From transformative journeys deep in the rainforest, where you’ll fill your lungs with the immaculate air of a place barely touched by humanity, to isolated beaches where wellbeing is intrinsic to the way of life, and ancient deserts where silence prevails and one can simply sit in contemplation, the continent is full of magic and healing powers.
We can’t imagine a better place to switch off and reconnect with yourself than when surrounded by azure waters and cotton-candy sands on a desert island. Welcome to Benguerra Island, where everyday troubles seem a million miles away and where the lapping of the waves gently soothes your soul. And did we mention there’s a spa if you need a little extra help?
The South Luangwa is the home of the walking safari - and the leopard - and this is one of the best places on the continent to explore on foot. Combine a visit with the Lower Zambezi for elephant-filled game drives and magical scenery and you've got an all-round Zambian safari experience.
The NamibRand Nature Reserve in the Namib Desert is one of the quietest places on earth. It's a big claim to make but it is true. Our lives are filled with noise and activity and this is one of the best places on earth to escape it… So switch off, enjoy a moment (or two) of solitude and feel your shoulders sinking south.
In an ancient landscape lies a place where time seems to slow. Where long hours are filled with delight and discovery, and your sense of wonder is restored. A place where fleeting moments become lifelong memories. Where cultures are shared, and traditions celebrated. That place, is Chem Chem…
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The tranquillity of Madagascar's Masoala National Park fosters deep reflection. Exploring the pristine wilderness with its rich biodiversity and vibrant ecosystems, inspires deeper connection with nature, and encounters with diverse cultures and unique wildlife only heighten the experience. You will leave rejuvenated and inspired by the beauty of Madagascar's natural and cultural tapestry.
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A visit to the Congo Basin is a transformational journey into a wild, isolated, and pristine ecosystem. You’ll encounter gorillas, forest elephants, African grey parrots, and other rarely sighted wildlife; fill your lungs with the pure, clean air of a forest barely touched by humanity; and experience the paradigm shift that comes from visiting one of the most remarkable places on Earth.
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Africa awakens instincts and intuitions that we perhaps didn’t know we had. In Botswana, you'll feel a sense of place at the campfire, flames flickering and lions calling in the night; on a game drive or a walking safari in the presence of the continent’s greatest wildlife; or on a mokoro, gliding peacefully through a landscape unchanged by time…
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The blend of spiritual depth and natural beauty experienced on a trip to Ethiopia is a profound, transformative experience. The soul of the country is deeply rooted in ancient Christianity, with churches like Lalibela symbolising its sacred heritage, but the vast landscapes that echo ancient humanity's origins are equally as awe-inspiring for all visitors.
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Discover the best of Africa’s soulful experiences with our curated selection of itineraries:
7 nights | Mozambique
Spend a week in the Bazaruto Archipelago at Azura Benguerra and nurture your soul wandering remote shores and exploring an underwater marine paradise.
7 nights Azura Retreats
5 nights
Dive head first into the beauty of the desert with a five-day ‘Desert Dunk’ that encapsulates the NamibRand Nature Reserve in a nutshell.
5 nights Wolwedans Collection