Africa is calling you...

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 Throughout the retreat, you’ll have the rare privilege of witnessing Africa’s Big Five—sometimes from the lodge itself, other times during guided safari drives. Being near these animals invites a quiet recalibration: their steadiness softens our rush, their alertness sharpens our awareness. As we observe them in their natural rhythm, we’re reminded to find our own balance—meeting the wild with respect, presence, and a calm, steady breath. 

 Begin your day with a gentle flow overlooking the watering hole. As the sun rises and the bush comes alive, we stretch, breathe, and open the heart space—creating room for the nervous system to settle, receive, and fully take in the beauty around you. This is a practice of soft awakening, grounding you into the rhythm of the land before the day unfolds. 

 As night settles over the bush, we gather around the fire to drum, sing, and reconnect with our natural rhythm. The beat is simple, human, and shared—an easy place for your voice to rise alongside others. Under wide African skies, with hyenas whooping in the distance and lions calling from far-off ridges, the group finds a steady harmony. It’s not about performance; it’s about presence, connection, and remembering the ease of sound made together in sisterhood. 

During our cultural immersion, we spend time with local African tribes who share their own traditions of song, rhythm, and vocal expression. Their approach is rooted in connection, storytelling, and collective sound. In their presence, we learn not by imitation, but by witnessing how naturally and openly a voice can rise. This experience offers a gentle invitation to release your own voice, be heard.

 The safari drives at dawn and dusk are among the most memorable moments of the retreat. At sunrise, the bush stirs awake—the air cool, the light soft, and wildlife beginning its morning rhythm. By sunset, the landscape shifts again, painted in warm golds and long shadows as nocturnal animals start to move. These drives invite a slower pace, a quiet curiosity, and the chance to witness Africa’s wild spaces during their most active and beautiful hours. 

 One of the retreat’s highlights is a peaceful bush picnic set out in the open, surrounded by the raw beauty of the African landscape. With experienced rangers ensuring our safety, we’re able to settle in, enjoy a nourishing meal, and take in the sounds, scents, and stillness of the wild. It’s a rare opportunity to dine in nature’s own dining room—unhurried, spacious, and fully connected to the land around us. 

 As darkness settles over the bush, you’ll rest into a candlelit floating sound bath beneath Africa’s vast night sky. Gentle tones move through the body, softening the edges of the day and guiding the nervous system into deeper ease. This is a moment to integrate, to release tension, and to let the stillness of the land support your own recalibration. With the stars above and the quiet around you, the experience becomes a peaceful pause—an invitation to simply relax and be held by the night. 

 The Architecture of Happiness workshop invites you to explore the scientific foundations that support a meaningful and sustainable sense of happiness. Through reflection and guided exercises, you’ll look at what truly nourishes you, what creates stability in your inner world, and how to build small, realistic structures that help your well-being thrive long after the retreat ends. 

A portion of every retreat fee supports local conservation and community upliftment projects. When you join Wild Awakening, you directly contribute to preserving wildlife, supporting cultural heritage, and uplifting local families.

This retreat isn’t only for you — it’s a way to honor the land that holds you.

Tomo Safari Lodge offers luxurious accommodation designed with space, light, and comfort in mind. Each suite opens onto the natural landscape, allowing you to wake to soft African light and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush. The lodge blends modern elegance with warm, earthy tones, creating a calm, expansive environment where you can rest deeply and feel held throughout your retreat. 

 The guided bush walk invites you into a deeper state of presence, where your senses naturally begin to come online. Moving slowly through the landscape, you start to notice the subtle sounds, scents, and textures of the wild around you. It’s an attentive experience that gently heightens awareness and reconnects you to the simple clarity of being fully here, moment by moment. 

Vegan and vegetarian cuisine is crafted fresh each day to nourish and energise you throughout the retreat. Please let us know of any allergies or dietary needs when booking. 

Private 1:1 sound healing sessions. These tailored sessions offer a quiet space to release tension, reset the nervous system, and receive focused support through vibration and tone—an intimate complement to the group experiences. 

 Private 1:1 recalibration sessions are also available for those who want more personalized support. These sessions offer a quiet space to realign, reflect, and integrate what’s arising during the retreat—helping you settle into deeper clarity, ease, and balance at your own pace. 

 Massages are available on request for those who wish to add an extra layer of relaxation to their retreat experience. These treatments  can be booked directly at the lodge. Please note that massages are an optional add-on and come at an additional cost. 

 Arrive at Tomo Safari Lodge and step straight into the heart of the wild. After settling in, we open our circle together before easing the body with a gentle stretch yoga session. As the sun slips away, we venture out on a magical night drive, returning to a warm, nourishing dinner beneath the African sky. 

 Begin your day with soul-awakening yoga, followed by a fresh breakfast and a guided bush walk to attune your senses to the rhythm of the wilderness. Enjoy spacious free time before an unforgettable sunset game drive and sundowner. The night closes with firelit drumming — a return to primal pulse and sisterhood. 

 A dawn game drive brings you face-to-face with the stirring beauty of the African morning, followed by a serene breakfast picnic in the bush. After rest and afternoon yoga, the evening invites you into stories, fire rituals, and the liberating release of your primal, authentic voice. 

 We rise with the sun for breathwork and meditation, then move into yoga and a nourishing breakfast. A transformative workshop leads into voice release and cultural immersion, blending expression with connection. After a spacious afternoon, the night offers a floating sound bath under candlelight and stars — a truly sacred, sensory experience. 

Our final sunrise safari invites you to witness the land one more time in its golden stillness. After yoga and breakfast, we gather in a closing circle to integrate, honour, and seal the journey before departure — carrying home the clarity, softness, and primal strength you’ve reclaimed. 

• Light layers
• Warm clothes for early morning & evening safaris
• Swimwear
• Hat/Cap
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Open heart

 Our chef will be preparing fresh  wholesome vegan/vegetarian meals with gluten free options. Please let us know of any allergies on booking 

Your journey will officially start on your transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Tomo Safari Lodge and end on your transfer from Tomo Safari Lodge to Hoedspruit Airport. 

Flights are not included in the package. Serabi Travel will arrange all your flights and transfers to & from Hoedspruit Airport, South Africa. Everything after that is all included in your package. 

This is an intimate gathering — spaces are limited to 8–16 women to ensure depth and connection  

 Yes, it is compulsory to have comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen events, flights, or cancellations.