The Retreat is an established luxury safari destination situated in a most remote corner of the Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania, far from other camps & lodges, assuring total privacy and an exhilarating individual experience of the untouched African bush.

Unlike other camps or lodges with fixed schedules of activities, the team of The Retreat will fulfill your needs and wishes individually on a daily basis according to your previous experience of Africa and your daily needs. This will allow you to explore and experience your Africa at your own pace and priorities. Sink into nature not touched for centuries. Discover undisturbed behavior of wildlife roaming freely around you, reawaken your senses while walking, driving or boating or just chilling out or observing nature from the deck of your suite.

From the vantage point of the hill-top fort down towards the banks of the Ruaha River, the sympathetically constructed buildings & tented suites harmonize with the raw habitat, blending ethnic elements, natural materials and modern comfort.

Striking, unobstructed, viewing corridors & vistas provide guests with a direct window into the wilderness and wildlife – an integral part of the master plan as also were the very spacious distances between the luxury accommodations, ensuring absolute seclusion and guest privacy.

Step into the bush on the doorsteps, refresh in the infinity pools overlooking the rivers and its bathing wildlife, or relax and get a sense of nature in the holistic “Senses to Africa SPA”.

The architecture and interior design draw on the influences of the great East African market, when dhows transported supplies, textiles, furniture and decorative elements from Asia, Arabia and various African countries. These historical elements are reflected in the design of ‘The Retreat’. Additionally, the principles of the five elements, together with Feng Shui architecture has been applied for an overall experience of nature in harmony.

Experience the sounds, scents and flavors of the untouched African bush on the shores of the winding Ruaha river with completely individualized services.

Timeless, infinity, you.