Journey of Becoming: An African Retreat for Women Physicians, April 2026
An 8-night transformational retreat for women physicians
Step into the wild soul of Africa and return braver, clearer, and more alive.
Dates: April 24 – May 1, 2026
Length: 8 nights / 7 full retreat days
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa & Botswana’s wild Tuli Block
Why Africa, Why Now
Africa is where I’ve felt the most presence, the deepest connection to being human. After traveling all over the world, no other place has awakened me in the same way. There is a soul, an energy here, that changes you. I’m inviting a small circle of women physicians to step outside of comfort and into the wild — to unravel who you are, why you are here, and who you are becoming.
Why the Tuli Block in Botswana
I chose Botswana’s Tuli Block for this retreat because it embodies everything I love about Africa — its soul, its wildness, its remoteness. This is big cat and elephant country — where lions roar at night, leopards stalk the trees, and herds of elephants move across the land. Here you’ll find vast skies, dramatic landscapes, and some of the most mesmerizing game viewing in all of Africa.
The Tuli Block is still off the main tourist circuits, which means you’ll experience the bush in its raw authenticity. It’s a place that grounds you, awakens you, and connects you to the rhythms of life in a way few other places can.
Wildlife Highlights
The Tuli Block is alive with some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. This is a land of contrasts — vast skies, rocky outcrops, ancient baobab trees, and the pulse of animals moving freely through it all.
Elephants: Herds moving with the steady, ancient gait that grounds the land — the Tuli Block is home to some of the highest elephant densities in Africa.
Big cats: Lions roaming with confidence, leopards resting in the trees, and cheetahs coursing the open land — alongside the thrill of knowing spotted hyenas and even wild dogs may be near.
Other wildlife: Giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, kudu, and smaller antelope like klipspringers weaving through the mopane woodlands and sandstone cliffs.
Birdlife: With more than 350 species recorded, from the flash of lilac-breasted rollers and bee-eaters to the commanding call of fish eagles and the grace of soaring raptors.
Night skies: With almost no light pollution, when the moon gives way, the Milky Way blazes overhead — a nightly reminder of how small and infinite we are.
Every drive, every walk, every quiet moment in camp offers the chance to witness something extraordinary.
For six unforgettable days, join a small circle of women physicians in the wild landscapes of Africa for exponential growth in both your personal and professional life.
Anchored by the rhythm of daily game walks and game drives, enriched by fireside conversations and guided reflection, you’ll reconnect with your “why,” lean into courage, and step into a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.
The Heart of Retreat:
Adventure – immersive safaris with expert guides.
Reflection – life planning and leadership workshops.
Connection – a circle of women physicians who get you.
Magic – awe of the bush, stars, stillness, and soul.
Your Growth Invitation:
Cultivate resilience and leadership presence through adventure.
Reconnect with your core purpose and align it with both life and practice.
Rediscover mindfulness and embodied awareness in nature’s stillness and awe.
Return not only rested, but transformed — with clarity and energy to create lasting personal and professional fulfillment.
Sample Daily Flow:
Morning – Sunrise game walk + breakfast
Late Morning – Guided workshop (purpose, leadership, embodied awareness)
Afternoon – Lunch, rest + reflection
Evening – Game drive + sundowners
Night – Fireside dinner + connection circle
What’s Included:
6 nights in all-inclusive lodging: 2 nights in the Tent Camp + 4 nights in the Lodge (double occupancy)
Daily game walk + game drive
All meals and sundowners
Internal flights (Johannesburg <> Polokwane) + road transfers to/from Lodges
Retreat workshops + facilitation
Small group
Fireside reflection circles + journaling prompts
What’s Not Included:
To help you plan with clarity, here are expenses outside of the retreat package:
Airfare to/from Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB).
Overnight accommodation in Johannesburg before/after the retreat transfer (recommended due to flight timings).
Tips/gratuities for guides and staff (suggested: $40–$60 USD per guest per day at the lodge).
Single supplement (for those preferring a private room).
Personal expenses such as spa services, laundry.
Personal equipment (binoculars or telephoto lens highly recommended).
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Investment:
TBA Estimated ___ per person (double occupancy)
Single supplement available upon request
Spots are limited
This is more than a safari.
It’s a retreat of purpose, adventure, and growth.
Come to the bush to remember who you are.
Return home ready to live and lead — with clarity and courage.