Join Kristin Goss & Walker Wellness Retreats on an all-Inclusive luxury yoga and safari adventure to South Africa. This safari retreat provides optimal wildlife viewing with twice-daily game drives along with daily yoga led by Kristin Goss.

The Senalala camp is in the wildlife-rich Klaserie Reserve and forms part of the Greater Kruger Park in South Africa. It is one of the few private, nature reserves on the western edge of Kruger.

Amy Walker, Owner of Walker Wellness Retreats can assist you in extending your adventure to Africa if you choose. Favorites of Walker Wellness Retreats include Cape Town( South Africa), Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania. Please outreach if we can assist you in extending your trip before or after your yoga retreat. amy@walkerwellnessretreats.com

** Attendance on all scheduled activities are optional. The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather.

You do not need any mandatory vaccines and no visa for this trip. Please consult with your travel clinic or primary care doctor regarding suggested vaccines for South Africa or visit:

https://www.passporthealthusa.com/destination-advice/south-africa/?paid=1&satid=534&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_O2lBhCFARIsAB0E8B_6-7e-P69zcdbBwq0K5-a85iNN3BLMPg0t-KjRG4q-IAqef2yTuk8aAuWWEALw_wcB

Kristin Goss

Kristin is an ICF-accredited WayFinder Life Coach (graduates in August 2023), a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with advanced studies from Thailand & India, 300 hour Registered Meditation Guide, Usui Reiki 2, & Thai Masseuse practitioner, offering 1:1, group sessions & retreats. 

Before traveling the world while getting certified as an instructor in yoga, meditation, Thai massage, and reiki, she had a corporate career that saw her planning and executing corporate hospitality programs at some of the largest and most eclectic events around the globe. From the Olympic Games in London and Russia to the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee and dozens of locations in between, she sought to create a unique experience for each of the thousands of guests that were under her care. From spiritually connecting in Bali and India to working with elephants in Thailand to hiking the Inca Trail in Peru to wine and cheese in Italy; her travel, coupled with her vast experience makes being a retreat facilitator a natural fit.

Amy Walker has a master's degree in social work but also believes with all her heart that she learned more traveling the world than she ever did in a classroom. She has traveled to over 75 countries and has experienced many methods of traveling, from backpacking and staying in hostels to budget large-group travel to luxury five-star resorts. She wanted to create a unique way of travel, exactly what she had been looking for but couldn't find in her years abroad: Small, luxury group travel with like-minded travelers. Amy created Walker Wellness Retreats in 2016 and has loved showing hundreds of people all the world has to offer!

 What should I bring with me to Africa?

• Casual, comfortable clothes are key! It will be colder than you think for the morning game drives so please bring warm clothing. Nighttime and early morning game drives can be cold, so pack a warm hat, scarf, gloves and a fleece or jacket. 
• Clothes in khaki, green, beige and neutral colors.  We suggest keeping to light, neutral colors, but not white – it will get dirty and dusty very quickly.
• Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes
• T-shirts
• Flip flops for walking around or using the pool
• Bathing suit
• Shorts or a light skirt
• Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
• Jackets and sweaters for early morning and late afternoon game drives- it will be chilly.
• A lightweight waterproof jacket in case of rain
• During the day it can be warm so our advice is to pack  loose lightweight layers in natural fabrics such as linen, bamboo and cotton that will keep you cool and are easier to wash      and dry.
• Remember your sunglasses and lots of sunscreen and of course insect/mosquito repellent is      really important.
• A wide-brimmed safari hat to protect your face and neck.
• Long trousers and long-sleeved tops are best, to protect you from the harsh sun by day and mosquitoes at night.
• Take comfy practical footwear for daytime – the roads are dusty and uneven – and for trekking in the bush make sure you have sturdy, closed-in walking shoes or trainers. 
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent,  moisturizer, and lip salve.
• Binoculars and camera equipment.
• Leave your valuables and expensive jewelry at home, you really won't need them.
• A pashmina or sarong is a versatile item that you can use for sun protection or to ‘glam' up the simplest of outfits if you feel like a change.
• Power converter – a universal converter can be purchased from Amazon.
• Please back light. The small planes  we will take have weight restrictions. A soft-sided rucksack is more practical than a hard suitcase –  it's easier to fit into the small planes or transfer vehicles. Using packing cubes can help to keep your belongings tidy whilst compressing the volume too. 
• You may like to carry a solar powered charger too, to boost your battery when out and about – you don't  want to miss that great photo opportunity!
• Do not pack valuables in your checked bag.
• Please consult with your doctor or local travel  clinic at least 6 weeks before your adventure to Africa to find out what  is best for you to take in terms of medications and vaccinations.
• Please visit https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/Africa to review  safe travel tips and other information related to the country you will be visiting in Africa.
• Please bring a credit card, debit card and around $100-$200 in cash for emergencies. You can take out money at the ATM when you arrive, and it will be in local currency. This is an all-inclusive retreat, but you will need money for small things you may wish to purchase as well as personal tipping. Only new bills with no imperfections will be accepted most places abroad if paying in USD.

If you are interested in extending your stay in South Africa, we recommend 4 days in Cape Town. Your itinerary will be arranged by Amy Walker and would look like the following ( though can be customizable)

DAY 1- Arrival in to Cape Town. Evening walking food tour for dinner. Overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency

DAY 2- Tour of the Cape Peninsula, including Cape of Good Hope and Bolder Beach to see the Penguins. Overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency

DAY 3- Hike Table Mountain or go to the local wineries outside of Cape Town for a wine tasting excursion. Overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency

Day 4- Free time to explore on your own before departing from Cape Town back home.

https://www.wetravel.com/trips/cape-town-extension-trip-walker-wellness-retreats-cape-town-south-africa-45974006

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The deadline to book an international retreat is 30 days before the retreat begins; however, some exceptions can be made based on availability. Email us at contact@walkerwellnessretreats.com to inquire about booking after the deadline has passed.