african safari yoga adventure

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Escape the city and drop into the rhythm of nature and self amongst the most beautiful scenery and wildlife imaginable.

Feel supported by your experienced guides - once you arrive, everything is organised for you so that you can relax and go with the flow.

Develop new friendships with a small group of fellow yogi adventurers. There are just 8 rooms at the beautiful Needles Safari Lodge so we’ll avoid the crowds (unless you count the herds of stunning animals that regularly roam the area!)

Numerous safari excursions give you plenty of opportunities to see the native animals of the Kruger National Park in their natural habitats.

Enjoy regular yoga and mindfulness exercises so that you can return from your holiday feeling refreshed in body, mind and spirit.

Experience the special magic of wildlife stopping by to visit unannounced as you chill by the pool or read on the beautiful deck space of the safari lodge.

Walk through breathtaking landscapes, enjoying stunning views of unique flora and fauna along the way.

We’ve organised the details so that you can relax and enjoy the journey.

It’s time to immerse yourself in beauty, adventure and exploration!

Beginners to yoga are most welcome!

During our Adventure you’ll experience:

10 days and 10 nights of activities, immersed in the exquisite beauty of the Kruger National Park. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the sights, as well as to time to fully relax and unwind.

Three full day game drives where you’ll have the opportunity to see the incredible wild animals of South Africa in their natural habitats. Safari activities focus on the Southern Region of the Kruger National Park, which is internationally recognised as the best viewing area for the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo).

Two morning walks, accompanied by armed and trained rangers, where you’ll enjoy some exercise and experience the incredible naturescapes and animals of Africa up close.

Two sunset safaris where you’ll bask in the radiant sunset over the plains, before relying on the expert eyes of our safari guides and their spotlights to find some of the nocturnal animals of the region.

A full day panorama tour, where you’ll experience the breathtaking beauty of rock formations, picturesque waterfalls and magnificent views of the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes.

10 nights of luxurious accommodation at a beautiful Safari Lodge, where you’ll enjoy a comfortable and stylish room complete with ensuite and bath. The décor has been tastefully chosen to ensure that you feel completely relaxed. The lodge includes all of the creature comforts you need to enjoy your stay, while also harmonising perfectly with the surrounding bushland. You can choose our twin share accommodation, or feel free to upgrade to your own room with king bed and ensuite to yourself.

Yoga classes in a range of styles, allowing you to mindfully and intelligently move your body. Our safari adventures will be balanced out with the deep stretching and relaxation your body and mind needs to recover and feel great.

Insightful mindfulness and reflection exercises, so that you can find greater peace within yourself and learn skills to apply in your life back home.

Mouth-watering restaurant cuisine, including three-course dinners, where you’ll explore some of the special flavours of Africa.

Please see the African Safari Agreement for a more detailed breakdown of the terms and conditions which participants agree to when booking in for this adventure.

Meet your hosts - Frieda

Hey there, I’m Frieda, your friendly & fun yoga instructor. I’ll be leading you through some beautiful yoga classes and mindfulness activities during this fun adventure. I am super passionate about helping people just like you live happier, healthier lives through mindful and intelligent movement, evidence-based self development practices and spending quality time in nature. 💚🌿 

My classes are beginner-friendly, encouraging curious, safe and explorative movement and stretches.

I haven’t always been a yoga and pilates teacher - my background is corporate law and commercial contract management, so I get how busy and stressful life can be. I know just how hard it can be to find the time for self-care, let alone to organise what that looks like. That’s why I LOVE to share amazing experiences which help people in the same boat. My aim is to facilitate experiences where you can simply turn up and go with the flow - let others take care of the details so you don’t have to!

I would love to share my love of yoga, animals, nature and adventure with you in Africa and help you feel great in body, mind and spirit. ❤️⭐️

Meet your hosts - Neil

What others are saying

Neil has received exceptional feedback from his previous retreats to the Kruger National Park. Here are just a couple of testimonials from past attendees:

"Thank you so much Neil for a most unique and truly amazing experience that I will never ever forget. Needles Lodge Accommodation was fabulous! The Lodge Itself where it is located, how it is set up .. the special unexpected visits from all the animals... The delicious food served in all varieties… The truly gorgeous staff who all were so accommodating in every way. Then to TOP that off.. the Incredible experience of Safari in Kruger National Park .. with yourself and Patrick both so Passionate and so knowledgable about the Animals and the Park..together you both helped make the experience what is was .. Awesome!! Having the Yoga in between all of it was the perfect Balance for me. I can’t speak highly enough of just how wonderful the whole package coupled together is."

"I recently went on one of Neil's fabulous safari yoga trips to Kruger National Park in South Africa and can honestly say it was one of the best holidays I have ever experienced. The organisation and layout of the itinerary was absolutely spot on, with a fantasticly well thought out combination of activities. The accomodation at Needles Lodge was lovely with the management and staff bending over backwards to make our stay wonderful. The food was incredible (we all put on weight lol), the bar was fully stocked, the safari activities were brilliant (a shout out here to the wonderful Patrick who did everything he could to ensure we saw the big 5, little 5, ugly 5, tasty 5, etc!). The yoga was timely and pitched at just the right level for a diverse range of abilities- including a yoga newbie). Amongst Neil's many talents is his skill, laid-backness and sense of humour in and out of his yoga classes. I loved every minute of the trip, considered it very good value for money and would love to repeat the experience next year."

"The 10 day yoga retreat, was a beautiful way to experience a taste of Africa’s greatest gifts… the many trips into Kruger were such an extreme highlight. To witness the absolute splendour of these magnificent wild creatures, meters from your face, was almost unbelievable. There were moments where they literally took your breath away. Staying at Needles Lodge was a complete delight, very comfortable, clean and a very relaxed vibe. The staff were the just the best… sincerely welcoming and caring. The food delicious, abundant and unpretentious… a great selection of gin, too. At the heart of all this you’ve got, Neil… his knowledge and passion for nature, yoga and making sure everyone’s taken care of, truly heightened the experience… because none of us had to worry about anything, except being in the moment, enjoying and taking in as much as possible. And we did! I was really fortunate to be part of an amazing group of people, we certainly shared many great experiences… and did I mention there was some yoga too? Just go for it!"

"The Africa Safari is truly an amazing once in a lifetime adventure that I got to experience with an amazing bunch of people! Neil’s passion & enthusiasm ensures you have a great experience - the trip is well-organised, the accommodation & food fabulous and getting up close to the wildlife is unforgettable - loved the baby elephants & giraffes! The yoga & relaxation add to the uniqueness of the experience. The trip has everything: magical!"

"Enjoyed every second of it. Fantastic combination of Yoga, game drive, swimming, walking and chilling out. Best holiday experience ever!"