Experience Africa’s wild heart on a curated 11-day safari. This immersive retreat blends unforgettable wildlife encounters with restorative downtime in the Greater Kruger Region.
This South Africa adventure is intentionally created as a women-centered & LGBTQ+-welcoming trip—designed to be a safe, joyful, affirming space for all women and gender-expansive folks who feel comfortable in a women-centered community.
Our homebase is the privately owned Rafiki Bush Lodge, set inside the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. From sunrise game drives to stargazing dinners, you’ll experience the magic of South Africa with a hand-selected team of expert guides, local hosts, and AdventurUs Women trip leader.
This safari is the perfect balance of adventure, connection, and relaxation — and you don’t need any previous safari experience to join.
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Game drives in an open-air 4×4 with an expert wildlife guide
8 on a private Big Five reserve in the Greater Kruger
4 in Kruger National Park
Guided bush walk inside a Big Five reserve
Intimate elephant encounter with rescued elephants
Blyde River Canyon boat cruise — the world's 3rd largest canyon
Traditional braai dinners under the stars
Relax day with in-room massage treatments
Down time at our private lodge with pool, decks, and wildlife views
When: 🗓️ 11 Days | June 18-28, 2026
Where: 📍Hoedspruit, South Africa. We start and end the trip in Johannesburg.
Activities: Safari game drives, river cruise, elephant rescue visit, bush walk
Group Size: 4-8 people
Activity Time: 1 - 2 hours
Distance/Elevation: Hiking mileage 1- 2 miles with modest elevation gain - less than 200 ft
Terrain: May include flat and uneven ground.
Activities May Include: Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, bird watching, extended time in a 4x4 game vehicle
Preparation: Ideal for newer adventurers or those just looking for fun and good conversation. Suitable for most fitness levels. People who get car sick or motion sickness may have a hard time in the safari vehicle.
Itinerary Overview: (Click Daily Itinerary in the menu to see full details)
Please note: The outdoors can be unpredictable, so our daily schedule may change as needed. If we adjust the plan, it’s always with your safety, comfort, and overall adventure experience in mind. We stay flexible so you can fully enjoy the journey.
Why have we identified this trip as a women-centered & LGBTQ+ trip? All of our trips welcome women of all ages, races, sizes, backgrounds, and skill levels, and our friends of all gender identities and expressions, who are seeking a women-centered space. Our LGBTQ+ trips are planned specifically with the LGBTQ+ traveler in mind and we have done work up front to ensure a welcoming experience for all. We identify locations and partners that also support the LGBTQ+ community, we create a trip specific travel guide to help travelers make an informed decision if the trip is right for them, and we share additional resources specific to helping prepare for travel as a LGBTQ+ traveler. Our river guide partner and charter airlines company are both women-owned and LGBTQ+ allies ensuring that our river experience will be welcoming for all from start to finish.
Download our South Africa LGBTQ+ Travel Guide Here
Price starts at: $7830 USD (Click Trip Costs in the menu at the top to see full details)
You’re looking for a women-centered & LGBTQ+-welcoming adventure where inclusivity, safety, and belonging are built into the experience.
You love wildlife and want meaningful, ethical encounters
You enjoy amazing food (we have a private chef!), time outdoors, and want an authentic South African experience — with zero logistics stress.
You prefer a small group with personalized attention, community centered slow travel, and the chance to explore one of the most beautiful countries in the world with like-minded women and LGBTQ+ travelers.
You are looking to join a community that provides affirming and supportive spaces for women to learn and explore in the outdoors
Saveria is the founder of AdventurUs and a passionate outdoor educator dedicated to helping women gain confidence and joy through adventure. With more than a decade of experience leading women’s retreats and skills-based trips, she ensures every participant feels supported, seen, and inspired — whether they’re exploring on snowshoes for the first time or simply savoring the quiet beauty of winter.
We also have local guides on all our trips relying on their expert knowledge of the area. This not only ensures that you have an amazing experience getting to know the heart of our destination through them, but that we are supporting the local adventure economy.
We would like to introduce you to our favorite Hoedspruit bush lodge located in a private and gated wildlife estate, Rafiki Bush Lodge.
The laid back atmosphere and surrounding bushveld makes it the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and a perfect stopover to fill days during your Bush holiday. Right in the heart of the Greater Kruger area, it's central location is perfect to use as a base to explore the Lowveld and surroundings. Welcome to Big 5 Country!
Located within the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Rafiki is home to all the usual suspects: wildlife, beautiful sunsets, majestic mountain views and rare sightings of leopards. Rafiki means "friend" in Swahili - and that's what you are, a friend, not just a guest. This lodge is owned by Maria and Reinhardt. Maria runs the lodge and operations, while Reinhardt guides in the bush. His extensive knowledge and conservation mind set make him an amazing guide on our journey.
AdventurUs is a woman & LGBTQ+ owned company and as such, we are committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for all women and our friends of all gender identities and expressions, who are seeking a women-centered space.
Our life-changing adventure travel experiences, retreats, and events focus on outdoor skill development, community building, and fostering fun and friendship. We welcome travelers of all backgrounds, race, ages, sizes, and experience levels, offering a range of activities from hiking to rock climbing.
When you travel with us, not only are you getting an amazing, life-changing trip experience, you’re getting a partner in adventure.
PLEASE NOTE: This add-on is only available with the single king or single queen rooms.
Hoedspruit, South Africa
