Concept
What Eleanor's retreat entails
A life of natural beauty, calm and mystique in Big-5 territory. An investment for busy urbanites in a different experience of life.
The location
Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve
Nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi unfolds as a mystical sanctuary where wilderness whispers healing. Ancient rolling hills, untamed savannahs, and the rhythmic pulse of wildlife create a tranquil backdrop for trauma release retreats. Here, silence is profound yet alive—broken only by bird calls and the rustle of wind through acacia trees. The land holds ancestral energy, inviting deep reflection and renewal. Immersed in this untouched beauty, participants shed burdens, reconnect with inner strength, and awaken to transformation. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is not just a retreat—it is a sacred journey into serenity, resilience, and the timeless embrace of nature.
What we do
Eleanor's Retreat
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Gear checklist
What to bring
* Sleeping bag - (suitable for 7 degrees or less) *
• Sleeping bag inner (if needed for warmth & keeps sleeping bag clean)
• Sleeping mat (foam roll mat) or inflatable hiking mattress (minimalist) *
• Cooking utensils (spoon to cook and eat with is sufficient) *
• Cooking equipment (stackable camping cooking set) *
• Hiking gas stove (full canister) *
• Personal first aid kit (small)
• Torch/ head lamp (strong beam) ** – new batteries plus spare *
• Personal toiletries & sundry – Toilet paper, Toothbrush plus small Toothpaste, Sunscreen
• Personal clothing (absolute minimal)
- Neutral coloured (browns, greens & khaki): 2 sets for walking *
- Clothes to sleep in
- Rain poncho
- Hat (preferably wide brimmed) *
- Towel or sarong*
- Eco soap
• Good comfortable walking shoes/boots/trainers ***
• Slip on slip off shoes - Flip-flops/sandals for evenings and water travel **
• Backpack (40 – 60L max) **
Water:
- A 3-litre bladder in your backpack allows you to drink whilst walking and is easier to fit in your
back-pack. *
- If you take bottles only, ensure you have bottles equivalent to 3 litres.
- You will need to bring water purification - I will be bringing some drops
Trail food: you will need to cater for these:
- 6 breakfasts; 5 lunches; 6 dinners
- trail snacks; energy drinks
WHAT TO BRING
Suggestions:
✓ Tea/coffee: Cappuccino sachets; condensed milk sachets (if you like sweetened
drinks) or normal coffee, tea bags, sugar and powdered milk.
✓ Breakfast: Instant Oats sachets, future life / rusks
✓ Lunch: Savoury crackers; Tuna sachets; 2 min noodles; Cup-a-soup sachets or
Cheese for crackers; avocado; carrot sticks; cucumber
✓ Dinner: Dehydrated packs, noodles, wraps, soups; you can add salami or biltong, avocado,
carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes etc.
✓ Snacks: biltong, nuts, trail mix, dried fruit, energy bars) and energy drinks etc
Tips:
✓ Be considerate of rubbish as what is taken in, has to be taken out.
✓ Ziploc bags are great to have to allow you to store rubbish. Sealing your rubbish will
ensure you don’t get ants in your backpack.
✓ The only rubbish remaining from most of the suggestions above is the packet and
minimal utensils are required.
Your facilitator
Eleanor Sybilla Bubb
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Day 1
Q1-2, 2026
Live Stream
Welcome dinner
Meet at Mpila Camp between 3 - 5pm
Discussion and acceptance of the 15 agreements
Trail briefing and discussion of trail logistics Q&A
Shared Dinner
Opening circle and check-in around the men's fire
Set intentions for the trail
Allocate fire watch duty
Sleep around the fire
Day 2
Q3-4, 2026
Live Stream
Half day trail
Breakfast
Sharing circle - followed by comprehensive gear check
11am - Depart for Pafuri gate and start of trail
Full trail safety briefing
Half day trail to first night's primitive camp on the Limpopo/ Luvuvu River - situational awareness - bringing in the senses
Set up camp – firewood and water provision
Dinner, and evening practices and sharing circle
Night watch
Day 3
Q4, 2026
Live Stream
Full days hike
Breakfast
Pack down camp
Full days hike – bush knowledge and craft, medicinal plant foraging, big game tracking and various process work techniques.
Set up camp
Dinner, and evening practices and sharing circle
Night watch
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