Ubuntu Leadership Trail
2026 Open departure:
3 - 10 April 2026
Private departures are available on request.
What is it about?
I AM BECAUSE WE ARE. WE ARE BECAUSE THE PLANET IS.
That is the essence of Ubuntu. An ancient African code of living that suggests the following: "I can only be the best possible version of myself, if you are the best possible version of yours. Therefore we will inter-be. However, we can only do this if we look after the earth."
It’s an ancient African philosophy exploring the art of negotiation, discussion, well-being and compromise; perhaps the keystones of harmonious modern living. These principles are as deeply rooted in the earth of the Okavango than the tallest baobab tree; alive, real and present.
The Ubuntu Trail explores two worlds; the wild and the tamed. The inner and the outer. To come back home to wilderness and reconnect with the harmony it affords us. And to re-define the relevance of integrating these ancient principles in our modern lives. Its a trail of leadership and discovery.
And the backdrop? The beautiful Okavango Delta.
That is the essence of Ubuntu. An ancient African code of living that suggests the following: "I can only be the best possible version of myself, if you are the best possible version of yours. Therefore we will inter-be. However, we can only do this if we look after the earth."
It’s an ancient African philosophy exploring the art of negotiation, discussion, well-being and compromise; perhaps the keystones of harmonious modern living. These principles are as deeply rooted in the earth of the Okavango than the tallest baobab tree; alive, real and present.
The Ubuntu Trail explores two worlds; the wild and the tamed. The inner and the outer. To come back home to wilderness and reconnect with the harmony it affords us. And to re-define the relevance of integrating these ancient principles in our modern lives. Its a trail of leadership and discovery.
And the backdrop? The beautiful Okavango Delta.
Itinerary summary:
DAY 1:
Arrival in Maun, Botswana.
Depart by road to our tented base camp at Xwapa, south-western Okavango.
DAYS 2-7:
We have a full week of an unlimited exploration of a vast concession on foot or by vehicle.
Our base is a classic tented trails camp, with walk-in mere tents and ens-suite bathroom with a flush loo and bucket shower. Lets roll back the years! The trail is a deep dive exploring the principles and origins of Ubuntu, including:
* How it evolved and its intrinsic connection to nature
* Peeling back the layers and understanding the keystones
* Incorporating techniques into modern leadership principles
* Integrating Ubuntu in dialogue sessions.
* Principles of humility and mindful consumption.
DAY 8:
Drive back to Maun to connect with ongoing travel arrangements.
Arrival in Maun, Botswana.
Depart by road to our tented base camp at Xwapa, south-western Okavango.
DAYS 2-7:
We have a full week of an unlimited exploration of a vast concession on foot or by vehicle.
Our base is a classic tented trails camp, with walk-in mere tents and ens-suite bathroom with a flush loo and bucket shower. Lets roll back the years! The trail is a deep dive exploring the principles and origins of Ubuntu, including:
* How it evolved and its intrinsic connection to nature
* Peeling back the layers and understanding the keystones
* Incorporating techniques into modern leadership principles
* Integrating Ubuntu in dialogue sessions.
* Principles of humility and mindful consumption.
DAY 8:
Drive back to Maun to connect with ongoing travel arrangements.
About Ubuntu
‘Ubuntu” is a life philosophy or way of being that originated in the rural communities of ancient Africa, some time before modern societies, as we know them, came into being. We can only imagine how challenging survival and well-being was in these days, with the harsh environmental and living conditions of the time.
The origins of this philosophy emerged from the following pillars of community:
* That a community is only as effective as the levels of co-operation between the individuals that form them.
* That individuals still retain their personally identity and sovereignty in this process.
* That this mutual co-operation is of free will without any expectation in return
* Care of nature, the environment and ecological principles as part of this leadership is an absolute necessity.
The origins of this philosophy emerged from the following pillars of community:
* That a community is only as effective as the levels of co-operation between the individuals that form them.
* That individuals still retain their personally identity and sovereignty in this process.
* That this mutual co-operation is of free will without any expectation in return
* Care of nature, the environment and ecological principles as part of this leadership is an absolute necessity.
The value of Ubuntu in modern society
The concept of Ubuntu is possibly the most relevant social/environmental keystone in the world. Empathetic ecological well-being, combined with, humility, consciousness and community support for one another, is essential to navigate the existential crises we are facing with hope and healing. in our modern world of turbulence, system challenges, changes and uncertainty, a durable model of personal leadership is required with which to navigate.
“I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.
We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment.”
NELSON MANDELA
“I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.
We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment.”
NELSON MANDELA
What to expect
Space, time and a sense of belonging! This is what we all seek, whether we know it or not, we want to belong and be significant. Here in the splendour of the Okavango Delta one feels a unique blend of honestly humble and incredibly powerful. This landscape is the perfect platform for an exploration of self and of wilderness.
Our perfect tented trails camp is home and our platform to explore and connect. To meet and discover the stories of the people who live here, what it is like to live and work in rural Botswana. Unhurried encounters with animals, on foot or by vehicle. Bush breakfasts and lazy days plugging-in are all part of the fare.
With minimal impact and wholesome, conscious provisions, the essence of the trail is simplicity and connectedness. There is no pretence here, just humility and appreciation for the isolation and the desire to protect it!
Our perfect tented trails camp is home and our platform to explore and connect. To meet and discover the stories of the people who live here, what it is like to live and work in rural Botswana. Unhurried encounters with animals, on foot or by vehicle. Bush breakfasts and lazy days plugging-in are all part of the fare.
With minimal impact and wholesome, conscious provisions, the essence of the trail is simplicity and connectedness. There is no pretence here, just humility and appreciation for the isolation and the desire to protect it!
Activities
We have plenty of quiet and time is ours to explore the Ubuntu philosophy that is so relevant and rich in Botswana. We explore how to integrate it into our lives both here and now and in every scape we find ourselves, be it the boardroom, our homes and with our neighbours. Activities include:
* Game drives, by day or night.
* Tracking and stalking big game on foot
* Small and exclusive, maximum of 8 people
* Seasonal activities by dugout canoe depending on flood levels.
*Option of a sleep-out whereby we camp in the open for a night.
*Based from a tented fly-camp, fully sustained and off the grid
*Travelling light
* Game drives, by day or night.
* Tracking and stalking big game on foot
* Small and exclusive, maximum of 8 people
* Seasonal activities by dugout canoe depending on flood levels.
*Option of a sleep-out whereby we camp in the open for a night.
*Based from a tented fly-camp, fully sustained and off the grid
*Travelling light
Integrating the Ubuntu principles
*Exploring and translating the inspiring principles of the Ubuntu philosophy. The pace is slow, alert, ever-prepared and always spontaneous to what the bush may afford us. Here, we explore and translate these beautiful and inspiring principles. Examples include:
* Facing fears
* Value of community
* Self-resilience in times of transition
* How to navigate through uncertain landscapes
* The power of self-leadership
* The power of listening
* Re-connecting with nature and ecological principles
* Integration in modern lifestyles.
* Facing fears
* Value of community
* Self-resilience in times of transition
* How to navigate through uncertain landscapes
* The power of self-leadership
* The power of listening
* Re-connecting with nature and ecological principles
* Integration in modern lifestyles.
