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(CO-ED) ADVENTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA - Shambala Private Game Reserve, Nelson Mandela Villa - Luxury Wellness Safari


Just imagine—marigold twilight floats on the air, you spot a bathing hippo winking at you from the distance, and a server onboard asks if they can refill your rosé. Don’t mind if I do.
— -- Vogue
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I am over-the-moon excited to invite you to the third annual CO-ED luxury safari wellness retreat offering hosted by Kala MacDonald!

This all-inclusive luxury wellness safari will take place at the Shambala Private Game Reserve’s historic and iconic Nelson Mandela Villa, just a scenic trek from beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa. We will be the only guests on the reserve, so get ready to take up some space on this epic 26,000 acre private game reserve just for us.

Our group will live in and enjoy the privacy of Shambala during our stay, which will be reserved in its entirety for our intimate group. The space includes multiple private suites with en-suite and private patios, plus common areas including dual living room spaces, al fresco dining area, heated pool, bonfire courtyard, multiple fireplaces, and more. I can personally attest to how much care, respect, and love the animals receive at Shambala, and we will be so lucky to meet them in nature during our adventures here, which will include guided game drives, bush walks and champagne soaked cruises down the Douw Steyn Dam. We will certainly also leave time for stargazing, spa treatments, daily practices, and so much more!

I do hope you’ll join!

To keep travel in and out of this beautiful country light, this retreat offering will not include the traditional gift bag, and instead will include one (1) complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa Treatment per person plus 20% off of any additional spa treatments for the duration of your stay.

Please e-mail Kala to begin the booking process, you can secure your spot for a nonrefundable $1000 USD deposit per person!

The remainder of your total booking fee is due-in-full no later than February 28, 2024.



TWO ROOMS LEFT!

Rate:

$9980 per suite, all-inclusive (see below for itemized inclusions). All rooms are single occupancy private Queen chalets w/ Ensuite.
A limited number of rooms are eligible for double occupancy for an additional $1200 fee. Please inquire at booking if you’d like to share your room with a loved one.

Inclusions:

  • 6 days/5 nights accommodations in the tranquil, private chalets at Zulu Camp on the Shambala Private Game Reserve located in the malaria-free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province - the entire Nelson Mandela Villa will be reserved just for our group to spread out and enjoy!

  • Private luxury Queen Suite w/ Ensuite + Private Patio (You may book with a friend and share the room for an additional fee. No more than 2 people per room. Please note the request for Double Occupancy at booking)

  • 3 meals per day prepared by a dedicated private chef, plus snacks, bottled water, teas, coffee, local wines, beers, and a variety of other beverage options (dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice)

  • Daily guided movement, pranayama, breath practices, and yoga nidra

  • One complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa treatment

  • Private heated swimming pool situated on a viewing deck

  • Satellite telephone in each room

  • Complimentary WiFi access

  • Butler service for the duration of your stay (!!!)

  • Laundry Services

  • Daytime and spot-lit night game drives and a bush walk accompanied by an experienced guide

  • Sunset cruises on the Douw Steyn Dam

  • Ground Transport from the Saxon Hotel (RT to Shambala)

Not included:

  • Airfare

  • Ground Transport from Airport to the Saxon (this a relatively cheap Uber ride, or the Saxon will be happy to arrange transport for you, regular or VIP if you want to expedite the customs arrivals process)

  • Travel insurance

  • Covid Testing (if required, testing will be arranged on-site for an additional fee)

  • Additional spa treatments (you will receive 20% off all services)

  • Private sessions with Kala

  • Medical care/suggested vaccinations

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT (MAY 2024) TO BOOK.
Those who have previously attended any Yoga with Kala retreat can enjoy $200 off the total rate. Welcome back!

If you wish to stay at the Saxon Hotel before or after our adventure together, please allow me to put you in contact with the staff there, who will help with booking and offer a special rate for Yoga with Kala guests!