4-Day Flexible Rest & Revelation Darkness Retreat in Africa

4.99 ⭐ (20 reviews)

Retreats Summary

A unique four-day retreat designed to support deep rest, reflection, and inner awareness through stillness, darkness, and minimal stimulation. Set in a remote African environment, this experience offers space to slow down and reconnect without external distractions

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation Available
No Booking/Credit Card Fees

What's Included

• 4-day guided darkness retreat experience
• Structured support throughout the retreat
• Use of retreat facilities and private spaces
• On-site guidance and presence from facilitators

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from the retreat location
• Travel insurance and visas
• Optional private sessions (if offered)

Retreat Overview

This darkness retreat offers a structured yet flexible environment focused on rest and self-observation. Participants are invited into a quiet setting with reduced sensory input, allowing the body and mind to slow naturally. Time is intentionally unstructured, supporting deep rest, reflection, and personal revelation.

The retreat is guided with care, offering support where needed while respecting each guest’s individual process. This experience is best suited to those comfortable with stillness and self-directed inner work

Retreats Outcomes/Benefits

• Supports deep physical and mental rest
• Encourages nervous system regulation
• Creates space for self-inquiry and insight
• Reduces external stimulation and stress
• Supports clarity and inner awareness

Retreats Schedule

Day 1 – Arrival & Transition

•  Arrival, orientation, and settling into the retreat space

Day 2 – Deep Rest & Stillness

• Time for rest, silence, and inner observation

Day 3 – Reflection & Integration

• Continued darkness experience with optional guidance

Day 4 – Completion & Departure

• Gentle transition out of retreat and departure

Exact structure and pacing are intentionally flexible and shared after booking.

Food Details

Nourishing meals are provided throughout the retreat and delivered quietly to support rest and minimal stimulation.

Food is prepared with care to meet a wide range of dietary needs and to support the retreat’s focus on deep rest, simplicity, and nervous system regulation. Dietary requirements are confirmed after booking

Accommodation Details

• Private ensuite rooms for individual retreatants
• Designed for silence, safety, and deep rest
• Meals delivered quietly to support minimal stimulation
• Access to garden, pool, lounge, and nearby nature reserves
• Internet access before and after retreat only (devices stored during retreat)

How to Get There

This retreat takes place in a quiet, private setting in South Africa, surrounded by natural space and designed to support rest, safety, and deep retreat work. The exact address and arrival instructions are shared after booking to protect guest privacy and the integrity of the retreat environment.

Nearest airport:

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) — approximately 15 minutes away

Airport transfers can be arranged, particularly from Lanseria International Airport. Guests arriving via other airports or locations can arrange transport independently using services such as Uber or Bolt.

Full arrival guidance, including transfer coordination and what to expect on arrival, is provided once your booking is confirmed

Nearby Attraction

• On-site garden and patio spaces
• Swimming pool for gentle transition time (before or after retreat)
• Nearby parkland and protected nature reserve
• Quiet natural surroundings with birdsong and open space

FAQ

Are solo travelers welcome?

Yes. Most guests attend alone. The retreat is designed specifically for privacy, safety, and deep personal inner work.

Is this retreat shared with others?

No. Each darkness retreat is completely private. You will not share your retreat space with other guests. Two private rooms are available and may be booked separately or together by friends or partners.

Is it safe to be in complete darkness for several days?

Yes. The rooms are purpose-built with ventilation, secure design, and ongoing support. Doors are never locked, light switches always work, and you remain in full control of your experience.

What if I feel anxious or want to leave the darkness?

You are always in choice. The retreat is never forced. Most guests find initial restlessness softens into deep stillness with support, but you can leave the darkness at any time.

Will I have contact with anyone during the retreat?

Yes. You are supported throughout. Meals are delivered quietly through a hatch, and you can reach the host at any time via the in-room communication system. Your privacy is respected while your safety is assured.

Is there a schedule or program during the retreat?

No. There is no fixed program inside the darkness. The experience is intentionally spacious and self-directed, allowing rest, reflection, meditation, or gentle movement to unfold naturally.

What do guests usually do during a darkness retreat?

Many guests rest and sleep deeply. Others meditate, stretch, journal, pray, sing quietly, or sit in stillness. Creativity and clarity often emerge once external distractions fall away.

What food is provided?

All meals are plant-based and tailored to individual needs, including vegan, vegetarian, or frugivore preferences. Dietary requirements and allergies are discussed in advance.

Can I bring my phone, books, or music?

Devices and external distractions (phones, laptops, books, music, reading lights) are safely stored during the retreat to support a complete digital detox.

How should I prepare for the retreat?

After booking, you’ll receive a detailed preparation guide with packing advice, safety guidance, and insights from past retreatants. A short call is also scheduled before arrival to ensure you feel ready and supported.

Are there any safety rules I should know about?

For safety reasons, smoking, incense, candles, lighters, or any flammable items are not permitted in the retreat rooms at any time.

What is the typical age range?

Guests range from their 20s to 70s, with most in their 30s–50s. Readiness and openness are more important than age.

Are dates fixed or flexible?

All retreats are booked individually according to your own schedule. There are no fixed group dates. Standard stays are 4 or 8 nights, with longer immersions available by discussion.