
Welcome
Welcome to Exclusive Ibogaine Retreat South Africa — a sanctuary for deep healing and inner transformation at the southern tip of the African continent. Nestled in a secluded valley near Stanford, just two hours from Cape Town, our retreat offers a peaceful haven where nature and stillness support profound personal change.Our spacious venue features comfortable en-suite bedrooms, each with private doors opening onto tranquil gardens. Surrounded by beautifully tended grounds, expansive mountain views, and a sustainable off-grid environment, this sanctuary invites you to step away from the pressures of daily life and gently reconnect with your true essence.We host intimate retreats with a maximum of three participants at a time, allowing for highly personalized care, individual attention, and a safe, supportive setting. For those seeking complete privacy and discretion, we also offer exclusive one-on-one retreat experiences tailored to the needs of our high-end clients.To ensure a seamless journey, we provide a private shuttle service that collects and returns participants directly from Cape Town International Airport and surrounding areas.
Why Ibogaine?
It can help with


FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
The spiritual healing that comes with an Ibogaine journey is a deeply personal experience, guiding you into the depths of your own consciousness and uncovering truths that often lie hidden beneath the surface.
ALLEVIATE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
Detoxing from prescription medication is a necessary step before beginning an Ibogaine journey.

ALLEVIATING ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY
Detoxing from alcohol is a huge, transformative first step in breaking the cycle of addiction and truly reclaiming your life.


OVERCOMING DRUG DEPENDENCY
An Ibogaine journey is often misunderstood as a quick fix for addiction, but it is important to emphasize that while it can be a powerful catalyst for change, it is not a cure-all. Ibogaine’s unique ability to reset the brain’s reward system and interrupt the cycle of addiction offers an invaluable opportunity for individuals to step away from cravings and withdrawal symptoms. However, the real work begins after the experience, as lasting recovery requires ongoing effort, support, and significant lifestyle adjustments. One of the most profound effects of ibogaine treatment is its ability to temporarily remove cravings and the compulsive drive to use substances. This creates a critical "window of opportunity" during which individuals feel free from the physical and psychological chains of addiction. During this period, many people report a sense of mental clarity and emotional stability, allowing them to reflect on their lives, identify destructive patterns, and envision a healthier future. However, this window is finite, and without conscious effort to build new habits and coping strategies, the old patterns may resurface over time. For ibogaine to have a lasting impact, it is essential to use this newfound clarity to implement meaningful changes. This often involves making difficult but necessary decisions, such as removing oneself from toxic environments, relationships, or social circles that may enable or trigger addictive behaviors. The process of healing from addiction extends far beyond the ibogaine journey itself and requires commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing environment. This might include seeking therapy, joining recovery groups, and engaging in activities that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Ibogaine treatment is best seen as the starting point of a broader recovery journey rather than a standalone solution. While it provides a unique and powerful reset, the success of the experience ultimately depends on the individual’s willingness to embrace change and take active steps toward a healthier life. With the right support system, dedication to personal growth, and an understanding of the challenges ahead, ibogaine can serve as a transformative tool for breaking free from addiction and building a fulfilling, substance-free life.
ALLEVIATING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DEPENDENCY
Over the last decade, life’s growing demands have left many of us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from who we really are.

"Healing through nature’s medicine is the soul’s way of reconnecting with its roots, finding balance and strength in the quiet wisdom of the earth."
Services & Retreat Options

Retreat Option 1
Group Retreat,
3 Participants
An Ibogaine retreat offers a powerful opportunity for deep healing and personal transformation. Over the course of five days and four nights, participants immerse themselves in a safe, supportive environment designed to guide them through profound inner work. Held in the serene setting of a horse farm at the foot of the majestic Langeberg Mountains, these intimate group retreats are limited to three participants, allowing for personalized attention and a deeply connected experience. The journey begins with two preparatory sessions focused on intention-setting and detox guidelines, ensuring both mind and body are ready for the transformative process. Participants receive a full Ibogaine flood dose under continuous medical supervision, with IV hydration to support physical well-being. A private en-suite room equipped with camera monitoring ensures comfort and safety throughout the experience. The retreat also integrates nurturing practices to support holistic healing, including a complete technology detox, nourishing vegetarian meals, gentle yoga, and a soul-soothing sound bath experience. Ritual elements like a letter-burning ceremony offer symbolic release of old patterns, while journaling and guided reflections help deepen insights. Following the journey, participants benefit from unlimited emotional support and tailored holistic guidance to integrate their experience into daily life. Every step of the retreat is overseen by a team of professionals, with pre-commitment health screenings ensuring a safe and supportive process. This comprehensive retreat provides a unique, life-changing opportunity for those ready to embrace healing at its deepest level. Optional shuttle service to and from Cape Town International Airport and surrounding areas can be discussed. Life Investment: $3 200 South Africans that earn in Rand exchange can be discussed individually.
5 Days, 4 Nights
From $ 4 200

Retreat Option 2
Private 1-on-1 Retreat
Our exclusive one-on-one Ibogaine retreats offer a deeply personalized and transformative experience in a serene, picturesque mountain sanctuary. Over the course of five days and four nights, you’ll be guided by a dedicated transformational coach and supported by our retreat host. This retreat, available Monday through Friday on customizable dates, is designed to provide a safe, immersive environment for profound healing. The tranquil setting features a waterfall, a labyrinth for reflection, and the calming presence of horses, enhancing the restorative atmosphere. Your journey includes two pre- and post-transformation sessions, detailed detox guidelines, journaling, and intention-setting to prepare your mind and body for the Ibogaine Retreat. The flood dose is administered with continuous medical oversight, complemented by an IV drip to support hydration and physical health. You’ll stay in a private en-suite room with discreet camera observation for your safety and comfort. Beyond the Ibogaine journey, the retreat incorporates a holistic approach to healing with a complete technology detox, nourishing vegetarian meals, and gentle yoga to promote balance and renewal. On the last night a letter-burning ceremony, symbolizes releasing old patterns, while unlimited emotional support and tailored guidance ensure the integration of the experience into daily life. To enhance your retreat, you can choose two additional therapies from a selection of healing modalities, including aromatherapy massage, reflexology, crystal healing, chakra balancing, Reiki, Rife treatment, or a bio-resonance scan. This intimate, all-inclusive retreat offers a profoundly transformative path for those seeking personalized healing in a nurturing and medically supported environment. Our private shuttle service to and from Cape Town International Airport, as well as nearby areas, is included Life investment: $4 200 South Africans that earn in Rand exchange can be discussed individually.
5 Days, 4 Nights
From $ 5 200

Introduction Call
After more than twenty-five years of experience with plant medicines, I’ve come to deeply respect the immense courage it takes to reach out and ask for help and guidance. Answering that call is a profound and meaningful step, and I’ve learned that trust between a facilitator and participant is one of the most important foundations for a truly transformative journey. These experiences invite us to explore a lifetime of challenges, and for you to feel safe enough, to fully surrender, releasing the grip of the ego, is essential for healing. It’s important to understand that this path is not a quick fix. True transformation requires deep commitment, courage, and an open heart. Healing can be raw, challenging, and profoundly rewarding. I’ve had the honor of holding space for nearly a thousand hours during Ibogaine journeys, walking beside individuals as they release old patterns and step into new ways of being. Each person’s journey is unique and often tender as they let go of behaviors that no longer serve them. Because of the depth of this work, I offer a 30-minute complimentary video call as a first step. Over the past fifteen years, I’ve guided people from around the world through this transformative process, one step at a time. This introductory call is an opportunity for us to connect, build trust, and ensure that you’re committed to this powerful journey of growth and healing. Thank you for understanding that this 30-minute introduction is offered directly to participants. . Setting clear expectations, professional boundaries, and honoring the importance of trust and commitment are key to this process. Please let me know if a morning or afternoon call suits you better—I look forward to connecting with you when the time is right.
30-minute
Complimentary

Life Guidance
I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued, when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship. ~ Brene Brown Once-off, or weekly check-in sessions offer a compassionate, judgment-free space to navigate life’s challenges and nurture personal growth. Whether you’re dealing with loneliness, frustration, personal or spiritual issues, or need a soundboard for thoughts on love, health, or purpose, these sessions are designed to help you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Genuine connection is essential for emotional well-being as we journey through life’s turbulent waves. Just as vital as food and water, connection helps break down barriers, embrace vulnerability, and foster authentic relationships. These sessions support clarity, peace, and holistic wellness. Hourly rate: $30 First 30 minutes, free, meet and greet. T&C apply.
1 hr
$ 70

Upcoming Dates


Our Team of Experts
Safety, Compassion, Dedication

Anita Viviers
Transformational Retreat Host & Life Guide
Anita Viviers offers one of the most exclusive and deeply transformative Ibogaine Retreat Experiences available in South Africa. With over two decades of dedicated experience in the field of plant medicine, Anita brings a rare and powerful combination of deep wisdom, intuitive strength, and heart-centered care. Her presence is both grounding and nurturing—a true mother figure—able to hold space for the unraveling of childhood wounds, negative self-perceptions, and long-held patterns of emotional pain and dependency. Anita meets each guest with unwavering calm, compassion, and an innate ability to support profound personal healing. Her work is not clinical, nor conventional. With a deep passion for the sacred medicine of Iboga, Anita has developed a trusted and respected professional treatment protocol that empowers seekers to break through the barriers that have kept them from living fully. Her ability to hold this space—with strength, clarity, and grace—creates the safe container many need to finally move forward into peace, purpose, and lasting transformation. Anita is also known for curating a truly immersive retreat experience. Drawing only the most qualified and heart-aligned support team around her, she ensures that every guest is supported on every level—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Anita continues to walk the path of sacred service, with humility, reverence, and a profound love for the medicine and the people it calls to heal. Certified by the African National Healers Association (t/Dr 0000 10968/004)
Zenta Malan
Embodiment Facilitator

Zenta Malan works with embodiment, nervous system capacity, and integration, supporting people to reclaim agency and self-leadership after adversity. Her work is shaped by lived experience. Growing up and coming of age in the context of trauma informed a long-standing commitment to understanding how experience is held in the body and how to rebuild trust in oneself. She offers one-to-one work, small group processes, and ceremonial retreats. She is also a Psilocybin journey guide within specific, clearly defined containers, held with strong ethical and relational boundaries. Zenta approaches psilocybin as a tool that opens access to deeper inner connection, clarity, and repair where readiness exists, rather than as a solution or cure. Preparation, consent, and integration are central to her work. Zenta places particular emphasis on nervous system safety and integration. All medicine work includes structured preparation protocols and post-journey integration support, focused on embodiment, regulation, and translating insight into lived change. Her approach prioritises responsibility, choice, and practical application over peak experience. Known for her calm, patient presence, Zenta is recognised for her ability to hold complex emotional and psychological material with clarity and steadiness. She communicates difficult subjects in a way that is direct, accessible, and free from patronisation. Zenta works best with people who are willing to take ownership of their lives and engage themselves honestly. Her work is grounded, responsibility-based, and centred on the understanding that no one is here to be fixed. Change emerges through conscious participation and self-leadership. Sacred Connection
Susan (Savitri) Rossetto
Yoga Teacher

Kundalini yoga is known as the yoga of awareness and experience-your inner experience of the journey within. Of the recognised forms of yoga it is said to be the oldest and the original complete form, and the most comprehensive. It encompasses asana (physical postures), chanting mantra (repetition of primal sounds), meditation, and breath. For this reason, it is known to be one of the fastest and most potent systems of personal transformation and spiritual growth. It balances the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system, expands the lung capacity, and purifies the bloodstream. It trains the mind to think positively and be in control of thoughts and attitudes. It builds inner strength and self- awareness to its maximum, assisting us in reaching our highest potential. The word Kundalini is derived from the word “kundal”, which means “the curl of the lock of hair of the beloved”. It is a metaphor, a poetic way of describing the flow of energy and consciousness that already exists within each one of us. Kundalini yoga explores our dimensions, depth, nature, and potential as human beings, and enables us to experience our infinite selves, our true nature, our spiritual essence. Kundalini yoga is practiced in the form of kriya. Each kriya is a set of postures, breath and meditations designed to allow the manifestation of a particular state. Many of the postures involve movement, and the emphasis is on the overall energy and dynamics of the posture rather than on precision. A typical Kundalini yoga class will include opening the space by chanting a sacred Sanskrit mantra to “tune in”, breathing and warm-up exercises, the main kriya, a meditation (with or without mantra) and deep relaxation. A class closes with a beautiful song of blessing, known as “The Sunshine Song”, sung or recited in English. Suzy Savitri is an experienced Internationally certified Level 2 Kundalini Yoga , Breathwork and Meditation Teacher and sound Practitioner who specialises in helping people remove emotional blocks and navigate through difficult times. Gong Sound Healing is a space for your mind to be released from mental activity and your body to let go of tension. It is a space for your inner being to surrender to what you true self is calling for, enabling it to come forth into deeper meaning thereby supporting your journey of self-discovery. A Gong Sound Journey is an energy medicine which uses sound waves to improve health and well being. It is a “wholing” process, helping you make your mind, body and spirit whole again. It improves many conditions, such as :- * physical and emotional pain * chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia * self-limiting beliefs and behaviour * ending bad habits * feeling stagnated * insomnia as well as being wonderful for relaxation.
John Reinecke
ALS Paramedic

John is an Advanced Life Support Paramedic, who has been assisting patients during their Ibogaine medicine journeys, for the last 2 years. He has experience of over a decade, providing care to critically ill patients, both in hospital settings and in the field. Since 2023, he has expanded his focus to include aesthetic medicine, offering intravenous therapy with high-quality vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and amino acids to patients on a voluntary basis.
Anders Beatty - UK
Ibogaine Integration Counselor

(Online, UK) Is a transpersonal guide and, and the founder of the Good Life Index and The Metaphorical Cooking Pot. Drawing on 25 years of lived addiction experience and over a decade of professional coaching practice. His pre-treatment protocol has become recognized as a fundamental component of successful treatment by many of the world's leading ibogaine providers: Inner Realms, Ambio, Medicine Heart, Anzelmo Ibogaine, Exclusive Ibogaine Retreat SA, and Iboga Quest. A Director of Awake.net and regular conference speaker, Anders is currently collating his life’s work into a book on preparation, integration, and transformative healing. https://ibogainecoaching.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7aglaLTvKA
Desiree Van Der Merwe
Psychologist

(Online, SA) Desiree VD Merwe studied at Unisa for a BA Psychology degree via correspondence. The three main areas of study included Psychology, Criminology, and Different Religions over the ages. The degree BA (HS & SS) was completed in 2010. The next degree was BA Honours (Psychology), where I chose to study Children, Personality Disorders, Ageing, and Psychological Therapy. This degree I completed by 2013. I enrolled and completed an online course at the Open University England to study Forensic Psychology in 2016. It was lovely studying again! My practice in Mooinooi has evolved to personal consultations with people in need of Alternative Natural Medication, which we grow and prepare in various forms of oil, capsules, ointment – to name a few. Our website is https://Serenitymagic.com Psychological Counselling is offered to those in need. We recently purchased a Metatron Hunter 4025 Resonance Scanning machine that scans the human body up to the DNA. This assists greatly in ascertaining both Physical and Psychological imbalances. Psychologist - BA (HS & SS), BA Honours (Psychology) Traditional Doctor: African National Healers Association Practice no: 00010597/004
Nurma Dippenaar
Functional Medicine Health Coach

(Online, SA) Our physical bodies are a direct reflection of our inner state and that with each physical challenge, illness or dis-ease, our bodies are reminding us to look within and love ourselves. When we love ourselves as we are at any moment - in all our humanity - with all our imperfections, when we look at ourselves through eyes of compassion, we can accept that every moment is an experience from which we will learn and grow. Through self-love and self-care, we allow our hearts to guide us to wellness. Certification from the leading Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) in the US Member of the Functional Medicine Health Coaches Association of South Africa (FMHCASA) Natural Healers Association (NHA) Bach Remedy & Reiki Practitioner
Sara Ucendo
Kambo Facilitator

Sara Ucendo, from Spain House of Kambo Sara started walking her path with the frog secretion Kambô in 2015 and initiated herself to be a facilitator with the Matses Tribe in Peru, in 2016. Since then, she has travelled the world assisting people to heal and detoxify their mind, body and spirit. Always in deep inner work and initiations to be a safe space holder and container for others in her work. In 2018 she trained with the International Association of Kambô Practitioners, acquiring a more westernized view and complete way of applying the frog medicine using Chinese meridian points, etc. End of 2022 she initiated deep training with the Bufo Alvarius Toad Medicine. And has been working successfully in South Africa. Working with these 2 secretions of a Toad and Frog, delivers a whole body and soul healing and reset. 🐸Kambô Cleanse: it’s a short, yet intense detox and purge of the body at all levels: mental, physical, emotional & energetic. The treatments with kambô can have extraordinary results, if the person is willing to let go, do the necessary changes when understanding what the frog reveals. Kambô opens the heart and makes it work accurately. So that things flow, unblock, and clear the path for good things to come. The secretion is absorbed in the lymphatic system through very light burns on the first layer of the skin. Short term you gain clarity, alertness, increased energy and stamina, positivity and a fully awaken immune system. Long term work with kambô one gains no fatigue, laziness, sharpness, no self-doubt, takes action in life, is free from depression, anxiety, and dependence on medication, relief of chronic pains, and illnesses, boundary setting, speaks ones truth without insecurities, autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, etc. Kambô is made out of bio-peptides that awaken the healing energy of the body & cleanse at a cellular level: stored toxins, medication, drugs, heavy metals, and trauma. It allows the liver to release and be purged the stagnant bile from decades of holding strong emotions like rage, anger, frustration or stress. Allowing this organ, which is the filter of the blood, to reset and work more efficiently to filter our blood & restore our rest. 🐸❤️Kambô Womb Healing: This treatment is specific for women. The uterus holds so much information and, most of women who haven’t paid attention to it before, suffer from polyps, severe menstrual cramps, PMS, infertility, hormone imbalance, cold and constricted womb from past sexual relationships, betrayal, disconnection from the heart, not feeling safe/seen/held/heard. By focusing kambô on this area (sexual/sacral chakra) we can release and work on female lineage baggage stored in the womb.
Annalie Swiegers
Astrologer and Wayfinder Life Coach

(Online, SA) My passion is to help people, find themselves and live an authentic and meaningful life. I use Astrology as a tool to guide and support my clients on their life path, mostly to edit and simplify their lives, to align with their Dharma (purpose/best life). Your needs, safety, and values are so important to a well-lived life. I have a 3-year diploma and studied under Rod Suskin. 15-minute, 30-minute, and hour-long sessions available; a 15-minute free call available to establish the client's needs.
Tim Hayes
Integration Coach (South Africa)

(Online, SA) Tim spent years battling addiction and then chasing a different kind of high — success, status, achievement — before discovering that none of it touched the emptiness underneath. In 2014, he chose a completely different path: deep inner work, spiritual practice, and a connection with who he really is beyond the noisy, doubting mind. Since then, Tim has sat through multiple vision quests and years of ceremonial work with sacred plant medicines, and he’s coached high-performers, entrepreneurs, and creatives through what comes after: the weeks and months where a profound experience either becomes a lasting turning point, or quietly fades back into old patterns. He understands that ibogaine isn’t the finish line — it’s the opening. The real work is what you do with the clarity it gives you: rebuilding trust with yourself, rewiring old responses, and learning to live, lead, love and parent from a steadier place long after the ceremony ends. That’s what Tim helps people do — turn a single powerful experience into a lasting new way of living.
"Nature holds the power to heal, offering remedies in every leaf, root, and flower. When we align with its wisdom, we unlock the essence of true wellness."

