What to Expect

The Lodge

Your retreat experience takes place at Ujima, a newly opened lodge designed to create space for both connection and complete downtime.

Welcome to Ujima, a newly opened lodge thoughtfully designed to sit gently within its surroundings, in a quiet, private northern part of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. The interiors have been carefully curated using textured wood, stone and glass to create a seamless flow between indoors and out, inviting the bush in and allowing the landscape to become part of the living space.

The lodge is intentionally connected yet spacious, offering areas to gather and unwind, from slow evenings under the stars in the outdoor boma to relaxed afternoons by the saltwater pool as wildlife quietly moves through the grounds. Rooms offer a sense of privacy and stillness, without ever feeling removed from what surrounds you.

Rooms

The guest rooms at Ujima are positioned to make the most of their setting, with generous glazing, private terraces and uninterrupted bush views. Ground floor Superior Garden Rooms feature private outdoor shower gardens, some with outdoor baths, while first floor Deluxe King Rooms are light-filled, with vaulted ceilings and elevated outlooks.

Each room is designed for comfort and ease, with high-quality linen, deeply comfortable beds and considered finishes throughout. A space to truly switch off and enjoy the quiet of the bush.

The Lodge Experience

Life at the lodge is shaped around a sense of ease and intimacy, with a number of thoughtfully arranged spaces to gather or take a moment for yourself. Cozy seating areas, both indoors and out, along with fireplaces, lanterns and candlelight, create a warm and inviting atmosphere as the day draws to a close.

We place a quiet emphasis on eating well, with fresh, nourishing meals served in a variety of considered settings around the lodge.

The rhythm of the day is unhurried and flexible, with a fully stocked bar available and treatments easily arranged with our on-site therapists. Whether settling in by the fire or sharing a relaxed meal under the stars, the experience is designed to feel natural, comfortable and restorative.

Wellnes In The Wild

Wellness is built naturally into the retreat experience, giving you space to move, rest, and reconnect throughout your stay.

Wellness at Ujima is woven gently into the rhythm of the lodge, offering space to move, rest and reconnect. An indoor yoga and movement studio provides a calm setting for practice, while our outdoor bush deck invites a more immersive experience, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.

Guests can book private or group sessions, or simply take time for themselves - whether that's a quiet moment by the pool, a treatment with one of our therapists, or enjoying fresh, nourishing food that supports a sense of health and wellbeing. It's a natural, unforced approach to wellness, shaped as much by the environment as the experience itself.