Ubuntu – Immerse Yourself in the Flow of Life

This 21-day wilderness journey is an invitation—especially for the German-speaking community—to step back into relationship with the land and with yourself. We walk this path through two powerful landscapes: the ancient wilderness of iMfolozi and the vast, breathing mountains of the Drakensberg. Together, they hold us in a journey that is deep, honest, and alive.

As we move through these places, we move through ourselves. Walking, listening, sitting by the fire, sharing silence and story—we remember what it means to belong. Traveling as a small group allows a natural sense of community to grow, one that is not forced, but born from shared footsteps, shared meals, and shared presence. In this way, the land becomes both our teacher and our mirror, gently guiding us home to the Self.

The journey begins even before we arrive. A personal preparation period supports you in slowing down, attuning, and arriving inwardly—so that when we finally step onto the soil of Africa, we do so already connected, already listening, already part of the circle.

This is not a trip to consume a landscape. It is a journey to meet it. And to be met in return.

For a German description. check out: https://www.rufderwildnis.org/ubuntu.html

The Journey

12. May: Leaving Germany 13. May: Arrival  in Durban (King Shaka airport), going to the lodge in Sicelo's village 13. – 15. May: at home at Sicelo's village, family life, village and culture immersion, walk along the lagoon and discover the ocean, preparation for iMfolozi National Park 16. - 17. May drive to iMfolozi National Park/ overnight stay at Hill Top 17. – 23. May: 7 days / 6 nights iMfolozi National Park / Ubuntu tail 23. – 24. May: stay at Peace Cottage 24. - 25. May: drive to Drakensberg mountains, overnight stay at Pholela Hut 25. Mai – 31. May  7 days / 6 nights Drakensberg / Ubuntu trail 31. – 01. June: overnight stay at Pholela Hut 01. June: driving back to Sicelo's village 01. – 03. June: at home at Sicelo's village, family life, village and culture immersion, walk along the lagoon and discover the ocean, recap of the journey 03. June: flying back to Germany

Investment

Regular: 2.995 €

This includes transport from the airport, meals, entrance fees, equipment cost for additional guides and all lodging.

Facilitator & Guide

Sicelo Mbatha

Sicelo Mbatha (Black Lion) is a spiritual wilderness guide. Nature has always been his spiritual home, his medicine and his teacher. He has dedicated his life to fostering deep connections between humans and nature. He believes that this medicine is needed to heal the world from the wounds of  environmental destruction and social injustice. He also authored the book Black Lion - Alive in the Wilderness.

Andreas Dado Jade

Trained craftsman, long-standing involvement with Greenpeace. Father of three daughters, spent several months in the forests of Europe and the USA as a learner and guide, most recently in 2014 during the Guardian Intensive Training, certified wilderness guide at the Teaching Drum Outdoor School, certified wilderness educator since 2005, certified tracker (Cybertracker International, Track & Sign Level III). Loves the “old” life, crafts, network projects, and everything that creates connections.