The Digital Detox Retreat
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
Switch off the DIGITAL and activate feeling your NATURAL being. This is your Retreat in the Wilderness of South Africa.
"Disconnect to reconnect in the African Wilderness"
Intro
Life can be demanding nowadays.
It seems as if everything is speeding up around us.
The arise of the artificial intelligence and the daily influence of our daily companion – The Smartphone – often cause inner restlessness.
Mostly followed by feeling unsuccessful, small, not enough, depressed because of constant comparing to other people or situations.
This Digital Detox Retreat event provides time and space for (a digital) pause.
Disconnect. Feel. Reflect. Reframe. Reset.
Your opportunity to put the phone aside and sit and stare at the sighting and view in front of you.
Experience feeling your intuition in the beauty of the moment, remembering what really matters and truly motivates you.
Your Natural Reset, an opportunity to recharge and rediscover yourself and the way you live your life.
What is a Retreat?
It is an opportunity for you to disconnect from the digital and to reconnect with you and the natural environment we have around us.
The Digital Detox Retreat combines reflecting the individual mind and habits with gaining collective insights through the program and other participants of the retreat, the nature and the animals you will gaze at.
Time spent in the lodge, in your own room, on the safari jeep or just on your feet reveal new ways of feeling & thinking.
As a participant you will enjoy a combination of active and rest / reflection time.
In case you have the need for one-to-one communication there is the possibility to have a reflecting (therapeutic) conversation with the operators of the retreat. Privacy guaranteed.
Why you might need it
You feel exhausted
You often become discouraged
You are constantly distracted by your phone and you feel restless
You feel lost and in need of gaining perspective
You are a “hard working person” and you need a pause
You’ve handled big changes and you need time for reflection
What it includes
Morning, Whole-Day, Night Safaris and a Bushwalk for activating your senses
Inspiring talks, creative workshops, the possibility for 1:1 coaching-sessions
Meditative and Ritual Sessions for reflecting and well-being
Beautiful Lodge Accomodation: Tree House & Private Villa
Authentic experiences far away from mass tourism
Conversations around campfire
Wholesome and traditional foods
Rest and Relaxation time
Stunning views, Sunrise & Sundowner Moments
High-Quality Pictures from you and your Retreat Experience
Suitable for...
Leading personalities
(High-) Sensitive people
One-(Wo)Man-Business-Runners
“Fixer” and “Organizer” characters
Who want to...
Want a pause the “hamster wheel”
Step away from the (digital) noise
Design and start a new chapter
Ground and rebalance themselves in nature
“Refeel” the circle of life
Meet your confidant: Claudia
Adventurer and Big Dreamer
2017 marked the start of one of her most incredible adventures – AFRICA. A trip that would change her life forever. She wanted to fulfill her dream and experience elephants, lions, and other animals in the wild.
At the same time, she was incredibly hungry for adventure; she wanted to push herself beyond herself, leave her comfort zone, and broaden her horizons. However, there was no one in her circle who was also enthusiastic about Africa, and instead of constantly postponing her dream, she joined a group.
“I will never forget the sight of my first lions and my first elephant.” This trip changed her life forever, not only because she now lives in South Africa herself, but also because she personally learned so much from this trip. The encounters with the people, the uniqueness of the wilderness, the animal world—all of this reminded me of my own inner wilderness.
Meet your guide: Isaac
Passionate about guiding and Storyteller
Isaac grew up in a village near Hazyview and began his professional career as a builder.
However, he quickly realized that this wasn’t his passion and that he had other plans for his life. A lucky coincidence brought him to a lodge, where he received a job offer to work with guests and white lions.
During this time, Isaac discovered his passion for tourism, completed his guide training, conducted bushwalks, game drives, and hosted guests. Through his work with white lions, he is, among other things, an absolute lion expert.
From his childhood, where he herded cows in the bush with friends and crossed rivers with crocodiles and hippos, he is also equipped with an incredible wealth of wilderness experience. Isaac loves to tell stories about his childhood in the bush and about customs and traditions, for which he is also well-known and popular with guests.
“The bush is my passion and I love my work – “THIS IS WHO I AM and I love to show people our culture and the beautiful Bush”
Meet the food chef Tinyiko
Passionate and trained cook
Loves tourism, dogs, and the bush
Loves singing in the Worship Choir
Meet the photographer: Angela
Cheetah Lover & Adventurer at heart
Co-initiator and photographer of the Retreats and Experiences of Wild & Free Safaris
Marketing and Social Media Support
Safety
Although European residents often have security concerns when considering a trip to Africa, we can be your trusted local contact, giving you the reassurance that you can book your journey with confidence.
It is a fact that a trip to Africa is a step out of your comfort zone. But with our airport shuttle service, the security measures on-site and at the lodge, and during the safaris, we strive to make you feel safe.
All guests are required to sign forms upon arrival.
While all possible forms of precaution are taken by the Wild & Free Safaris team to ensure guest safety, we expect guests to act responsibly during the time of the retreat.
Day 1 - Arrive & Breathe
Arrival: Hoedspruit Eastagte Airport Pick-up and transport to accommodation – Digital Detox Safari DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT IN THE AFRICAN WILDERNESS Retreat
Afternoon: Arrival Ritual – “I lay aside all roles, all stress, and all obligations. I am allowed to be completely IN THE HERE AND NOW”
Evening: This day ends with a sundowner and a communal dinner around the campfire
Day 2 - Morning & Night Experience
Activity: Early in the morning, we set off on a morning safari, where we observe buffalo, giraffes, and zebras – experiencing pure wilderness.
Breakfast: Afterward, there is a hearty breakfast, served by our retreat cook, Tinyiko.
Noon: Time to relax and refresh yourself in the pool.
Dinner: 3-course dinner in the boma.
Evening: Night Safari – As darkness falls, the daytime animals alternate with those active at night. We drive out into the wilderness to experience the bush at night.
Day 3 - Feeling peace
Activity: We start the day at sunrise with a meditation – early in the morning when the bush awakens
Breakfast: Today we’ll have breakfast in the boma and enjoy nature in peace and quiet. After that, we’ll carve our barbecue tools for the evening.
Activity: “Creative in the Bush” A very special experience awaits us today – under the guidance of Claudia, we will experience a creative bush afternoon and engage our senses in creative activities.
Evening: “Back to the Roots Dinner” sausages & stick bread, marshmallows around the campfire, we will hear stories from the bush today.
Day 4 - Grounding & Inner Roots
Breakfast: We’ll start the day leisurely with a hearty breakfast.
Activity: In the wilderness, we’ll have an interactive workshop. On the topic of “Mental Health in the Digital World.”
Noon: Time to relax and refresh yourself in the pool.
Evening: Dinner Drums and Dance. Today we’ll get goosebumps. Our deepest inner roots will be addressed with traditional dance, drumming, and traditional African food.
Day 5 - Switching Location
Activity: Start the day with a sunrise meditation to welcome the day and integrate the past few days.
Breakfast: Breakfast is served on the terrace today to once again enjoy the wonderful mountain view.
Check-out: Check out and transport to the new accommodation
Afternoon: Relaxing at the pool
Evening: In the evening, there will be a traditional braai in the boma – a campfire and starry sky are the perfect place to reflect on the day’s experiences.
Day 6 - Kruger Park Experience
Activity: Early mornings – Adventure, today we’re off to Kruger Park – full day
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at one of the viewpoints in the Kruger Park wilderness.
Noon: Break in one of the camps
Pre-Evening: Return to your accommodation – time to refresh and rest before dinner
Evening: In the evening, we’ll be treated to a three-course dinner on the terrace, reflecting on our day.
Day 7 - Activating Senses
Activity: Start the day with a bushwalk “Activating Senses” – Read tracks, observe giraffes, identify bushes and shrubs, and learn about their medicinal benefits
Breakfast: Freshly brewed coffee is available back at the accommodation for breakfast.
Noon: Relaxing Time at the pool
Afternoon: “Silent Bushwalk” Use our senses and communicate purely through hand signals – you’ll be amazed at what there is to discover when we don’t speak and no information is conveyed.
Evening: 3-course menu on the terrace and storytelling around the campfire
Day 8 - Panoramic "Wow- Moments"
Breakfast: In the Lodge
Activity: Today we head through the mountains to the Panorama Route, where we will discover the Three Roundavels, God’s Window, Blyde Canyon, and Pourke’s Luck Potholes.
Afternoon: Time to relax and refresh yourself by the pool
Evening: The evening concludes with a 3-course meal and a reflection session around the campfire.
Day 9 - Closing Rituals
Breakfast: We start the morning with an early bird breakfast
Activity: Closing Ritual – We conclude our retreat with a ritual to consolidate the new ideas, impressions, and impulses
Check-out: Transport to the airport
Professional Photography
During your journey our professional photographer Angela is tasked with photographing
the retreat.
These photos are then given to participants as a gift, as a fond reminder
of their time spent at Wild and Free Safaris.
Guests are invited to embrace the experience
and be fully present without needing to snap away on their cell phones.
We recommend you to reduce or avoid your cell phone.
Wi-Fi access is only available in the lodge.
What to bring
What to bring – Packlist from Claudia
General Info
General Info from Claudia
Digital Detox Retreat Date
Dates from Claudia
2025 Rates
Rates from Claudia
Deposit and Cancellation Policy
Text from Claudia
Location
Hoidspruit is a city…
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