WISDOM WITHIN · RWANDA

Six nights in the heart of Rwanda's most extraordinary private world.

A private Wisdom Within journey at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, where volcanic forest, rare encounters, deep rest and transformation create space to return to yourself.

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

Set beneath eucalyptus forest at the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Gorilla’s Nest brings together remarkable privacy, warm Rwandan hospitality, restorative wellness and extraordinary access to one of the world’s most moving wildlife encounters.

6 nights

1 Kigali + 2 Nyungwe + 3 Gorilla’s Nest

Volcanoes

National Park setting

From $55,000

Per guest

What the week actually looks like.

A clear programme without turning six extraordinary days into a classroom.

DAY 01

Arrive in Kigali

Arrive at your own rhythm. Private transfer to your hotel, time to settle in, and an intimate welcome dinner together.

DAY 02

Into the rainforest

Travel to Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort, surrounded by one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Settle into your room, slow down, and gather for our opening session.

DAY 03

Your day in Nyungwe

Begin slowly with movement and breakfast, followed by our morning session. The afternoon is yours for wellness, exploring the rainforest and tea estate, or simply enjoying some quiet time before coming together for dinner.

DAY 04

From the rainforest to the volcanoes

Leave Nyungwe and journey north to One&Only Gorilla’s Nest. Settle into your treehouse, take in the extraordinary surroundings, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.

DAY 05

Face to face with the gorillas

Experience an extraordinary morning trekking through Volcanoes National Park to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon, time to reflect, and an intimate evening together.

DAY 06

Our final full day together

Enjoy a slow morning, our final sessions, wellness and time at the lodge. Later, experience sound healing before celebrating everything we have experienced together with a beautiful final dinner.

DAY 07

Journey home

One last breakfast and closing circle before your private transfer to Kigali, where you will begin your journey home.

Two women meditating beside a forest infinity pool in Rwanda

Women sharing a candlelit dinner in the Rwandan forest

Guests being served tea on a forest lodge terrace in Rwanda

Woman relaxing in a freestanding bath overlooking the forest

Expand Your Perspective

Some of life's greatest breakthroughs begin with a change of perspective. Surrounded by Africa's extraordinary beauty, ancient cultures, and inspiring women, we begin to see beyond old assumptions and into new possibilities.

Expand Your Perspective

The Wisdom Within Method

Transformation begins before you arrive in Rwanda. We help you get clear on where you are, where you are going, and the woman you are becoming. Then you step away from the environments, expectations and roles that constantly remind you who you have been. In a place where nobody knows the old version of you, you get to experience what it feels like to live as the new one.

01 ASSESS

Where are you now? You begin with a deep and honest assessment. We explore where you are today, what truly matters to you, and where you want to go — personally, professionally and in your life overall. This creates the foundation for your journey.

02 ENVISION

Who are you becoming? From your assessment, you define the woman capable of living what you desire. You set a clear intention for this next chapter — not just what you want to achieve, but how you want to feel, behave and experience your life from within.

03 PREPARE

Start before you arrive. You begin shifting your mindset and identity before you ever come to Africa. Through guided preparation, you align your thoughts, energy and focus, so you arrive ready to step into this new version of yourself.

04 EMBODY

Live as the woman you are becoming. At Gorilla’s Nest, intention becomes practice. Through movement, presence, conversation and the restorative power of the forest, you begin to experience this next version of yourself from within.

05 DEEPEN

Go beneath the surface. Through transformational practices, guided work, exceptional facilitators and the power of the wilderness, you explore what no longer serves you, release old patterns and strengthen your inner alignment.

06 INTEGRATE

Take it with you. You leave with more than an insight. You take the clarity, energy and identity into your everyday life — your decisions, relationships, business and the way you live. The journey doesn’t end in Rwanda; it becomes the way you move forward.

Planned retreat windows.

THE EXACT DATES ARE STILL BEING FINALISED WITH THE LODGE.

FIRST JOURNEY

June–July 2027

Our first Wisdom Within Rwanda retreat is planned within this window. Register to receive the confirmed dates and application details first.

COMING SOON

September–October 2027

A second Wisdom Within Rwanda retreat is planned for later in the year. Dates will be released once confirmed.

COMING SOON

June–July 2028

A further Wisdom Within Rwanda retreat is in the planning stage. Details will follow for mid-2028.

The same extraordinary journey, the choice is yours.

One journey. One seat. Limited availability.

YOUR OWN SPACE

Private Gorilla’s Nest Suite

USD 66,000

PER GUEST

Private invitation only. Please open this page from the personal link in your Wisdom Within email to express interest in this suite. Not yet invited? Request an invitation.

SHARED EXPERIENCE

Shared Gorilla’s Nest Suite

USD 55,000

PER GUEST (TWO GUESTS SHARING)

Private invitation only. Please open this page from the personal link in your Wisdom Within email to express interest in this suite. Not yet invited? Request an invitation.

Before you decide

Is this a coaching retreat?

Not in the traditional sense. There are teaching sessions and guided inner work, but the experience is equally built around wilderness, rest, embodiment, connection, wellness and space.

Do I need to share a suite?

No. USD 66,000 is based on single occupancy. If you choose to share a suite with another guest, the investment is USD 55,000 per person, subject to final rooming availability.

What is included?

The six-night retreat experience, accommodation, Wisdom Within programme, lodge meals and standard beverages, private retreat transfers, gorilla trekking permit, selected wellness experiences, retreat materials and pre-travel concierge support.

What is not included?

International flights to and from Africa, visas, travel insurance, gratuities, premium beverages, personal purchases and optional experiences not specifically included in the final retreat programme.

What kind of inner work is included?

Lectures, guided self-inquiry, conversation, embodiment, spiritual practice, hypnotherapy, sound healing, reflection and integration. The final programme may evolve around the group and facilitator team.

Why is there an application?

Because the quality of the circle matters. The application helps us understand who you are, what is bringing you to the retreat and whether the experience and group are aligned for you.

Because the Greatest Destination Is Who You Become

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AFRICA COLLECTION

APPLICATIONS FOR 2026/27 ARE NOW OPEN

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