Heritage is thought to be the collection of traditions we share. It is the stories we pass down from one generation to the next, the recipes that evoke the nostalgic feeling of home, the landscape that holds us in its embrace, and the cultures that shape the way in which we view the world. We … Read more
Retreats are often approached through a central goal. An opportunity to explore a new modality. Entering a space that creates an environment in which we can re-centre ourselves, calm our nervous systems. Search for community, or perhaps even solitude, through reflection. It is this initial intention that shapes the experiences that we enter, and ultimately, … Read more
Nature’s Way I’m sitting behind my desk; it’s August in the Netherlands. And I’m trying to write about Nature. How difficult can it be to connect with Nature from inside a building? With only a glimpse of treetops to look out over. I close my eyes and connect with the African bush: what I’ve seen, … Read more
I Was Staring Into The Eyes of a Lioness. Not for a second. For a long time. Long enough to see her vulnerability, her presence, her own aliveness looking back at me. In yoga we call this dharana… deep, unbroken concentration, the kind of focus that dissolves the boundary between observer and observed. I wasn’t … Read more
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
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
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
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
There’s something profound that happens when you take your yoga mat outside. The sounds of birdsong, the warmth of the sun, the rustle of wind through tall grass – these natural elements become part of the practice, inviting you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect. At Sashwa, nestled along the banks of the Olifants … Read more
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