The Retreat Selous is a unique all-suite tented lodge, found in the remote far north of the Selous. It is situated in wild bush on the banks of the wide Great Ruaha River. The centrally situated main house – The Fort – is high up on a rocky hillside, allowing guests one of the best vantage points in the whole reserve. Private space, seclusion and individual services in harmony with nature are the hallmarks of ‟The Retreat‟.

The customised 100 m² luxury tents, mounted on raised teak wood platforms, rise to a height of over 6 metres & are protected by two layers – a strong mosquito net as an inner wall and heavy duty canvas on the outer side
All tents can be fully opened to the sounds, breeze and full view of the nature
An integral part of each suite is its own private outdoor deck with seating and signature outdoor antique copper bathtubs
A comfortable king size bed surrounded by a silk mosquito net
Indoor en suite facilities, including separate shower and specially commissioned washbasins made from semi-precious stones
Carefully designed interiors are complemented by handpicked African antiques and local materials

6 X EAGLE HILL SUITES (100m²) – an easy stroll from the main house, The Fort, on top of the hill, each enjoying an eagle view

3 X RIVER SUITES (160 m²) – standing on raised platforms beside the river bank – each with its own additional 60m² „look-out‟ viewing deck complete with private plunge pool

1 X LION’S RIVER SUITE(220 m²) – sits on a wooden platform with a further 60m² tented seating area, which can house additional beds for families. Included is a personal dining area & plunge pool

1 X HIPPO POINT (3000 m²) – an exclusive private safari lodge experience, situated 2 km from The Fort, providing total seclusion and privacy. Two large individual suites, each of 160m², spaciously positioned on raised platforms with own sundeck and plunge pool either side of its own large private infinity pool. A private bar, lounge and dining areas are provided, serviced by one‟s own cook and butler. Activities conducted by private guide, vehicle and boat

FLY CAMPING – Sleep under the stars in this specially created fully transparent nomadic tent, complete with „Tree Shower‟ washing facilities. A private Hippo Point cook, guide and game scout discreetly provide service and protection

LOVE NEST – A “tree top” sleep-out deck, complete with a teak wood base under the roof of a huge evergreen tree. Clients will have a spectacular view onto the Great Ruaha River and is just above a busy Hippo path

The Retreat Selous Facilities

• SENSES TO AFRICA SPA – 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 of African nature and wildlife with its sights, sounds, smells and taste through body work and balance the needs of body, soul and mind.
• BAR – The Retreat has three bars serving favourite drinks and snacks: at the Fort, the sunset bar with additional infinity pool and at the Hippo point.
• DINING – Besides the restaurant at the Fort, there are several attractive areas in which to dine in. Dependent on weather conditions and guests‟ requests, bush dining is a regular feature at The Retreat where freshly prepared food is cooked in situ over an open fire. Local and international cuisine, utilizing fresh produce from coastal regions, is brought in and prepared by The Retreat‟s skilled chefs, who are trained under Wolfgang Kuchler, a leading 18 point Gault Millau cook from Switzerland.
• BOUTIQUE – The Retreat runs a small boutique with special African items and some pharmacy products.