located in Northern Selous, is a twelve-suite exquisite hideaway that offers complete seclusion in the heart of remote bush lands. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected wildlife sanctuary in Africa and is widely accredited as being the most pristine wilderness and one of the “secrets of Africa”.
The Retreat offers four different styles of accommodation.
Twelve spaciously 100–220 m², more than six meter high tented suites under palm thatched roofs with expansive distance between each suite have been constructed in three independent units to correspond with the surrounding habitat, whilst guaranteeing privacy and romance.
The Retreat offers four different styles of accommodation.Twelve spaciously 100–220 m², more than six meter high tented suites under palm thatched roofs with expansive distance between each suite have been constructed in three independent units to correspond with the surrounding habitat, whilst guaranteeing privacy and romance.
The tents are protected by two layers - a strong mosquito net as an inner wall and heavy duty canvas on the outer side. If guests wish to be closer to nature, all tents can be fully opened to the sounds, breeze and full view of the environment.
Each suite has its own private outdoor deck with a stunning signature outdoor antique copper, brass or silver bathtub. Ethnic elements, bespoke furnishings, African antiques, natural materials and precious stones have been blended to create a unique sense of comfort and natural luxury using principles of Feng Shui and the Five Elements in materials and interior design.
Passionate for the preservation of threatened wilderness & wildlife, fragile communities and the environment as a whole, our mission has been realized here in Selous Game Reserve in absolute seclusion. But also to make the “authentic" Africa perceivable for guests and friends has always been the idea of The Retreat’s founder, a Swiss doctor who has been living and working in Tanzania for more than 20 years.
The Retreat takes guests on a journey that blends the soul with nature & untamed wildlife and tailors each day according to individual pace and needs.
Careful attention has been given to detail, the integration of locally sourced products and an ambience that is deeply rooted in Africa, touched by the numerous cultural influences of the centuries in combination with principles of Feng Shui and the Five Elements.
Various themes like Adventure, Awareness, Romance in Africa, Family Delight or The Spiritual Retreat open doors to an individual discovery & touch of Africa. Feel peace & space, adventure & our passion. Learn about untouched ecosystems & our commitment to conservation of Selous & by staying with us, help to ensure that our work continues & that our passion is shared a little further.
The Senses to Africa Spa is an enriching, outdoor natural ‘River Spa’, romantically situated on the shores of the Great Ruaha River.
The philosophy of the Spa is to enhance the experience & raw powers of African nature through the treatments whilst also balancing of the needs of body, soul and mind. The Spa is under the guidance of a medical doctor.
Whether it be an invigorating ‘Selous Scrub’ or a relaxing ‘Monkey Head Massage’ guests will love the magic of having their treatments in this evocative environment.
Guests are able to experience a spa treatment as one of their two activities per day included in the nightly game package rate.
The Retreat is unique in that it allows guests to totally tailor make their stay by having a choice of two inclusive activities per day, from the following choices:
For a nominal charge, guests can also spend the night in our sleep out deck, aptly named the Love Nest or in our elegant Fly Camp Experience.
Diwaka Safaris works with your wish list, or offers obligation-free advice, on personally-curated safaris to fit your schedule, budget and desires.
Find Out MoreWe offer unique safaris in East Africa. Our team of proven professionals offer Family Holidays, Cultural Safaris, Eco Safaris, Bird watching Safaris, Beach Holidays, Honeymoon Holidays, Mountain Climbing and Trekking safaris,Camping safaris, photographic Safaris Groups and incentive tour packages, Car hire, Balloon safaris with a personal touch to meet the needs of each of our esteemed customer.
Vladimír Staňura – USA
We wanted to do safari with my wife in Kenya. Diwaka Safaris organized our trip for 17 days professionally. We were very satisfied with all services. The best part was our guide Patrick Waweru who did an excellent job.
josefkingley – USA
Decided to do one a early Jan before the corona nightmare...wasnt decided on the exact itinerary especially the accommodation to choose...did my own research and decided on the ones I could get though decided they can also advice on what they had in mind so that we could compare prices as well as I could get to check on their diff reviews...was a 4 nights trip just Naivasha where we stayed at Naivasha Sopa and Mara at Ashnil..loved ashnil way better cos of the views as well what we got to see the in terms of wildlife..
