Retreats Policy
Last updated: 15 October 2026
This policy sets out the terms of every Wisdom Within reservation. When you reserve a journey, you accept these terms as the retreat agreement on your personal booking page.
Applications and invitations
Places are offered by personal invitation after an application has been reviewed. Submitting an application does not create a booking or guarantee a place. Invitations, and the destination and booking links we send with them, are personal and cannot be passed on without our agreement.
Reservation and payment
Your place is reserved once you have accepted the retreat agreement on your personal booking page and your payment has been received through Stripe. The price is per guest, in US dollars, as shown in your booking summary, and the full amount is paid at the time of reservation. A shared-suite price applies to each of the two guests sharing the suite.
What is included
The six-night retreat experience, accommodation in the suite type you have chosen, the Wisdom Within programme, lodge meals and standard beverages, the retreat transfers and experiences listed for your journey, selected wellness experiences, retreat materials and pre-travel concierge support. The inclusions for each destination are listed on its journey page.
What is not included
International flights to and from Africa, visas, travel insurance, gratuities, premium beverages, personal purchases and optional experiences that are not part of the final retreat programme.
Dates and programme
Exact retreat dates are confirmed with the lodge before departure. The programme, timings and facilitators may be adjusted around the group, the weather, wildlife and local conditions, while the character and standard of the journey are maintained.
Cancellation by you
Please tell us in writing at welcome@wisdomwithincollection.com as soon as possible. Because your reservation secures a limited place and commitments are made with lodges and partners on your behalf, we will refund the amounts we are able to recover from those partners, less costs already incurred. Where possible, we will also offer to move your place to a future Wisdom Within journey or to another accepted guest. Our Cancellation & Refund Policy explains how cancellations and refunds are handled.
Changes or cancellation by Wisdom Within
If Wisdom Within cancels your journey, we will refund the amount you have paid us in full, or offer you new dates or another journey of equal value if you prefer. If a journey cannot go ahead because of circumstances beyond our control, such as natural events, unrest, epidemics or travel restrictions, we will offer you new dates or refund the amounts we are able to recover.
Travel documents, health and insurance
You are responsible for holding a valid passport and any visas you need, and for meeting the health and entry requirements of the countries you will visit. Some experiences, such as safari activities and gorilla trekking, require a reasonable level of fitness, so please tell us before you travel about any medical, dietary or mobility needs. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance, including cancellation and medical cover, from the moment you reserve.
Lodges and partners
Accommodation, flights, transfers and activities are provided by independent lodges and operators, whose own terms also apply to the services they provide. Please follow the guidance of lodge staff and guides at all times, particularly during wildlife activities.
The group
Wisdom Within is built on trust within a small circle of women. We ask every guest to respect the privacy of the other women and of what is shared during the retreat.
Privacy and website terms
Your information is used as described in our Privacy Policy, and our Terms & Conditions also apply.
Contact
Questions about a reservation: welcome@wisdomwithincollection.com.
