Key Details

• Two Dates to Choose From: July 15-20 or July 22-27

• Location - Mokopane, South Africa

• Capacity - 12 per retreat (two options)

• Cost - FREE. Includes meals, accommodation, ground transport, and activities including safaris or hunting guides. 

Description

•  We invite you to join a Pastors Retreat where ministry leaders from the United States will be participating along with local leaders like you in a five day, four night retreat.

• Our trip begins with a five day retreat at the world-class Shikwaru lodge in Mokpane, South Africa. We'll enjoy incredible food and make new friends in a stunning setting. There are opportunities to take safari game drives, hunt big game (if you'd like), get a massage, or just lay by the pool. All proceeds from our stay at the lodge will finance essential ministry to children across the region through their non-profit arm, Reaching A Generation.

• Some of our international guests traveling from the USA will be invited to join local pastors for the weekend. Please let us know if you're interested in hosting someone. Here's what we told them, "It's followed by two days supporting local churches and outreaches by visiting them, serving alongside them, and building relationships. These may be in South Africa or neighboring countries. The leaders of the organizations we'll be sending guests to support will have been part of your group in the retreat at the beginning of your trip."

• When you register we will ask what activities you'd be interested in. There are some opportunities for guests to hunt if that's something they would enjoy. There are plenty of other options for those who don't. 

• SCHEDULE
  Mon pm: US guests, arrive Johannesburg, travel to Shikwaru Lodge.
  Tue-Fri: Shikwaru lodge, leadership retreat, safari or hunting activities. Five day retreat
  Sat-Sun: local pastors head home, or travel for weekend ministry & missions opportunities in small teams (with US guests)
  Mon/Tue: US guests fly home.
• Click below to find out more about our partners-
  
  • Shikwaru Lodge & Reaching A Generation

Registration

• Your scholarship covers the costs of all meals, accommodation, and activities including safari game drives, hunting guides, and more (pool, gym, spa services, fishing etc).
• It excludes your transport to Shikwaru. Also, if you choose to hunt, we will sponsor the costs of an impala or blesbok (or similar), but any taxidermy & shipping are at your expense if you choose to do them. (we have great connections to keep these more inexpensive).
• Cancellation policy - We will be making plans & bookings based on registrations. So please honor that investment by not taking your commitment to be there lightly. We all have busy lives and ministry challenges that come up, so short of an absolute emergency let’s make sure our yes is yes. 

Travel

• Further detail will be provided, but you'll want to plan on arriving at Shikwaru Lodge in Mokopane on the Monday evening, in time for the retreat beginning on Tuesday.
• Our retreat will conclude on Saturday morning after breakfast, after which you can travel home. Some of you may also be hosting an international guest, and would work with us to help arrange their transport and accommodation in your city, as well as having them minister to your church or team if you wish.

Things To Note

• Hunters: You do not have to have a hunting license to participate at Shikwaru. Rifle experience is beneficial but not required. Bow opportunities also exist.

• You will need a current passport if you are not a citizen of South Africa. 

Next Steps

• After you register we will help you plan and customize your trip experience including activities during our retreat at Shikwaru Lodge.
• We'll also get you more information on how to pack, who else is coming, and more as the retreat gets closer.