Botswana
Wildlife. Wellness. Wisdom.
Safari & Serenity in the Heart of Africa ✧ May 9–16, 2026 ✧ Munga Plains, Chobe District, Botswana
Led by Jessie Lipkowitz + Chloe Hypes
Return to the wild with Jessie and Chloe for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Africa. After years of guiding transformative retreats around the world, we’re bringing aUM Adventures to the lush grasslands and ancient rhythms of Botswana — where elephants roam freely, stars blaze overhead, and time slows into something sacred. This is not just a yoga retreat — it’s a soul journey. One that invites you to tune in to nature’s pulse, deepen your practice in the open air, and reconnect with the untamed parts of yourself. Together, we’ll move, breathe, explore, and remember what it means to feel truly alive.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
This is NOT just a yoga retreat. This is a guided journey — part ritual, part adventure, part sacred rest.

​No yoga experience? No problem. All levels are welcome — whether you’re touching your mat for the first time or returning home to it.
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Each day is intentionally curated to reconnect you with your body, your breath, and your innate wisdom — through movement, stillness, and the magic of the land itself. Expect mornings filled with open-air yoga and meditation, slow afternoons for safari, writing, or rest, and evenings under a canopy of stars, integrating all that you’ve awakened.

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What to expect:
✨ Practice yoga and breath work in the open air, with the sounds of wild Africa all around
🦁 Embark on daily safari drives to witness elephants, lions, and the untamed rhythms of the land
🌿 Reconnect with your body, your nervous system, and the natural world
🔥 Share ritual, journaling, and reflection in intimate group circles
🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏽 Engage in meaningful cultural immersion with local communities
🍽️ Savor nourishing meals crafted by Chef Ednah Rosen — a fusion of vibrant local ingredients and mindful global flavors
🌌 Fall asleep beneath the stars in eco-luxury accommodations, feeling deeply held by the land
✧ You can expect laughter, awe, stillness, and release.
✧ You can expect to feel both grounded and expansive.
✧ You can expect to return home changed — in the best way.
THE VENUE: MUNGA PLAINS
Nestled at the edge of Botswana’s Chobe National Park, Munga Plains is not just a place — it’s a presence. Built on principles of sustainability and cultural reverence, this eco-luxury retreat center feels like it was whispered into existence by the land itself. Here, canvas walls breathe with the wind, and mornings begin with birdsong and elephant calls in the distance. Solar-powered and community-rooted, Munga offers a sacred balance between rustic beauty and thoughtful comfort. It's the kind of place where your nervous system exhales, your senses awaken, and the veil between the physical and the spiritual feels just a little thinne r. Whether you're watching wildlife from your veranda or meditating beneath an acacia tree, you’ll understand: the land is alive — and it’s inviting you to remember that you are too.​

What to expect:
📍 Located on the edge of Chobe National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions — home to Africa's Big 5.
🌿 Eco-luxury safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, organic textures, and solar-powered amenities
🛖 Designed for deep rest — canvas walls, natural airflow, and handwoven details create a cozy, earth-connected atmosphere
🔇 Quiet, remote, and wild — far from city lights and noise, with star-filled skies and sunrise views
🌍 Built with a deep commitment to sustainability and community, honoring both people and place
🌱 Shared spaces include an open-air yoga platform, fire circle, and lounge for reading, tea, and connection
🛶 Just minutes from the Chobe River — perfect for game drives, river safaris, and sunset magic​
INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY
​✧ Accommodations: 7 days / 6 nights in cozy, eco-luxury tented suites at Munga Plains — where comfort meets wilderness (Check-in May 9 · Check-out May 16)
✧ Daily Movement + Mindfulness Practices: open-air yoga, meditation, breathwork, and specialty workshops guided by Jessie & Chloe
✧ Nourishing Meals: three chef-prepared meals per day — with vegetarian, chicken, or fish options, plus accommodations for special dietary needs
✧ Drinks Included: unlimited purified water, herbal teas, fresh juices, and locally roasted coffee (alcohol and sodas available for purchase)
✧ Airport Transfers: roundtrip shuttle service from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Munga Plains for seamless arrival and departure
✧ Safari Adventures: daily game drives, boat cruises, and walking safaris guided by expert trackers
✧ Cultural Immersion: village visits, traditional dance experiences, and local artisan workshops
✧ All Equipment Provided: yoga mats, bolsters, blocks, and straps
NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY
​✧ Airfare to/from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
✧ Travel insurance (highly recommended)
✧ Gratuities for Munga Plain staff
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QUESTIONS
​✧ Contact Chloe Hypes, Retreat Coordinator at [email protected]

​ INVESTMENT & ACCOMMODATIONS
✧ Early Bird Pricing Ends: July 18, 2025​
✧ Pricing Tiers
    ✧3,500 Shared Room (2 Beds / Room)
    ✧$4,500 Private Room (Only 2 Available)
✧ $750.00 Deposit Required to secure your spot, remaining balance is due within 90 days.

Botswana Deposit

$750.00
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A non-refundable $750.00 Deposit is required to secure your spot. The remaining balance is due within 90 days. Spaces are limited to maintain intimacy. This retreat will sell out.
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