ROOTED
Acacia trees on the African savanna at golden hour

Luxury Wellness Retreats in Africa · 2026 – 2027

Three journeys.
One continent that remembers.

Hand-crafted luxury wellness retreats across Zimbabwe, Kenya and South Africa — yoga safari journeys for intimate gatherings of no more than twelve, shaped by season, story and the rhythm of the land.

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Twelve

guests at most, never more

Five to nine

considered nights

Three

African countries

100%

locally guided

The Journeys

Three distinct
homecomings.

Each ROOTED retreat is a complete world — its own land, lineage and rhythm. Choose the one that calls you.

The Roots Retreat
01 / 037 nights

Hwange · Zimbabwe

The Roots Retreat

A homecoming to the soil that shaped us.

Set within a private concession on the edge of Hwange National Park, The Roots Retreat is a slow, sensory homecoming. Days begin with yoga over the bush and unfold through ancestral ritual, fireside storytelling and unhurried game drives.

Duration
7 nights
Group
Max 10
Season
December
Investment
From AUD $8,000
  • Sunrise yoga over the bush
  • Private game drives at dawn and dusk
  • Ancestral storytelling with Shona elders
  • Sound healing under the stars
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The Sage Journey
02 / 037 nights

Laikipia · Kenya

The Sage Journey

Walking with elders, elephants and the wisdom of the highlands.

Our most immersive itinerary moves between two distinct landscapes of the Kenyan highlands — a private Laikipia conservancy and a riverside sanctuary on the edge of the Aberdares.

Duration
7 nights
Group
Max 12
Season
December
Investment
From AUD $12,400
  • Walking safari with Maasai guides
  • Riverside breathwork at first light
  • Indigenous wellness rituals
  • Stargazing dinners on the plains
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Stillness in the Bush
03 / 035 nights

Sabi Sand · South Africa

Stillness in the Bush

A short, sacred pause in the Big Five wilderness.

A shorter, deeper journey designed for those who need to disappear for a week. Set within the legendary Sabi Sand Reserve, Stillness in the Bush pairs world-class Big Five safari with a quiet, restorative wellness rhythm.

Duration
5 nights
Group
Max 8
Season
Spring 2027
Investment
Coming Spring 2027
  • Big Five safari with master trackers
  • Restorative & Yin yoga
  • Forest bathing in riverine bush
  • Curated farm-to-table dining
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A Short Film

Where the wild
meets the still.

A quiet moment from one of our private lodges — zebras grazing beyond the infinity pool as the savannah turns to gold.

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At a Glance

Choosing your journey.

RetreatCountryNightsGroupSeasonFrom
The Roots RetreatZimbabwe7 nightsMax 10DecemberFrom AUD $8,000
The Sage JourneyKenya7 nightsMax 12DecemberFrom AUD $12,400
Stillness in the BushSouth Africa5 nightsMax 8Spring 2027Coming Spring 2027

The Packages

Three tiers of homecoming.

From restorative escape to investment-grade immersion — each tier deepens what's possible across the journey.

Rooted Escape

AUD $8,000

per person

Professionals seeking rest, wellness, and reconnection.

Includes

  • 7-day luxury retreat
  • Boutique accommodation
  • Daily yoga and movement
  • Breathwork and meditation
  • Safari experiences
  • Cultural immersion
  • Wellness workshops
  • Group meals
  • Airport transfers within retreat itinerary
  • Small group experience

Leave feeling restored, grounded, and reconnected.

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Rooted Discover

AUD $12,500

per person

Professionals who want wellness combined with deeper insight into Africa's culture, business, and innovation.

Everything in Escape, plus

  • Exclusive guest speakers
  • Business and innovation sessions
  • Local entrepreneur experiences
  • Agriculture and sustainability insights
  • Leadership workshops
  • Private networking dinners
  • Curated site visits

Leave with a deeper understanding of Africa's opportunities and future.

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Rooted Venture

From AUD $20,000

per person

Investors, founders, executives, and decision-makers exploring African opportunities.

Everything in Discover, plus

  • Curated investment discussions
  • Private executive roundtables
  • Agricultural strategy sessions
  • Leadership and economic development discussions
  • Introductions to key local stakeholders
  • Exclusive networking experiences
  • Access to Rooted's business and investment network
  • Post-retreat introductions where appropriate

Leave with meaningful relationships, insights, and access to emerging opportunities across Africa.

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Why ROOTED Is Different

Most retreats help you
disconnect.
Rooted helps you reconnect.

Reconnect

  • To yourself
  • To community
  • To culture
  • To opportunity

Rooted Combines

  • ✓Wellness
  • ✓Luxury travel
  • ✓Cultural immersion
  • ✓Leadership development
  • ✓Business networking
  • ✓Investment access

This is not tourism. This is transformational travel with purpose.

Speakers & Experts

Voices that shape the journey.

Guests may learn from leaders and practitioners across the continent — each invited for the depth they bring to the room.

Guests May Learn From

  • Mining leaders
  • Agricultural strategists
  • Business leaders
  • Tourism pioneers
  • Investors
  • Wellness practitioners
  • Community leaders

Featured Profile

Speaker

Topics

  • Agricultural development
  • Leadership
  • Resilience
  • Economic growth
  • Leadership

Investment

The cost of returning
to yourself.

ROOTED is a considered investment in rest, restoration and a way of living you will carry home for years. Flexible payment plans available on every retreat.

The Roots Retreat

From AUD $8,000

All-inclusive 7-night Zimbabwe journey. Lodge, transfers, all meals, daily wellness, safari and rituals included.

Payment plans available

The Sage Journey

From AUD $12,500

Our most immersive 9-night Kenyan journey. Two distinct locations, private guide, full wellness programme.

Payment plans available

Rooted Venture

From AUD $20,000

Bespoke retreats for investors, founders and leadership teams exploring African opportunities — designed entirely around you.

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In Their Words

“I arrived exhausted, depleted, and quietly unraveling. I left ROOTED with my breath back in my body and a clarity I had not felt in a decade.”

Amara K.

Founder & CEO

Frequently Asked

Before you arrive.

Ambitious souls — founders, executives, creatives, parents — ready to step out of the noise and back into themselves. No yoga experience required.

Between eight and twelve. We hold groups small on purpose so the work, the rest and the connection can go deep.

Everything from arrival to departure — luxury accommodation, all meals, transfers, daily wellness, safari and rituals. The only extras are flights and gratuities.

Yes. Flexible monthly payment plans are available on every retreat. We'll share the options when we connect.

Absolutely. Bespoke ROOTED journeys for friends, leadership teams or families are available on request.

Outdoor dinner under the African night sky

Begin Your Journey

The land will heal you.
The people will inspire you.
And you will remember who you are.

Early access opens to our waitlist first. Share your details and we will be in touch when the next retreat is announced.