Munga Plains
Chobe, Botswana, Africa
About Haven
👥: 20 guests + 2 facilitators
Munga Plains is a small safari camp built for yogis, on the edge of Chobe National Park in Botswana. Safaris here bring you close to the world’s largest elephant population, 450 bird species, and herds pulled to its riverbanks. Practice in a yoga shala 500 meters into the floodplains, surrounded by nothing but the sound of the wild. Built respectfully on ancestral Basubiya land and staffed from the neighboring villages, local traditions are honored by running cultural workshops, hosting traditional dinners, and encouraging genuine connections with the locals.
Accommodation
10 beautifully finished double glamping rooms, along with two reserved for visiting retreat leaders, are each set on their own wooden deck with a private veranda. The beds can be configured as either king or twin. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and hot-water shower.
Facilities
Fully equipped for up to 20 practitioners, the space includes mats, blocks, belts, bolsters, straps, blankets, aerial hammocks, and sound bowls.
What’s included
Communal dining area
Swimming pool
Nearest airport / trainstation
Closest airport:
The Camp
Every piece of wood, canvas, and thatch in our camp was placed with intention, so that if it were removed tomorrow, nature could quietly reclaim the land as its own. With comfortable en-suite rooms, the camp offers an intimate setting designed for one retreat group at a time.
The main area is a space for connection and community, with a bar, swimming pool, relaxed lounge areas, and a boma for gathering under the stars at night. Guided by a commitment to self-sufficiency, we grow produce from our garden, run on solar power, and source and purify our own water.
Locally sourced, hand finished
Every structure at Munga Plains was built by local artisans in wood, canvas, and thatching grass: nothing prefabricated, nothing imposed on the landscape. Each space was created to exist gently within the plains, in rhythm with its surroundings.
Entirely off-grid, the camp is designed to exist lightly on the land. Water is sourced from Munga Plains’ own borehole, with on-site water and sewage treatment systems. Solar power sustains the camp’s daily rhythm. Thoughtfully built to be self-sufficient, the camp cares for itself without leaving a lasting mark on the plains.
Accommodation
There are ten beautifully finished double glamping rooms, along with two reserved for visiting retreat leaders, are each set on their own wooden deck with a private veranda. Inside, you’ll find a wardrobe, fan, mosquito net, and comfortable beds that can be configured as either king or twin.
Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and hot-water shower. By night, the soft sounds of the bush drift through the canvas, grounding you in the wilderness around you.
Yoga Shala
Set intentionally a short meditative walk from camp, the journey to the shala becomes part of the practice itself. Open plains stretch toward the horizon, dotted with palm trees and acacias, while wandering zebras occasionally pass through the landscape beyond.
Designed to keep you connected to nature, the shala is open to the wilderness around you. In case of wind and cooler temperatures, transparent canvas screens can be rolled down to offer protection.
Equipment provided
Fully equipped for up to 20 practitioners, including:
Mats
Blocks
Belts
Bolsters
Straps
Blankets
Aerial hammocks
Sound bowls
Safari & more at Chobe National Park
Without fences, animals roam freely and every safari unfolds differently. Home to the highest concentration of elephants in the world, Chobe National Park offers extraordinary wildlife where every sighting becomes a memorable moment.
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Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives through Chobe with a private vehicle and guide. Big cats, four of the Big Five, and whatever else the bush chooses to reveal.
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Boat cruise
Three hours on the Chobe River with lunch served on board. Hippos calling through the water, elephants gathering at the riverbank, and crocodiles resting on the sandbanks.
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Nature walk
A slower pace that invites you to pause and notice. Tracks in the earth, medicinal plants, bird calls, and the small details often missed from a vehicle.
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Mokoro
Glide through the Chobe channels in a traditional dugout canoe at sunset. Quiet, peaceful, and grounding: a moment to rest the mind and absorb the stillness of water.
Honoring local traditons
Most of the Munga Plains team comes from the Basubiya tribe, whose traditions are rooted in the land. This is an opportunity to connect with the community that forms part of the Munga family.
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Authentic workshops
Discover ancestral skills and traditions passed down through generations. From basket weaving to drumming and dance, each experience offers a chance to learn, participate, and exchange with local community members.
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Under the Milky Way
Evenings gather around the boma fire for storytelling and stargazing beneath some of the clearest skies in the world, where the Milky Way often stretches from horizon to horizon.
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Village tours
Walk through the neighboring villages and visit the local school, where donations are welcome. Meet the people behind the camp, learn about their families, and gain insight into their traditions and daily lives.
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Kachikau school
Munga Plains has a close relationship with the nearby primary school, which includes a Special Editation Unit supporting around 32 children with disabilites. There is an option to visit the school as part of the experience and contribute to ongoing community support initiatives.
Accommodation
There are 7 ensuite bedrooms hosting up to 16 guests, plus 4 additional beds for teachers and instructors.
All seven rooms at Haven have their own en-suite bathroom.
All bedding, towels, and linens are provided.
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3 shared triple rooms with en-suite bathroom
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3 shared double rooms with en-suite bathroom
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1 private single room with en-suite bathroom
Location
Haven Havelland • Dorfstraße 33, 14715 Milower Land OT Bahnitz
Located within the Westhavelland Nature Park, Haven offers a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.
Guests can enjoy a garden sauna, a dedicated reading room, and direct access to the meanders of the Havel River. The surrounding landscape is quiet and expansive, ideal for slowing down and reconnecting with the natural rhythm of the environment.
Accommodation is provided in a historic guesthouse with seven bedrooms, each with a private ensuite. Interiors blend rustic elements with modern comforts, creating a simple and restful atmosphere.