• You’ll reignite your connection to nature and self: On this retreat, you will immerse yourself in the wild, and you will begin to slow down. You breathe deeper. You start noticing life’s small, quiet wonders — and through them, you rediscover parts of yourself that modern life often silences.
• You’ll shift from overthinking to inner stillness: Here, surrounded by open skies and untamed beauty, you’ll give your thoughts space to settle. Through this quiet, you’ll feel clarity.
• You’ll strengthen emotional resilience and self-trust: As you listen to the rhythm of the wild, you start trusting your own inner rhythm, too. You’ll leave feeling lighter, grounded, and more at ease.

When was the last time you did nothing but be? No deadlines. No roles to play. Just stillness, sky, and the feeling of earth beneath your feet.

If you’re feeling the quiet call to slow down—really slow down—this is a space where you can finally exhale.

Tucked away in the untouched wilderness of Greater Kruger, this Self Retreat at Sashwa River of Stars is a gentle invitation to step outside the noise of daily life and return to something elemental. Held at River of Stars, a private, off-grid sanctuary beside the Olifants River, this is where the outer wild meets your inner one.

You won’t find a packed schedule or back-to-back workshops here. Instead, you’re offered space, curated thoughtfully, held lightly, and shaped around what you need. On arrival, you’ll meet with Sashwa’s head of wellness to design a personalised experience that supports your body, mind, and spirit.

Each day unfolds at your pace. Mornings may begin with yoga or meditation as the bush comes to life. Afternoons bring time for massage, breathwork, journaling, or simply walking in silence through this vast, living landscape. Twice daily, you’ll be guided into nature—on foot or by vehicle—to reconnect with the rhythms that modern life often dulls.

Meals are plant-based, nourishing, and locally sourced. The air is clear, the sky is generous, and the pace is yours to choose.

This isn’t about transformation through effort. It’s about softening into who you already are—beneath the stress, the striving, the constant motion.

Whether you stay for three nights or six, you’ll leave with more than rest. You’ll leave with clarity, steadiness, and a deeper connection to what really matters.