Much has been said about the diversity of South Africa as a destination. Scenery of all types, cities and towns of all sizes, and sights and pursuits to match. What isn’t as well reported is how well equipped all of this makes it as a world-class wellness destination.
As this travel niche reaches new levels of demand, South Africa is ready to shine as the country that offers it all. With an abundance of unspoilt wilderness areas, excellent cuisine and superb medical, service and design standards, it lends itself perfectly to a getaway centred on rejuvenation as well as relaxation.
Spa quality
With its plethora of medical, leisure and holistic retreats, many of them located in spectacular settings, a wellness reboot is every bit a holiday when done in South Africa, even if you’re doing it for the most wholesome of health reasons.
Consider waking up after a relaxing night’s sleep with a view of the ocean, embarking on a three-day yoga retreat tucked into the mountains, or the joy meditation on the deck as the mist rises each morning in the bush. Or simply a week of total relaxation with massages and wholesome meals on tap at a spa in the winelands. The variety of wellness escapes on offer allows the Steadfast team to help you select the one that’s right for your health and leisure needs – whether that’s meditation and reflection or a data-driven scientific health regime.
Call of the wild
There’s a lot to be said for nature’s healing powers. The bush, beach and mountains all offer a sense of escape from the daily grind, city noise and everyday worries of life – and in themselves are a retreat. When you pair this natural sense of peace with lodges, beach resorts and hotels that are crafted to foster wellness, you have a winning recipe for restoration.
South Africa’s variety when it comes to beautiful landscapes is hard to beat. Remote mountains, tranquil desert, wide-open savannah, and lush tropical coastline are just some of the natural environments you’ll find across this spectacularly colourful and beautiful country.
Whether it’s an intimate and secluded safari lodge surrounded by a symphony of birdsong and animal calls, a coastal retreat where you can drift off to the sounds of the waves, or a villa in the countryside, nature’s rhythm truly is the greatest tonic.
Close to nature
Slowly but surely, South Africa, and particular the Western Cape, has put itself on the world map as a destination for discerning diners. Good food here doesn’t simply entail elevated culinary experiences – the quality of the dining experience goes all the way back to the source.
The climate allows for a great variety of beautiful fresh produce, while a thriving artisanal food culture means an abundance of healthy and sustainably made products for chefs to use in their dishes.
The chefs behind the country’s best hotels and lodges all foreground seasonal ingredients and quality produce, grown and sourced as ethically and healthily as possible – a recipe for enjoyment when it comes to wellness focused travel, no matter your dietary needs.
Curating your rejuvenation
Steadfast’s team is well-versed in all things health and wellness, and poised to help you craft an itinerary that will pamper, relax and restore. Chat to us about your next escape.
