The expedition
Robertson, South Africa
31 March – 9 April 2026
A 10-day journey into aliveness, belonging and purpose
Wild Paths the expedition is for people who are curious, thoughtful, and ready to reconnect – not to be fixed, but to deepen their way of being in relationship within a changing and interdepend world.
The expedition
There comes a moment when the path asks for something deeper – not more goals, but more grace.
It’s an immersive, guided experience that invites you to take part fully. Living consciously and caring for the space we share are woven into the learning itself.
Wild Paths the expedition is a ten-day immersion in South Africa: a blend of movement, dialogue, and stillness that invites you to explore what it means to live and act with awareness in a rapidly changing world – through connection with nature, community, and your own inner landscape.
It’s an invitation to remember how to walk life differently – with presence, connection, and enoughness.
More than travel or adventure, this is a transformational learning journey – an embodied exploration held by the wild landscapes of the valley and guided by experienced facilitators, where discovery unfolds in relationship with nature, others, and self.
You’ll experience a rich balance of:
- Yoga to reconnect body and mind
- Guided hikes and nature immersions through the valley’s wild landscapes
- Group-coaching circles exploring purpose, belonging, and balance
- Rest and creative reflection time for integration and journaling
- Shared meals and firelight conversations that nurture genuine community and connection
Every moment at Wild Paths – the expedition is part of a living journey – intentionally designed to unfold layer by layer.
Each day follows a natural rhythm of movement, reflection, and connection with nature and others; what begins on day one gradually deepens into clarity, grounding, and renewal.
For those in transition – You might recognise yourself if you are:
- Walking the edge between purpose and presence – you care deeply about your work or the world, yet feel the need to slow down and breathe again.
- Craving genuine connection – with nature, with others, with yourself – while navigating the uncertainty of our times.
- Seeking a new rhythm – one that honours rest, beauty and enoughness.
- Standing between worlds – combining logic and intuition, care and courage, science and soul.
You don’t need to change who you are – only to remember how it feels to walk in alignment, at your own pace.
You’ll return home with:
- A renewed sense of aliveness and direction
- Clarity on what really matters – and how to move towards it
- A felt experience of belonging to self, others, and nature
- Practices for moving gently while staying purposeful
Practical details
Duration
10 days/9nights . 31 March – 9 April 2026
Location
Robertson Valley, South Africa
Language
English
Facilitators
Led by Elsa Selva, accredited coach and researcher, with local guides and collaborators
Group size
Limited to 14 participants. An intentionally small group to allow depth, connection, and personal attention
Contribution
- International contribution:
2,300€ (or 1,900€ if booked before 31 January 2026) - Local contribution (for South Africans)
R 15 500
We trust each person to choose the contribution that feels honest and fair in relation to their circumstances – including where they live, earn, and the access they hold.
If you have the capacity to contribute more, you’re invited to do so – your support helps open places for others who wouldn’t otherwise be able to join.
We also encourage anyone to apply, even if the full contribution feels out of reach. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community and we’ll explore options for partial subsidies, sponsorships or creative exchange.
We hope this model reflects the spirit of Wild Paths – a shared ecosystem of fairness, care, and collective responsibility, where diversity of stories and perspectives makes the journey richer for all.
What’s included
Your contribution covers a fully curated, all-inclusive 10-day journey from the moment you arrive at the retreat until the day
we close our circle.
Wild Paths is a carefully designed transformational learning experience, combining professional facilitation, community living, and nature immersion in one of South Africa’s most stunning valleys.
- 10 days / 9 nights accommodation in beautiful shared safari tents
- All meals and snacks freshly prepared
- Daily guided experiences – from yoga to nature immersions, reflective circles, and creative workshops
- Professional facilitation and coaching throughout the journey
- Two individual coaching sessions (one before and one after) to support your personal process and integration
- Local mountain guide and support team ensuring both safety and depth in every step
- Creative materials, reflection journals, and a meaningful welcome gift
- Evening fire circles and community connection spaces
- Contribution to local sustainable projects and partners, so your presence directly benefits the people and place that hold this experience
Not included: travel to and from the retreat space, personal insurance, or optional extra days in South Africa. If you’d like to stay longer, our local guide partner will share optional itineraries for eco-friendly, community-based travel – from nearby hikes to safaris and coastal escapes.
Our home during the expedition
“The meals, the laugher, the mountains – everything felt like one continuous, beautiful unfolding”Comfort here means resting deeply, living lightly, and finding connection through simplicity.
For ten days we’ll live close to the land at Metta Mountain – a carefully designed, off-grid retreat space nestled between the mountains, river, and open sky of the Robertson Valley.
We’ll stay in shared safari tents and spend our days mostly outdoors – walking, sharing meals, and gathering by the fire. The space combines simplicity and care, with natural materials, solar power, compost toilets, and an eco pool to cool off after warm days in the valley. By staying at Metta Mountain, we also support local projects rooted in sustainable and creative ways of living – so your participation directly contributes to the people and place that make this journey possible.
How to register
- Reach out
Get in touch through email or WhatsApp. This simply opens a conversation – there’s no commitment at this stage. - Have a short call
We’ll schedule a brief 1:1 call to meet, answer your questions, and explore whether Wild Paths – and which path – is the right fit for you. - Receive your invitation
If it feels aligned, you’ll receive a personal invitation by email with a payment link to confirm your place. - Prepare for the journey
Once payment is received, you’ll receive your welcome pack with practical details and everything you need to prepare.
If cost is a barrier, you can request a funded or supported place directly to us. We keep the process personal – if you’re unsure, just reach out.
Testimonials
Frequently asked questions
None of those – and a little of all.
Wild Paths · The Expedition is an immersive learning journey. It’s participatory, relational, and experiential.
We move through landscapes together, live simply, reflect, walk, rest, and share – not to escape life, but to meet it differently. There is beauty and movement, yes – and also depth, stillness, and meaning.
This is not a passive experience. You’re part of the journey.
This expedition is for people in transition – especially those who are capable, thoughtful, and functioning well, yet feel tired of speed, pressure, or constant mental noise.
You might:
- feel fulfilled on paper, but disconnected from something essential
- sense a need to slow down without withdrawing from life
- crave reconnection – with nature, others, and yourself
- feel pulled toward something more honest, grounded, and alive
You don’t need to be lost or in crisis. You just need to feel the pull.
No. You don’t need extreme fitness or outdoor expertise.
Activities are guided, paced, and adaptable, with care for different bodies, energies, and needs.
This expedition is not about pushing limits or proving anything. It’s about listening – to your body, the land, and the moment.
Living is intentionally simple. We stay close to nature, with:
- safari-style tents
- compost toilets
- basic showers
- shared spaces and rhythms
Comfort is present – but it’s not luxury. The simplicity is part of the learning: slowing down, needing less, and reconnecting with what’s essential.
If you’re open to basic, grounded living – and curious about what that unlocks – you’ll be at home here.
No – this is not therapy, and it doesn’t replace mental health support.
The expedition is held through:
- professional group coaching
- facilitation and reflective dialogue
- professionally guided mountain hikes
Sharing is always invitational. You’re never required to speak or disclose personal experiences. Many people participate deeply through listening, writing, movement, or quiet presence.
Being held by the group and the landscape is often enough.
That uncertainty is part of the decision – and worth listening to.
Wild Paths The Expedition asks for time, presence, and commitment, so we don’t expect instant certainty.
If you’re feeling drawn but unsure, the next step is a conversation with us. We’ll explore what’s pulling you, what feels unclear, and whether this journey is the right fit right now.
You don’t need to have it figured out – just willingness to explore where you are.