RETURN TO THE WILD
Botswana & Victoria Falls | 6–13 June 2027
7 Nights of Wilderness, Wellness & Wonder
At a Glance
WHEN: Sunday 6 – Sunday 13 June 2027 · 7 nights
WHERE: 1 night in Victoria Falls, then 6 nights at Munga Plains, on the edge of Chobe National Park, Northern Botswana
GETTING THERE: Fly into Victoria Falls Airport on Sunday 6 June · all transfers included, with a Chobe River boat cruise en route to camp
YOUR HOSTS: Cally Albrecht, yoga & meditation teacher, and Mandi Gunsberger, founder of Nourish Travel
GROUP SIZE: Limited to 16 guests
EXTEND YOUR TRIP: Optional pre and post retreat adventures in Matopos, Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta
FROM: AUD $6,495 per person (shared room)
AUD $9,495 per person (private room)
Your African Adventure, Your Way
Join us for seven unforgettable nights, or extend your journey before or after the retreat.
All guests come together in Victoria Falls on 6 June.
Extend Your Adventure
Add a few extra days before or after the retreat and see more of Africa.
Before the retreat
Matopos Wilderness Experience
1–4 June | 3 nights
Explore ancient rock art, dramatic granite landscapes and track rhinos on foot.
From AUD $2,995 pp (private $3,495)
Before the retreat
Victoria Falls Discovery
4–6 June | 2 extra nights
Discover the Falls, enjoy local food, a Zambezi yoga experience and iconic afternoon tea.
From AUD $1,595 pp (private $1,995)
After the retreat
Into the Delta Mobile Safari
From 13 June | 4 or 6 nights
Venture further into Botswana's wilderness, with standard and premium safari options.
From AUD $3,900 pp (private $4,800)
Travelling to Matopos? We recommend combining it with our Victoria Falls Discovery experience for a seamless journey into the main retreat.
Choose one, combine a few, or simply join us for the seven-night retreat. We'll help you put together the journey that's right for you.
Build Your African Adventure
Tick the experiences you’re interested in and see how your journey comes together.
6–13 June 2027
Indicative AUD prices per person, based on current published rates.
The Retreat
For seven nights, sixteen guests will trade daily life for the wild. It begins in Victoria Falls, with a walk through the rainforest and a welcome evening together. From there, a boat cruise along the Chobe River carries you into Botswana for six nights at Munga Plains.
Think game drives by day and under the stars, mokoro journeys through quiet channels, and mornings of yoga and breathwork overlooking open plains. Days are wild. Evenings are unhurried. Every detail, from the ensuite glamping tents to the locally sourced meals, has been considered so that the only thing you have to do is arrive.
The Experience
Wild by Day, Restored by Night
A week suspended between two worlds: the wild pulse of safari and the stillness of restoration. Mornings begin with yoga and breathwork overlooking the plains, followed by game drives on the edge of Chobe National Park, nature walks and mokoro journeys with sundowners on the water.
Elephants crossing quietly in front of your vehicle. Lions resting in the long grass. Night drives under a sky full of stars. Village visits, a local school, and a traditional Boma dinner with dancing. The kind of moments that stay with you long after you return home.
And the best part? You don't plan a thing.
Every transfer, meal and game drive is taken care of, so you can simply arrive, exhale and experience Victoria Falls, Botswana and wild Africa in a way that feels intimate, effortless and completely looked after.
This isn't a wellness retreat with a little safari added on. It's an African safari experience, beautifully balanced with movement, breathwork, connection and rest.
Wild on the outside. Held every step of the way.
What's Included:
1 night accommodation and meals in Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls rainforest visit, including park fees
Welcome experience in Victoria Falls
All transfers between Victoria Falls and Munga Plains
Chobe River boat cruise
6 nights accommodation at Munga Plains
Game drives, including a night drive
Nature walk
Mokoro experience and sundowner
Cultural village tour and workshops
School visit
Traditional Boma dinner and dancing
All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
Daily yoga and wellness sessions with Cally Albrecht
Full access to the pool and yoga facility
A group held to just 16 guests
What's Not Included:
International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, alcoholic beverages, and optional pre and post retreat extensions.
Pricing:
Shared Room: AUD $6,495 per person
Private Room: AUD $9,495 per person
Only 16 places available.
Example Day in Botswana
A rhythm, not a schedule. All activities are optional, so you're free to do as much or as little as you like.
6:30 AM — Coffee or tea as the bush slowly wakes up around you
7:00 AM — Optional movement, stretching and breathwork with Cally in the open-air shala
8:00 AM — Breakfast overlooking the savannah
9:30 AM — A guided experience connected to the landscape and community
11:30 AM — Time to swim, rest, read or take in the stillness of being off-grid
1:00 PM — Shared lunch at camp
3:00 PM — Afternoon game drive, nature walk, or mokoro with a sundowner
7:00 PM — Dinner under the stars
8:30 PM — Storytelling, conversation, stargazing, or traditional dance around the fire
Why Botswana?
Because it still feels wild.
Botswana is one of Africa's most untouched and wildlife-rich countries, known for extraordinary safari experiences without the crowds.
This is where nature still leads.
Days begin before sunrise as the bush slowly wakes around you.
Elephants gather at the riverbanks.
Giraffes move across the horizon.
Hippos surface beside the boat at sunset.
And somewhere between the vast skies, the silence, the wildlife and the rhythm of life here… something shifts.
Africa has a way of reminding people what matters.
Where You'll Stay
Munga Plains: Your Private Safari Sanctuary
Munga Plains is a private safari retreat in Northern Botswana, set just outside the iconic Chobe National Park in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife regions. Surrounded by open savannah and the rhythms of the bush, it offers an intimate base for experiencing the beauty and wildlife of a Botswana safari without sacrificing comfort.
Every detail at Munga Plains has been thoughtfully designed to bring you closer to the wild while giving you the space and ease to completely exhale. Stay in private ensuite glamping tents, handcrafted by local artisans using locally sourced materials, each with its own veranda overlooking the savannah, mosquito netting and a fan.
Beyond your tent, a swimming pool and dedicated yoga deck invite slow mornings, restorative afternoons and moments of stillness between safari adventures.
This is luxury glamping in Botswana, reimagined: close enough to hear the African bush come alive at night, comfortable enough to slip between real linens and sleep deeply beneath the stars.
Meet Your Hosts: Cally Albrecht & Mandi Gunsberger
MEET CALLY
A lifetime of wellness. A world of adventure.
Yoga and meditation teacher Cally Albrecht has led retreats around the world since 2018. Each day, she'll guide optional yoga, meditation and breathwork to help you slow down and soak it all in. First-timers and seasoned yogis are equally welcome. Everything is an invitation, never an expectation.
MEET MANDI
A love of travel. A knack for bringing people together.
Mandi Gunsberger, founder of Nourish Travel, knows the magic of Botswana firsthand. As your host, she’ll look after the details and make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. Think thoughtful touches, good company and stories shared over sundowners.
What Past Guests Say
“On arrival, the view is magical and really sets the tone for the whole retreat. I was treated with a warm hug like a friend. Nourish is the perfect word for Mandi’s retreats in all respects: mind, body and soul. Amazing people, food, drinks, place and care. Even as an incurable introvert, I found the experience left me with an unexpectedly lasting calm and clarity. And the best part is you return home not just rejuvenated, but with a broader friendship circle. 10/10 would recommend.”
Victoria Falls: Where Your Retreat Begins
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya or "The Smoke That Thunders," is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Straddling the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it is the largest waterfall in the world based on combined width and height, creating a stunning and awe-inspiring spectacle.
Victoria Falls holds significant cultural importance for the local communities. It has been a place of reverence and spiritual importance for centuries. The falls are steeped in legend and lore, with local tribes having numerous stories about the origins and powers of the falls.
Included in your retreat (6 June)
Your retreat begins the moment you land. Every guest arrives in Victoria Falls on Sunday 6 June, where we’ll welcome you and settle you in before our first afternoon together.
Arrival transfers: Group transfers from Victoria Falls Airport to your first night’s accommodation
Rainforest walk: A guided afternoon visit through the rainforest created by the Falls’ constant spray, with park fees included. Feel the mist on your skin and see one of the world’s great natural wonders up close
Welcome experience: An evening together to meet the group, share a beautiful meal and ease into the week ahead
Your first night: Accommodation and meals in Victoria Falls
The next morning, we set off for Botswana with a boat cruise along the Chobe River.
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