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10 Best Wellness Retreats in South Africa


 

South Africa still remains one of the most sought-after destinations to travel to, it offers serenity and peace once you visit the astonishing country. When going on vacation it’s not only sightseeing but is also a time off to relax, rejuvenate, or reconnect with the mind, body, and spirit. Once you plan to go on a wellness retreat you are searching for mental serenity, a physical reboot, a change in lifestyle or to escape from one’s daily stress. South Africa is full of abundance and breathtaking scenery and it’s the perfect destination to recalibrate with one’s self. In today’s world, we face a lot of stress, conflict, and challenges, and with the recent global pandemic, we need time to unplug. With the economy of most countries, it is hard to find time to catch a breath or clear your mind. Well booking a wellness retreat gives one the opportunity to retear, refocus and recharge. Mother Africa helps one to connect deeply with nature and spirit so as to find inner peace, gratitude, and comfort.

Here are the wellness and amazing health retreats in South Africa

1. The Hydro at Stellenbosch

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Located in the world’s most spectacular landscape with elegant mountain surrounding and striking views Hydro has become a world leader in a holistic approach. The hydro offers quietness and nutritional well-being is a priority. Hydro gets its name from the healing power of water; water is central to many of the therapies and wellness offered in most wellness facilities. The hydro encourages physical, mental, and nutritional attention. The retreat is focused on privacy allowing prominent guests from many spheres to visit. The employees are kind and understanding of the needs of clients.

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Practical Information

Address: Lelie St, Idas Valley, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Contact: +27 21 809 3800

2. The Oxford Healthcare Retreat

The Oxford Healthcare retreat in Johannesburg near Melrose Arch and Nelson Mandela Square. The healthcare retreats have been developed by a team of accredited medical professionals who provide meaningful and effective and effective strategies to enhance one’s overall sense of well-being. The retreat guesthouse offers integrated healthcare for stress detox, the environment is tranquil and makes you feel you have an oasis of calmness. The Oxford Healthcare Retreat has an expansive garden for fresh vegetables.

Practical information

 Address: 16 Porter Ave, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

Contact: +27 79 038 0079

3. Steenberg Farm Hotel and Spa

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Located in Cape town and situated historic wine farm the Steenberg Hotel and Spa provides exquisite hospitality, world-class cuisine, a championship golf course, a famous winery, and an exclusive health and beauty spa. The hotel offers a variety of activities that will allow you to clear your mind as you enjoy the serenity of cycling, hiking, exploring the trails, and challenging yourself on the golf course. The spa offers an enchanted retreat to connect with a sense of well-being. The Spa offers you time to relax the body, sometimes stress is not only focused on the mind but also on the body. Experience a wine-tasting tour will provide you a time to meditate as you enjoy the view of the historical wine farm.

Practical Information

Address: Steenberg Rd, Tokai, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

Contact: +27 21 713 2222

4. Sante Wellness Retreat and Spa

Immerse yourself in the Sante wellness retreat and spa to re-energize, rejuvenate and revitalize the body and mind. The word Sante means health, and the retreat offers a multi-faceted approach to health. The day spa offers programs like the healing and balancing attributes of magnetic field color, light, and crystal. Situated in the historic town of Paarl in the Cape Winelands surrounded by mountains. The resort has a spa and wellness center, heated indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and hydrotherapy treatment rooms. This is one place you cannot miss to visit relax as you release your mind from life’s toxins and stress.

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Practical Information

Address: La Bella Vita Wine Estate, Simonsvlei Rd, Paarl, 2000, South Africa

Contact: +27 21 879 1500

5. Chi-Chi wellness and Mind Spa

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Chi-Chi Mind Spa gives you the experience to relax, calm down, and listening to positive visualization to relax your muscles and relax the body’s hormones. The boutique spa guarantees you profound mental and physical rejuvenation and healing. The Wellness and Mind Spa offers a variety of massages to help one relax: Relaxing Holistic Massage, Anti-stress head, neck, and shoulder massage, Reflexology, Prenatal Massage, and Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage. The Chi-Chi wellness offers the best de-stress, detox, and lifestyle management wellness retreat programs.

Practical Information

Address: R44, R44 strand road, Stellenbosch NU, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Contact: +27 72 846 1280

6. The Houghton Hotel Spa, Wellness, and Golf

Located in Johannesburg the Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness, and Golf provides accommodation, free parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. The restaurant serves American, Asian and local cuisines, the mini gold is a good activity for one to relax and takes one’s mind away from the stress of life. You can also hike and walk as you meditate and enjoy the breathtaking views; the rare construction and architectural design provide the ultimate privacy and convenience. The service has been offered is friendly and kind, clients comfortability is what matters. This hotel is one of a kind and a must-visit with the different activities it offers one can relax and free the mind from stress.

Practical Information

Address: Lloys Ellis Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa

Contact: +27 11 032 5500

7. Temenos Retreat

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Looking for a place to meditate and forget all the worries of the world it offers a peaceful garden, intimate chapel, and gentle pace. It’s a tempting refuge for anyone who wants to meditate and take a step back from life. The retreat focuses on providing holistic care to visitors. The Temenos is well-loved for its exceptional beauty and tranquility, the guest house offers a range of cottages where guests can relax and enjoy a therapeutic weekend. The retreat is an ideal place to explore the charming village of McGregor and the numerous wine estates in the valley. Temenos retreat has a healing garden and many private spaces for you to discover, unwind and restore yourself. This retreat is a must-visit giving you the opportunity to gently nurture yourself. One can take morning walks and Yoga classes that help to meditate and free your body from the stress triggers of life.

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Practical Information

Address: Cr Bree Street &, Voortrekker St, Mcgregor, McGregor, 6708, South Africa

Contact: +27 23 625 1871

8. Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa

Located in the tranquil suburb of Johannesburg has an impressive Balinese Spa, with an outstanding restaurant and world-class suits. The Boutique creates an intimate atmosphere allowing vibrant personalities to visit the awesome hotel. The hotel’s prolific birdlife captures the spirit, grace, and elegance of the area, these birds offer a breathtaking and serene environment allowing one to meditate and enjoy the astonishing environment. Each suit has its own seclusion and tranquility offering visitors the best accommodation. Make sure to visit the Fairlawn’s Spa and create a unique moment of relaxation as well as an outdoor massage that echoes the sound of nature.

Practical Information

Address: 1 Alma Rd, Morningside, Sandton, 2052, South Africa

Contact: +27 11 808 7300

9. The Twelve Apostles Hotel

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The iconic luxurious hotel the Twelve Apostles lies at the Atlantic edge of Cape Town, the astonishing hotel has a luxurious Spa that offers a cocoon wellness and rejuvenation surrounded by the natural beauty of the Table Mountain National Park while viewing the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel offers activities that will help you take your mind off the busy schedule of life Snorkeling, water skiing in the surrounding water, skydiving, and mountain biking as you enjoy the flora and fauna of the wonderful scenery. The hotel offers luxurious rooms that give its guests a heavenly experience. This Hotel is a must-visit and you take your mind off the hustles and bustles of city life.

Practical Information

Address: Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

Contact: +27 21 437 9000

10. Hammam Turkish bath and Spa

Self-care is not selfish; you cannot serve from an empty vessel quoted by Eleanor Brown. Located in the Urban jungle of Pretoria, the Hammam Turkish bath and Spa creates an extraordinary ambiance that will transport you to a foreign land. The Hammam Spa takes you on a multi-tiered journey from the wet rooms where you are cleansed and rinsed to the treatment rooms.  The Spa has a garden with an outdoor jacuzzi that helps you to relax and rejuvenate. The rooftop terraces of the castle are best for the sundowners, the Spa offers good food in the restaurant making lunch at the spa perfect.

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Practical Information

Address: 1522 Sterkfontein Ave, Doornkloof East, Pretoria, 0062, South Africa

Contact: +27 12 670 9041