If we are willing to be still and open enough to listen, wilderness itself will teach us.
Steven Harper
Moving from the Ego to Eco
Ecopsychology Africa explores the relationship between human beings and the natural world with a view to better understanding how our connection to the environment affects our mental and emotional well-being, and how we can use this connection to promote positive personal and social change.
Fostering a sense of self and purpose
Ecopsychology experiences facilitate the transition from an egocentric view of the world to an eco-centric perspective. Connecting with wilderness allows us to connect to the depth of self.
Our founder, Jeffrey Rink, has been facilitating Ecopsychology retreats since 1998 and this affords him the opportunity of integrating his interest in the natural environment and traditional African culture with his profession as a psychologist. Jeffrey has presented papers on Clinical Hypnosis and Ecopsychology at professional conferences. He has appeared on radio and television shows, and presented many public talks on Clinical Hypnosis and Ecopsychology.
Jeffrey is a board member of the International Ecopsychology Society.
Participants on our bespoke Ecopsychology Africa retreats are limited to small groups of no more than 6 people. We advise early booking and deposit to confirm your place.
Join us on our next Botswana retreat to the Okavango Delta and Khwai River
AUGUST 22 - 30, 2026
Experience our bespoke Botswana retreat. Explore the wonders of this unique UNESCO ecosystem with Ecopsychology Africa
Imagine a sanctuary where the clock of the modern world stops, replaced by the rhythmic pulse of the largest inland delta on Earth. As you glide through the crystal-clear channels of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, the boundary between your physical self and the wild begins to dissolve. This is not merely a sightseeing excursion; it is a profound external recalibration. Witnessing the intricate cooperation between the floodwaters and the diverse species of the Khwai River forces a shift in perspective—from seeing nature as a resource to experiencing it as a living, breathing masterpiece of which you are an integral part. The silence of the delta is loud with meaning, teaching you that true luxury isn’t found in what we possess, but in the humility of standing small before an ancient, flourishing ecosystem.
Internally, this journey serves as a mirror, reflecting the untamed resilience within your own spirit. As the golden light of the Kalahari sunset washes over the floodplains, the clutter of digital life falls away, revealing a clarity of mind long buried by urban noise. You will find that the “wild” is not something to be feared or conquered, but a sanctuary that echoes our own need for balance and connection. By the time you leave the Khwai’s edge, your view of humanity will be forever altered; you will carry home the realization that our greatest legacy is not what we build, but what we choose to protect. This experience doesn’t just change how you see the world—it changes the person who is doing the looking.
