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Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape (Opening 2025)

Ruaha, Tanzania

Rewild your soul in the untamed nature of Ruaha

Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape, is an invitation to rewild your soul. An intimate safari retreat set in the untouched nature of Ruaha National Park. Here, expansive, artisan-crafted villas overlook the Great Ruaha River. Harmoniously woven into the open savannah, where animals roam freely in their natural habitat.


Guided by your dedicated Escape Host, experience thoughtfully curated adventures, sustainable communal dining, and ancient healing rituals. Unfiltered, untamed and freeing, this is nature as intended.

Bar at Ubuyu
Address
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
+27 83 6367413
Check-in: 11:00am
Check-out: 10:00am
Facilities and services
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Spa & Wellness
  • Swimming Pool
Villa in Tanzania

Accommodation

Step into the wild, where artisan-crafted villas dissolve the boundaries between you and nature to connect you with the rhythm of the land. Inspired by Maasai dwellings and the Ruaha River, our villas blend community, nature, and timeless design.

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Discover: Regional Highlights

Baobab tree at sunset

Ruaha National Park

Venture into Ruaha National Park, an untouched wilderness where East Africa’s savannahs meet Southern Africa’s miombo woodlands. Named after the Hehe word for “river”, the Great Ruaha draws diverse wildlife, including Africa’s largest lion population, vast elephant herds, and the endangered wild dog.

Safari guide on a tour

Escape Host

With your Escape Host, every journey is yours, crafted to your pace, curiosity, and edge. No set itineraries, just pure connection to the land. From tracking lions to uncovering ancient wisdom, they turn observation into understanding.

A chef preparing ingredients

Open Kitchen

Gather at the Open Kitchen, where Tanzanian flavors and stories come to life. Fragrant pilau, hearty ugali, and plant-forward dishes celebrate local traditions with a modern twist. Watch chefs at work, join a hands-on cooking class, or savor a private meal.

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