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
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.
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.
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, or 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.
Package Inclusions
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
Such beautiful, phenomenal teachings. I recommend this to anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed. Brett's teachings resonate at the deepest level.
Retreat Participant
The best investment I have ever made. Ready to let go and grow. And to see life from a completely new perspective.
Retreat Participant
Not only did we have an enormous amount of fun, the whole retreat was spectacularly balanced. I did not expect to laugh as much as I cried.
Retreat Participant
Meeting Brett has been life-changing. He dives deep into spiritual growth, which adds a profound dimension to the transformation process.
Retreat Participant
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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