African Awakening Adventure
Bringing you back home to your raw, real, authentic self
African Awakening
2027: Late April to early May (dates tbc)
(no Africa retreat in 2026)
REAWAKEN YOUR WILD SPIRIT
“The moment your bare feet kiss the raw earth of Mama Africa, her heartbeat starts to resonate through your blood and through your bones.
Whether you are born of the land, or a visitor, your heart starts to beat in rhythm with hers and she welcomes you back home to your wild, wise and magnificent self.”
Discover your heart’s rhythm “off the tourist trail”, alongside four magical South African medicine women and their sacred land.
A life changing experience in South Africa, where humanity first began. Honouring Land, honouring Ancestors, honouring YOURSELF
Laura’s dream and intention is to gift you the chance to embody the feeling of being grounded on African soil and dance to the rhythm of your own drum.
This retreat will enhance your sense of belonging and community with other Spiritually like minded women.
By feeling the echo and drum beat of the African rhythm through your bones, your blood and your heart; you will awaken your connection to your body, your unleashed wild spirit, to the earth and to the wisdom of nature.
You will discover how ancient, sacred lands can help you to heal your ancestry, transform your life and unleash the true rhythm of your heart.
2027
9 nights/ 10 days
Arrival and departure: Johannesburg
In the Mountains: 4 nights in ritual and ceremony within the foothills of the majestic Maloti Mountains (think, dancing around the fire, Waterfall cleanse, cave ceremony and deep connection to ancestors )
In the Wild: 3 nights in a luxury Game Lodge, learning from the wisdom of nature and holding ceremony in the African Bush
4 nights in the Mountains
Join Thongo & Lisa as they take you on a journey to reconnect with the magic and beauty of life, with nature, the earth, the waters and your sisters and brothers.
4 nights in Thongo’s farm house cottages.
Shared bedrooms
This rewilding journey includes:
Ceremony, embodiment practices
African herbal medicine Steam
Breathwork, Meditation and yoga
Fire and Cave ceremony
African song, dance and sound
Ancestral Healing
Let’s co-create a mystical experience in the heart of Africa. With Scents, resins herbs and potions, enticing the senses and opening our minds and hearts
Lisa Shares a little about what to expect
“When the African drum speaks, it tells stories of generations past, it awakens the spirit, and it unites communities in a powerful celebration of life.” – Miriam Makeba.
“Amidst Africa’s wilderness, I find myself truly alive. The rustling leaves, the distant roar, the chirping birds – all come together to create a melody that resonates with my soul.” - unknown
Integrate & commune with the wild
In a Luxury Safari Lodge we are joined by Jurgen Vogt a coach, wildlife photographer, and ranger who will work together with Laura to share the ceremony of nature and communing with the wild
“Africa is not just a destination; it is a journey into the self, a pilgrimage where every step
reveals a new facet of the traveller's spirit and a deeper connection to the wild.” - unknown
Integrate and pause in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is a vibrant city with layers of culture, art, history and a melting pot of people.
We spend 1 night in the Leafy Suburbs of “The Parks”. To Integrate and recalibrate, before we go our separate ways
A time for us to say “Hamba Kahle” (Go well)
Drop off at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)
Logistics and Questions
“Africa is not just a destination; it is a journey into the self, a pilgrimage where every step
reveals a new facet of the traveller's spirit and a deeper connection to the wild.” - unknown
Outreach
With each booking a SGD50 donation will be made to Made for Girls,
Made for Girls is my charity of choice because they have show how a small group of women, with big hearts can change the lives of many.
Period poverty is a real issue in rural South Africa, we need to bring funds and awareness to this cause.
At Made for Girls, we believe that every girl deserves access to sanitary products so they can pursue their education without interruption. We are dedicated to providing sanitary products to girls in schools, ensuring they have the resources they need to manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence.
Our Mission
Our mission at Made for Girls is simple, to ensure that no girl misses out on her education due to a lack of access to sanitary products. We believe that education is a fundamental right for all, and by addressing the menstrual hygiene needs of girls, we empower them to stay in school, learn, and thrive.
Lindy van de Vyver
