
Private transfer through bushveld to Phelwana Lodge
Once you arrive, everything local is arranged for you — transfers and included excursions — so you can settle quickly and fully.
A simple rhythm: what the week feels like
Here’s the tone: early light, slow evenings, and enough space to breathe.
Each day brings a balance — movement and stillness, adventure and rest. You’ll rise early as the bush softens into morning, practise in nature, then explore wild places before returning to rest and nourish. Evenings often land together — by firelight — with shared stories and gentle practices that ground and restore.
You won’t be “busy” every moment. The retreat is designed for integration, not overload.
Who is this retreat for?
Wild Within is ideal if you:
Want a yoga retreat that includes meaningful adventure
Love nature, but still value comfort and excellent hosting
Want to feel held by the schedule, not controlled by it
Are craving a week that feels bigger than a holiday
Want to travel with purpose — community, culture, connection
Yoga experience is welcome, but you don’t need to be an advanced practitioner. The focus is on presence, not performance.
What you’ll take home with you
People often come to retreats hoping for “change”, but unsure what that means. This week tends to land in three clear ways:
A calmer baseline — sleep, breath, and headspace improve
A stronger inner compass — clarity returns when the noise drops
A deeper sense of aliveness — nature reconnects you to what matters
It’s not about becoming someone else. It’s about returning to yourself — with steadiness, perspective, and energy.
Social impact: travelling with respect
Retreats can either extract from a place, or contribute to it. Wild Within is built around respectful partnership: working directly with local teams, paying fairly, and choosing experiences that support local livelihoods.
Your stay supports:
Local employment across hospitality, guiding, and transfer teams
Local services and suppliers connected to the lodge experience
Cultural engagement approached with care, humility, and learning
This is travel that aims to leave things better, not just Instagrammed.
Ready to join the South Africa yoga safari retreat?
If you feel the pull — trust it.
This is your invitation to step into a week of wildness and calm, movement and meaning, community and space — in one of the most powerful landscapes on earth.
Wild Within (South Africa) — 16th–23rd September 2026 — £1895
To reserve your space, email Jax via the address on the retreat page.
Quick FAQs (great for SEO + AI search)
Is this retreat suitable for beginners?
Yes. Sessions are guided with accessibility in mind. The focus is presence and wellbeing, not advanced poses.
Do I need safari experience?
No — everything is guided and organised, including game drives and walks.
What’s included in the price?
Accommodation, breakfast + dinner (half-board), daily yoga/meditation, game drives, Kruger day, Blyde River Canyon boat safari, Shangaan village visit, local transfers and lodge amenities.
What’s not included?
International flights, travel insurance, and additional personal spending (e.g., lunches, extras).
Will I have downtime?
Absolutely. The rhythm includes rest and space — pool time, quiet hours, and integration.