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The Retreat Selous

Tanzania
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5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Piepsekuchen
Dusseldorf, Germany
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40 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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The Retreat is really an absolutely unique place. A lovely, totally secluded setting, far away from other lodges. They have a great spa area and 2 infinity pools. We stayed in a River Suite with our own plunge pool and the Hippos talking to us every day. :) We saw five lions, many elephants and even a pack of wild... More

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sasserscampbell
NY, NY
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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Where to go on Safari? A tough choice for sure. Where to stay? An even tougher choice. I'd say that Selous is a good choice. I'd say that once you choose Selous, The Retreat is an excellent choice. The only thing I will say about the game drives (those are very personal and everyone has a different experience) is that... More

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mcesteve
Maidenhead, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
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A truly memorable 4 days spent in the "River Suites" overlooking the hippos in the river. The suites have their own plunge pool and are a short walk from their own swimming pool. The tents (suites) are luxurious with hot and cold running water as well as electricity. Not a place to go if you wish to tick wild animals... More

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beneustace1
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
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We were recommended the Retreat Selous by Imagine Africa (www.imagineafrica.co.uk) who promised unbeatable service without over crowded parks which appear to be so common as safari destinations these days. All I can say is that Uma and her team at The Retreat looked after Jessica and I very well. We saw wild dogs, giraffe, lion, hippo, elephant to name just... More

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SimoneSchreifer
Memmingen, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

Spent our honeymoon at the Retreat Selous and have had a really great time. 2 nights in a river suite and one night in the "Love Nest". Absolutely amazing and romantic holiday. We also saw many animals. The camp also offers so called nomadic hiking. 2 more days walking in the wilderness and we slept right in the bush! Great... More

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Jochen Reinhold, Verkaufsleiter at The Retreat Selous, responded to this review
20 September 2011

Thank you Simone for your visit! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at The Retreat. We wish you and your husband all the best for your future! Thank you again for spending your honeymoon with us! More

LauraJ08041980
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2011

The retreat in Selous is the best place I have been in Tanzania. There are so many options from sitting back watching nature do its thing, game drives, walking safaris to boat trips, fly camping, relaxation and wellness. The retreat also offers pampering at the romantic outdoor spa whilst listening to the birds, the river and the breeze. Uma and... More

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jackiehw
Cobham, Surrey
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2009

We were so priviliged to stay at the Retreat in Selous this year. We had a hard schedule, travelling around Tanzania, and then, suddenly, found ourselves in this haven of tranqulity and peace! It was fantastic! Uma and her team could not do enough for us. We were allocated the most amazing, secluded, room - no, suite - actually. Neither... More

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Nicole L
82041 Deisenhofen
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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Lausanne, Switzerland
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1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Safari_1174
Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011
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