8 June – 11 June 2025
The Power is in the Pause:
A Kwandwe Safari & Wellness Retreat
Step into calm at our Winter Retreat at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, where tranquility and nature unite to rejuvenate body and mind. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and wildlife, this retreat offers daily yoga for all levels, including beginners, alongside guided meditation and mindfulness practices to restore balance and inspire reflection.
Rest | Restore | Recalibrate
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The Package
TOTAL: R26 020 per person sharing | Single supplement +40%
A 4-day, 3-night stay at Ecca Lodge including yoga, breathwork and safari experiences.
Community, conservation & reserve levy: R200 per person per day
Complimentary Gift | All Yoga levels & Beginners Welcome
The Itinerary
With a focus on breathwork to detoxify and energise, and food thoughtfully prepared to complement health and exercise, this holistic detox and cleanse experience is designed to inspire lasting transformation. A personalised wellness plan curated to guide the journey forward empowers participants to sustain the balance and vitality cultivated while on safari at Kwandwe.
Day 1 | Arrival
Afternoon Game Drive with Specialised Activity
Experience Kwandwe’s wilderness paired with a unique activity led by Kim.
Daily Schedule
Daily Therapeutic Yoga and Intention Setting
Start the day with guided yoga sessions and exercises to center the body and mind.
Breakfast | Enjoy a wholesome, energising breakfast
Hello Healthi Workshop/Demo/Discussion
Harnessing the power of nutrition |At-home gut reset | Your lifestyle blueprint for thriving
Lunch | Relax and refuel with a nourishing meal
Quiet / Journal Time | Reflect, journal, or rest
Optional one-on-one consultations available with Kim for personalised guidance.
Afternoon Game Drive with Specialised Activity
Experience Kwandwe’s wilderness paired with a unique activity led by Kim.
Dinner | End the day with a delicious meal, reflecting on the experiences of the day
Day 4 | Departure
Morning game drive and departure.
NB All experiences are weather dependent and the order of events may vary.
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Yoga and Ayurvedic Therapist
Kim Van Niekerk
Kim has over 25 years of experience in yoga and wellness, both as a practitioner and teacher. She trained in India, earning certifications as a yoga trainer (200 hours) and Ayurvedic therapist (100 hours). A certified Ayurvedic counsellor, Kim studied under Laura Plumb and in Rishikesh, India, while continually expanding her knowledge. She is also trained in functional and therapeutic breathwork with Dr. Ela Magna and is qualified in Pilates and functional movement.
Kim lives with her husband on their eighth-generation family farm in Bedford, Eastern Cape, South Africa. With her children now independent, she travels widely, leading retreats, workshops, and training programs. Passionate about food as medicine, she offers seasonal cookery classes focused on health through vegetables and herbs and is dedicated to organic gardening in harmony with nature’s rhythms.
Her work emphasises disease prevention and empowering others to activate their innate healing potential. Kim’s personal motto is, “The power is in the pause.”
