Fitness Retreat South Africa
What an opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and while you are there, challenge yourself physically with a fully planned training and fitness schedule.
What an opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and while you are there, challenge yourself physically with a fully planned training and Crossfit schedule. It won’t be all work alone; you’ll experience the peace and serenity of the African bush in its purest form. You will stay in a quality lodge from where different excursions and visits to local attractions will be arranged. The highlight of these sights will be going on Safari in the Kruger National Park where wild animals, including the Big-5 roaming freely.
We focus on using small owner-managed guesthouses and private lodges as opposed to large impersonal hotels. We have visited all the selected lodges, camps, and guesthouses to ensure a personal and unique experience. Our training program is developed and facilitated by professional coaches that will be present during your trip.
Coaching and Wellness on Tour:
The fitness and health coaches that will accompany this trip are all affiliated with our partnering gym. With over 10 years of experience as personal coaches and Crossfit coaches, their absolute passion is to help others create a healthy lifestyle. During this trip, they will guide you through a well-rounded training program.
In our workouts, we will focus on natural movements based on the Crossfit training method, which includes a combination of bodyweight training, cardio, and weightlifting. The workouts will be challenging for both beginner and more advanced athletes, due to Crossfit’s approach to scaling to everyone’s individual level. Expect a variation of tough, but fun, high-intensity workouts in the beautiful South African air.
Besides the challenging physical training, during this trip, we will also focus on activation/mobilisation and relaxation. What better way to do that, than with daily stretch and yoga sessions during a South African sunrise or sunset.
With a trip that focuses on fitness and health, we cannot forget the importance of knowledge on subjects like nutrition and recovery. Our coaches will educate you on these subjects with several masterclasses that are planned throughout the trip. That way you can up your health game even after this trip!”
9 Days | Guided Private Tour | Accommodated
| How much: | From EUR 1500 per person (excluding flights) |
| Single client: | EUR 400 (see exact price info) |
| How long: | 9 days |
| Accommodation: | This is an accommodated tour |
| Transport: | Air-Conditioned minibus with Driver and Guide |
| Start point: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| End point: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned minibus | English-speaking guide | Professional Coaching | 8 nights’ stay in lodges and guesthouses (depending on availability, accommodation of a similar standard will be booked) | meals according to the itinerary | activities as per itinerary | Coaching session as per itinerary | all national park fees
Excluded: flights (international and domestic) | meals not indicated in the itinerary | alcoholic and soft drinks | optional activities | tips | personal expenses | visa fees | travel insurance
Day 1 | Arrival in Johannesburg
Driving distance approx. 15 km, driving time approx. 30 minutes
After your arrival at the airport in Johannesburg, your adventure begins. You will be greeted by your transfer driver and taken to the Birchwood Hotel. After your check-in, depending of your time of arrival in Johannesburg, you will have time to rest and relax.
Together with your hosts, you will dine at a restaurant at the hotel or a nearby location
Day 2 | Johannesburg to Marloth Park (Kruger National Park)
Driving distance approx. 450 km, driving time approx. 5-6 hours
Today we start the day with a quick breakfast before heading to Crossfit Kyalami where we will join an early morning workout hosted by Crossfit Games participant, Jason Smith. We’ll head back to the hotel after for a quick freshening up and start our journey to Marloth Park where we will be staying at the Tau@Kruger Lodge for the rest of the tour.
During the trip we will make a few stops along the way for Brunch/lunch and you’ll be amazed by the changing landscape as we move further east, away from the city. We’ll take our time and make a few stops along the route to ensure you soak in the scenery. At our destination we will check in to our rooms and have some time to relax and settle in before the Boma Braai starts, hosted by the lodge’s staff.
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3 | Kruger Park Safari
This morning we’ll have an early start with our first Safari scheduled. We will be picked up by the ranger in the safari vehicle at our accommodation at around 05:00. The Safari will cover the whole of the morning and along the way you’ll be able to enjoy a packed breakfast or enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast, for your own account, at the Lower-Sabie rest stop while enjoying a breathtaking view over the Sabie River.
We will return to the Lodge around noon where lunch will be ready, followed by an Activation/Mobility session and a workout planned for the afternoon.
The day will come to a close with a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Packed Breakfast | Lunch
Day 4 | R&R
Today we start the day with an early morning workout at 08:00 followed by a healthy breakfast. The rest of the day is quite relaxed with enough personal time throughout the day. Use the time to explore the surroundings and enjoy the African Bush as much as possible. At the end of the afternoon, we’ll take the relaxation to the next level with a Yoga and Meditation session outside.
For the evening you will enjoy a truly South African braai and test your local knowledge with a Bush Quiz.
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 | Swazi Tribe Visit
Driving distance approx. 120 km; driving time approx. 2 hours
After Breakfast we’ll hit the road to the Matsamo Cultural Village where you will spend the day learning about the Swazi culture. The Swazi Village offers age-old folk songs, rhythmic dance performances, including the famous Rain Dance, and music with authentic African instruments, as well as traditional Swazi cuisine which you will enjoy at lunch.
You can also wander on a tour through the village with its many huts and spaces, interacting with the villagers as they go about their daily activities, cultivating their crops, preparing traditional food and fashioning beautiful craft works. Arriving back at the Lodge you’ll have a bit of time to relax along with a Yoga and Meditation session before dinner. We’ll end the day with the 1st part of our Nutrition Masterclass Series.
Breakfast | Swazi Tribe Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 | Safari
An early day again with the 2nd Safari scheduled. Kruger park is never the same as the day before, so the fun starts again to see what you’ll experience this time. Make sure to ask your ranger as many questions as possible, you’ll be surprised on how much they know.
Same as before you’ll make a stop at the Lower-Sabie rest camp to stretch your legs or enjoy the view of Hippo’s splashing in the river, or maybe spot one of the Big Five form close by. We’ll be back at the lodge around Lunch time after which a mobility session and workout is planned. You will also have some time to relax by the pool.
Dinner will be a traditional Potjiekos prepared by the hosts.
Packed Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 | Soak up the sun
Another day to recharge under the African sun, to go for a hike or just enjoy your time by the pool. We’ll start the day with a challenging workout which will be followed by a breakfast. The morning will then be yours to do as you please until you join the group again for a freshly prepared lunch.
To get the last part of the day started we’ll host a Yoga and Meditation session followed by a fabulous last dinner at the Lodge. Tonight, we will also sit down for the 2nd part of the Nutrition Masterclass.
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 | Sunset Safari and Kruger Braai
Today is our last day at the lodge with a morning starting with a workout and relaxation after that. The same as previous relaxation days there will be the opportunity to stretch the limbs during our Mobility session planned after lunch.
For the last day we have something special planned. We’ll be picked up from the lodge just before sunset to head into Kruger National Park for the last time. At night, when the temperatures cool down, the animals come out to play and during this sunset Safari you might just be surprised by awesome sightings. We’ll end the drive with a Boma Braai in the Kruger National Park. A once in a lifetime experience not many people has had the opportunity to do.
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9 | Road Trip to Jo’burg
Driving distance approx. 600 km, driving time approx. 6-8 hours
On our last day of the tour, we will use the whole day to see some scenic parts of South Africa. It will take us the whole day to get to the Airport, but we’ll have many stops and enough time to enjoy the small towns, scenery and sights along the way. We’ll make our first stop in Sabie for breakfast after which we will cover quite some distance to reach the town called Graskop. From here we will make a few short stops to admire the breathtaking views at Pinnacle Rock, God’s Window and learn about the gold-digging era in the picturesque town of Pilgrims Rust before heading to the artistic Dullstroom. Our final stop for the day will be Emperor’s Palace where we will enjoy our last dinner together before heading the Airport to board our flights.
South Africa is a world in one country and the neighboring countries (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique) are fantastic countries to visit. Should you want to extend your stay and explore South Africa or the neighboring countries further, do not hesitate to contact us to see what we have on offer for you.
Tour 1
21 October 2022 – 29 October 2022 (Confirmed Tour)
Additional dates for 2022 will be announced based on interest. Please fill in our contact form if you want to be updated when a new departure date is announced.
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