Led by an Expert in Couples Transformation
LeAnna Fowlds, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in couples therapy and family trauma. Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally.
Having experienced the challenges of marriage firsthand, LeAnna brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. Since 2018, she has helped couples identify patterns, communicate effectively, and rediscover meaningful connection.
This immersive retreat allows LeAnna to extend her work beyond traditional therapy sessions—guiding couples in an environment where transformation happens naturally.
Reconnect in Africa: A Marriage Renewal Experience Like No Other
This is not just a trip, it is a deeply immersive experience designed to help couples reconnect, realign, and rediscover their relationship in one of the most spiritually powerful places on earth.
Building on the foundation of LeAnna Fowlds’ work in couples therapy, this experience extends beyond traditional settings into the heart of Africa, where nature, stillness, and shared awe create the conditions for meaningful transformation.
At the edge of Victoria Falls, known locally as “The Smoke That Thunders”—you will step away from daily distractions and into an environment that naturally encourages presence, emotional openness, and connection.
Each day combines:
Guided couples sessions led by LeAnna Fowlds, LCSW
Immersive safari and cultural experiences
Quiet moments for reflection and reconnection
This is where healing deepens. This is where connection returns.
Special Experience Highlight: Optional Vow Renewal
For couples who feel inspired during the journey, a private vow renewal ceremony will be offered within the Victoria Falls Rainforest.
A moment to:
Recommit
Reflect
Begin again
Meet & Greet
Airport pick up and drop off
Accommodation
1 x Nights at IHG OR Tambo International Airport (Standard Room)
4 x Nights at Samanzi (Luxury Cabana)
Transportation
All Transfers Included
Activities
All activities mentioned and national park fees are covered in the itinerary
Breakfast
All Breakfast Meals
Dinner
All Dinner Meals
Activities
The Boma Dinner & Drum Show, Victoria Falls Private Tour, Victoria Falls Helicopter Tour, Bushtracks Express - Historic Train Dinner Safari, Night Game Drive - incl. bush dinner, The Eatery Potjie Dinner & Sunset Cruise (Signature Deck), Interactive Potjie Cooking Experience
Guiding Services
Expert local guides accompanied on all excursions
Flights
We will assist in booking International Flights
Gratuities
For guides, rangers, drivers, hotel staff are not included in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended for the guests but is not included in the itinerary
Any items
Not specified in itinerary
Additional Accommodation
No accommodation before and at the end of the tour
The third of Shongwe Selection’s award-winning lodges, Samanzi offers you easy, barefoot luxury. Our fifteen cabana-styled rooms provide private access to central pools which cascade over three tiers to create intimacy, and a playful sense of fun. Order a drink at our swim-up bar without ever having to leave the water, soak out aches and pains in our bar-side jacuzzi, or kick back and soak up the sunshine on any of our many decks and islands. At Samanzi you’ll find shelter from the heat of the day, gourmet cuisine designed to satisfy any appetite, a private wine cellar dining experience on request and service that always comes with a smile.
Depart from your home city connecting through:
Atlanta (Delta Airlines)
New York (JFK – Delta)
Washington Dulles (United Airlines)
Sample Flight Options:
Delta: ATL → Johannesburg (Direct, ~15 hrs)
United: Newark → Johannesburg (Direct, ~15 hrs)
Overnight flight to South Africa.
VIP Meet & Greet Airport Assistance
Transfer to IHG OR Tambo International Airport Hotel
Dinner included (drinks excluded)
This evening is for rest, grounding, and gentle transition.
Breakfast at hotel
Flight: Johannesburg → Victoria Falls
VIP Meet & Greet Airport Assistance
Private transfer to Samanzi Luxury Cabanas (4 nights)
Evening:
Dinner at Samanzi.
The third of Shongwe Selection’s award-winning lodges, Samanzi offers you easy, barefoot luxury. Our fifteen cabana-styled rooms provide private access to central pools which cascade over three tiers to create intimacy, and a playful sense of fun. Order a drink at our swim-up bar without ever having to leave the water, soak out aches and pains in our bar-side jacuzzi, or kick back and soak up the sunshine on any of our many decks and islands.
At Samanzi you’ll find shelter from the heat of the day, gourmet cuisine designed to satisfy any appetite, a private wine cellar dining experience on request and service that always comes with a smile.
Victoria Falls Private Tour
Helicopter Flight Over Victoria Falls
Evening:
Bushtracks Express – Historic Train Dinner Safari
Step aboard a luxurious historic train and embark on an unforgettable journey to the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge. This enchanting journey combines the nostalgia of historic locomotion with the breathtaking beauty of Victoria Falls, offering an unparalleled 7-course dining experience in the African wilderness.
Morning at leisure / reflection
Evening:
Night Game Drive and Bush Dinner
The Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve offers a Big 5 experience on a 4,000-hectare sanctuary, guided by experienced professionals. Home to some of Africa’s most iconic species, the reserve also gives you a rare chance to see the endangered Black Rhino. Choose from morning, afternoon, or night game drives. The night drive includes a bush dinner and lasts 5½ hours, offering a deeper glimpse into the reserve’s wildlife after dark.
Relaxed morning
Afternoon: Sunset Cruise (Signature Deck)
Evening:
Interactive Potjie Cooking Experience
Depart the Pure Africa Waterfront on the vessel’s ‘Signature Deck’ that offers uninterrupted views from the 6m elevation, delicious canapés and the service of a dedicated mixologist as you cruise the waterways. After the sun sets, transition seamlessly to time around the fire-pit before following the lantern-lit pathway to your table at The Eatery. The three course traditional potjie dinner includes Beef, Chicken and Vegetarian dishes that have simmered to perfection on the open flame and are accompanied by your drink of choice from our selection of wines, artisan spirits and craft beers. The Eatery Potjie Dinner & Sunset Cruise Signature Deck is a shared experience.
Once all the ingredients, spices and flavours have been added, embark on a Sunset Cruise as the pots simmer on the open fire. Perfect for the food lover and suited to groups of six or more. On return from your scenic Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi Explorer partake in a riverside 3-course meal, with your carefully prepared pot as the main course. For groups of 10 or more, this can be booked as a private experience and private will only apply to the interactive cooking session only. The cruise and eatery dinner will be a shared experience. Please note this is a weather-dependent experience.
Transfers to airport
Departure: Victoria Falls → Johannesburg → USA
VIP Meet & Greet in South Africa to connect you to your gate
