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South Africa — Bush to Beach

Step into the wild heart of iMfolozi, the birthplace of rhino conservation, for 4 nights on foot, sleeping under the stars, carrying your own pack and taking turns on night watch. Then swap the wilderness for barefoot luxury at Thonga Beach Lodge on the remote Maputaland coast. Guided by expert safari guides and a female nature coach, enjoy fireside chats about bringing nature’s lessons into everyday life, before unwinding on the beach with snorkelling, kayaking and endless ocean views.

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Departure: 20 June 2027
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Price from: $ 5 630 pp
Group size: 4 - 7 Travellers
7 of 7 seats available

Journey Highlights

  • Walk the iMfolozi wilderness on foot - rhino country, with no roads, no vehicles and no other tourists
  • Four nights under African stars in South Africa's oldest protected wilderness
  • Take your turn on night watch - an hour alone with the stars that you will never forget
  • A true digital detox: phones stay behind for the trail
  • Fireside reflection and leadership conversations, guided each day
  • The trail is led by the Wilderness Leadership School's professional guides - among the most experienced wilderness guides in Africa, trained to keep you safe on foot in big-game country
  • A trained wilderness guide and natural leadership coach will be walking with you - and facilitate daily leadership conversations
  • Three nights of barefoot luxury in a Forest Room at Thonga Beach Lodge, full board and activities
  • Snorkelling, kayaking and forest walks on the remote Maputaland coast - with humpback whales passing in season
  • A journey that directly supports the Wilderness Leadership School, South Africa's pioneering conservation NGO

Included

  • Meet & greet on arrival in Johannesburg
  • 9 nights' accommodation (2 nights City Lodge OR Tambo (B&B), 4 nights wilderness trail camping (full board), 3 nights Thonga Beach Lodge Forest Room (full board + activities)
  • All road and 4x4 transfers as described
  • Fully guided and catered wilderness trail with the Wilderness Leadership School: expert trail guides, all camping equipment (ground sheets, mattresses, sleeping bags, rucksacks), all trail meals and emergency evacuation cover on trail
  • Daily facilitated reflection and leadership sessions on trail
  • All meals and scheduled lodge activities at Thonga Beach Lodge
  • Local sister support via whatsap whenever necessary during your trip

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights Johannesburg-Durban and Richards Bay-Johannesburg (FlyAirlink)
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Drinks, and meals not mentioned
  • Spa treatments and optional activities
  • Gratuities and items of a personal nature
  • Visas, where applicable

Accommodation

2 Nights Johannesburg Hotel (Arrival and departure), 4 Nights Bush Camping, 4 Nights Luxury Beach Lodge