Wild Thing

The kitchen is the heartbeat of Sashwa, dedicated to crafting delicious, nourishing, and balanced plant-based meals. Embracing a garden-to-table philosophy, our organic permaculture garden yields the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, complemented by locally sourced produce from sustainable farms. Every dish is a culinary delight designed not only to satisfy the palate but also to nourish the body at a cellular level.

Our creative art studio is equipped with a variety of artistic tools and mediums, just waiting for you to unleash your creative expression. The creative process can be a healing and therapeutic experience, or it can assist in fostering greater creativity and fun throughout your life. This is about the experience, not the end product, and we invite you to adopt an exploratory mindset to let the process unfold without judgment. Head to the studio, choose your supplies and create to your heart’s content!

Embark on dawn or dusk (from the afternoon) safari drives across our private game reserve, guided by our skilled wilderness experts who share their wisdom, insights and interpretations with you as together you explore the land and encounter the wildlife that we share a home with. We embrace a culture of deep awareness and respect towards the wildlife and the wilderness we move through. Expect moments of silence and wonder, appreciating both small creatures and larger wildlife.

While encounters with “The Big 5” are possible, our focus is on meaningful connections with all wildlife. We embrace the local Shangaan saying, “a leopard chooses to reveal itself to us,” reflecting our respect for nature’s mysteries. Our reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Biosphere, allows wildlife to roam freely across over 2 million hectares.

Sound journeys are offered as a quiet, immersive layer of the retreat — where live sound bowls and natural instruments are played in resonance with the land itself. Guided by the rhythms of breath, movement and stillness, these sessions invite participants to soften their nervous systems, deepen presence and attune to the subtle intelligence of nature. Held outdoors or in open, natural spaces, the sound becomes a bridge between inner awareness and the living world, supporting rest, integration and a profound sense of connection.

Our state-of-the-art himalayan crystal infrared sauna can be found within our Wholeness Center. Infrared saunas assist the body by gentle detoxing, improving circulation and inflammation, and deeply relaxing the body.

The himalayan crystals produce negative ions in the air when heated, which have been shown to relieve anxiety, reduce stress, improve sleep, clear the air of allergens and pollutants, and boost your immune system. You are breathing in pure mineral rich air, and absorbing up to 84 different trace minerals through your skin, assisting in promoting detoxification and deep relaxation.

Reiki is a gentle energy healing practice that supports deep relaxation, balance, and inner harmony. During the session, you rest comfortably while healing energy is guided through the body, helping to release stress, ease tension, and support emotional and energetic wellbeing.

This is a quiet, nurturing space to slow down, reconnect, and allow the body’s natural healing intelligence to restore balance.

As night falls and the natural world softens, guests are guided into a deeply restorative experience that blends yoga nidra and immersive sound beneath open skies.

Sound bowls and subtle vibrational tones weave through the stillness with the natural sounds of the wilderness becoming part of the journey, creating a soundscape that supports deep relaxation and inner integration.

This session offers gentle, accessible breathwork and practical nervous system regulation tools to support deep rest, emotional balance, and a sense of safety within the body. Through guided breathing, grounding practices, and simple techniques you can take into daily life, we invite the nervous system to soften and settle.

Held in a supportive retreat space, this session is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your body, and cultivate resilience, presence, and inner calm.