The Bushmen Retreat

ABOUT THE HOSTS

The Ju/’hoansi trackers of north-eastern Namibia are one of the San ethnic groups of the Kalahari and belong to the oldest tracking cultures in the world. Their knowledge doesn’t come from books; it comes from generations of living closely with the land, reading signs, understanding movement, noticing what most people pass by.

During the retreat, you spend time with them not just to learn techniques, but their way of being with nature.

When you’re not out with the trackers, you’re held by our team. In a yoga session, the hands of our massage therapists, or around the table at mealtimes.

THE EXPERIENCE

During both the 3-night and 5-night retreat, tracking is the central theme. Through tracking, you immerse yourself in the natural world and everything it reveals: a footprint in the sand, a tree pushed over, a hair caught in the bark. On the 5-night retreat, game drives are added midweek allowing you to see more of the African bush and the wildlife within it.

Some days include more walking to follow an animal’s trail, while other days are spent observing prints in the sand, piecing together their story. No special fitness required, just comfortable on your feet.

Late November brings the bush to life. The cooler mornings and afternoons are when you head out into the bush. The moments in between invite relaxation, stillness, and digesting what your senses have picked up.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

3 wholesome, seasonal meals per day, beverages, all activities with the Bushmen, guided yoga and meditation, game drives (5-night retreat), laundry, and use of practice spaces and facilities, including riverfront deck, yoga sanctuary, gym, infrared sauna, pool, meditation room, creative studio, and our sunset deck.

This retreat is for you if:

You want to explore ancient tracking in a supportive environment
You enjoy learning through experience rather than lectures
You are curious about the Bushmen culture and the South Africanbush
You appreciate moments of slowness, reflection, and presence