This retreat exists not because Namibia is simply a remarkable destination, but because she is a remarkable teacher. Here, the wilderness is not something to witness from a distance. It is something to listen to. This is not a safari with an Animal Communication workshop added. It is an invitation into relationship with the living world through presence and deep listening, guided by the wisdom of the land and the beings who call it home.

Journey into one of Africa’s last great wildernesses, where every encounter becomes an invitation to deepen your kinship with the living world. Led by globally recognised animal communicator Pea Horsley and Namibian guide and Herero wisdom keeper Gabriel on an extraordinary 12-day Animal and Nature Communication Retreat.

More than a safari, this retreat brings together just ten participants for an intimate journey of learning, connection, and discovery. Over 12 days, you will travel alongside Pea Horsley in the field, sharing meals, practising daily, and receiving guidance as your communication with animals and Nature unfolds. The intentionally small group size allows for meaningful reflection, personal support, and a deeper immersion in every encounter. Complementing Pea’s guidance, Gabriel brings his deep connection to his Herero heritage and intimate knowledge of Namibia’s wildlife and landscapes, creating an exceptionally rare depth of connection, immersion, and understanding of place.

20+ years’ experience • International teacher and author • Maximum 10 participants

Namibia offers something increasingly rare in the modern world: silence, space, and the possibility of encountering wildlife without crowds. Vast, silent, and awe inspiring, it is a land of towering gold red dunes, ancient mountains, endless skies, and extraordinary desert-adapted wildlife. With one of the lowest human population densities in the world, its immense open spaces invite us to slow down, quiet the mind, and become fully present. Rather than rushing from sighting to sighting, we allow the animals to become our teachers. Each encounter invites us to listen beyond behaviour and appearance, discovering the individual consciousness, wisdom, and presence of every being we meet. The desert, mountains, ancient rocks, and endless skies become teachers too, revealing that communication extends far beyond the Animal Kingdom.

Throughout our journey we’ll explore remarkable places including the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, the ancient Erongo Mountains, Damaraland and the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park. We’ll also experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein, home to one of Africa’s most significant collections of prehistoric rock engravings, and visit both the AfriCat Foundation and the internationally renowned Cheetah Conservation Fund, where conservation, education and ethical wildlife encounters become part of our journey. Every destination has been chosen not simply for its breathtaking beauty, but because it offers a unique opportunity for communication—with the animals, the landscape, the ancient wisdom of the land and ultimately yourself.

This retreat is for those who long for more than wildlife photography or a traditional safari. Whether you’re new to Animal Communication or looking to deepen an established practice, you’ll be supported to grow through direct experience. It is for those who wish to experience ethical, heart-centred communication with animals living freely in their natural habitat; to discover the healing intelligence of untouched wilderness; and to reconnect with their own intuitive nature. Rather than teaching a technique to master, this retreat creates the conditions in which your innate ability to communicate with animals and Nature can gently reawaken.

What You’ll Experience

• Develop your ability to connect intuitively with lions, giraffes, rhinoceros, zebras, kudu, oryx, springbok and cheetah in their natural habitat.
• Track desert-adapted elephants through ancient dry riverbeds and collared leopards at Okonjima Nature Reserve, with opportunities to search for elusive pangolins after dark using ethical wildlife viewing practices.
• Deepen your confidence and understanding of Animal Communication through guidance, shared reflection and real-life experiences in the presence of wild animals.
• Expand your communication beyond the animal kingdom to the consciousness of Namibia’s mountains, deserts, dunes and the extraordinary Welwitschia mirabilis.
• Quiet the mind, awaken your intuition and remember your natural way of relating with the living world. Experience the healing, wisdom and personal transformation that arise through profound connection with Nature.
• Visit the AfriCat Foundation and the internationally renowned Cheetah Conservation Fund, gaining rare behind-the-scenes insight into two of Namibia’s leading conservation organisations.
• Share twelve unforgettable days with a small circle of like-minded people while contributing to ethical tourism that supports conservation and local communities.

Retreat Highlights

• 12-day immersive retreat
• Only 10 participants
• Experienced guidance and experiential teaching with Pea throughout
• Guided by Gabriel, Herero wisdom keeper
• Wildlife encounters chosen for connection, not just viewing
• Conservation experiences with leading organisations
• Time and space to slow down, listen and reconnect

Why Retreats with Pea

A retreat with Pea is an immersive, experiential journey that can be deeply transformative. You will leave with far more than memories of Namibia. You will return home with a deeper connection to animals, Nature and your own intuitive awareness, carrying with you a renewed sense of belonging within the natural world. Above all, you will discover that communication with the natural world is not something you learned—it is something you remembered.

For more than twenty years, Pea Horsley has been at the forefront of Animal Communication, helping thousands of people worldwide rediscover their natural ability to communicate with animals. An internationally respected teacher, mentor and author, her work has helped shape the way Animal Communication is practised today. This retreat offers the rare opportunity to learn directly alongside Pea as communication unfolds in the presence of wild animals, within one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth.

Investment

From £8,995pp | Twin share
Prices vary for returning guests, early reservations and new participants.

Why Namibia?

Since 2014, I have led Animal Communication Retreats in extraordinary wild places around the world. Each destination has been chosen not simply for its beauty, but for its unique ability to deepen our connection with animals, Nature and ourselves.

Before creating a retreat in Namibia, I knew I needed to experience it first. What I discovered changed me. Namibia isn’t simply another beautiful destination; it possesses a rare quality that invites us to listen differently. I returned knowing this was a place I felt deeply called to share.

Conservation in Action

This retreat is not only about deepening your relationship with wild animals—it is also about supporting the people working tirelessly to protect them.

Your visit contributes directly to conservation through responsible tourism while providing rare opportunities to understand the realities of protecting Namibia’s endangered wildlife.

During our journey we visit two of Namibia’s most respected conservation organisations, gaining rare insight into the challenges and successes of wildlife conservation while directly supporting their ongoing work.

AfriCat Foundation – Okonjima Nature Reserve

One of the highlights of the retreat is our visit to the AfriCat Foundation at Okonjima Nature Reserve. Here we’ll track collared leopards alongside experienced guides and, after dark, search for one of Africa’s most elusive mammals—the pangolin—using ethical, low-impact wildlife viewing practices.

You’ll also learn how AfriCat’s conservation work has evolved from predator rescue and rehabilitation to cutting-edge research that helps secure a future for leopards, cheetahs and other threatened species in Namibia.

Cheetah Conservation Fund

We’ll also visit the internationally renowned Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), whose pioneering work has become a global model for cheetah conservation.

During our visit you’ll learn how CCF combines scientific research, education and community partnerships to protect both cheetahs and the wider ecosystem on which they depend. Depending on the day’s schedule, we’ll also have the opportunity to observe the cheetahs during feeding time.

Take My Place Among the 10 Guests

Our Route

A 12-day journey through Namibia’s ancient deserts, dramatic mountains, Atlantic coastline and wildlife-rich landscapes, with a maximum of just 10 guests.

From the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei to the ancient landscapes of Damaraland and the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park, our journey travels through some of Namibia’s most extraordinary and untouched environments.

With one of the lowest population densities in the world, Namibia offers something increasingly rare: silence, vast open spaces, and the opportunity to encounter wildlife without crowds. Every location has been chosen not only for its beauty, but for the unique opportunities it offers for connection, reflection and communication with the natural world.

Why Namibia?

When Namibia first called to me, I knew I couldn’t create a retreat there until I had experienced it for myself. Not as a visitor, but through the eyes and heart of someone entrusted with guiding others.

I arrived with very few expectations.

I simply knew I needed to go.

Looking back, I realise I wasn’t just saying yes to a journey across Namibia.

I was saying yes to a journey of the soul.

Before I even boarded the plane in the UK, some familiar companions made themselves known. An elephant stood to my left. A whale to my right. An eagle flew ahead. Then the Phoenix appeared.

Unlike the others, the Phoenix didn’t take a position.

I didn’t understand why.

Namibia would reveal the answer.

The Phoenix wasn’t leading me.

It was reflecting me.

I was becoming the Phoenix.

Somewhere during those eleven days, I realised Namibia wasn’t simply another destination.

It was a turning point.

The beginning of my next chapter.

I didn’t decide that with my mind.

I felt it.

Throughout the journey, I experienced profound conversations with the animals, deep communion with the desert, and an unforgettable connection with one particular mountain that moved me more deeply than I can easily describe.

Then there were the moments I could never have planned.

One afternoon, I arrived alone at a watering hole in Etosha National Park.

Waiting for me were more than one hundred zebras.

Just me.

And them.

At Deadvlei, while visitors walked towards the famous dead trees, I noticed a tiny beetle trying to cross what must have felt like a motorway. I gently escorted it to safety.

At Hohenstein Lodge, a baboon wandered over to the bush outside my chalet and quietly ate breakfast while I watched from only a few metres away.

Before arriving in Etosha, my intuition kept drawing me to the number five.

Later that day, we found five lion cubs together.

In the tree beside them sat five birds.

That evening I was given Room 5.

For me, these weren’t coincidences. They were quiet reminders that when we slow down enough to truly listen, life begins communicating in ways we often miss.

But perhaps the greatest teacher wasn’t the wildlife.

It was the desert.

The desert strips away everything.

It doesn’t care about your job, your title, your achievements, your bank balance or your ego.

None of it matters there.

What the desert offers instead is something far rarer.

A glimpse of emptiness.

At first, that emptiness can feel unfamiliar.

Then, gradually…

Something shifts.

In that vast silence, I felt more complete than I had in years.

Not because I’d found something I was missing.

But because, for a little while, there was nothing left to prove, achieve or become.

There was simply me.

That, perhaps, is what Namibia offers.

If we’re willing to let it.

Namibia feels unlike anywhere I’ve ever been.

It feels like the original Earth—raw, vast and unimaginably ancient.

There is a presence in the landscape that is difficult to put into words. A quiet wisdom that seems to live not only in the desert, the mountains and the endless skies, but in the people too.

From our guides to the waitresses, I experienced a warmth and presence unlike anywhere I’ve travelled before. I honestly can’t remember another country where I felt so genuinely seen by complete strangers.

It wasn’t something anyone was trying to do.

It simply seemed to be who they were.

I left Namibia knowing this was not simply another destination for an Animal Communication Retreat.

It was a place I felt deeply called to share.

Not because I want others to have my experience.

They won’t.

Each person will have their own conversations, their own moments of wonder, and their own insights.

I don’t know what Namibia will awaken in you.

I only know what it awakened in me.

And that’s why I’m going back.

Namibia at a Glance

• Location: Southern Africa
• Coastline: Atlantic Ocean
• Capital: Windhoek
• Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD) (South African Rand is also widely accepted)
• Language: English (official language)
• Climate: Dry desert climate with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings

Day 1 – Arrive into Windhoek (Monday 14 June)

Arrival & Intention

Arriving at Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), Namibia’s main international gateway, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to the Hilton Garden Inn, where you can rest and settle after your journey.

At 5pm, we’ll come together for a Welcome Gathering, an opportunity to meet your fellow travellers, set intentions for the days ahead and begin opening into the experience. We’ll then share our first supper together before settling in for the night.

If you arrive earlier in the day, the nearby Independence Memorial Museum offers an insightful introduction to Namibia’s history and heritage.

Day 2 – Sesriem (Tuesday 15 June)

Entering the Namib

After an early breakfast, we meet our guide, Gabriel, and begin our journey south-west into the heart of Namibia’s ancient desert landscapes. Along the way, we pause at Solitaire, a charming desert outpost known for its vintage car remnants and legendary apple pie.

As the road stretches ahead, tarmac gives way to gravel and the vastness of the Namib begins to unfold. Horizons expand, silence deepens and the rhythm of the desert invites us to slow down, release the outside world and begin our immersion into this extraordinary land.

Day 3 – Seisrem (Wednesday 16 June)

Desert Stillness

In the cool of the early morning, we enter Namib-Naukluft National Park, home to the iconic red-gold dunes of Sossusvlei, one of Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes. As the first light touches the desert, we are invited to slow down, become present and experience the profound silence of this vast and elemental place.

Those who wish may climb Big Daddy, one of the world’s highest dunes, rising approximately 325 metres above the desert floor. We’ll also explore the surreal beauty of Deadvlei, where ancient camel thorn trees stand frozen against a white clay pan, creating one of Namibia’s most unforgettable scenes. Time permitting, we’ll pause at the iconic Dune 45 before returning for lunch.

The afternoon offers space to rest, reflect and integrate the morning’s experiences, before gathering together for dinner. For those who feel drawn to horses, optional sunset rides this evening, offer a peaceful opportunity to experience the desert from the saddle and deepen your connection with these remarkable companions.

Optional experience:

• Sunset Horse Ride: Sunset horse rides explore the open plains surrounding Desert Homestead Lodge, with breathtaking views across the Namib Desert and Naukluft Mountains. Suitable for both beginners and experienced riders, with matched horses and expert guides. (Additional cost.)

Day 4 – Swakopmund (Thursday 17 June)

Meeting the Elements

Begin the day with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Namib Desert—an unforgettable perspective on one of the world’s oldest landscapes. A signature champagne breakfast awaits after landing before returning to the lodge by nature drive.

Alternatively, enjoy a more leisurely morning before we continue our journey through the vast gravel plains of the Namib, crossing the dramatic Gaub and Kuiseb Passes. Along the way, we pause at the Tropic of Capricorn, a symbolic threshold marking our passage through this extraordinary landscape.

By afternoon we reach the coastal town of Walvis Bay, time permitting we’ll visit the internationally important RAMSAR lagoon, home to Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Marsh Sandpiper, Caspian Tern, Three-banded Plover, Pelicans, Avocets and many other bird species. We then continue to Swakopmund, where elegant German colonial architecture reflects a complex history. Founded during Germany’s colonial occupation of Namibia, the town is inseparable from a period of dispossession and the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore by foot or take a scenic flight.

This evening we gather for dinner and another opportunity to reflect on the day’s experiences together.

Optional experiences:

• Hot Air Balloon Flight: Float above the iconic Namib Sand Sea at sunrise, taking in breathtaking views of the world’s oldest dunes before enjoying a champagne breakfast in the desert. (Additional cost.)
• Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight: Subject to availability (minimum five participants), enjoy a scenic flight over Namibia’s dramatic landscapes, where towering dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean. (Additional cost.)

Day 5 – Erongo Mountains (Friday 18 June)

Ancient Earth

We begin the day with a visit to the Kristall Galerie, home to the world’s largest quartz crystal clusters on display—a remarkable reminder of the ancient geological forces that have shaped this extraordinary land.

We then journey inland towards Hohenstein, stopping to explore two of Namibia’s most iconic natural wonders: the Moon Landscape and the ancient Welwitschia mirabilis.

Carved over millions of years by the Swakop River, the Moon Landscape is a dramatic maze of canyons, ridges and valleys with an almost otherworldly appearance. Nearby grows the remarkable Welwitschia plant, a prehistoric “living fossil” that has adapted to survive for well over 1,500 years, nourished by coastal fog and its two enduring leaves.

By afternoon we arrive at the secluded Hohenstein Lodge, nestled at the foot of the 2,319-metre Hohenstein Mountain, the highest peak of the Erongo Mountains. Set within an unfenced reserve, the lodge is surrounded by ancient camel thorn trees and free-roaming wildlife, where Giraffe, Zebra, Oryx, Springbok and Baboons may wander peacefully through the landscape.

Later, we head out on a San Rock Art and Sundowner Drive to visit an ancient rock art site. Away from the crowds, there is time to quietly explore these remarkable paintings, learning about their meanings, the natural pigments used to create them, and the traditions of the people who created them.

As the day draws to a close, we’ll enjoy sundowners while watching the changing light across the Erongo Mountains before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 6 – Erongo Mountains (Saturday 19 June)

Today is an invitation to slow down, deepen your practice, and allow the experiences of the past few days to gently integrate.

Spend time overlooking the lodge’s waterhole, where wildlife comes and goes throughout the day, offering quiet moments of connection with the rhythms of the African bush. Relax by the pool, soak in the stillness of the mountains, or simply enjoy the peace and spaciousness of this remarkable setting. For those wishing to explore, a network of walking trails invites you into the landscape. The shorter Damara Trail follows dry riverbeds to a striking granite outcrop, while the Panorama Trail rewards you with sweeping views across the Erongo Mountains.

Throughout the day, you are invited to create space for stillness and reflection. Those who feel called may choose to embrace a gentle fast between breakfast and supper as a way of cultivating greater presence, receptivity, and awareness. Pea will be available for informal conversation, personal guidance, and shared reflection as your experiences continue to unfold.

Allow yourself to slow down, listen deeply, and notice what reveals itself in the quiet.

Day 7 – Erongo Region-Twyfelfontain (Sunday 20 June)

Following the Ancient Path

Today we journey deeper into the ancient landscapes of Damaraland, travelling to Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled within a spectacular desert valley in Namibia’s Kunene Region. Here, one of Southern Africa’s largest collections of ancient rock engravings tells stories of animals, people and the deep relationship between the San communities and the land they inhabited.

After lunch, we set out on an Ephemeral River Nature Drive through the dry Aba-Huab River valley in search of desert-adapted elephants. Along the way, our guide shares insights into the region’s unique ecology, history and wildlife of the region, while keeping watch for birds of prey, antelope, mysterious fairy circles and the fascinating geological formations that shape this ancient wilderness.

As the afternoon light softens, we’ll pause to absorb the vastness and beauty of Damaraland before returning to the lodge to freshen up and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner.

Day 8 – Etosha (Monday 21 June)

Ancient Wisdom

After a leisurely breakfast, we head out to visit Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most significant open-air galleries of ancient rock engravings. Scattered across the sandstone landscape are thousands of carvings created by San hunter-gatherers and Khoikhoi herders many centuries ago, depicting the animals, journeys and deep relationship with nature that shaped their lives.

Walking among these ancient engravings offers a glimpse into a time when animals were not simply observed, but honoured as part of a greater web of life. The site invites quiet contemplation of the connection between humans, wildlife and the landscapes that have sustained them for generations.

From here, the journey continues to the Petrified Forest, a national monument preserving ancient tree trunks dating back around 260 million years. Swept across the landscape by prehistoric floods and slowly transformed into stone, these remarkable fossils offer a powerful reminder of the immense timescales of the Earth and the enduring nature of life.

After lunch, we continue towards Etosha National Park and our lodge, where the remainder of the afternoon is yours to unwind. Relax on the viewing deck overlooking a vast expanse of mopane woodland, where giraffe, zebra and antelope are often seen moving through the landscape, cool off in one of the swimming pools, or simply absorb the tranquillity of your surroundings as you prepare for tomorrow’s full-day safari through one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife landscapes.

Day 9 – Etosha (Tuesday 22 June)

The Language of the Wild

Today is dedicated to a full-day safari through Etosha National Park, one of Namibia’s most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries. Dominated by its vast shimmering salt pan and surrounded by diverse habitats, Etosha offers some of Africa’s most rewarding dry-season wildlife viewing.

Accompanied by experienced local guides, we explore Etosha’s ancient landscape in search of the remarkable animals who call it home. From majestic elephants and endangered black rhinos to lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes and the great herds that move across the plains, every encounter offers an opportunity to observe the unique personalities, behaviours and rhythms of the animals.

Keep watch for some of Etosha’s more unusual residents, including the ghostly elephants who coat themselves in the park’s pale calcrete dust, the endemic black-faced impala, tiny Damara dik-dik and the many bird species that thrive in this remarkable ecosystem.

Throughout the day, we surrender to the pace of the wilderness, allowing the animals to guide our experience. Each sighting becomes an invitation to slow down, listen and deepen our connection with the natural world.

Tonight we stay at Okaukuejo Resort. As the sun begins to set, enjoy one of Etosha’s most magical moments: watching the changing light over the landscape as animals gather at the waterhole. In the quiet of the evening, we take time to reflect on the day’s encounters before returning to the lodge.

Day 10 – Omboroko Mountains (Wednesday 23 June)

Walking as a Guardian

At sunrise, those who wish can spend one final peaceful moment at Etosha’s waterhole, watching the wilderness awaken as the first light draws animals to drink.

Today we continue south to the renowned Cheetah Conservation Fund, where a guided visit offers insight into the inspiring work being undertaken to protect one of Africa’s most iconic and endangered predators. Depending on our timing, we may also witness the cheetahs at feeding time.

Continuing through Namibia’s Central Highlands, we arrive at the beautiful Okonjima Nature Reserve, nestled at the foot of the Omboroko Mountains. Home to the internationally respected AfriCat Foundation, the reserve offers a rare opportunity to experience wildlife conservation at the heart of one of Namibia’s most important habitats for leopards, pangolins and other elusive species.

After settling into the lodge, the remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before gathering for dinner.

Later that evening, there is an opportunity to join experienced guides and pangolin guardians on a respectfully guided tracking experience in search of one of Africa’s most endangered and elusive mammals—the pangolin. Conducted on foot in small groups, and with the animals’ welfare always the highest priority, this encounter offers a glimpse into the secretive life of Temminck’s ground pangolin.

Please note: Pangolin tracking is subject to availability and dependent on weather conditions, animal movements and operational considerations. As with all wildlife encounters, sightings can never be guaranteed.

Day 11 – Omboroko Mountains (Thursday 24 June)

Guardians of the Wild

Today offers an opportunity to deepen everything that has unfolded throughout our journey.

Accompanied by expert guides, we venture into the Okonjima Nature Reserve on morning and afternoon wildlife experiences, exploring this extraordinary landscape in search of its most elusive inhabitants. We may track collared leopards as part of one of Africa’s longest-running conservation programmes or encounter the reserve’s secretive brown hyenas, each meeting reminding us that every animal has its own intelligence, purpose and place within the greater web of life.

With the foundations of the retreat now firmly established, today’s encounters invite us to listen more deeply—to move beyond observation and remain open to whatever communication, insight or wisdom the animals may choose to share. Rather than seeking extraordinary experiences, we practise presence, humility and respectful listening, allowing each encounter to unfold on the animals’ terms.

As our time together draws to a close, we begin to reflect on all that Namibia has revealed. What have the animals taught us? How have these ancient landscapes changed the way we see ourselves and our relationship with the natural world? And perhaps most importantly, how might we carry these experiences home—not simply as treasured memories, but as a new way of living, serving and advocating for the animals and wild places that have touched our hearts?

Our final evening together is an opportunity to celebrate the journey we have shared, honour the connections we have made, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that the real journey begins when we return home.

Day 12 – Windhoek (Friday 25 June)

Carrying the Wild Home

After breakfast, we begin our journey back to Windhoek, giving us time to reflect on the extraordinary experiences, connections and insights of the past twelve days as the ever-changing Namibian landscape unfolds once more outside our windows.

As our retreat comes to a close, we carry with us more than memories of remarkable wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. We leave with a deeper appreciation of our relationship with the natural world, a renewed commitment to listening more closely to the animals who share our planet, and an invitation to become compassionate ambassadors for their wellbeing wherever life takes us next.

On arrival in Windhoek, you’ll be transferred to either Hosea Kutako International Airport or the designated group central city drop-off point for your onward journey.

Please note: The drive to Windhoek takes approximately 4–4.5 hours. We recommend booking onward flights departing from 6pm onwards.

A Note About Animal Communication

This retreat is designed as an immersive experience rather than a structured training course. Throughout the journey, Pea will offer intuitively guided interspecies communication sessions, shared reflections and opportunities to deepen your connection with the animals and the natural world as each day unfolds.

To gain the greatest benefit from these experiences, we recommend arriving with a basic understanding of animal communication. If you are new to the practice, we encourage you to complete Pea’s online course or read Animal Communication Made Easy before travelling, so you can fully embrace the retreat from the very beginning.

What This Retreat Includes

Accommodation

Twin share accommodation is included throughout the retreat. A private accommodation supplement is available for guests who prefer single occupancy.

Windhoek
1 night · Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

Sossusvlei / Namib Desert
2 nights · Desert Homestead Lodge

Swakopmund
1 night · The Delight

Erongo Mountains
2 nights · Hohenstein Lodge

Twyfelfontein
1 night · Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Etosha National Park
1 night · Toshari Lodge
1 night · Okaukuejo Resort

Okonjima Nature Reserve
2 nights · Okonjima Plains Camp

Accommodation details are subject to availability and may be substituted with properties of a comparable standard.

Tours/Entry

• Ephemeral River drive (desert elephant sightings not guaranteed)
• Full day Game Drive (non-private lodge activity with lodge ranger/guide)
• Leopard Tracking with AfriCat Foundation
• Pangolin Tracking with AfriCat Foundation
• Cheetah Conservation Fund Tour (non-private)
• Rock Painting and Sundowner Drive
• Desert excursion at Sossusvlei, Big Daddy, Deadvlei, guided and non-private shuttle transfer
• Twyfelfontein Unesco World Heritage Site Rock Etchings
• Welwitschia Drive and Moon Landscape
• Petrified Forest
• Walvis Bay Lagoon
• Kristall Gallerie and Museum
• 12-days drive retreat
• Lodge-accommodation from 2.5* – 4* on twin share basis
• Comfortable Mercedes Sprinter with air-conditioning and USB charging points

Pea’s Facilitation

• 2 Pre-retreat group calls on Zoom
• Interspecies Communication guidance
• Channelled messages from animals and nature
• Guided communications – as requested
• Sharing Circles
• WhatsApp private group for connection pre/post retreat
• 1 Post-retreat group integration call on Zoom

Pea’s Team

• Namibian guide and Herero wisdom keeper Gabriel; English-speaking guide
• An experienced retreater providing support wherever it is needed

Meals

• Breakfast x 10; lunch x 8; dinner x 9
• Water on board vehicle (larger bottles will be supplied so you can decant into your own water bottle)
• 1 x soft drink at each lunch and dinner meal, days 2 – 11 only

Airport Transfers

• Pick up transfer from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (code: WDH) to Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
• Drop off at Hosea Kutako International Airport on final day or Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

Luggage Weight and Type

• Please refer to your airline regulations. One 20kg bag max plus one carry on bag 8kg max suggested.

Toiletries

• Please bring your preferences with you

Electricity

• 220V–230V supply voltage
• Bring an appropriate adaptor and relevant USB/C cable
• All accommodations provide an electric kettle
• Most accommodations provide a hairdryer

Wifi

• Wifi is complimentary, where available, mainly in the lounge area

Park Fees

• Namib-Naukluft National Park included
• Etosha Nature Reserve included
• Entry Welwitschia Drive and Moon Landscape
• Entry to Petrified Forest
• Entry to Twyfelfontein Unesco World Heritage Site Rock Etchings
• Entry to Cheetah Conservation Fund & CCF Tour

Taxes

• Accommodation taxes included
• Tours taxes includes
• Vat included
• Tourism levy included

What’s Not Included

• International and regional flights to and from Windhoek, Namibia (WDH). We recommend booking with an airline that includes Airlink on the same ticket wherever possible, as checked luggage is usually transferred through to your final destination.
• Namibia tourist visa. Most guests can apply online in advance or purchase a single-entry Visa on Arrival (approximately NAD 1,600 / US$90 / £70). Please check the latest entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.
• Travel insurance (mandatory): Comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy must include cancellation cover, emergency medical expenses, medical evacuation and personal liability. We also recommend choosing a policy that includes ‘Cancel for Any Reason’ cover where available. Please ensure your insurance provides adequate cover before travelling.
• Gratuities. We recommend bringing South African Rand, which is accepted throughout Namibia at a 1:1 exchange rate with the Namibian Dollar.
• Tipping our private guide: N$2500-3000 total per guest total
• Safari Guide / Game Ranger at Camps & Game Lodges: N$100+ per guest per full day
• Trackers at Camps/Game Lodges: N$30-70 per guest per day
• Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
• Optional experiences, including:
  • Namib Desert Hot air balloon flight (approximately N$10,720 per person)
  • Scenic desert and Skeleton Coast flight (approximately N$1,700 per person)
  • Sunset horseback ride (approximately N$800 per person)
• Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, taxis, additional hotel services, snacks, toiletries and alcoholic beverages.
• Any attractions or activities not listed in the itinerary.
• Any additional costs arising from early arrival, extended stays, missed or delayed flights, or missed transfers.
• Any new government taxes, park fees, fuel surcharges or other industry increases introduced after booking that are beyond our control.
• No refunds can be given for any unused portion of the retreat.

Note: Please ensure you have a minimum of 6-months validity remaining on your passport at the time of leaving your home.

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Your Investment

From £8,995pp | Twin share
Returning guest and early reservation pricing available
Private accommodation available throughout the retreat (+£997).

Every element of this 12-day journey has been thoughtfully curated, from hand-picked accommodation and expert guiding to meaningful conservation experiences and Pea’s personal facilitation.

Your retreat includes:

• Pea Horsley’s guidance and personal facilitation throughout the retreat
• Two pre-retreat preparation calls and one post-retreat integration call
• Animal and Nature Communication sessions, with personal guidance and group reflection woven throughout the journey
• Hand-picked accommodation chosen for its character, location and exceptional wildlife experiences
• Experienced Namibian guide and Herero wisdom keeper, Gabriel
• All excursions, park entry fees and conservation experiences included
• Exclusive visits to the Cheetah Conservation Fund and AfriCat Foundation
• Wildlife experiences in Etosha National Park
• All meals as outlined in the itinerary
• Comfortable, air-conditioned transport throughout the journey
• Airport transfers, park fees, tourism levies and applicable taxes

Limited to just 10 guests, ensuring a deeply personal and immersive experience

Investment Options

How to Reserve Your Place

Payment Options

Places are confirmed on receipt of your Declaration of Interest deposit and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. With only ten places available, early reservation is recommended.

Reserve your place with a £900 non-refundable deposit, or pay in full at the time of booking.

If preferred, the remaining balance may be spread across three scheduled instalments:

• £900 deposit
• 15 October 2026 – First instalment
• 15 January 2027 – Second instalment
• 15 March 2027 – Final balance

Twin share accommodation is included in your retreat investment. A private accommodation supplement of £997 is available for guests wishing to enjoy single occupancy throughout the retreat.

Comprehensive travel insurance, including cancellation cover from the date of booking, is strongly recommended.

Accommodation

Accommodation is based on twin share unless the private accommodation option is selected at the time of booking. Guests travelling independently will be thoughtfully paired with another participant of the same gender and introduced prior to the retreat.

Private accommodation is available throughout the retreat for an additional £997, ideal for guests who prefer extra privacy, are light sleepers, or know they snore.

Twin Share

• Same-gender room allocation.
• Friends, couples and family members are welcome to share together.
• Please let us know your preference when booking.

Before You Book

Please take a moment to review the following information before confirming your place:

• Retreat Booking Guide – practical information about payments, cancellation policy, and your reservation.
• Terms & Conditions and Release of Liability

By reserving your place, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Only 10 guests will share this journey. If Wild Namibia is calling you, we’d love to welcome you.

Windhoek: The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

The Hilton Garden Inn, a 45-minute drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport, features air-conditioned rooms with mini-fridges, safe, an outdoor year-round swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre with a steam room and free Wi-Fi.

Credentials: The Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek follows Hilton’s Travel with Purpose sustainability programme, using industry-recognised systems to reduce energy, water use, and waste. The hotel also minimises single-use plastics and promotes more sustainable dining through plant-based menu options and food waste reduction.

Nestled in a peaceful valley beneath the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft Mountains, Desert Homestead Lodge blends rustic charm with understated comfort. Whitewashed buildings, thatched roofs and sweeping desert views create a tranquil retreat, while the inviting pool, open-plan lounge and private chalets provide the perfect place to relax after each day’s adventures. Optional horseback rides at sunrise or sunset invite you to experience the Namib from a unique perspective. For those with a love of horses, travelling together through this vast, ancient landscape can become one of the retreat’s most quietly profound experiences.

Credentials: Desert Homestead Lodge in Namibia operates entirely on solar energy for electricity and water heating, reuses laundry process water, sources firewood via local de-bushing, grows its own vegetables, and reinvests profits into the conservation of the surrounding private nature reserve.

Located in the heart of Swakopmund, The Delight combines contemporary comfort with warm Namibian hospitality. Light-filled, thoughtfully appointed rooms offer a peaceful sanctuary with modern comforts, while the tranquil garden terrace and welcoming atmosphere provide the perfect place to relax.

Credentials: The hotel is committed to responsible tourism through energy and water conservation, waste reduction, ethical employment, local sourcing and community partnerships. Its operations support both environmental stewardship and the wellbeing of Namibian people and wildlife.

Hohenstein Lodge offers elegant rooms with private shaded terraces and sweeping landscape views. Each room includes coffee and tea facilities, fan, safe, mosquito nets, premium shower amenities, and a hairdryer. Guests can unwind by the panoramic swimming pool overlooking the watering hole. The lodge offers a laundry service and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Credentials: This lodge features solar-powered hot water and electricity. Managed by the Ondili Group, all of its profits are invested in the establishment and maintenance of the Ondili Nature Reserves. The local population benefits from jobs offered in the nature reserves and the organic farming sector. Two jobs in tourism create another job in nature conservation, and firewood is obtained by de-bushing the nature reserves. 

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is ideally located near the renowned rock engravings, offering comfortable en-suite rooms in a tranquil setting. Built into the surrounding granite outcrops, the lodge features a welcoming restaurant, cosy bar, reception, and curio shop. Operated in partnership with the local community, it also supports regional development through community initiatives.

Credentials: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge operates in partnership with the local Uibasen Conservancy, creating vital, long-term employment for the Damara people while supporting community initiatives such as craft and needlework groups. Built from natural stone with thatched roofs and carefully integrated into the surrounding sandstone landscape, the lodge has been designed to minimise its environmental footprint while celebrating its remarkable setting.

Surrounded by Mopane woodland just 20 minutes from Etosha National Park, Toshari Lodge offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Namibian bush. Spacious, stand-alone chalets feature private terraces, en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and thoughtful comforts, while three swimming pools provide the perfect place to relax after a day of wildlife encounters.

Credentials: Toshari Lodge is committed to sustainable tourism, generating much of its energy through solar power, growing organic produce for its restaurant, and implementing water conservation and recycling initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

Okaukuejo Resort is renowned for its iconic floodlit waterhole, offering one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences. From the viewing area, guests may witness elephants, lions, zebras, antelope, and the elusive black rhino gathering to drink after dark. Comfortable en-suite rooms are equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, fridge, and safe, the large resort-style location provides immediate access to explore the National Park.

Credentials: Okaukuejo Resort’s green credentials rely primarily on its location, which minimises wildlife driving, and its on-site research centre. However, managed by the government-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts, it sadly lacks the advanced, eco-certified sustainability systems common in private Namibian lodges.

Nestled within the 220 km² the Camp offers comfortable, spacious rooms with private verandas overlooking the surrounding plains. Each en-suite room features air conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, a minibar, and thoughtful amenities, while the main lodge includes a welcoming lounge, dining area, and terrace overlooking a wildlife waterhole.

Credentials: Set within the 220 km² Okonjima Nature Reserve, Okonjima Plains Camp offers a truly conservation-led safari experience, with every stay directly supporting the AfriCat Foundation’s pioneering research and protection of leopards, cheetahs, brown hyaenas, as well as pangolins. The camp also operates largely on solar energy, reducing its environmental footprint while safeguarding this remarkable wilderness.

Suitability

Whether you’re completely new to Animal Communication or have years of experience, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are.

With just ten participants, Pea is able to offer personal guidance throughout the journey, supporting beginners while also helping experienced communicators deepen their practice through direct encounters with wildlife and Nature.

This retreat is ideal if you…

• Feel called to deepen your relationship with animals and the natural world.
• Enjoy travelling with a small, like-minded group.
• Are open to mindfulness, reflection and personal growth.
• Appreciate wildlife experiences that prioritise ethics, presence and conservation over simply ticking species off a list.

Physical Requirements

Whilst no previous Animal Communication experience is required, this is an active journey through remote areas of Namibia.

This retreat is designed for guests with a reasonable level of mobility and a spirit of adventure. You will feel most comfortable if you are able to:

• Get in and out of a 4×4 safari vehicle.
• Walk on uneven sand, rocky paths and natural terrain.
• Pack and unpack luggage as we move between lodges.
• Spend extended periods travelling on gravel roads.
• Enjoy several early starts to make the most of wildlife activity, nature experiences and the journey between Namibia’s remarkable landscapes.
• Experience cool mornings, warm afternoons and varying desert conditions.

Health Considerations

This retreat may not be suitable for guests with significant neck or back conditions, limited mobility or for those who are pregnant.

Namibia’s wonderfully dry desert climate is one of the country’s defining characteristics. Whilst most travel is in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, some wildlife drives take place on gravel roads where fine desert sand and dust may be present. If you have asthma or another respiratory condition, bringing any medication you routinely use and a lightweight face covering may help make your experience more comfortable.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are medically fit to travel. In some circumstances, we may request confirmation from your medical practitioner before your place is confirmed.

If you have any questions about your suitability, we warmly encourage you to contact us before booking.

Safety

Your safety is always our highest priority.

Throughout the retreat, we ask all participants to follow the guidance of Pea, Gabriel and the local guides, whose knowledge and experience ensure both your wellbeing and the welfare of the wildlife we encounter.

This Retreat May Not Be Right for You If…

• You’re looking for a fast-paced safari focused solely on ticking wildlife off a list.
• You prefer luxury accommodation to meaningful wilderness experiences.
• You are uncomfortable with periods of silence, reflection or mindfulness.
• You are unwilling to travel as part of a small, collaborative group.
• You’re not comfortable with the flexibility, changing locations and occasional unpredictability that are part of travelling through wild Namibia.

A few questions you might be wondering…

Is this retreat for me if I’m travelling alone?
Yes. Many guests join on their own, and the group quickly becomes a supportive little community. You don’t need to arrive knowing anyone, the shared experience naturally brings people together.

Do I need previous experience with Animal Communication?
No. The retreat is designed for everyone, whether you are completely new to animal communication or already have experience. Curiosity and an open heart are all that’s needed.

To help you get the most from your retreat, we recommend reading Animal Communication Made Easy by Pea Horsley before you arrive.

Do I need to be spiritual?
Not at all. While some guests connect deeply with the spiritual aspects of the retreat, others come simply from a love of animals, Nature and a desire to explore a different way of connecting.

How physically demanding is the retreat?
Everyone experiences this differently. While the walking is generally gentle, Namibia is a vast country and reaching some of its most extraordinary places involves several longer journeys on gravel roads. There are also warm temperatures, early starts for wildlife viewing, and occasional walks on uneven terrain. Regular rest breaks are built into the itinerary, and if you’d prefer to sit out an activity, that’s absolutely fine. This retreat is about listening to yourself as much as listening to Nature.

Will there be time to rest and simply be?
Yes. While there are wonderful experiences planned, there is also space to slow down, reflect, enjoy the surroundings and take in the magic of Namibia.

Vaccine recommendations
At least 8 weeks before your trip check the latest vaccine recommendations for Namibia with your travel health professional.

If you have any questions about whether this retreat is the right fit for you, we warmly invite you to contact us.