Re-Wild Yourself: Reconnect with Your Wild Nature Among Wild Dolphins
Awaken your wild feminine essence through the rhythm of the ocean, soul medicine, sacred sound, and encounters with wild dolphins, during this transformative retreat.
A 5-night transformational ocean retreat for women seeking reconnection, rest, health and renewal through Wild Dolphin Encounters, Sound Journey, Functional Medicine insights, and embodied movement in Ponta Malongane
20 – 25 May 2026 | 13 – 18 Aug 2026
Semi-Luxury Accommodation
Early Bird Available for August
You weren’t made to live your life half-awake
You give endlessly to others but rarely to yourself. Between responsibilities and routines, your wild nature can grow quiet. But she’s still there – waiting for you to breathe, dance, and dive back into life.
Re-Wild Yourself is a sacred immersion designed for women who feel the call to reconnect with their bodies, the ocean, and their original vitality.
This retreat is your invitation to come home to that part of you – the wild, wise, connected woman within.
The ocean is waiting – a space where you can exhale, soften, and come back to yourself.
Return to Nature – Return to Yourself
The wilderness of the open ocean is calling you – step out of the city and into your soul.
Feel the wind in your hair, the raw earth beneath your feet, and the freedom that lives in every wave. In these turquoise waters, playful wild bottlenose dolphins remind us what radical freedom truly feels like.
What You’ll Experience
- Wild Dolphin Encounters: Swim respectfully with free dolphins in their natural ocean home.
- Medicine Song & Sound Journeys: Let ancient tones open your heart and clear your energy.
- Embodied Movement, Medicine dance & Breathwork: Reconnect to your body’s wisdom through daily guided practice.
- Functional Medicine, integrative health and wellness talks and lifestyle guidance
- Meditation and Yoga
- Community & Connection: Share circle with like-hearted women, supported by the ocean’s vastness.
- Rest & Integration: Ample time for reflection, journaling, and barefoot joy.
Retreat Inclusions
- 5 nights beachfront semi-luxury eco-accommodation (shared or private)
- Catered brunch & dinners: 5 two-course delicious catered brunches, 3 two-course wholesome dinners
- Two Wild Dolphin Ocean launches
- Facilitated sessions in sound, breath, dance, health, and ceremony
- Transfers from the Kosi Bay border (shared airport transfers to the Kosi Bay border can be coordinated but not included in your retreat investment)
- Retreat Memories: photos & memories to take home
Heartfelt Connection
"Courtney holds incredible space for heartfelt, deep connection with wild dolphins. Her love and respect for all ocean life make every encounter even more magical."Energy, Magic, and Love
What an amazing experience and such beautiful souls. Courtney, never stop spreading the magic — I need a weekly energy fix!Exquisite Time with Dolphins
"I cannot recommend this highly enough — breathwork, meditation, sound and music, and of course exquisite time on the sea with the dolphins."Healing Through Grace
"This retreat opened massive space for healing through unconditional love and support. Every second held such power — it became an eternal flame within me."So Beyond Words
"An experience many dream of — swimming freely with dolphins and being guided by our Dolphin Mermaid, Courtney. We are so blessed to have this divine...A Magical Place, Respectful Encounters
"What a magical place this is. Halo Gaia offers such an exquisite experience — so respectful to these precious ocean creatures. Courtney is...A Magical Retreat
"Courtney holds the safest space for you to unfold. Her bond with the dolphins creates a higher chance of encounters. The sound journey was beautifully healing...Don’t Hesitate — Go Now!
It was amazing! I’m already saving for my next trip.Top of My List
"One of the most exquisite experiences of my life — swimming with dolphins, incredible sound journeys, and belly dancing. This experience will forever be...A Rare Combination
"The setting, the people, and the friendliness — such a rare combination! I’ve been three times this year, and it’s become my yearly must-do because...The Heart of Malongane
"Halo Gaia is more than just a tented camp — it’s the heart of Malongane. Since my first trip in 2013, I’ve returned over ten...A Rare and Sacred Encounter
"We so seldom get the chance to interact intimately with other species in the wild. This dolphin connection was life-changing — facilitated in a protected...Awaken Your Wild Nature
This retreat invites you to explore your connected, creative, untamed self – designed by women, for women, and rooted in the heartbeat of our living planet.
What does it mean to be a Wild Woman?
- To live with a vibrant sense of freedom and curiosity.
- To move in rhythm with the pulse of nature and her changing seasons.
- To trust your intuition, love your body, and honour your truth.
- To celebrate your uniqueness and the strength that arises when women gather.
This retreat invites you to explore that wild, connected self in one of the most majestic ocean landscapes on earth.
Sea View Semi-Luxury Beach House
Your home for the retreat is a beautiful beachfront cottage nestled in the coastal forest of Mar Azul Estate, Ponta Malongane – a paradise where the Indian Ocean meets untamed wilderness.
Wake each morning to the sound of waves and watch the sun rise over the sea from the wooden deck. The house offers stunning panoramic ocean views and a tranquil setting that perfectly complements our daily rhythm of connection and restoration.
Meet Your Guides
Courtney Ward
Dolphin Swim Facilitator & Co-Founder, Halo Gaia
Since 1999, Courtney Ward – affectionately known as “Kiri Kiri” – has guided travelers into the wild beauty of Southern Mozambique. Rooted in complementary health, community upliftment, and the music of diverse cultures, her work blends ocean wisdom, sound, and heart-centered connection.
For over two decades, Courtney’s relationship with the wild bottlenose dolphins of Ponta Malongane has inspired her commitment to ethical encounters, marine conservation, and soulful retreat facilitation. Through Halo Gaia, she creates transformative spaces where simplicity, joy, and belonging arise naturally – in rhythm with the sea.
Sandy Hughes
Functional Medicine Coach & Transformation Guide, Vibrant Health
Sandy is devoted to helping people reconnect to their natural vitality. Her work bridges science and soul – blending functional health, nutritional guidance, and positive intelligence to support deep, sustainable change.
With over two decades of experience in holistic health, Sandy empowers others to restore balance through personalised, data-driven lifestyle practices and immersive retreats in nature. She believes that true wellbeing begins when we align with the rhythms of our bodies and the world around us – unlocking clarity, energy, and the freedom to thrive.
Start Your Re-Wilding Journey
Our team takes care of the details so you can focus on what matters – showing up for yourself.
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Arrive & Immerse
Step into the journey. Be gently guided into the rhythm of the ocean, culture, and community, where nature and connection do the rest.
Re-Wild Yourself Upcoming Retreat Summary
Max Group Size: 12 | Spaces are Limited | RSVP By 6 May 2026
20 – 25 May 2026
R18 200 pp sharing
Early Bird: Expired 1 January 2006
Common Questions
The Wild Is Calling You Home
This ocean-infused six-day retreat unfolds along the pristine coastline of Ponta Malongane, where the wild meets the sacred – and every wave invites you to remember your own.
Answer the call. Step into your wild.