BU-Zone AfricA
A journey for experienced lifers who want it all
South Africa 6-16 November, 2025
Wild adventure, deep restoration, meaningful connection, and sensory pleasure in South Africa’s most extraordinary places.
5-Star Accommodation
Luxury lodgings in breathtaking locations
FullY inclusive
Everything handled so you can fully immerse
Cape Town
Explore one of the world’s most exquisite coastal cities
Big 5 Safari
Witness Africa’s iconic wildlife up close
Winelands Wellness
A 5-day retreat focused on movement, restoration, and connection
Personally Guided
Hosted by South African native, Sam
This is your personal invitation to adventure and nourishment.
I believe that the way we travel is the way we live — and that the most powerful journeys are the ones that move us inside and out.
For me, well-being has never been about extremes. It’s not about pushing too hard or holding back — it’s about balance, movement, joy, and connection. Inspired by the world’s Blue Zones — where people live longer, healthier lives simply by the way they move, nourish themselves, and build community — I’ve designed this journey to bring those principles to life in one of the most extraordinary places on earth: South Africa.
BU-Zone: Africa is an invitation.
An invitation to move, explore, and restore—to step into the wild beauty of Africa while honoring your body, your energy, and your own rhythm.
This isn’t about choosing between indulgence and well-being — it’s about having it all.
A journey as exhilarating as it is restorative, designed for like-minded travelers who seek movement, adventure, and time to simply be.
I can’t wait to share this experience with you.
❤️ Sam
What makes this experience different?
Every experience is thoughtfully curated through the lens of wellness, creating a journey that is immersive, intentional, and deeply personal.
Cape Town Coastal Luxury
(2 nights)
Get a taste of the journey
Your journey begins in Cape Town, cradled beneath the iconic Table Mountain, where dramatic peaks meet the vast Atlantic.
This city is a fusion of raw natural beauty and effortless style—where mountain trails, world-class dining, and salty ocean air create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.
Your home for this leg of the journey is a boutique hotel in Camps Bay, set against the towering Twelve Apostles mountain range, with sweeping views of the coastline. From here, everything is at your fingertips—scenic drives along Chapman’s Peak, mountain hikes with breathtaking panoramas, and crisp, cold-water dips in the Atlantic that leave you feeling invigorated and alive.
Cape Town is a place to indulge in the best of life—from long, sunlit lunches and exquisite wines to vibrant street markets and designer boutiques. Whether you’re exploring its diverse food culture, feeling the pulse of the city, or simply soaking in the golden light over the ocean, you’ll come to understand why this is one of the most powerful energy centers in the world.
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This city is a fusion of raw natural beauty and effortless style—where mountain trails, world-class dining, and salty ocean air create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.
Your home for this leg of the journey is a boutique hotel in Camps Bay, set against the towering Twelve Apostles mountain range, with sweeping views of the coastline. From here, everything is at your fingertips—scenic drives along Chapman’s Peak, mountain hikes with breathtaking panoramas, and crisp, cold-water dips in the Atlantic that leave you feeling invigorated and alive.
Cape Town is a place to indulge in the best of life—from long, sunlit lunches and exquisite wines to vibrant street markets and designer boutiques. Whether you’re exploring its diverse food culture, feeling the pulse of the city, or simply soaking in the golden light over the ocean, you’ll come to understand why this is one of the most powerful energy centers in the world.
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The transition from city to wilderness is instant. One moment you’re in the sky—then, you land on a dusty airstrip, stepping into a world that moves to a slower, more primal rhythm.
Welcome to the Sabi Sand Reserve, the birthplace of the private African safari. Here, wildlife roams freely, and close encounters with the Big Five happen in effortless style.
At Arathusa Safari Lodge, you can expect:
Welcome to the Sabi Sand Reserve, the birthplace of the private African safari. Here, wildlife roams freely, and close encounters with the Big Five happen in effortless style.
At Arathusa Safari Lodge, you can expect:
- Wildlife on your doorstep – Watch elephants, buffalo, and hippos at the waterhole from your private suite.
- Twice-daily game drives – Explore iconic landscapes, spot elusive leopards, and witness rhinos move like ghosts through the bush.
- Immersive nature experiences – From golden sunsets to the hush of morning light, every moment invites you to slow down and reconnect.
- Moments of rest and renewal – Lounge by the pool, indulge in nourishing cuisine, or enjoy a spa treatment surrounded by nature.
- Evenings under the stars – Share stories by the fire and fall asleep to the sounds of the wild, carried on the night air.
This is not just a safari—it’s a return to yourself. To presence. To stillness. To the quiet thrill of being.
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Click here to view the whole itinerary.
Big 5 Safari Adventure
(3 nights)
Winelands Wellness Sanctuary
(5 nights)
After an easy flight, arrive in the Cape Winelands for the final chapter of your journey—crafted for deep restoration, rich experiences, and effortless self-expansion.
At Babylonstoren, time slows. The scent of ripening fruit lingers in the air, mountains rise above rolling vineyards, and golden afternoons stretch into long, starlit evenings.
Your Winelands retreat includes:
At Babylonstoren, time slows. The scent of ripening fruit lingers in the air, mountains rise above rolling vineyards, and golden afternoons stretch into long, starlit evenings.
Your Winelands retreat includes:
- The Farmhouse at Babylonstoren – Our exclusive sanctuary where heritage meets understated luxury.
- Daily movement rituals – Morning and evening sessions of Pilates, yoga, or Gyrokinesis—three hours a day to reconnect with your body and restore balance.
- Immersive experiences – Pick your own produce, join a traditional bread-making workshop, or try your hand at pottery and fly fishing.
- Restorative wellness – Enjoy the wood-fired hot tub and sauna each afternoon, designed to soften and soothe.
- A taste of culture – Explore Franschhoek’s markets, art galleries, boutiques, and award-winning restaurants.
This is a place to breathe deeply, move gently, and come home to yourself.
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Click here to view the whole itinerary.
What you need to know to book your next adventure.
This journey is about remembering your strength, reclaiming your joy, and choosing a life that feels as good as it looks. It blends daily movement, luxury boutique hotels & lodges, meaningful connection, and the pure joy of living fully — all within a small group of like-minded souls.
You’ll move, breathe, rest, laugh, stretch, taste, explore and reconnect with the strongest, most vital version of yourself.
You’ll move, breathe, rest, laugh, stretch, taste, explore and reconnect with the strongest, most vital version of yourself.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 10 nights of luxury accommodation (Camps Bay Retreat, Arathusa Safari Lodge & Babylonstoren)
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Daily Pilates, yoga, and Gyrokinesis sessions
- Internal flights & transfers within South Africa
- Safari game drives, curated excursions, workshops, and wellness experiences
- Full travel coordination — just arrive and be
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
HOW TO BOOK
Take the journey of your life
A trip like no other,
in a place like no other.
Places are limited so if this journey is the food your soul needs, I can’t wait to hear from you.
