Wild Soul Safari

“Where adventure meets inner peace”

When: 6-15 November

Countries: Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls

Last November, Pauline and I hosted an unforgettable yoga journey through Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. The experience was so special that we decided to create a new version this year - one that offers a different focus and fresh sense of adventure.

Our previous journey explored the south of Namibia, including Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, the Skeleton Coast, and vast desert landscapes that invited stillness, space, and deep reflection. This year’s itinerary shifts north, placing a stronger emphasis on wildlife, rivers, and lush ecosystems, while still honouring Namibia’s cultural and geological richness.

The journey begins in Etosha National Park before heading north into the wildlife-rich Caprivi Strip, continuing onwards to Chobe National Park in Botswana for exceptional game viewing, and concluding at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Along the way, we connect with local cultures through a visit to a San (Bushman) community, explore the ancient Hoba Meteorite, and descend into the fascinating Ghaub Caves - each destination offering its own unique story and energy.

This carefully curated route brings together yoga, wildlife, culture, and natural wonder, creating a journey where every place visited feels purposeful, memorable, and deeply special.

Pauline will guide you through grounding yoga sessions in nature, while I lead you along one of my favourite routes through Southern Africa - a journey shaped by years of experience, local knowledge, and a deep love for this region.

chobe national park

HIGHLIGHTS

Wildlife Thrills in Etosha National Park: The park is home to over 100 mammal species, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and rhinos (both black and white). The park also has large populations of antelope species like springbok, kudu, oryx, and impala + over 340 bird species.

Spectacular wildlife encounters at Mahango NP in Caprivi: Set along the Okavango River, Mahango National Park offers a very different wildlife experience to the rest of Namibia. Lush floodplains and riverine forests are home to large herds of elephants and buffalo, hippos in the waterways, rare antelope species, and an abundance of birdlife. Game drives and river sightings here feel intimate and unhurried, with wildlife often encountered at close range in a peaceful, green landscape.

Chobe National Park in Botswana: renowned for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife, especially its vast elephant herds. Exploring Chobe by both game drive and boat offers unforgettable encounters with elephants crossing the river, hippos and crocodiles in the water, and predators resting along the banks. With its rich ecosystems and dramatic sunsets, Chobe delivers some of the most powerful and rewarding wildlife viewing in Africa.

Visit the Hoba Meteorite, the largest known meteorite on Earth, where you’ll stand beside a remarkable piece of cosmic history that landed in Namibia thousands of years ago.

At Fiume Bush Camp, spend time with the San people and learn about their ancient tracking skills, survival knowledge, and deep connection to the land through a respectful and authentic cultural experience.

Explore the dramatic Ghaub Caves, descending into a vast underground world of chambers and rock formations that reveal Namibia’s ancient geological history.

Boating activities in the Caprivi and Chobe NP

Daily yoga out in nature

Visiting the Falls in Victoria Falls or join one of their many adventurous activities

Local Namibian guide and international yoga teacher

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a patterned top and black pants, sits cross-legged on a mat outdoors by a river, smiling at the camera with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

“It’s more than Yoga,

it’s a journey back to what truly matters. Yoga Sauvage, my vision of “wild yoga,” invites you to reconnect with the Earth and awaken your inner strength. Lets pause, reconnect, and share a vision of peace, joy, and love.

A lover of wide-open spaces and untamed horizons, I’ve dedicated the past decade to raising awareness about the environment and the fragile beauty of ancient cultures in remote corners of the world. A transformative experience in Peru introduced me to yoga, forever changing my perspective and deepening my connection to life. With certifications in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Hatha Yoga from India and France, and years of practice across Asia, I’m passionate about sharing yoga’s power to heal, balance, and connect. As a certified safari guide, I blend my love for exploration with a deep respect for wildlife, offering a unique lens to rediscover nature’s wisdom”.

Teaching styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Kundalini, enhanced with breathwork, meditation, Thai massage, Reiki, and sophrology techniques.

All yoga, meditation and healing sessions will be out in nature amongst the most magnificent scenery, sunsets and sunrises.

more about your safari guide - Marcel

Itinerary & Lodging

  • 6 November - On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you will be met and your Namibian adventure begins. Settle into your accommodation, city tour and welcoming dinner.

    Accommodation: Urban Camp

    Included: Dinner, bed and breakfast

  • 7 November: After breakfast we will head to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s greatest Wildlife sanctuary, situated in the Northern part of the country.

    Our accommodation will be outside of the Southern gate of Etosha - settle in on arrival and then head into the park for an afternoon safari game drive.

    Accommodation:Etosha Safari Camp

    Included: Dinner, bed and breakfast, PM safari game drive in Etosha

  • 8 November: We will head into the park early, as its gates open at sunrise. We will take our time today driving from the Southern gate towards the Eastern gate where our next lodge is situated. We will stop over at numerous waterholes and also stop over at the Pan. Here in the park, the wildlife sightings offer over 114 species of mammals and 340 species of birds. Etosha has exceptional wildlife including, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hyena, Zebra, Springbok, Kudu, Gemsbok and Eland. This game park is unlike any other and photographs of animals in front of the pan make this very unique and a special place to visit.

    Today is all about wildlife and driving through this park you can expect the unexpected. We will leave the Park at sunset and settle into our luxurious accommodation, have sunset yoga followed by dinner and sit around the camp fire listening to the sounds of nature…

    Accommodation: Onguma Forest Camp

    Included: Dinner, bed and breakfast, full day safari game drive though Etosha

  • Early morning rise as we set out for our next adventure. On the way we will stop over at Ghaub caves to explore for an hour or 2, then visit the Hoba Meteor. Check in at our next lodge is 2pm and 3pm our Bushman excursion starts. Afternoon yoga followed by dinner.

    Accommodation: Fiume Bush Camp

    Included: Breakfast, dinner, Bushman excursion, Ghaub caves, Hoba Meteor

  • Today we head into the Caprivi, Namibia's wetlands. En route you will start to see the change in landscape and scenery as the Caprivi becomes more green and lush. Here it is sub-tropics, plains, rivers and abundant wildlife.

    Arriving at the lodge we will have a relaxed afternoon, yoga and then a boat cruise on the Okavango river, a chance to spot your first hippo and crocodile. Bird lovers will be entertained by the Fish Eagle and various other bird species.

    The Okavango River is the fourth-longest river system in southern Africa, running south-east ward for 1,600 km. It begins in Angola, where it is known by the Portuguese name Rio Cubango. Further south it forms part of the border between Angola and Namibia, and then flows into Botswana, flowing into the Moremi Game Reserve or known as the Okavango Delta. Before it enters Botswana, the river drops four meters in a series of rapids known as Popa Falls, which we will also get to see on this boat ride.

    Day 6: After breakfast, we will head into Mahangu Game Reserves for wildlife viewing. Only a 10minute drive from the lodge and we have the opportunity to spot 4 out of the big 5. Elephants, buffalo, lions, and leopards are very present in this park. This park is much smaller than the Etosha National Park and perfect to visit for only a few hours.

    We will head back to the lodge for lunch. Enjoy the afternoon to relax or perhaps treat yourself to a spa treatment.

    Enjoy the last night under the Namibian skies before heading over to Botswana tomorrow.

    Accommodation: Shametu River Lodge

    Included: Breakfast, dinner, boat cruise, safari game drive

  • Today we depart Namibia and head into Botswana after an early morning yoga session and breakfast. We will drive through Katima Mulilo and cross Ngoma Bridge to enter Botswana. After clearing customs and immigration we drive through Chobe National Park to head to our lodge near Kasane.

    Upon arrival at the lodge, take some time to relax and enjoy a sunset over the Chobe River with an afternoon game drive.

    Day 8: Today there will be 1x AM activity and 1x PM activity scheduled with the lodge. These activities include water safaris on the Chobe River or a game drive through the Chobe National Park.

    Following your AM activity you will be back at the lodge for lunch. Afterwards you will have time to unwind and enjoy the surroundings before diving into a yoga session before the PM activity.

    Accommodation: River View Lodge

    Included: All meals and 3 activities at the lodge.

  • After breakfast we will be transferred to our accommodation in Victoria Falls, the adventure paradise! The drive takes about an hour (with a shared transfer) but is dependant on customs and immigrations.

    Settle in and lets go have some FUN!!!

    Optional activities to choose from: water adventure; game viewing; sundowner river cruises; scenic flights; craft markets; elephant safaris; adrenal fixes with bungee jumping, gorge swinging and skydiving; lunch on Livingstone Island on the edge of the falls; canoeing safari above the falls.

    Dinner will be at one of famous restaurants - think bon fire, music and dancing.

    Accommodation: Tabokana House

    Included: Bed and breakfast

  • Please book your flights to depart from Victoria Falls International airport. If you would like to stay an additional night, please let us know and we will suggest or book it for you.

  • Standard to mid-market accommodations. Click the links in itinerary for more details

  • The meals offered at lodges can vary, but they often include a mix of international and local cuisine. Many lodges focus on providing fresh and locally sourced ingredients, catering for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. If you have any other dietary requirements, please let us know and we will request it.

  • Yoga sessions depends on the day’s activities and travel time. Since most mornings start quite early due to all the amazing activities on offer and also the best time to view wildlife, most yoga sessions will be in the afternoon.

    I supply yoga mats, blocks and straps, but please feel free to bring your own mat.

  • Namibia

    Botswana

    Zimbabwe/Victoria Falls

  • Arrival: Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek.

    Departure: Victoira Falls International Airport

    Please let me know if you need assistance with booking your flights.

  • NAMIBIA: Visa requirements for Namibia depend on your nationality. Link to online visa before arrival.

    BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE: Visa on arrival at border posts (as we will be driving from country to country).

  • Passenger liability insurance is included on all my trips, but I would recommend your own travel insurance too - enquire with your local insurance companies.

  • Anti malaria for north Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls - please consult your doctor.

  • Below is a list, but I will also send out a detailed email covering everything you need to know from before your arrival to your departure, including what to bring:

    Comfortable lightweight clothing // sweater or jacket // comfortable walking shoes and sandals // sunblock // sunscreen // sunglasses // swimwear // toiletries (some will be supplied) // camera // for electrical small appliances or chargers - a conversion plug to a three-pin type outlet.

  • Frequently asked questions

Book this adventure

6-15 November 2026

Spaces are limited to 6 guests for the perfect experience in yoga and safari.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your spot.


  • INCLUDED

    • 9 Nights accommodation in standard to mid-market lodges

    • All yoga and meditation sessions

    • 1x PM Game drive & 1x full day game drive in Etosha NP

    • Bushman Excursion, Ghaub Caves and visiting the Hoba Meteor

    • 1x Boat cruise & game drive in the Caprivi

    • 2x Game drives & 1 boat cruise in Chobe NP

    • Meals as indicated

    • Water in vehicle (water bottles will be supplied)

    • 1x Airport transfers on starting day of trip

    • 1x Shared transfer from Namibia into Botswana & 1x shared transfer from Botswana into Victoria Falls

    • All park fees

    • Passenger liability insurance

    • Welcoming gift

    • Road transport in safari converted vehicle + fuel

    • Professional Namibian guide & International yoga teacher

    EXCLUDED

    • International flights

    • Visa fees

    • Gratuity

    • Travel Insurance

    • Optional activities

    • Local/alcoholic beverages

    • All lunches (Chobe included)

    • Optional activities and spa treatments

  • We saw amazing wildlife, lions were incredible, stayed at an incredible conservation reserve who gave us insights into the conservation challenges faced in SA, slept in very well equipped tents and had super good food and desserts. We laughed a lot too! It was my second trip with NYS and I am planning my third one for 2023 - Muriel -UK

  • This Retreat was such a unique and fulfilling experience. The safari/conservation camp was a really rare opportunity to see a non-commercialised and ecologically grounded game reserve. The activities were tailored around the group and the daily yoga was great. Thank you so much, I can't wait to travel with you again - Sophie, UK