“Deborah, I had absolutely no idea of the depth of the curation of your experiences. I have traveled for my entire life, and never have I ever experienced or been moved to this degree. You made me realize I lived from my neck up…I have finally come into my body.”
Within the Wild with
David Whyte
“And thought of the future I could make in the world if I walked toward it like this, with my face toward the hills and my eyes full of light and the earth sure and solid beneath me.“
David Whyte―World-renowned poet, philosopher and zoologist
A deeply emotional recap of the Return to the Wild journey in 2024, where poetry, nature and stillness came together in the sacred landscapes of Kenya.
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“I have finally come into my body.”
Guest
“Thank you for the most extraordinary experience of my life.”
Guest
“Thank you for the most extraordinary experience of my life. It was not a vacation, it was a transformative journey. All I feel is love and gratitude.”
“Its a work of art”
Guest
“Kudos to you Deborah for creating such wonderful, rich experiences and hospitality. It is a work of art. It is in this spirit that I add my own voice (literally) to those that have expressed their thanks and tributes. I like to organize my thoughts and feelings in the form of lyrics.”
"A deep bow to you and your fine discernment"
David Whyte
“Dearest Deborah… the experience at Cheetah Plains was something extraordinary. Once again, a deep bow to you and your fine discernment; the extraordinary team you have gathered around you; and the magic you sprinkle liberally behind you as you go.”
“What makes the natural world so healing to human beings is that it's just itself.” - David Whyte.
Within the Wild with David Whyte
In the 19 years since I founded ROAR AFRICA, I've had the immense privilege of observing the transformation that occurs in those who trust our African safari specialists to design and deliver the most meaningful safari trips and celebrations of their lives.
Our bodies need nature, and our guests understand that. They’re seeking those primal experiences and feelings of reconnection, awe, and wellbeing, missing from modern daily life. No one translates that awe - the intangible wilderness magic you only experience on safari in Africa - into words quite like world-renowned poet, philosopher and zoologist, David Whyte.
The third in a trilogy of retreats
Following the much-loved Into the Wild in 2023 and then Return to the Wild in 2024, this next chapter, Within the Wild with David Whyte, marks a natural evolution. Where David invites us into stillness and poetic reflection, nature brings her own presence: grounding, expansive and healing. Set once again at Segera Retreat in the foothills of Mount Kenya, this journey offers space to reconnect: with yourself, with the land and with the rhythm of life itself.
Each day unfolds gently, with guided walks at dawn, quiet contemplation beneath vast, wide African skies and intimate sessions with David to explore the deep connection between inner and outer landscapes. You’ll experience uninterrupted time with wildlife and the support of expert healers and bodyworkers who understand the restorative power of nature. In the evenings, we’ll gather around the fire as David’s words bring shape to what so often goes unspoken… our longing for beauty, for presence, for meaning.
World-class wellbeing
Learn from therapists specializing in breath work, energy balancing, sound and body alignment in the heart of the wild.
A place of rest
Let the African landscape calm the chaos in your mind, shift your visual fields from grey to green and reset your soul.
“Eco-friendly, luxury safaris are the new frontier of conscious travel”
What makes the natural world so healing to human beings is that it's just itself,’ explains David Whyte. I couldn't agree more.
What's become obvious is that the Western world's obsession with the wellness industry, which focuses on self-improvement, self-optimization and self-indulgence, sidesteps that most sacred and ancient connection – the connection between all living things. Specialist trips like this one held at spectacular eco-lodges like Segera and imbued with the sensitivity and thoughtfulness signature of the Africa safari experts at ROAR AFRICA, are the new frontier of conscious travel. There is simply nothing else like it.
To enquire about joining Within the Wild with David Whyte, kindly contact welcome@roarafrica.com.
Founder and CEO, ROAR AFRICA
Led by Zimbabwe-born CEO and founder Deborah Calmeyer, ROAR AFRICA’s ability to match clients to once-in-a-lifetime luxury safari experiences is made possible by her team’s extensive insider knowledge and an armada of on-the-ground contacts.
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