Workout for Wildlife
24 - 30 October 2026
Back to nature in the African Bush, everything becomes clear and there is room for reflection, awareness and new insights. Join us on this sporty ‘Aan de Slag’ in Botswana week and enjoy Mountain Bike tours through the rugged Central Tuli Game Reserve. Yoga sessions with the warmth of the African sun on top of a ‘koppie’ or opt for a yoga session next to the flowing beautiful Limpopo River. Experience and feel African nature and its impressive wildlife here in Botswana.
Why choose this special journey?
During this six-day trip guided by Marieke, you will enjoy ultimate African nature and at the same time get a fit body while supporting Africa’s wildlife. Who wouldn’t want that? From Oct. 24 to 30, 2026, enjoy African wildlife spotting and sportive Mountain Bike programs in the rugged wilderness of the Central Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana. All proceeds go to endangered species, including the rhinoceros. Marieke takes you to the bush this week with the guides from Koro Island Camp during the “Aan de Slag in Botswana” program.
Join us in the bush to learn about leopards and hyenas, sleep romantically under the stars and explore the reserve on a Mountain Bike. Climb on a koppie and let the crushing environment do its work. Feel and live. Take spectacular hiking safaris and recover during a yoga class.
Surroundings
The lodge, Koro River Camp, is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Botswana, in the still unspoiled Tuli Block, a historic landscape of rugged mountains and vast plains, crossed by the mighty Limpopo River with its dense riverine forests. This area is home to a unique leopard population and has, provenly, the highest brown hyena density in Africa. You will also find large herds of elephants and elands. We offer our guests guaranteed privacy because we operate with only two game viewers in an area of more than 10,000 hectares. In addition, the master bedroom tented suites are set far apart and each features a private deck with a plunge pool. There is also a massage pavilion where you can enjoy revitalizing full and half body massages.
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Proposed Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Sunday, 25 October 2026
08:00: Pick up and transfer to Koro River Camp. Enjoy a beautiful drive of about 6 hours where the real Africa experience begins. The last part of the journey goes straight through the magical Central Tuli landscape. 15:00: Arrival and introduction by our staff. Take some time to settle in and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Late Afternoon: A short but impressive sundowner trip. You will be driven to a ‘koppie’ (hill) for a breathtaking view of the ancient landscape of Tuli to see the sun setting and the Milky Way rising. Refreshments are provided. Evening: Departure for the camp where the first dinner awaits. After dinner, a guide will take you to your tent for your first night in the African bush. |
| Day 2 |
Monday, 26 October 2026
Sunrise: Wake up for the first game drive in an open game viewer. Tea, coffee, and a light snack are served before departure. The drive takes about 2 to 3 hours depending on wildlife encounters. 09:00: A sumptuous breakfast awaits you at the lodge. 10:30 – 14:00: Mountain bike session through the area. Experience the ancient landscape by bike, crossing hills and sandy roads. 14:00: Lunch is served. 15:15 – 16:00: Yoga session by the river, followed by free time or an extra game drive. 20:00: Dinner by the fire. |
| Day 3 |
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Sunrise: Pick up at your tent by a guide for tea, coffee, and a light snack. Morning: A sporty hike of 4 to 5 hours right across the islands in the middle of the Limpopo River. Experience silence, nature sounds, and good conversations. Includes a coffee break and a sumptuous lunch in the bush. Afternoon: Return to the lodge to relax. Optional game drive available for those who wish. Evening: African Braai (BBQ) by the crackling fire to exchange experiences of the day. |
| Day 4 |
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Day: Dedicated to a sports volunteer event supporting the Timbo Africa Foundation. Activities include dragging poles, wrapping trees with animal-friendly netting, sealing erosion gullies, and removing invasive plants to help protect endangered species like the rhinoceros. Late Afternoon: Pilates or yoga session to end the day. Evening: Dinner at the camp. |
| Day 5 |
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Day: A full day dedicated to cycling through the rugged Central Tuli Game Reserve. Traverse the hilly area by bike and spot wildlife from the spectacular trails. 12:30: Lunch served picnic-style in the reserve. 15:00: Return to camp with plenty of time to relax. 17:00: Departure for an evening game drive. Evening: Farewell dinner at the camp. |
| Day 6 |
Friday, 30 October 2026
09:00: Final breakfast in the bush. 11:00: Farewell and departure. Transfer from the camp back to O.R. Tambo International Airport. |
Locations
During this Signature Safari you might stay at one of the following accommodations:
Koro River Camp
Whats included and what not?
| Accommodation: 1 night at City Lodge Hotel O.R. Tambo (Johannesburg) and 5 nights at Koro River Camp (Botswana). | |
| Transfers: Road transfer from O.R. Tambo to the camp and back. | |
| All Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch (including bush-style picnics), and dinner (including traditional African Braais). | |
| Full Activity Program | |
| Conservation Experience: A dedicated volunteer day assisting with wildlife protection and habitat restoration. | |
| Supporting Nature: All proceeds from this trip go directly to the Timbo Africa Foundation for the protection of endangered species like the rhinoceros. |
| Flights: International airfare to and from Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo). | |
| Insurance: Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance. | |
| Personal Extras: Optional massages at the pavilion, souvenirs, and drinks outside of the provided sundowners/meals. | |
| Visa Fees: Any applicable visa costs for Botswana (depending on your nationality). |
Costs
For more information about this trip, please contact Henriette Wyers at Henriette@the-africa-experience.com
About the Timbo Africa Foundation
The Dutch TIMBO AFRICA Foundation, founded by Dutch philanthropist Albert Hartog, has been working for years in Botswana and elsewhere to create large wildlife corridors and specifically to protect leopard and rhino. An important aspect is to restore the natural habitat that has often been destroyed by misuse. Currently, as much as 70,000 hectares of land are being re-wilded.
These large projects are carried out together with the local communities so that they also experience the benefits directly. The Foundation owns Koro River Camp and Island Camp and therefore all profits go directly to these unique projects without third party involvement.
Thank you!
