Wellness escapes are an important part of self-care. Switching off to relax and forget about life’s worries for a bit is a highly beneficial way to pour into self.

In taking some time off to nurture your mind, body and soul, you will decrease stress, boost your immune system and improve the overall functioning of your brain.

So, go ahead and plan that wellness escape. It will result in a better and more productive you. As you plan, here are some of Mzansi’s best wellness retreats to consider:

Hamman Turkish Bath &  Spa
Hamman Turkish Bath & Spa is a wellness retreat with hints of Middle Eastern culture. The wellness space also offers a fusion of luxury spa blends from around the world.

You can enjoy a traditional Hamman package aimed at cleansing and relaxation, some yoga as well as other aesthetic treatments. There are also a number of facilities for your relaxation. These include a sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, Rasul chamber and some rain showers.

Londolozi Game Reserve
One of the world’s best healing retreat experiences, Londolozi Game Reserve nurtures wellness by reconnecting with nature.

The reserve is set in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. It goes way beyond a Safari experience and relaxation in nature. In fact, there is the Londolozi Healing House where one finds wellness experts, shamans, wisdom keepers and life coaches. These experts offer a range of wellness retreats and experiences which are designed to make you feel rejuvenated, restored and transformed.

At Londolozi, there’s plenty to do for the wellness traveller even outside of the retreats. You can enjoy refreshing Safari walks, daily yoga and game drives.

Oxford Healthcare Retreat
The Oxford Healthcare Retreat is situated in Melrose and provides peace, calm and relaxation amidst Joburg’s hustle and bustle. This boutique wellness guest house serves as a specialist healthcare and stress detox facility.

There are a few private and luxurious suites, as well as tranquil and spacious retreat grounds with ample space for relaxation and fresh air.

Moreover, there is an experienced multi-disciplinary team that is available to take care of all your wellness needs. The wellness facility also offers floatation pool therapy, breath work, meditation classes, Kundalini yoga and consultations with specialists.

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
The Saxon Hotel is located in the verdant Sandhurst neighborhood of Johannesburg and offers a globe-trotting range of world-class treatments.

These range from Turkish-style hamman cleansing baths, Himalayan body salt scrub ceremonies, as well as Tibetan bowl sound-healing therapies.

From an extensive range of signature treatments, you can choose those best suited to your wellness needs. What’s more, you’re bound to feel refreshed and ready to take on the world after your wellness experience.

Kievits Kroon Country Estate & Spa
Situated just 10 minutes from Pretoria, Kievits Kroon is a beautiful country estate where you can unwind, reflect and rejuvenate.

The estate boasts Cape Dutch-style architecture and features a spa that comes with advanced thermic facilities suited for your wellness. You can relax in the heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna or Swiss showers. The environment itself is nothing short of refreshing for mind, body and soul. The world-class facilities and trained staff also ensure that you receive the wellness escape of a lifetime.