The Incredible India Pilgrimage:
A Retreat to the Top of the World!
A journey through India's sacred beauty to awaken to joy, presence and your true nature.
A 5-night men's retreat in the wilds of Namibia, where modern warriors shed their armor, awaken their untamed strength and return home transformed.
14-19 August 2026
Nambwa Tented Lodge, Bwabwata National Park
R64,500 per person sharing +30% single supplement
€4,300 available for international guests
• Only 15 spots available
The 7 Sacred Miracles, held in the birthplace of yoga
Guided by the 7 Sacred Miracles, this pilgrimage offers a sacred container for true inner alchemy. From the majesty of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, to Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga, where mantras, temples and ancient lineage infuse every breath, your insights move from understanding into embodiment.
Over ten sacred days, step into a deep spiritual immersion guided by ancient yogic lineage and the wild, unfiltered spirit of India.
From sunrise meditations in the Himalayas to fire ceremonies on the sacred Ganges, from blessings shared with local sages to the timeless majesty of the Taj Mahal, every moment is shaped to awaken a profound shift in consciousness, here and now.
You will leave carrying your own masterpiece, a living guide born from ceremony, celebration, devotion and the untamed wisdom you reclaim within yourself.
Master the 7 Sacred Miracles through Brett's facilitation, unlocking joy, purpose and the truth of who you are
Sacred chanting, holy walks and on site coaching with Rupali
Vision board creation, an intentional act of crafting your soul aligned life's masterpiece
Holy Hour and gratitude practice, a daily anchor into your Higher Self
Gratitude bangle practice and visual meditation
Manifestation diary engagement, carrying your insights long after the retreat ends
Ten Days, Three Sacred Chapters
Days 1–2 · Agra
A poolside welcome at a heritage property, the Taj Mahal, an authentic Mughlai lunch
Days 3–9 · Rishikesh, Ganges & the Himalayas
Morning yoga, riverside lunches, the ancient fire ceremony, sunrise at a Himalayan temple, the sacred love walk, white water rafting down the Ganges, shopping among market stalls, silks and hand crafted jewellery, opening and closing ceremonies.
Optional Experiences
A Royal Enfield motorbike ride
An Ayurveda spa treatment.
Held by Devotion and Experience
Brett Shuttleworth
Authentic Power & Transformation
Brett Shuttleworth is an international bestselling author, supermodel, former Hollywood actor and master trainer who has dedicated his life to guiding people back to their authentic power. He has trained over 200,000 individuals in consciousness development and facilitated more than 53 transformational retreats worldwide.
Rupali Mahendra
Devotion, Guidance & Presence
Rupali Mahendra, the Devotional Guide and Retreat Angel, is a former New York attorney turned consciousness coach based in her home town of Rishikesh. She has co-created over fifty retreats alongside Brett across India, Bali, Croatia, Portugal and South Africa, and holds every participant from the moment they arrive.
Tinolla Rodgers
Nature, Healing & Hospitality
Tinolla Rodgers is the owner of Retreats in the Wild and African Monarch Journeys, and a hotelier with more than 30 years of experience creating exceptional guest experiences. Today, she brings that same care into transformational retreats, guiding people back to themselves through the wisdom of nature.
Having walked her own journey of loss and healing, Tinolla creates spaces where people feel safe to soften, reconnect, and rediscover what matters most.
WHAT MAKES NAMBWA EXTRAORDINARY?
You won't feel like a guest in nature. You'll become part of it.
The wide layout and elevated design ensures privacy, stillness and peaceful nights.
The juxtaposition of luxury + wilderness nurtures trust: you know you're safe, yet untamed.
Waking to silence, starlight and nature primes your nervous system for deep inner work.
This accommodation is more than “where you sleep”. It's a vessel for your transformation.
Exclusive & Secluded
With only 10 spacious tented suites, your retreat won't feel crowded. It will feel sacred.
Treetop Living Among Wildlife
Elevated wooden walkways ensure you tread lightly on the land. Below and around you: elephants, buffalo and plains game roam freely.
Generous Space & Comfort
Each suite spans 110 square metres with a private lounge, en-suite bathroom and full opening walls to bring the outdoors in.
Private Decks & Views
Step out onto your deck each morning. Watch the floodplain awaken. Sip coffee or tea delivered to your tent as dawn breaks.
Design that Honors the Land
Natural, calming decor, mosquito nets, biodegradable amenities and safe storage strike the balance between comfort and ecological respect.
Gathering Spaces with Presence
The lodge's heart is its majestic deck, open airy dining, panoramic views and the chance to spot wildlife right from the lodge grounds.
Wildlife at Your Doorstep
Some days, you won't need to go on a game drive. Animals often drift under your deck or through camp, offering powerful encounters from safety and quiet presence.
Curated Dining Experiences
Imagine a bush dinner on a private island with a symphony of night sounds meeting the crackling of a warming fire. Imagine sundowners with no fences between you and the hippos.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
This retreat isn't just held by a place.
It's held by men who've walked through the fire themselves, and returned with the tools to guide others through it too.
Brett Shuttleworth
The Visionary Guide
Former rugby player, international model, Hollywood actor and founder of Smiling Souls Retreats, Brett has spent over a decade helping men rediscover the strength and clarity they thought they'd lost.
His facilitation blends ancient wisdom and embodied practice; breath, sweat, stillness and wild honesty. Brett's gift lies in creating spaces where walls fall away and truth has room to breathe.
Joe van Niekerk
The Warrior Healer
Once a celebrated Springbok rugby player, Joe walked away from the spotlight to follow a deeper calling.
Today, he leads men through transformational experiences that bridge strength with softness, fire with presence and performance with purpose. His own journey from global sports fame to spiritual leadership gives him a rare ability to hold space with power, humility and heart.
Together, Brett and Joe bring deep experience, grounded leadership and embodied truth.
They don't just teach the work, they live it. And they'll hold the fire beside you every step of the way.
ALL RETREATS INCLUDE
ALL RETREATS INCLUDE
9 nights boutique sanctuary living, with a limited single room upgrade available
Highly transformative in person facilitation with Brett
Deeply connective coordination and coaching from Rupali and Tinolla
A comprehensive workbook and manifestation diary
All transport to and from Delhi International Airport on Day 1 and last day of the Retreat, plus official transfers throughout the journey
Daily breakfast and selected meals during official retreat activities
Opening and closing ceremonies with a completion certificate
What's Excluded
International travel to and from India
Travel insurance and visa fees
Additional meals and personal expenses outside official activities
Investment
This is not the kind of retreat one books lightly.
It is the kind one books because something inside has already decided.
Date: 11-20 January 2027
Location: India
18 spots available
Local SADC Rates
R67,500
Per person sharing
SINGLE
R85,000
INTERNATIONAL Rates
€4,000
Per person sharing
SINGLE
€5,200
Voices From The Circle
The India Retreat was truly a life changer for me, in that it boosted my confidence in "who I am" and taking that risk in travelling alone for the 1st time to India even though I am visually impaired. I was given the opportunity to challenge myself in so many ways to be better each day, and I loved it. I take away so many incredible lessons from this journey and I feel the love and peace of each of you that lifts me as I continue. Thank you kindly, with a deep sense of gratitude to Brett and Rupali for standing in their Greatness to inspire me with their love and light, and for Brett’s incredible teachings on an unforgettable and awesome journey. Continue spreading your teachings and love to others.
The Smiling Soul Retreat WILL change your life forever. It will make you truly happy again, like it has for everyone in the group I’m with. There’s nothing more to say. You have to live it.
Most incredible experience, fun and so enjoyed Brett’s teachings. Cannot thank you enough … Never experienced anything like it in my 81 years! The love and support from Rupali and the team was exceptional! This is a treasure for a lifetime!”
I stared out skeptical as to the process but after the first session, the realisation of self-love came out 100%. I am going to follow through on everything to power my every day life. Thank you Brett and Smiling Souls!
Brett’s message and the experience is simple and profound. Ultimately, life is about fun, finding your joy and sharing the love with others, having a smiling soul. Simple. Thank you again for life-affirming connection and the work you do! I loved every minute!”
Exceeds all expectations and far outweighs any monitory value, because what you receive in return, is invaluable!!
The Smiling Soul Retreat was something that captured me on FB. And here I am...my last day in India... I'm leaving full of energy and love. Brett's teachings have each been more special than the one before. Entertaining, dynamic and full of love and compassion. Rupali makes the machinery work DIVINELY. Come prepared for the MOST FABULOUS inner and outer journey of your lives. For me it always will be. What a way to enjoy my first visit to India 🇮🇳. I came alone and I am grateful for the new family I found in these precious souls. Feeling blessed to have reconnected with my Smiling Souls family!
To have had the knowledge that Brett shares through his sessions which I now have, 30 years ago, would have been a blessing. But never too late!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Brett Shuttleworth is a special soul and blessed with a talent for really seeing people. I have been blessed to have been part of the Smiling Soul Retreat with and his amazing team. The retreat was the best ever - that step above the rest. Brett Shuttleworth is a man with a gift of giving! I’m saving up up for the next International one!
Thank you Brett for awakening my Entrepreneurial Skills and showing us.. The Sky Is Not The Limit. Achievement in money is one thing, but achievement in soul is what this life is all about.
The people, the teachings, the activities, the new friendships, the message of happiness and love! All priceless! Thank you Smiling Souls!
I had the most life changing experience on the Smiling Soul Retreat with Brett Shuttleworth and his team!!!
I’m only half way through this journey with lovely Brett,
Rupali and 18 other amazing people
if you are hesitating to join them on one of their retreats... DON’T !!!!!!
We all are having a great time in India and not only that but Brett is teaching us how to live our lives
to the full in such an easy laid back way that every lesson is so enjoyable.
And easy to absorb.
- Tania Latchford
Come Alive Through a Deep Spiritual Connection
With Your True Nature
This retreat is an invitation to explore the sacredness in your heart, expand your consciousness and come
alive through a deep spiritual connection with your true nature. We warmly invite you to connect with our
team and begin your journey into The Incredible India Pilgrimage.
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