SOULFUL TRAVEL ADVENTURES
Heart-led retreats and off the beaten path expeditions hosted by collaborative partners that reconnect you to nature, community, and the sacred rhythm of Africa.
What are Soulful Travel Adventures?
Sacred journeys. Deep connection. Aligned community.
Our Soulful Travel Adventures are created by trusted partners in the spiritual, wellness, wilderness adventure, and environmental education fields. We promote these unique offerings, designed to open pathways to deeper learning and personal growth while nurturing reverence for the natural world.
These handpicked experiences invite you to explore the sacred heart of Africa alongside like-minded travelers, each with a specific focus in mind. Whether you’re seeking inner stillness, personal clarity, or simply wish to learn about nature in a more intimate way, these journeys offer the time, space, and support to reconnect with the land, wildlife community, and your soul.
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Gabon
Adventure Trail
August
Lowveld Trails Co. | Wilderness Experience in the Hidden Gem Loango National Park
13 - 20 August 2026 & 20 - 27 August 2026
This journey takes you deep into Gabon’s Loango National Park, where rainforest, savanna, and ocean converge in wild abundance. Encounter forest elephants on beaches, hippos in the surf, and elusive great apes in one of the planet’s last untouched wildernesses.
South Africa
Educational Course
June
July
August
September
October
EcoTraining | 6-Day Wilderness Trails Skills Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
22 - 27 June, 21 - 26 July, 16 - 21 August, 16 - 21 September & 07 - 12 October 2026 (Makuleke)
This journey takes you into the Makuleke Concession in Northern Pafuri in the Kruger National Park, where you’ll spend six days traversing remote wilderness entirely on foot. Each day blends walking trails with bushcraft lessons and wilderness philosophy, fostering a deep reconnection with wild spaces and a lasting ethic of conservation.
South Africa
Educational Course
August
EcoTraining | 7-Day Wilderness Photography Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
22 - 28 August 2026 (Makuleke)
This journey takes you into the Makuleke Concession in Northern Pafuri in the Kruger National Park, where wild landscapes set the stage for seven days of creative photographic exploration. Guided by an experienced wilderness photographer, you’ll hone your technical skills and capture powerful visual stories that reflect the essence of the natural world.
Botswana
Educational Course
June
July
September
EcoTraining | 28-Day Safari Guide Course in the Northern Tuli Ecosystem
06 June - 03 July & 01 - 28 September 2026 (Mashatu)
This journey takes you into Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve for 28 days of immersive training in the skills, knowledge, and responsibilities of a safari guide. Each day blends hands-on field experience with guiding techniques, offering a condensed introduction to the accredited FGASA Field Guide NQF2 course.
South Africa
Botswana
Educational Course
November
EcoTraining | 14-Day EcoQuest Course in the Greater Kruger & Northern Tuli Ecosystems
17 - 30 November 2026 (Mashatu & Makuleke)
This journey takes you into South Africa and Botswana’s most iconic wilderness areas, where landscapes, wildlife, and conservation stories come alive. Over seven days, you’ll explore ancient landscapes and diverse wildlife through game drives, guided walks, and tracking, immersing yourself in how people and nature thrive together.
South Africa
Educational Course
July
August
EcoTraining | 14-Day EcoQuest Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
20 July - 02 August 2026 (Makuleke & Karongwe)
This journey takes you into South Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas, where landscapes, wildlife, and conservation stories come alive. Over seven days, you’ll explore ancient landscapes and diverse wildlife through game drives, guided walks, and tracking, immersing yourself in how people and nature thrive together.
South Africa
Botswana
Educational Course
May
EcoTraining | 14-Day EcoQuest Course in the Greater Kruger & Northern Tuli Ecosystems
07 - 20 May 2026 (Karongwe & Mashatu)
This journey takes you into South Africa and Botswana’s most iconic wilderness areas, where landscapes, wildlife, and conservation stories come alive. Over seven days, you’ll explore ancient landscapes and diverse wildlife through game drives, guided walks, and tracking, immersing yourself in how people and nature thrive together.
South Africa
Educational Course
March
December
January
EcoTraining | 14-Day EcoQuest Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
16 - 29 March 2026 & 23 December 2026 - 05 January 2027 (Makuleke)
This journey takes you into South Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas, where landscapes, wildlife, and conservation stories come alive. Over seven days, you’ll explore ancient landscapes and diverse wildlife through game drives, guided walks, and tracking, immersing yourself in how people and nature thrive together.
Kenya
Educational Course
September
EcoTraining | 14-Day EcoQuest Course in the Maasai Mara Ecosystem
01 - 14 September 2026
This journey takes you to Kenya’s Enonkishu Conservancy on the edge of the Maasai Mara, where community, wildlife, and conservation intertwine. Over fourteen days, you’ll explore the land through game drives, walks, and tracking, witnessing how people and wilderness thrive together in this iconic ecosystem.
Botswana
Educational Course
May
EcoTraining | 7-Day EcoQuest Course in the Northern Tuli Ecosystem
14 - 20 May 2026 (Mashatu)
This journey takes you into Botswana’s wild Mashatu Game Reserve, one of Southern Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. Over seven days, you’ll explore its ancient landscapes and diverse wildlife through game drives, guided walks, and tracking, immersing yourself in how people and nature thrive together.
South Africa
Educational Course
March
August
EcoTraining | 7-Day EcoQuest Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
16 - 22 March & 22 - 28 August 2026 (Makuleke)
This journey takes you into the Makuleke Concession in Northern Pafuri in the Kruger National Park, one of Southern Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. Over seven days, you’ll explore its ancient landscapes and diverse wildlife through game drives, guided walks, and tracking, immersing yourself in how people and nature thrive together.
Kenya
Educational Course
September
EcoTraining | 7-Day EcoQuest Course in the Maasai Mara Ecosystem
01 - 07 September 2026
This journey takes you to Kenya’s Enonkishu Conservancy on the edge of the Maasai Mara, where community, wildlife, and conservation intertwine. Over seven days, you’ll explore the land through game drives, walks, and tracking, witnessing how people and wilderness thrive together in this iconic ecosystem.
South Africa
Educational Course
November
EcoTraining | 7-Day Birding in the Bush Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
08 - 14 November 2026 (Pridelands)
This journey takes you into the Pridelands Conservancy of Greater Kruger in the Kruger National Park, where you’ll spend seven days immersed in its abundant birdlife. Each day blends field exploration and guided instruction as you refine your identification skills and attune to the rhythms of the bush through its avian inhabitants.
South Africa
Educational Course
February
March
EcoTraining | 7-Day Birding in the Bush Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
06 - 12 February & 23 - 29 March 2026 (Makuleke)
This journey takes you into the Makuleke Concession of Northern Pafuri in the Kruger National Park, where you’ll spend seven days immersed in its rich birdlife. Each day blends field exploration and guided instruction as you sharpen your identification skills and connect with the rhythms of the bush through its avian inhabitants.
South Africa
Educational Course
May
June
EcoTraining | 28-Day Wildlife Monitoring Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
14 May - 10 June 2026 (Karongwe & Pridelands)
This journey takes you into Karongwe Game Reserve and the Pridelands Conservancy for a month-long immersion in the ancient art and modern applications of wildlife tracking. Over 28 days, you’ll hone core tracking skills, contribute to conservation projects, and prepare for a FGASA-endorsed assessment guided by expert instructors.
South Africa
Educational Course
August
EcoTraining | 14-Day EcoTracker Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
08 - 21 August 2026 (Makuleke)
This journey takes you deep into the Makuleke Concession of Northern Pafuri in the Kruger National Park, where you’ll spend fourteen days unraveling the hidden stories of wildlife through their tracks, signs, and trails. Each day immerses you on foot as you practice traditional tracking techniques and reclaim a timeless connection to the natural world.
South Africa
Educational Course
August
EcoTraining | 7-Day EcoTracker Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
08 - 14 August 2026 (Makuleke)
This journey takes you into the wild Makuleke Concession of Northern Pafuri in the Kruger National Park, where you’ll spend seven days uncovering the hidden stories of wildlife through their tracks, signs, and trails. Each day immerses you on foot as you master traditional tracking techniques and rekindle a timeless connection to the natural world.
South Africa
Educational Course
May
EcoTraining | 7-Day EcoTracker Course in the Greater Kruger Ecosystem
07 - 13 May 2026 (Karongwe)
This journey takes you into the remote Karongwe Game Reserve, where you’ll spend seven days uncovering the hidden stories of wildlife through their tracks, signs, and trails. Each day immerses you on foot as you master traditional tracking techniques and rekindle a timeless connection to the natural world.
South Africa
Educational Course
April
June
July
August
September
Too Wild | Wildlife Filmmaking Course in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
01 - 22 April, June, July, August & September 2026
This journey immerses you in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve for three weeks of hands-on wildlife filmmaking guided by expert naturalists, trackers, and cinematographers. Each day blends fieldwork, workshops, and mentorship as you craft powerful stories that inspire protection of the natural world.
South Africa
Adventure Trail
Dates on Request
Lowveld Trails Co. | Animal Tracking Experience in the Private Selati Game Reserve
Dates on Request
This journey takes you into South Africa’s 28,000-hectare (69,000-acre) Selati Game Reserve, where you’ll learn the ancient art of tracking alongside expert Trails Guides and a Senior Tracker. Each day invites you to follow spoor, interpret wildlife behavior, and actively connect with the wilderness in its purest form.
South Africa
Wellness Retreat
April
May
Soul Sanctuary Safaris | Safari Yoga Retreat in the World-Renowned Kruger National Park
25 April - 05 May 2026
This journey weaves yoga, meditation, guided safaris, and cultural connection in South Africa’s Kruger National Park to help you reset, reconnect, and rediscover presence. From sunrise practices to game drives and nature walks, each day invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and return to what matters most.
Travel to Africa awakens the soul and unlocks parts of you that have been waiting to be explored.
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