WOMEN IN BUSINESS RETREAT
Nine days in Tanzania. Come back knowing what comes next.

9 Days | Tanzania | November 2026

A curated retreat for women leading businesses who are ready to step away from the noise, think clearly, and return with the direction they have been circling for months.



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You have built something real

Your business is running. The team is there. The revenue is coming in. And you are still the one answering messages at 11pm, still the one who holds every thread, still the one who knows that if you stop pushing, even for a week, something will slip.

You have a vision for where this is going. You just have not had a single uninterrupted hour to think about how to get there. Not because you lack discipline. Because the company needs you in it, and working on it at the same time, and that is a genuinely impossible equation.

This retreat is nine days out of that equation. No inbox. No team questions. No decisions that could wait but never do. Just you, a small group of women who are building something similar, and enough distance from your daily life to finally see it clearly.

Tanzania has a way of doing that.

"There are no words. Just such a deeply rooted, fantastic feeling. You should be incredibly proud of what you and your team have created."

— Brigith
"What touched me most was your care, your thoughtfulness to detail, and bringing this amazing group together. It was such a transformative experience."
— Linde
"I learned so much about myself, and especially about letting go.


Be soft and play more. That’s what I’m taking home."
— Liselotte

A chance to work on the business, not just in it

When you are 10,000 kilometres from your desk, surrounded by the Serengeti, watching a lion do absolutely nothing for twenty minutes, something shifts. The noise drops. The perspective arrives. You start thinking in strategy again, not just logistics. That is not a coincidence. Distance is a tool. Tanzania is an extreme version of it.

Here, your thinking gets bigger. The daily friction falls away. And the questions you have been too busy to ask yourself, about where you are taking this, what you actually want to build, what needs to change, those questions finally get the space they deserve.

Leadership shaped by land, not laptops.

Makasa Safaris has hosted over 15,000 travellers since 2010, with a 5.0 rating across 390 TripAdvisor reviews. The Women in Business Retreat is built on that same standard of personal attention.

For women who lead

and want to lead from a deeper place.

Women who:

  • Run their own business or lead a team
  • Feel successful but crave more clarity, spaciousness & alignment
  • Want sustainable growth without burnout
  • Are practical, grounded, curious and open to inner work
  • Value meaningful connection over superficial networking
  • Are ready to step away from daily noise to think and reset
  • Are at a growth point and want to realign before the next level



Meet the Retreat Hosts & Facilitators

Tanzania

The land that changes you

This work could have happened anywhere, but Africa transforms in ways a conference room never can.

Tanzania gives you:

  • Nature that humbles and expands you
  • Silence that sharpens decision-making
  • Wildlife that reconnects you with instinct, courage, intuition
  • Ancient cultural wisdom from the Maasai
  • The grounding energy of landscapes untouched by hurry

This is leadership shaped by land, not laptops.
This is strategy that comes from presence, not pressure.

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9 Days of Expansion, Connection & Clarity

Transformative Leadership & Mindset Sessions

  • Feminine leadership
  • Confidence & courage
  • Limiting belief work (EFT, ritual, journaling)
  • Vision setting & integration

Deep Sisterhood & Connection

  • Curated group of international businesswomen
  • Honest conversations, vulnerability, and support
  • “You arrive alone, but don’t leave that way” energy

Tanzania Immersion

  • Horse riding among zebras
  • Nature walks & stargazing
  • Maasai storytelling and wisdom
  • Giving back to community & conservation

World-Class Safari Experience

  • Multiple Serengeti game drives
  • Close encounters with lions, elephants, leopards
  • And the crown jewel… A Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Serengeti, an unforgettable shift in perspective

Integration & Real-World Application

  • Strategy sessions
  • Creative thinking in nature
  • Bringing breakthroughs back into your business

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Your 9-day journey across three iconic locations

Arusha
2 Nights

Arusha is the perfect place to land softly after your international flight. To exhale, reconnect and ease into the rhythm of the retreat. We set intentions, unwind and prepare our mind for the days ahead.

Amini Maasai Lodge
2 Nights

Aspace built by the Maasai community and designed for reflection, grounding, and cultural connection. Wide landscapes, campfires under stars, storytelling, silence, and a return to presence. 

Four Seasons Serengeti

Four Seasons Serengeti
4 Nights

Yes! Four nights at one of the world’s most iconic luxury safari lodges. Infinity pools overlooking elephant herds. Spa, gourmet dining, impeccable service. This is “luxury with purpose”.

Guided By Experts in Leadership, Mindset & Tanzania

Selma Kamm

Selma moved to Tanzania at 23 with a nursing degree and a feeling she could not explain. She built Makasa Safaris from nothing, opened two tented camps in the northern Serengeti, raised three children in the bush, and created this retreat because she kept watching what happened to capable women when they were finally given space.

She has been living and leading safari holidays in Tanzania for 17 years. She knows this land. And she is very good at noticing what it does to people.

Jenny McKinney

Jenny spent 27 years as an award-winning makeup artist in Canada, working with women in the most significant moments of their lives. That work taught her to see people, really see them.

Now, as a certified EFT coach and mindset facilitator, she helps ambitious women move through the internal blocks that strategy cannot touch. She came to this retreat in 2024 as a participant facilitating a few sessions. She came back in 2025 to lead. That is what this retreat does.

Kim Groeneweg

Kim is Dutch. She moved to Tanzania and built Jobortunity, a professional training institute in Arusha, from the ground up. With a Master’s in Education and Behavioural Change and 20 years of developing leaders across Africa and internationally, she brings a precision to personal and professional development that is grounded in real behavioural change, not theory.

She has led the leadership sessions at this retreat for the last two editions.
Together, they create a space that is safe, warm, challenging, and deeply transformative.

Everything is taken care of


    • Dates & Practical Details:
    • Retreat Dates: 13 – 21 November 2026.
    • A 9-day / 8-night immersive journey designed for clarity, expansion, and deep restoration.

    • Investment:
    • We intentionally keep this retreat small, curated, and intimate, so every woman is seen, supported, and guided with care.
    • Full Retreat Investment: $6,990 per person (shared accommodation)
    • Early Bird Rate: $6,490 per person. Limited number of early-bird spots available: once they’re gone, they’re gone.
    • Private Room Upgrade: + $1,490.- For women who desire extra space and stillness during this transformational week.

  • Included:
    ✔ 8 nights / 9days luxury accommodation (shared; single upgrade optional)
    ✔ All meals
    ✔ All excursions & activities
    ✔ Domestic flights & transfers
    ✔ Daily workshops & coaching
    ✔ Safari experiences
    ✔ Sunrise hot air balloon ride
    ✔ Cultural immersion with the Maasai
    ✔ Retreat materials
    ✔ Support with flights, preparation & packing
    ✔ Giving back to local communities & conservation

  • Not included:
  • International flight ticket to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
  • Tips, personal expenses
  • Single room upgrade




  • Sign up now to enjoy the discounted price, limited spots available.

    • Have Questions? Let’s Chat!

    If you’d like more details or have any questions before booking, we’re here to help! Feel free to reach out by filling out the form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to provide all the information you need. We want to make sure you feel completely confident before securing your spot on this unforgettable adventure!
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    What women from past editions say:

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    A Deeply Personal and Transformative Journey

    Dear Selma,

    How happy I am that I took the step to travel with you again, and this time on such a personal level. What a beautiful, personal journey this was in every way. The inner body work, the activities, and the magical places you arranged for us, and then also the game drives with Ngomi. There are no words, just such a deeply rooted, fantastic feeling. You should be incredibly proud of what you and your team have created.

    With love,
    Brigith

    Ms. Nameless
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    A Life-Changing Journey Through Africa's Paradise

    Dear Selma, 

    Everything exceeded expectations. The trip was beautiful, Africa is a paradise. The energy here is so intoxicating. You put together a magnificent trip. You and all your team have blessed me with a life changing event I will always remember. 

    Love Kat.

    Ms. Nameless
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    Grateful for a Truly Special Journey and Lasting Connections

    Dear Selma,

    Thank you for everything. It was such a special journey! I enjoyed every moment from start to finish, including the conversations we had. Hopefully, we can continue those and find ways to support each other. A big thanks also to Ngomi for his endless enthusiasm, your staff, and the incredible people you brought into the experience.

    Wishing you all the best, and I will definitely return with my family.

    Lots of love,
    Mireille

    Ms. Nameless
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    Gratitude for an Unforgettable Retreat

    Dear Selma, 

    thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting this amazing retreat together. Sharing all your hidden gems of Tanzania with us. From the Maasai tribe to paper us in Four Seasons Serengeti. But what touched me most was your care, thoughtfulness to detail and bringing this amazing group together. I was such a transformative experience. Also thank you to Ngomi and sharing his wisdom. 

    Love Linde

    Ms. Nameless
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    FAQ

    Is this retreat only for women with their own business?

    No. The defining quality is not a job title. It is a commitment to growth and a willingness to do real inner work in an extraordinary setting. Past participants have included founders, senior leaders in larger organisations, and women at a turning point in their careers. If this page is speaking to you, that is your answer.

    Is airfare included in the package?

    No. Flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) are not included, because participants join from all over the world and routes vary widely. Everything from the moment you land is arranged. We are happy to advise on flight options if you would like guidance.

    I am a bit hesitant to come solo, will I fit in the group?

    Most women arrive alone. By the second evening, that is not how it feels. The group is small and deliberately curated. You come alone. You do not leave that way.

     I want to come with a friend, can we share a room?

    Yes. Note your friend's name in the comments when you book and we will assign you to the same room. If you have any other requests around accommodation, reach out directly.

    Can you accommodate my dietary restrictions?

    Yes. We work closely with all three properties to ensure every dietary requirement is met properly, not as an afterthought. Let us know when you book and we will confirm with each location in advance.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    The full cancellation policy is here.

    What will I get out of attending this retreat?

    That depends on what you bring to it. What past participants consistently describe: clarity on a decision they had been avoiding, connections with women who understand what it means to build something, and a shift in how they lead, from pressure and momentum to intention and inner strength.

    It is not a holiday. It is not a conference. It is nine days designed to create the conditions for genuine insight. The Serengeti is not decoration. It does something specific to the nervous system. The coaching is not motivational. It moves things that have been stuck.

    Liselotte came back with five words: be soft and play more. That is not what she expected. It is what she needed.

    How is this different from other events/retreats I've attended?

    Three things that are genuinely rare in combination.

    First, the setting is functional, not decorative. The Serengeti at this scale creates a specific kind of mental space that a hotel conference room cannot replicate. The silence, the distance from routine, the proximity to something vast, these are not background. They are the work.

    Second, the Maasai dimension. The Elder's Circle at Amini Lodge draws on wisdom from a community that has led people across generations with no frameworks and no laptops. Only presence and accountability. There is no Western leadership programme that offers this.

    Third, Selma is not a facilitator who flies in. She lives in Tanzania. She built this. She knows every moment of the journey from the inside.

    Who else will be there?

    The group is small, curated, and international. Past participants have come from Europe, North America, and East Africa, across a range of industries and business stages. What they share is not a job title. It is a seriousness about growth and a willingness to do genuine inner work.

    Selma reviews every application personally. The group matters as much as the programme.

    How will this fit into my already busy schedule?

    It will not fit easily. That is the point. You are not looking for something that slots neatly into the life you already have. You are looking for nine days that change how you approach it.

    The women who benefit most are the ones who decide in advance to let the retreat be the priority for that week and trust that what they come back with will be worth it. They are consistently right.

    What's the financial commitment?

    The full investment is $6,990. Early bird pricing at $6,490 is available for a limited number of spots.

    A payment plan is available in three instalments. If this is the right decision and the payment structure is the only question, reach out. We will find a way to make it work.

    Who is this not for?

    This is not a holiday. There is inner work here, real sessions with real facilitators that ask something of you. If you are looking for a week of pure rest with no reflection or personal challenge, this is the wrong retreat. If you are ready to be in a room with women who will hold you to your own highest standard, it is exactly right.

    If something in you is already saying yes, you can reserve your spot directly below.

    This retreat is intentionally small so every woman is seen, supported, and transformed.

    If the idea of stepping away into the wild beauty of Tanzania feels right…
    If your body relaxes at the thought of space, clarity, and connection…
    If you’re ready for leadership that feels aligned, grounded, and powerful…

    Then we would love to welcome you.

    Secure My Spot for the 2026 Retreat

    Discovering, Letting Go, and Cherishing the Journey

    What a special experience! Thank you for putting together this group, the trip, and the program. I’ve learned so much about Tanzania, the Maasai, myself, and especially about “letting go.” Be soft and play more. That’s what I’m taking home with me and holding in my heart. See you soon, back in Tanzania with my family!


    Best wishes,

    Liselotte

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