Yoga, Safari, and Serenity in Botswana & Zimbabwe

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Aug 8 - Aug 15, 2026 (8 Days)

Ramone Bisset's love of Yoga has taken her on teaching journeys around the world via her business Wild Sage Wellbeing. Her events, retreats and trainings are designed to help you get reconnected to, and into deeper relationship with the home inside yourself so that you're able to show up in ways that help make the world a better place. When not travelling the world hosting bespoke retreats in amazing wild locations, you can find her guiding healing journeys as a Somatic Psychotherapist or working in Wildlife conservation which, as a trained biologist she's done for 20+years around the world for NGO's and Government Agencies.

Ramone will be joined by Luke Arden, a coach and personal trainer who combines his love for travel and the outdoors into The Adventure Project. Also and incredibly talented photographer, Luke will be bringing both his camera and his fitness expertise to Be Wild in Botswana.

8 Aug 2026 Wild Sage Wellbeing with Ramone Bisset

May 9 - May 16, 2026 (8 Days)

The next evolution of aUM Yoga — where movement meets myth, community meets transformation, and travel becomes a journey inward.

Led by Jessie, founder of aUM Yoga, and Chloe, a longtime student-turned-leader, aUM Adventures curates unforgettable wellness retreats around the world. Together, they blend yoga, coaching, local culture, and nature to guide you through experiences that feel both expansive and grounding.

Jessie Lipkowitz has spent over a decade building wellness communities, leading hundreds of practitioners through teacher trainings, and curating transformational retreats rooted in magic, meaning, and movement. 


Chloe Jewell brings deep warmth and wisdom from her years teaching yoga, managing and coaching at [solidcore] studios, training new talent, and guiding mindfulness practices like breath-work and contrast therapy. 

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9 May 2026 aUM Adventures with Jessie & Chloe

Aug 1 - Aug 8, 2026 (8 Days)

Amy Rizzotto is a food and fitness loving yoga and Pilates instructor, certified nutrition coach, and wellness educator. She began her exploration of yoga and nutrition over 20 years ago while studying International Development at George Washington University and made it a full time career in 2013.

Amy continues to branch out bringing her services to offices, studios, private homes and professional athletics teams throughout the Washington, DC metro area and the virtual world beyond!  Amy works individually with players from the Washington Nationals and has been the team yoga instructor for the Washington Capitals. 

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1 Aug 2026 Yoga & Safari Retreat with Amy Rizzotto

Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2026 (7 Days)

This retreat is for the woman who feels an unnamed ache even rest can’t soothe, who has journaled, circled, and read the books, yet still longs for something deeper. She craves raw beauty, real connection, and ritual that awakens her bones, and is ready to meet herself through land, body, and presence. No experience is needed – only truth, willingness, and your whole self. Come as you are, leave rooted in your truth.

Giordan is a Somatic Reclamation facilitator, yoga teacher and embodiment guide devoted to helping women reclaim their untamed, instinctive selves. Her trauma-informed, sensual approach weaves devotional practice, nervous-system regulation, breath connection and non-linear movement to guide women back into their bodies and power.

In Embody the Wild, she brings this work to the African wilderness, inviting guests to re-wild the wild within while surrounded by the wild without.

11 Oct 2026 Embody the Wild Retreat with Giordan

Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026

Join Michelle Leske, the founder of Goddess Awakening Retreats, for the first segment of her African Tour to reconnect with nature and embrace self-love.

Originally from South Africa, Michelle invites you to discover the beauty, earthiness, and diversity of her homeland on a 2-week journey beginning in Victoria Falls and Munga Plains. As with all Goddess Retreats, the focus is Love—learning to love yourself more, becoming Divine Unconditional Love, and remembering that you are the Alchemist of your life. This time, it will also be about honoring and celebrating the gifts of Mother Gaia and receiving her healing.

Daily Alchemy Circles, meditation, connecting with your Divinity, clearing past records, and healing your heart, are a staple of every Goddess Retreat. These practices are intertwined with thrilling safari adventures, cultural immersions with local tribes, guided nature walks and cozy glamping accommodations amidst breathtaking landscapes. 

28 Feb 2026 African Goddess Retreat with Michelle Leske

Jul 11 - Jul 18, 2026 (8 Days)

This retreat will be a magical space where your are given the opportunity and the space to learn new things and connect with like minded people. By taking a break from your daily routine and responsibilities, you can recharge your batteries and go back with a renewed sense of purpose and motivation.  Traveling to this new environment stimulates the brain, helping you stay sharp.

Monique Alloway wants you to feel more present, focused, and mindful to have a positive impact on your overall well-being. Going on a retreat can provide you with the space and time you need to reflect on your life and gain clarity and perspective. Get ready for a memorable experience!

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11 July 2026 Pilates & Safari Retreat with Monique Alloway

May 24 - May 31, 2026 (8 Days)

Lauren Rudick is an international yoga teacher, soulful adventurer, and retreat maven who will be guiding you through this once-in-a-lifetime African adventure.


Over the past 10+ years, she's led yoga retreats and teacher trainings in more than a dozen countries and solo traveled to 50+ countries. From the beaches of Costa Rica to the deserts of Morocco, she's built a career out of blending soulful self-discovery with awe-inspiring travel. But this retreat? It’s different. It’s deeper. Africa has a way of cracking you open. Of reminding you what really matters. Of making you feel wild, alive, and incredibly present.


She's created this journey not just to lead yoga — but to offer something rare: a moment to unplug and reconnect. To move with nature. To eat well, rest deeply, and laugh until your belly hurts and be surrounded by awe-inspiring wildlife. 

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24 May 2026 African Safari Yoga Retreat with Lauren Rudick

Apr 18 - Apr 25, 2026 (8 Days)

Heidi Karell is an advanced ashtanga yoga practitioner. Originally from Finland she has been practicing for over 20 years, establishing a discipline in 2013. She is currently practicing and teaching in Paris where she is based. As a teacher she is encouraging, inspiring and highlights the importance of breath and bandhas. Creating a safe space for each student is important to her.

Having lived in many places and countries she has had the fortune to study under the guidance of many wonderful teachers but the greatest teacher for her remains the practice itself. Yoga gives her strength to face unpleasant moments on and off the mat. She also loves the aspect of indescribable magic when the impossible becomes possible with regular practice. 

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14 Apr 2026 Ashtanga & Safari Retreat with Heidi Karell

Apr 22 - Apr 30, 2026 (9 Days)

Erin Prichard has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, and teaching for more than two decades, with a focus on empowering and inclusive practices that support both personal and spiritual growth. Erin, brings a warm, approachable style to her classes and her retreats, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, safe, and supported. Her classes are engaging, enjoyable, and accessible to practitioners of all levels. Erin teaches training and mentorship programs globally, specialising in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga.

Kerry Flower is the founder of Together we Breathe, a wellness company dedicated to creating nurturing and enriching experiences where individuals can reconnect, grow, and find joy. With a deep passion for healing practices and personal transformation, Kerry brings warmth, wisdom, and authenticity to every retreat she leads.

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Apr 22 2026 Wellbeing & Safari with Kerry Flower & Erin Prichard

Aug 22 - Aug 29, 2026 (8 Days)

Kate Kendall is the Co-Founder and Director of Spiritually Fit at Flow Athletic in Sydney, a globally experienced yoga teacher with over 20 years of practice that extends beyond asana into breathwork, energy practices, and emotional freedom techniques. Having experienced yoga as a lifeline through her own journey with depression and an eating disorder, Kate now channels her passion into Spiritually Fit, a three-month program blending tradition, practicality, and spirituality to help people explore what it means to be truly spiritually fit in the modern world.

Mandi Gunsberger, Founder and Retreat Curator of Nourish Travel, is a serial entrepreneur and soulful connector who has launched and grown multiple businesses and lived across the world. Inspired by a life-changing year in Tuscany after selling her media company, she created Nourish Travel to design boutique retreats that nourish body, mind, and soul.

22 Aug 2026 Return to the Wild with Kate Kendall

Oct 31 - Nov 7, 2026 (8 Days)

With 30 years of yoga & anatomy experience and a profound love and fascination for all things wild; Jo brings a unique touch to her retreat. Deep knowledge and a curiosity for the workings of both mind and body mean that her classes are inspiring and informative. They are also a lot of fun. 

Not taking things too seriously, being in the moment and accepting what is, are super important. Jo believes in thoughtful consideration, awareness and jolliness. The WildYogis movement & mindfulness practice is laced with these concepts. Exploring how your body feels & moves with kind acceptance. The aim – to expand your understanding of your body, recognise unhelpful movement patterns & cultivate a sense of deep contentment and well-being.

AND it doesn’t stop at the shala…

31 Oct 2026 WildYogis with Jo Stephens

Watch what our retreat experiences are all about

We create end-to-end journeys that rejuvenate body, mind, and soul. Blending thrilling safaris with grounding wellness practices and rich cultural encounters, every retreat is a chance to reconnect with nature, with others, and with yourself. From the moment you arrive in Africa to your final farewell, every detail is cared for – so you can let go, breathe deeply, and flow with the wild.

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Yoga & Safari adventures

The heart of your experience takes place at Munga Plains Yoga & Safari Retreat Camp, located in the Chobe region of Botswana. Here you’ll stay in one of 11 glamping-style safari tents, each with en-suite bathrooms, real beds, and thoughtfully designed interiors that blend natural materials with comfort. The camp is eco-conscious, built to respect the surrounding plains while giving you sweeping views of nature from your own veranda.

At Munga Plains, you’ll be fully immersed in the wild: starlit skies at night and the sounds of the bush as your soundtrack. Every detail has been designed to make you feel connected, safe, and at home.

🛖 Accommodation at Munga Plains

Every retreat week at Munga Plains is led by a different featured teacher / retreat leader, each bringing their own unique style and focus. From dynamic flows to restorative practices, meditation circles to breathwork, no two weeks are the same — yet you can always expect daily yoga and mindfulness sessions in breathtaking natural settings.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, there’s a retreat that will meet you where you are. Contact us and we’ll help guide you toward the week that best matches your level, style, and interests.

🧘Daily Yoga & Meditation

Join professional guides for multiple game drives and a boat safari on the Chobe River. See elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless bird species in their natural habitat, with the chance for magical encounters you’ll never forget.

🐘 Wildlife Experiences

Taste of Botswana (Ednah Rosen)

Our menus were designed crafted by chef Ednah Rosen, author of "Taste of Botswana", combining local inspiration with nourishing, balanced meals. Expect fresh, colorful dishes — plant-based options always available — served in our communal dining area or under the stars. Every meal is designed to fuel body and soul.

🍲 Healthy and tasty meals

From the moment you land in Victoria Falls (VFA), we take care of everything. Our team will meet you at the airport, and all transfers between Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Munga Plains (Botswana) are included. You can relax knowing your journey is seamless and stress-free.

✈️ Pickup & Transfers

Shongwe Lookout in Victoria Falls

Start or end your journey with a stay at one of our trusted partner lodges in Victoria Falls, such as Shongwe Oasis, Kabakwe Lodge, or an equivalent 4★ boutique property. These lodges offer comfort, modern amenities, and easy access to the falls, markets, and local culture. Exact number of nights in Victoria Falls depends on the retreat program, but you can always expect a warm welcome and a smooth start to your adventure.

🛖 Accommodation in Victoria Falls

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Known as Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke That Thunders” — Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Just a short journey from Munga Plains (3 hours by car), it’s the perfect gateway to begin or end your retreat. Guests stay in boutique partner lodges such as Shongwe or Kabakwe, combining comfort with local charm. Highlights include yoga on the Zambezi River, guided rainforest walks, and optional adventures like helicopter flights, e-bike tours, or rhino safaris. Culturally significant and spiritually powerful, Victoria Falls sets the tone for your journey with awe and inspiration.

Victoria Falls

Chobe is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, renowned for the world’s highest elephant density and an incredible diversity of species. From riverine forests to savannah plains, it offers unforgettable encounters with lions, leopards, buffalo, and more than 450 bird species. Boat cruises on the Chobe River, sunrise game drives, and seasonal walking safaris bring you close to nature’s raw beauty. Beyond its spectacle, Chobe is also a leader in conservation, making your visit part of a bigger story of protecting wildlife and supporting local communities.

Munga Plains is located next to Chobe National Park, on the west side by the border to Namibia.

Chobe National Park

Botswana is Africa’s hidden gem: safe, welcoming, and home to some of the continent’s most pristine wilderness. Nearly 40% of the country is dedicated to conservation, ensuring vast ecosystems where wildlife thrives freely. With a population of just 2.6 million, it’s one of the least densely populated countries in the world, offering travelers space, peace, and authenticity. Politically stable and English-speaking, Botswana is known for its warm hospitality and commitment to sustainable tourism — the ideal backdrop for a yoga safari retreat.

Botswana

Nowhere else in the world can you stand at the meeting point of four countries: Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Zambia. Known as the “Four Corners of Africa,” this unique crossroads lies near Kasane and Victoria Falls. Within minutes you can cross borders into different cultures and landscapes, while still immersed in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich regions. It’s a symbol of connection — between nations, between people, and between the outer journey of safari and the inner journey of yoga.

Four Corners of Africa

Planning a holiday is exciting, and we know it can also feel like a big step.

At Munga Plains, every retreat week is intentionally different: each one is led by a specific teacher, attracts a distinct group, and offers its own rhythm and energy.

We believe the magic of the experience comes from being in the right group: with people you feel comfortable with, a teaching style that resonates with you, and an environment that matches your expectations.

By answering a few short questions below, you help us understand who you are and what you’re looking for. We’ll then personally guide you toward the retreat that fits you best and follow up via your preferred contact channel with next steps, availability, and practical information.

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