Here’s what you can expect at the Pastors Retreat at Shikwaru Lodge, South Africa:

July 7th - 12th, 2025

Cost: FREE (A limited number of scholarships has been provided by donors)

• Experience Shikwaru Lodge:

  • You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a five-day retreat at Shikwaru Lodge in Mokopane, South Africa, where you’ll enjoy excellent food, breathtaking views, and a chance to connect with fellow leaders.
  • Optional activities include safari game drives, elephant encounters, big-game hunting, golf, massages, or poolside relaxation and more.

• Connect with Pastors from Around the World:

  Some U.S. guests will have the opportunity to join local pastors at their church over the weekend after the retreat, fostering fellowship and shared ministry experiences.

• All-inclusive experience on-site:

  Includes meals, accommodation, ground transport, and activities including safaris or hunting guides. 

• Relax and recharge:

  Memorable meals, fireside conversations, and a chance to reconnect with God and others.

Key Details

• Dates: July 7th - 12th, 2025

• Cost: FREE

• Capacity: 16 guests per retreat

• Location: Mokopane, South Africa

• Hosts: Paul Andrew & others

• Includes: meals, accommodation, ground transport to and from JNB airport (if needed), and activities including safaris or hunting guides.

• Not Included: Transportation to/from Shikwaru Lodge.

• 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).

• 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.

Shikwaru Lodge is a serene retreat nestled in the foothills of South Africa's picturesque Waterberg region. This expansive game farm offers visitors unparalleled exclusivity and privacy. The lodge is home to over 20 species of exceptional African mammals, as well as numerous bird and reptile species, providing a rich and immersive wildlife experience. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including bush walks, game drives, swimming, and putt-putt, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent African bushveld.

Things to Note:

• No experience is necessary for any of the activities and equipment is provided.

• 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."

• Your registration covers meals, accommodation, ground transport, and activities. Excludes airfare or ground travel to and from the lodge, other than a shuttle from JNB airport.

• 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.

• Further detail will be provided, but you'll want to plan on arriving at Shikwaru Lodge in Mokopane on the Monday afternoon, 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.
• We'll also get you more information on how to pack, who else is coming, and more as the retreat gets closer. 
• 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.