Journey of Becoming: A Southern African Retreat for Women Physicians
April 24 to May 2, 2026 - An 8-night transformational Adventure
Step into the wild soul of Southern Africa and return braver, clearer, and more alive.
Unplug in the African bush.
Rediscover your purpose.
Reignite your spirit.
Return with Clarity and courage
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 your comfort zone 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.
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The Experience
You’ll begin in Johannesburg, where everything is simple from the moment you land. After your flight, just collect your luggage and walk directly to the hotel connected to the airport — no taxis, no transfers, no stress. Here, you’ll gather for our opening ceremony and your first night with the group.
From there, you’ll take a short domestic flight with the group, followed by a land transfer into Botswana’s wild Tuli Block. Your first camp is remote and unfenced, alive with the heartbeat of nature — lions moving confidently through the land, the steady, ancient gait of elephants, and the waxing moon overhead. Guided by the rhythm of the bush, your days will flow between movement (walking safaris, game drives, even optional biking in the bush), nourishment, and intimate workshops.
Midway through, you’ll move into a second unfenced lodge that offers more comfort and luxury while still keeping you close to the wild. Here, you’ll continue the rhythm of the bush — reflection, movement, safaris, and deep workshops — with space to integrate, to dream, to manifest what’s next.
Evenings will be spent on sundowner safari drives, followed by bush dinners and fireside conversations under the stars. After six nights in the bush, you’ll return to Johannesburg for one final night together, integrating your insights into real life before parting ways.
Your Growth Invitation
This retreat is an invitation to pause the noise and return to yourself — to rediscover presence, clarity, and courage in the wild beauty of Southern Africa.
Presence
Not just stepping away from the demands of life, but arriving fully in your own inner knowing — a grounded awareness that ripples into every part of your life.
Clarity
Through reflection, movement, and awe, you’ll release what no longer fits and begin to see the path forward with renewed perspective and vision.
Leadership
A fuller way of leading — rooted in confidence, courage, and coherence. When presence and vision meet, leadership becomes an act of authenticity and inspiration.
Community
A trusted circle of women physicians and professionals — sharing honestly in the moment and walking beside you long after the retreat ends.
RECONNECT with your purpose.
REDISCOVER mindfulness and embodied awareness in nature’s stillness and awe.
And RETURN not only rested, but TRANSFORMED — with the clarity and energy to create lasting personal and professional fulfillment.
What’s Included
8 nights accommodations (Johannesburg + Botswana unfenced bush lodges)
Domestic flight + land transfer from Johannesburg into Botswana and back
All meals during the retreat
Opening ceremony in Johannesburg
Guided safaris: walking, driving, and optional biking in the bush
Intimate group workshops & professional development sessions
Final integration ceremony in Johannesburg
Not included: International flights to/from Johannesburg, personal expenses, tips, travel insurance (required).
Investment
The Journey of Becoming Retreat is $8,800 USD (based on double occupancy).
Sign up by Nov 15, 2025 and get two bonus 1:1 sessions
This retreat is designed as a professional development experience. We’re happy to provide documentation for your CPA to assess whether it qualifies as a business or tax-deductible expense.
This is a nearly all-inclusive investment. Once you arrive in Johannesburg, everything is taken care of — accommodations, meals, domestic flights, ground transfers, safaris, workshops, and ceremonies. All you need to cover are your international flights to Johannesburg, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips.
When comparing retreat fees, remember that most physician retreats do not include lodging, many meals, or transfers. This retreat is designed to be seamless. You can simply show up with your passport — and step into the journey.
You may share a room with a friend as your chosen roommate, or connect with another participant in our exclusive retreat WhatsApp group to be paired as roommates. Single occupancy may be possible, depending on the space, and significant additional fees will apply. Please inquire if interested.
Logistics Made Simple
Dates: April 24 – May 2, 2026
Length: 8 nights / 7 full retreat days
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa & Botswana’s wild Tuli Block
Transfer: Domestic flight + land crossing into Botswana (Tuli Block)
To help you plan with clarity, here are expenses outside of the retreat package:
Airfare to/from Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB).
Tips/gratuities for guides and staff (suggested: $40–$60 USD per guest per day at the lodge).
Single supplement (subject to availability and significant more fees. Note rooms are limited, hence double occupancy is encouraged).
Personal expenses such as spa services, laundry.
Personal equipment (binoculars or telephoto lens highly recommended).
Travel insurance (required, trip specific plan or annual plan accepted).
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.