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SOUTH AFRICA YOGA SAFARI

22-March - 5-April
Focusing on Spirit in the Cradle of Mankind

with

Elle McDonald, PhD aka Gabriella
Certified Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Kriya Tantra Yoga Teacher of USA

Africa is the cradle of mankind, the birthplace of Homo sapiens and the place where all of our ancestors originated. When you first step foot on the continent a feeling of being home prevails. There is a spiritual quality to this place like no other on our planet. Our safari will explore this spirituality through the practice of yoga. We will begin in nature with six days in a private game reserve and end in the most beautiful city on the planet, Cape Town. This safari is limited to 14 participants.

Safari Highlights:

Our Itinerary
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Sunday, 22 March 2009
Johannesburg
We arrive this afternoon in “The City of Gold.” We will transfer to our hotel. This evening we will meet our other group members and have a short safari briefing. The Cape Grace Hotel

Monday - Saturday, 23 - 28 March 2009
Madikwe Private Game Reserves
Our driver collects us this morning for our drive to the private game reserve where we arrive in time for lunch. Mosetlha Bush Camp

Madikwe is a "Big Five" game reserve situated on the Botswana border. Iit is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa . The rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities. One of South Africa 's largest game reserves, Madikwe has the distinction of being one of the few game reserves in the world to be proclaimed purely on the grounds of being the most appropriate and sustainable land use for an area.

The reserve consists of vast plains of open woodlands and grasslands. The Dwarsberg Mountains form the southern border of the reserve. The area is dotted with huge rocky hills. The entire reserve has been enclosed in a 100 mile perimeter fence which has been electrified to prevent the escape of elephants and the larger predators. More than 8,000 animals of 28 species live in the reserve, including elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, cheetah, Cape hunting dog, spotted hyaena, giraffe, zebra and many species of antelope and herbivores. Leopard, although difficult to spot, also live in Madikwe. During our six days, we will have the opportunity to go on game drives to observe and photograph the wildlife in the reserve. We will also experience both morning and evening yoga. There will also be quiet time for reflection and rest.

Sunday – Thursday, 29 March – 2 April 2009
Cape Town
We return to Johannesburg today where we connect with our flight to Cape Town . We will have six days to enjoy one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. In addition to morning and evening yoga, our time in the Cape Peninsula will include a full day Cape Peninsula tour, a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which boasts the greatest collection of flora in Southern Africa representing 12,000 species of plants from the Cape Floral Kingdom and a guided tour from a Sangoma (Diviner and Healer) who will talk about the medicinal properties of the various plants, and a Sangoma ceremonial dance. But do not worry, we will still have time to reflect, relax, and enjoy our luxury accommodation. As part of our yoga and spiritual safari, we will purchase organic fresh food locally and prepare our own meals at the resort. Monkey Valley Resort – Crowned Eagle (Meals will be prepared by the group and the food cost (Not to exceed $200) will be shared.

The Price of Adventure

Per Person Double Occupancy

$4 ,995.00 per person excluding airfare

Single Room Supplement: $500.00

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Airport Code for Johannesburg : JNB

Your Safari Includes:  

All accommodation on a shared basis; meals as specified; all indicated excursions and transfers; twice daily game activities at Mosetlha Bush Camp; airfare from Dulles or JFK and flights within South Africa as specified (low cost add-on fares from United Airlines gateway cites are additional); services of the camp guides and staff; park fees; Value Added Tax at 14%.

Your Safari Excludes :  

All items of a personal nature; meals in Cape Town, which will be purchased locally and the expense shared by each group member, drinks, tours & transfers etc not specified above; cancellation, baggage or medical insurance; any unrelated excursion; camp staff gratuities; guide gratuities; and any new Government taxes.

Deposit to Secure Registration : $1,000.00

Deposit Refunds: Your deposit is refundable; less a $100.00 administration fee if cancellation is received in writing by April 1, 2007 . After that date, the deposit is non-refundable unless you find a replacement.

Your Professional Yoga Teacher  

Elle McDonald, PhD aka Gabriella
Certified Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Kriya Tantra Yoga Teacher of USA

Dr. Elle McDonald was born and educated in the United States . She is a, published author, workshop facilitator and international lecturer on bodymindspirit medicine.  Elle lived in Southern Africa for over ten years. While living there she fell in love with the land and the people of Africa . She was initiated as a Sangoma (diviner and healer) in the African Healing Tradition. Although she spends most of her time now between Arkansas and  New Mexico she feeds her soul by sharing with others each Spring the beauty and splendor of Southern Africa . Elle enjoys giving people the experiences of Africa in a positive light and to reintroduce to them their own ancestral heritage. Elle feels that by re-connecting with our heritage as human beings we can understand more about ourselves, each other and the planet. For more on Elle McDonald, see www.allaboutyoga.org.