Meditation & Yoga Retreats in South Africa

56 retreat centers

South Africa's retreat scene spans Cape Town's mountain-and-ocean amphitheatre, the Garden Route along the southern coast, and the bushveld of Kruger-adjacent regions. Cape Town and the Cape Winelands host yoga and silent retreats in mountain estates, often combining practice with hiking on Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula. The Garden Route (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness) is the most concentrated retreat corridor, with forest- and beach-side yoga weeks running year-round. Inland, the Drakensberg mountains host wilderness silent retreats; the bushveld offers safari-yoga combinations. The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and Magaliesberg also host Buddhist and yoga centers. Some retreats incorporate respectful exposure to indigenous Sangoma (Zulu, Xhosa) spiritual traditions through community-led programs; vet carefully. English is widely spoken; vegetarian food is universal. Best seasons run October–April for the south coast and Cape; year-round for the bushveld. Most Western passports get 90 days visa-free entry. Cost is good value internationally — ZAR 8,000–25,000 for a week (~$450–$1,400).
Mahayana (1) Goenka (S.N. Goenka) (1)
1 on Royal Paid

1 on Royal

South Africa Cape Town

A modern, functional home in Hout Bay, where mountain and ocean scenery frame a contemporary retreat setting.

Adi Shakti Paid

Adi Shakti

South Africa Cape Town

A sea-facing Cape Town yoga studio where coastal sights, sounds and scents bring an ocean-minded quality to practice.

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African Buddhist Seminary

South Africa Bronkhorstspruit Mahayana

Mahayana, Humanistic Buddhist center in South Africa, affiliated with Fo Guan Shan.

Alkira Lodge Paid

Alkira Lodge

South Africa Knysna

Experience vast skies and stunning nature at Alkira Lodge in Knysna.

Amani House Paid

Amani House

South Africa Cape Town

A nature-focused Hout Bay retreat with a labyrinth, chakra gardens, a natural pool and integrative healing experiences.

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Bodhi Khaya

South Africa Hermanus

A tranquil retreat in the Western Cape for reflection and growth, operating by donation.

Catharsis Art Retreat in Cape Town Paid

Catharsis Art Retreat in Cape Town

South Africa Cape Town

Explore self-discovery and emotional freedom through art in Cape Town.

Darkness Retreat Africa Paid

Darkness Retreat Africa

South Africa Broadacres

Private dark-room retreats with ensuite facilities, quiet plant-based meals and a garden for gentle re-entry near Johannesburg.

Paid

De Zeven Lodge

South Africa Stellenbosch
Dhamma Patākā Donation

Dhamma Patākā

South Africa Worcester Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Africa's first Vipassana center, Dhamma Patākā, offers deep meditation amidst mountains and nature.

1 course type
Donna Bloom Retreats Paid

Donna Bloom Retreats

South Africa Western

A restful Barrydale retreat with private cottage lodging, nature time, a pool and nourishing meals made with local ingredients.

Fathers Sons Brothers Donation

Fathers Sons Brothers

South Africa Cape Town

Embodied transformation for men in a luxurious Cape Town safari setting.

Flowing German Donation

Flowing German

South Africa Western

A yoga-focused retreat in McGregor, with a hot tub, kitchen, varied meal options, and a pay-what-you-can approach.

Global Nomad Collective Paid

Global Nomad Collective

South Africa Greenpoint

A meaningful community for digital nomads in Cape Town, focusing on NLP and holistic growth.

Hara Shanti Wellness Experiences Paid

Hara Shanti Wellness Experiences

South Africa Saint Francis

Rejuvenate and reconnect at Hara Shanti, offering holistic wellness retreats in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Healing Journey Paid

Healing Journey

South Africa Hout Bay

Healing Journey offers plant medicine, yoga, somatic, and meditation retreats in South Africa.

Hunyuan Qi Therapy Paid

Hunyuan Qi Therapy

South Africa Cape Town

Explore Zhineng Qigong Science for healing and growth in Cape Town.

Ikhaya Safari Lodge Paid

Ikhaya Safari Lodge

South Africa Cape Town

A boutique Cape Town lodge with African-inspired accommodation, garden spaces, mountain scenery and a swimming pool.

Immersed in Nature Paid

Immersed in Nature

South Africa Hoedspruit

Reconnect with nature and self in the African wild, blending safari, yoga, and meditation.

Jivana Yoga Retreats Donation

Jivana Yoga Retreats

South Africa Sedgefield

Iyengar Yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork in a luxurious Sedgefield guesthouse.

Journeys with Jovanka Donation

Journeys with Jovanka

South Africa Kruger national

Experience African wildlife and relaxation at this Kruger National Park retreat.

Louis at Magwa Falls Paid

Louis at Magwa Falls

South Africa Lusikisiki

Reconnect with yourself at Louis at Magwa Falls, a serene retreat in South Africa.

Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise and Adventure Lodge Paid

Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise and Adventure Lodge

South Africa Hibberdene

Adventure lodge with a vibrant community, surf, and jungle setting near a blue flag beach.

Mosaic Lagoon Lodge Donation

Mosaic Lagoon Lodge

South Africa Stanford

Women's wellness retreat on Hermanus Lagoon, focusing on mindfulness, yoga, and spa treatments.

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