UNPLUG 48 presents
ON TRACK
Walk the path of your Wild Self
17 - 25 April 2025 | Okavango Delta, Botswana
TO THE RHYTHM OF NATURE, WILD AND LIFE TRACKING BECOME ONE
SOMEWHERE DEEP INSIDE, YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE HERE TO DO.
Each of us is born as a wild child with a clear blueprint—the foundation of our mission here on Earth. However, through social conditioning, we risk losing connection to this blueprint over time. You make certain “social” choices, and your wild self gradually gives way to your social self.
Then comes the day when you feel the call to reconnect with your wild self. You start questioning the meaning (or lack thereof) of life, your role in the greater whole, and how it aligns with the context of your current life.
Congratulations! You are now officially a “tracker.” The path back to your wild self isn’t always easy, but it’s the only route to a sense of authenticity and meaning.
One thing is certain: once a tracker, always a tracker. There is no way back.
Discover how the ancient art of wildlife tracking can guide you back to your wild self.
Are you with us?
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Carlien & Rick
IS THIS YOU?
An adventurous soul in search of a deeper connection
✓ You're adventurous by nature, but sometimes feel this is missing in your daily life.
✓ You sense there’s more to life than your social roles.
✓ You long for a deeper connection with yourself and with nature.
✓ You can spend hours watching National Geographic documentaries about wildlife.
✓ You enjoy simplicity and don’t shy away from a back-to-basics experience.
✓ You’re curious about what wildlife tracking can teach you about your own path.
✓ You’re at a crossroads, have questions about your life’s journey, or simply want to break free from the ordinary.
“If you track your authentic life and uncover its meaning, it will catalyse other possibilities for living, and what’s important to you will immediately change.”
-Boyd Varty-
What you’ll get out of this retreat
✓ A deeper connection with your Wild Self
Return to the essence of who you truly are, beyond social expectations.
✓ Tracking skills for life
Learn the ancient skill of wildlife tracking and understand how you can use it to discover your own path.
✓ Deep reflection and meaning
Campfire chats and nature coaching lead to new insights about your place in life and the world.
“I don’t know where I am going, but I know exactly how to get there.”
-Renias Mholongo-
This retreat is for you if you
✓ Are ready to let go of your social self and embrace your wild self.
✓ Feel a longing for more authenticity and meaning in your life.
✓ Are willing to immerse yourself in nature and learn from the wisdom of wildlife tracking.
✓ Are open to personal growth through nature coaching and deep, meaningful conversations.
✓ Want to connect with like-minded adventurers on an authentic and transformative journey.
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
-John Muir-
Practical information
ON TRACK
17 - 25 April 2025
Dates
16 (evening) -17 April | Brussels / Amsterdam -> Maun -> Kwapa Camp (our basecamp)
17 -20 April | On Track retreat - Part 1
21 April | Rest & Digest in Kwapa Camp
22 -25 April | On Track retreat - Part 2
25 -26 April (morning) | Kwapa Camp -> Maun -> Brussels / Amsterdam
Location
This retreat takes place in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, a stunning wildlife oasis recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our base is Kwapa Camp, a nature guide training accommodation located at the edge of the delta. We will stay at Kwapa Camp on the first night, the last night, and during a rest day. On the other nights, we will camp at different locations within the heart of the Okavango Delta, sleeping in small one-person tents.
Program
Every day, a few hours are spent walking in silence amidst the stunning landscapes of the Okavango Delta. Along the way, we learn about the tracks and signs of the African wilderness and how these lessons can also be applied to our own lives. Each evening, we integrate the day’s adventures during thematic campfire sessions. The themes of these sessions are shaped by what resonates within the group.
Investment
EARLY BIRD till 31.12.2024
3950 4450 euro (excl. VAT) - onetime payment
1975 2225 euro (excl. VAT) - 2 monthly payments
990 1115 euro (excl. VAT) - 4 monthly payments
Included in the price
Retreat programm and guidance by Carlien, Rick & Sevara
3x nights in Kwapa Camp + 4 nights in “the wild”
3x meals per day
Pick-up from Maun airport to Kwapa Camp (and back)
Your costs
Flights Amsterdam / Brussels - Maun*
Extra drinks or snacks in Kwapa Camp
Travel insurance
(*) We strongly recommend that you book through our travel agent.
Payment
We require an advance payment within 14 days of registration.
You can pay the entire amount at once or in multiple monthly installments.
Cancellation Policy
We adhere to the following cancellation terms:
>60 days before the start: 30% of the total amount is due
60 to 45 days before the start: 60% of the total amount
44 to 30 days before the start: 90% of the total amount
< 30 days: 100% of the total amount
Your guides
Carlien Cavens
LIFE GUIDE | She has a natural talent for reconnecting people with their inner fire, their wild self.
As a former consultant at McKinsey & Co, Carlien knows that it’s not always easy to combine a fast-paced and ambitious lifestyle with a sense of fulfillment. Over the years, she has created a life for herself that feels more meaningful, enjoyable, and lighter. She believes that reflection, curiosity, and bold decisions are the foundation for a more joyful life. After all, no one is waiting for a B-version of you. Carlien is difficult to put in a box: she is an ICF-accredited coach, FGASA Nature Guide (ranger ;)), industrial engineer, and occasional DJ who above all loves taking people on adventures.
Rick de Gaay Fortman
ADVENTURER & INNER GUIDE | Combines a deep love for Africa, wildlife, and adventure with a natural talent for guiding people back to their life path.
Africa, adventure, and self-development run deep in Rick's veins. As a child, he grew up in Ghana and Sudan. Later, he climbed Kilimanjaro, cycled 7,000 km from Cape Town to Nairobi for a good cause, and hiked his first trail in the Okavango Delta. While working for McKinsey in South Africa, he completed a beautiful trail in iMfolozi NP. In 2016, he embarked on an epic six-month road trip from Nairobi to London, visiting iconic parks like the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. After experiencing burnout at McKinsey, Rick’s soul made it clear that he had strayed from his path, which inspired him to rediscover his authentic self. A transformative wilderness trail in Norway in 2022 inspired Rick to guide others in their personal development, surrounded by nature. Today, Rick is not only a strategy consultant but also an accredited coach who organizes nature retreats to help people find their way back to themselves.
Sevara Katsotso
TRAILS & NATURE GUIDE | One of Botswana’s finest guides
Sevara was born in a small village in the Okavango Delta. With over 20 years of experience as a nature and trails guide, Sevara is considered one of the best guides in the country. Sevara's passion for wildlife is unparalleled and truly embedded in his DNA. He holds a full guide license from Botswana and is a fully qualified trails guide with an immense number of hours spent on foot. He also has an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management. In addition to private guiding, Sevara also trains the next generation of nature guides at the African Guiding Academy.
Just let go of your head,
show me your heart and
run wild with me.
Any other questions?
How adventurous is this program?
ON TRACK is a unique program for adventurous souls. You can take this quite literally. Both at Kwapa Camp and during our wilderness trails in the bush, we may encounter "big game" (e.g. elephant, leopard, buffalo, lion) along the way. We are always in the highly experienced hands of trail guide Sevara, who always carries a weapon. Fun fact: Sevara has never had an accident or shot an animal throughout his entire career. He reads animals like no one else and avoids direct confrontations as much as possible.
What level of comfort can I expect?
On this retreat, do not expect the luxury that we are used to at home. The greatest luxury is the direct connection with nature, the total disconnection, and the suspension of time. At Kwapa Camp, you can shower with warm or cold water using a "bucket shower," and "flushing toilets" are available. During our stay in the bush, there is a "bush toilet" :).
Can I use my phone during the retreat?
We believe that a complete disconnection from the outside world provides the deepest connection with yourself. At Kwapa Camp, there is a brief period of (slow) WIFI available daily, but once we're in the bush, you’ll be completely offline. In case of emergency, we carry a satellite phone during our wilderness trails.
More questions?
Contact us via hello@unplug48.com
