Special Event · South Africa
Sacred AfricanRetreat
A journey of transformation, nature & connection. From a peaceful mountain retreat to the wild Overberg and the beauty of the Cape coastline.
- 13 – 24 March 2027
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Western Cape, South Africa
- 8–10 guests · 2 facilitators
Held by Sonette & Tracy
A journey into presence
Twelve days to arrive, release, and come home to yourself.
Sacred Africa brings together preparation, sacred ceremony, integration, healing with horses and time in wild nature. The journey begins quietly, with time to arrive, set intentions and rest. It then unfolds into wildlife connection, coastal villages, mountain views and the beaches of Noordhoek.
An intimate group of 8–10 guests, held by Sonette & Tracy. Our Cape Town days balance shared experiences with personal choice; together we shape the optional outings around the group’s interests, energy and the weather.
Your journey at a glance
One journey · four connected experiences
01
13 – 17 March
Mountain Retreat
Four nights at a mountain retreat centre. Preparation, intention setting, sacred ceremony, rest and integration.
02
17 March
Healing with Horses
A guided experience at WindHorse Ranch, Napier, exploring presence, trust and connection.
03
17 – 19 March
Wildlife Connection
Two nights at Cornellskop Country Stays: country quiet, animal encounters and safari experiences.
04
19 – 24 March
Cape Town & Noordhoek
Five nights at Monkey Valley Resort: penguins, Table Mountain, African drumming and a closing Sound Journey.
Day by day
Your proposed journey
13 – 15 March
Arrival, intention & rest
Mountain retreat centre · about 90 minutes from Cape Town
Sat 13 March
Arrival & Preparation
Arrive, settle in and explore the grounds. Group meditation and preparation in the yoga shala, dinner, then an opening circle around the bonfire.
Sun 14 March
Intention & Ceremony
Meditation and intention setting, then devices go away for a digital detox. A day of silence and quiet preparation, leading into the evening iboga ceremony (subject to medical screening and approval).
Mon 15 March
Rest & Reflection
A dedicated day of rest, silence and recovery, with individual support, gentle integration, hydration and nourishment as your care plan allows.
16 – 17 March
Integration & connection
From mountain to country · Napier & Hermanus
Tue 16 March
Sound Journey & Closing
Breakfast in silence, a morning Sound Journey and a sharing and integration circle. Afternoon rest, journalling and time in nature, then a bonfire meditation and ceremony closing circle.
Wed 17 March
Healing with Horses
Breakfast at Ou Meul, then a guided two-to-three-hour Healing with Horses experience at WindHorse Ranch. A late lunch on the water at Ficks in Hermanus before a late check-in at Cornellskop, with a proposed evening game drive and picnic.
18 March
Meeting the wild ones
Cornellskop Country Stays
Thu 18 March
Animals & Safari
A breakfast feast together, then animal encounters and a safari experience. Potential encounters include meerkats, cheetahs, hyenas, lions and caracals, depending on the centre’s programme. Rest and integration between activities, and dinner at a local wine farm.
19 March
The Cape coastline
Scenic route to Noordhoek
Fri 19 March
Coast, Villages & Penguins
A full, beautiful travel day: Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Gordon’s Bay, lunch in the harbour village of Kalk Bay, the penguins at Boulders Beach, then Kommetjie (Sonette’s hometown) and check-in at Monkey Valley Resort, Noordhoek.
20 – 22 March
Mountain, ocean & leisure
Noordhoek & Cape Town
Sat 20 March
Settle into Noordhoek
Breakfast at Monkey Valley, then rest, beach walks and time to explore.
20 – 22 March
Shared highlights
Table Mountain by cableway and Drumstruck, an African drumming experience. Optional outings chosen together: a Chapman’s Peak hike, horse rides on Noordhoek beach, coastal exploring or the V&A Waterfront.
Mon 22 March
Leisure & Integration
A leisurely day for beach time, rest and personal integration.
23 – 24 March
Closing the journey
Secret Beach & Cape Town
Tue 23 March
Closing & Beach Celebration
A closing integration circle for the full journey, then a sunset Sound Journey at Secret Beach, with conscious dance, African drumming and fire dancing proposed.
Wed 24 March
Departure
A closing breakfast, checkout and transfers to Cape Town International Airport. Fly home, or continue your South African travels.
Along the way
Moments of the Cape
Your package
What’s included
Included
- 11 nights’ accommodation: four at the mountain retreat centre, two at Cornellskop Country Stays and five at Monkey Valley Resort
- Preparation, iboga ceremony (subject to screening and approval), rest and integration support
- Sound Journeys, including the closing sunset Sound Journey
- Healing with Horses, Cornellskop wildlife activities and Boulders Beach penguins
- Table Mountain Cableway and Drumstruck
- Group outings chosen together in Cape Town
- Scheduled transfers and transport for the group programme
- Meals at the mountain retreat, planned meals at Cornellskop and breakfast at Monkey Valley
Your own account
Meals at restaurants after we leave the mountain retreat on 17 March (including Ficks, Kalk Bay and the farm-stall breakfast), market purchases and drinks.
Not included
International flights, travel insurance, independent extensions, personal shopping, independent car hire, fuel, parking and Uber journeys.
Getting there
Travel with the Revela team on 13 March: we can collect you at Cape Town International Airport, a Cape Town hotel or in Hermanus. On 24 March, scheduled transfers take you back to the airport. Please coordinate your flight times with us before booking.
What to bring
Natural mosquito repellent and sunscreen, a hat, a journal and pen, swimwear and a towel, comfortable clothes and walking shoes, something warm for cool evenings, a light rain jacket, and a small watch for the digital detox.
Is Africa calling you?
Places are limited to 8–10 guests. Schedule a call to explore whether this journey is right for you.
- 13 – 24 March 2027
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Western Cape, South Africa
- 8–10 guests · 2 facilitators