Relish every moment of this immersive retreat, combining wildlife encounters with rejuvenating yoga sessions in the African bush. Embark on a rejuvenating 4-Day Yoga and Safari, starting with a one-hour flight from OR Tambo Airport to Hoedspruit. You will be hosted at Rafiki Lodge and experience the serene sounds of the African bush and yoga session amidst nature.
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The tour starts at OR Tambo Airport, you will take a one-hour flight to Hoedspruit departing at 10:30 or 1:00 pm. Upon arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Rafiki Bush Lodge by road. You will arrive in time for check-in and a delicious healthy lunch before your first afternoon safari.
On arrival, you will have time to settle in and prepare for the afternoon safari drive, starting at 3:00 pm, where you can expect to see plenty of African wildlife. The day will end with a private dinner under the stars.
You will wake up in the middle of an African bush listening to the sound of hornbills and the light breeze announcing peacefulness. Your breakfast will be freshly prepared by the lodge chef to your preferences and the yoga teacher will be ready to meet you for the first yoga session outside on the deck surrounded by nature. The yoga sessions will be adapted to each one’s level of practice and will last for about 2 hours.
Around mid-day, you will experience an authentic African stick spa treatment at the lodge to help your body and soul prepare for the relaxation and presence needed to be fully engaged in this experience.
In the afternoon, you will meet your guide for a walking safari before sunset introducing you to the awareness of a walk in the wild, you will finish the walking and get back to the safari vehicle for a game drive in the night time.
You will return to the lodge late evening for a delicious dinner set-up outside.
On the following morning, you will wake up very early in time to see the sunrise and go for a morning bush walk with your guide experiencing African nature. You will return to the lodge you will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and relax.
This is your time to unwind and feel free to laze by the pool. A delicious lunch will be served around 1:30 pm followed by a second yoga session at the lodge to fully ease you into relaxation. The afternoon will end with one more safari adventure looking for the iconic animals and ticking off your bucket list adventure.
The evening will end back at the lodge where you will enjoy a traditional South African braai.
On the morning of your last day, you will meet your yoga instructor at the lodge for the last practice on this tour or you can choose to change this morning activity with a horseback trail adding a unique experience to your safari tour.
Breakfast will be served as usual, fresh and scrumptious to your preference followed by check-out at 11:00 am. The departure flight is scheduled for 12:00 and arrive back at OR Tambo at 1:00 pm. The tour will end with your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport.
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