A Safari in Kenya with David Whyte & Deborah Calmeyer

Wild Heart Clear Mind 

“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 WhyteWorld-renowned poet, philosopher and zoologist
Return to your most authentic self and rediscover the wisdom of the wild in the sacred landscape of Kenya with David Whyte.
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“The feeling of magic is replenished”

Guest 2024

“Together, you brought me, and I suspect many others, into surprising conversations with the ever-present, but seldom perceived, unknown. That feeling of “ajabu” (magic) is now replenishing what had become wasteland in me, reawakening me to the mysterious workings and unseen threads that weave all of us—human and more-than human—into a web of interconnected being, the awareness of which is critical to creating the conditions that can foster new life.

I said it in the closing circle on the last day, but I’ll say it again; the work you do is sacred.”

“I have finally come into my body.”

Guest

“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.”

“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.”

Wild Heart Clear Mind

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 journeys and celebrations of their lives.

We need nature to recalibrate the body and reset the mind. In Africa, immersed in the vastness of the wild, our guests experience something unexpected: a profound sense of awe and reconnection that opens the senses, clears the mind, and reminds us of what truly matters. Mental noise falls away, perspective returns, and clarity emerges — for the mind, the body and soul. No one translates that moment of inner stillness, the deep remembering you experience in the wilderness of Africa, 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, Wild Heart Clear Mind with David Whyte and Deborah Calmeyer, 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.

“I’m sure in our evolutionary pasts, the dynamic of meditation came from watching animals quietly, if you were hunting or watching a landscape, if you were picking berries. And in that silence, we found ourselves being touched by the suchness of everything we witnessed and saw.” - David Whyte.

In the Western world we sometimes forget that true wellness and inner wellbeing comes from the most sacred and ancient of connections – the connection between all living things.

At ROAR AFRICA, we’ve designed this journey to honour that remembering. Set within Kenya’s timeless landscapes, this experience is shaped with sensitivity, discernment and ultimate luxury, creating the space for deep restoration, clarity and a return to your wild self.

To request an invitation to Wild Heart Clear Mind, kindly contact welcome@roarafrica.com

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Led by Zimbabwe-born CEO and founder Deborah Calmeyer, ROAR AFRICA is built on decades of first-hand experience and long-established relationships across Africa. This collective knowledge allows the team to tailor luxury safaris that become a once-in-a-lifetime journey for each guest.

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