GODDESS RETREAT
IN AFRICA
15 Days Across Zimbabwe, Botswana
and South Africa
28 February – 14 March 2026
If you’ve been giving your all to everyone else and feel like you’ve drifted away from yourself, this is your moment to come back home. This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a return. A return to your soul, to sacred land that speaks to your spirit, and to the real you that’s been quietly tucked away beneath the busyness of life.
Why Africa? Why Now?
After years of hosting retreats across Egypt, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, it became clear.......
It was time to return home.
This sacred journey through Africa was born from that calling.
From the thundering energy of Victoria Falls to the quiet wisdom of Cape Town’s mountains, this retreat offers more than beautiful landscapes. It’s a space for deep transformation.
You'll be invited to:
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Reconnect with your inner truth
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Release what no longer serves you
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Realign with your feminine power
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Remember what it means to live with purpose and joy
This is not just a retreat.
It’s a return to self, to spirit, to something greater.
Meet Your Hosts
You are not here by chance. You’ve been called. And the ones holding space for this sacred journey are not just facilitators… they are keepers of ancient wisdom, guardians of transformation, and soul-guides for the path ahead.
Michelle Leske – Your Sacred Guide & Retreat Host
There’s a quiet power in saying yes to the unknown. Michelle knows this deeply. It was on her own journey to Egypt in 2011 that everything shifted. What began as a soul nudge turned into a homecoming. She faced her fears, found her truth, and reconnected with the divine essence within.
That moment became the seed for Goddess Awakening Retreats, now a living, breathing sanctuary for women ready to rise into their fullest selves. Michelle, a South African by birth and a global soul by calling, has since led powerful journeys across Egypt, Turkey, France, England, Japan, and now, back to her roots: Africa.
Her magic lies in gently guiding women back to themselves through ancient lands, feminine ceremony, sacred circles, and deep, heartfelt presence. For Michelle, every retreat is not just a trip. It’s a soul contract. A circle of women destined to find one another, rise together, and remember who they truly are.
Dean Liprini – Earth Wisdom Keeper
Dean doesn’t just walk on sacred land. He listens to it. Raised on the slopes of Table Mountain, Dean carries over 27 years of wisdom as a sacred sites researcher, geomancer, and spiritual guide. His work unearths the mysteries buried in stone and starlight, revealing ancient sun paths, energetic alignments, and forgotten rituals of the land.
As founder of the Sacred Sites Foundation of Southern Africa, Dean brings a deeply grounded, masculine presence to the retreat. One that honors the Earth, invites reverence, and opens portals to profound inner awakening.
What Awaits You on the Other Side of Saying Yes?
Held across Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa, this retreat offers to slow down and truly listen.
In the Chobe region of Botswana, the rhythms of life still echo through ancient soil and sacred waters. Spiritually, Chobe is a gateway to ancestral wisdom and deep connection with the Earth. Majestic elephants, symbols of memory and matriarchal power, move with grace. They remind us of our roots, strength, and soul’s journey.
Here, the veil between worlds feels thin.
Release & Letting Go
Most of us carry invisible weight such as old grief, silent expectations, and unspoken fears. At this retreat, guided fire rituals and sacred ceremonies offer you a safe space to let those burdens fall away. You're not asked to explain or perform. Just to be. And in that being, you start to heal. You’ll leave with a lighter heart and a body that feels like home again.
Remember & Return
In the rush of life, we lose touch with who we truly are. Immersed in the sacred landscapes of Africa, fertility caves, waterfalls, open skies; you’ll return to your inner voice. Through meditation, journaling, and nature immersion, you’ll remember what brings you joy, what you long for, and who you were before you started dimming your light.
Grounding & Nature
This isn’t about ticking off beautiful views. It’s about letting the Earth hold you. Whether you’re standing barefoot on the soil or gazing into the vastness of Victoria Falls, you’ll feel your body soften. These ancient lands regulate your nervous system, calm your mind, and remind you what it feels like to truly belong. Not just to a place, but to yourself.
Awaken & Rise
Through movement, dance, breathwork, and sacred storytelling, you’ll be invited to awaken the powerful feminine energy within you. Not the “push harder” kind, but the soft, intuitive, wise energy that knows how to create, to lead, to receive. You’re not broken… You don’t need fixing… You just need to remember your power.
Sisterhood & Belonging
Healing happens faster in community. In daily circles and honest conversations, you’ll feel the beauty of being seen without judgment or masks. Many women say this is the first time they felt safe enough to just be themselves. You’ll form connections that go deeper than small talk and create bonds that hold you long after the retreat ends.
Rest & Repair
You’re often the one holding others, but here, you’re held. At this retreat, the pace slows. There’s no rush, no pressure. Just rest, nourishment, deep care, and permission to slow down. This isn't luxury. It's repair. You’ll leave with tools to keep that sense of peace alive in your daily life.
Integration & Embodiment
The transformation doesn’t end when you fly home. You’ll carry home daily rituals, grounded tools, and a deeper sense of connection. To your soul. To the Earth. To your truth. This is not just inspiration. This is transformation made real.
Your Goddess Retreat in Africa Includes:
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15 days of sacred immersion from Zimbabwe to Cape Town
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14 nights accommodation:
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2 nights at Kabakwe Lodge (Victoria Falls)
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5 nights at Munga Plains Retreat (Chobe National Park)
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5 nights at Chapmans Peak Hotel (Cape Town)
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2 nights at Oude Werf Hotel (Stellenbosch)
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14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
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4 airport transfers and all transportation to sites
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All entrance fees and guided activities
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Sacred ceremonies, fire rituals, game drives, river meditations, healing sessions
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Daily Alchemy circles and transformation practices
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A retreat manual with mantras and healing tools
Not Included:
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International and domestic flights
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Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport on 28 February 2026
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Departure from Victoria Falls Airport to Cape Town International Airport on 7 March 2026.
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Departure from Cape Town International Airport to your home country on 14 March 2026.
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7 lunches and 7 dinners not specified above
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Visas, insurance, personal drinks, and extras
Price & Value
Per Person Sharing in a Twin room US$5370
Per person in a Single Room US$5970
Payment plans:
Shared Accommodation:
US$1000 deposit on booking
6 monthly payments of US$730 per month
Single Accommodation:
US$1000 Deposit on Booking
6 monthly payments of US$830 per month
What you receive in return is priceless:
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Sacred sites and portals rarely accessible in group travel
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Deep energetic facilitation, not just surface experiences
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Lifelong sisterhood and soul remembrance
The Sanctuary Within:
A Retreat for Women Ready to Reclaim Their Power
This isn’t just another retreat. It’s a sacred invitation
but only if you feel the call stirring in your bones.
This space was created for those who are ready to:
Slow Down: Trade chaos for conscious stillness. Breathe deeply, listen inward, and release the weight of "hustle."
Feel More: Safely reconnect with your intuition, your body, and the full spectrum of emotions you’ve tucked away. No numbness allowed.
Remember Your Power: Peel back the layers of expectation and rediscover the fierce, wise, and radiant essence that’s always been yours.
Leave your preconceptions at the door:
➔ No "expertise" required: Whether meditation feels foreign or energy work sounds mystical—it doesn’t matter. Your presence is your qualification.
➔ No answers needed: Come with questions, curiosity, or even confusion. You don’t need to have it figured out.
All we ask is this:
Bring an open heart and a willingness to show up—fully, authentically, and gently—for yourself.
You won’t walk alone.
If now is your time, let our circle be your sanctuary. We’ll walk beside you as you remember who you truly are.
Is it your time?
Let us walk with you — if it’s your time.