Emily Whiting 
This month in Reflections from the River, Joosje Heringa shares her first impressions of one of the more unique offerings at Sashwa – a sound safari. The sound safari has been something I’ve been looking forward to for a while. Just thinking about the experience already gave me goosebumps: an amplifier placed on the front … Read more
When you arrive at Sashwa, there’s a feeling that everything flows. That your room is always beautifully prepared. That meals arrive with care and attention. That the path you walk, the space you sit in, the rhythm of your day… all feels considered and effortless. But of course, it isn’t effortless at all. Behind each … Read more
Do you ever find yourself enjoying a meal with family or friends before realising that you’re not actually connecting? A quiet shift has happened in the way we spend time together. Conversations pause for notifications, silence is quickly filled, and even in shared spaces, attention moves elsewhere. In a world where we can be instantly … Read more
Nicole Nietmann shares her story about travelling alone, overcoming fears, and finding lifelong friends on a solo safari in the latest guest post from our series, Reflections from the River. It all started thinking about what I’d love to do in my holidays. Being from Germany, the typical solo traveller went to Fuerteventura – which … Read more
Over the past few years, the way people travel has begun to change. More travellers are asking where their food comes from, how their trips impact the places they visit, and whether the experiences they choose reflect the values they hold at home. Safari has always been one of the most powerful ways to reconnect … Read more
The second instalment of Reflections from the River comes from a guest-turned-facilitator, Lynnette of Ananda Wellness. Here, she reflects on her transformational journey with us…. The African Bushveld has always lived quietly, yet powerfully, in my heart. Growing up, holidays were spent in the wild – barefoot on the earth, surrounded by nature, living freely … Read more
This month, the Lowveld experienced a week of extreme rainfall on a scale rarely seen. In some areas, a year’s worth of rain fell in just a few days. Rivers burst their banks, sending water raging across roads, bridges, and floodplains alike. At its worst, parts of Kruger National Park reported up to 500mm of … Read more
As part of our new Reflections from the River series, we share personal journals written by guests and facilitators alike – from wellness practitioners offering insights from their work, to guests whose time at Sashwa lingered long after they left. These aren’t reviews in the traditional sense, but lived reflections: moments of pause, wonder, and … Read more
By Peter Eastwood As the year draws to a close, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about how far this journey has taken us. And how it continues to unfold. 2025 was Sashwa’s first full year in operation. It has brought so many highlights. From successful retreats that are already planning to return to overwhelmed … Read more
Travel opens our world, but the way we travel matters. Sometimes, without realising it, our well-intended journeys can place invisible pressure on communities and ecosystems. Low-cost travel and the influence of social media means global tourism is on the rise. So, it’s more important now than ever that we pay attention to the impact of … Read more
The vehicle hums softly to life. A dawn breeze moves through the bushveld, carrying with it the scent of dust mixed with the earthy aroma of elephants. Somewhere ahead, a francolin calls – sharp, insistent – then silence again. You slip on the headset and suddenly, the world expands. Every rustle, every breath of wind, … Read more
If you’ve spent time at Sashwa, you’ve likely crossed paths with Ian – our Head Guide and a cornerstone of the guest experience here. Calm, thoughtful, and endlessly fascinated by the natural world, Ian embodies the philosophy of slow safari. His approach to guiding isn’t about rushing from one sighting to the next, but about … Read more
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