Wellness
Spa & Wellness
Build time to unwind into a safari with spa and massage treatments at selected lodges. Existing journeys list these as optional additions, including spa treatments at Finch Hattons.
Spa & Wellness
Build time to unwind into a safari with spa and massage treatments at selected lodges. Existing journeys list these as optional additions, including spa treatments at Finch Hattons.
The experience
After several early starts and long drives, a massage or a slow afternoon at a spa is more useful than another game drive. A number of properties in our collection have treatment rooms, and most coastal hotels have a full spa.
Wellness facilities vary widely: a single treatment tent at a bush camp, a proper spa and gym at a beach resort, or a pool and quiet deck with no formal facilities at all.
Treatments are almost always booked and paid for at the property rather than included in a safari rate, so they are worth confirming if they matter to you.
What to expect
At bush camps, treatment availability depends on the therapist being on site and on camp occupancy, so book on arrival rather than assuming. Coastal and city hotels generally run scheduled bookings.
Ask what facilities exist before you book if a spa, gym or pool is central to your plans; listings can cover a wide range of provision.
Who it suits
- Travellers building rest days into a longer safari
- Couples and honeymooners wanting slower afternoons
Where to experience it
The destinations in our catalogue where this runs. Open one for its landscapes, places to stay and the journeys that include it.
In pictures
Scenes from the destinations and camps connected to this experience.
Places to stay nearby
Camps, lodges and hotels close enough to make this straightforward to arrange around your other plans.
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Family Rooms
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Fitness Center
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Kids-Friendly
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Restaurant
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Room Service
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Eco-Friendly
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Family Rooms
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Restaurant
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Room Service
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
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Bar / Lounge
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Conference Facilities
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Eco-Friendly
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Family Rooms
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Fitness Center
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Kids-Friendly
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Swimming Pool
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Wildlife Viewing
Timing and arrangements
Available year round. Most guests use the middle of the day, between the morning and late-afternoon game drives, which is also when camps are quietest.
How long to allow: Treatment-length, booked at the property
Check the activity, location, season and inclusions against your chosen itinerary. An experience described here is not automatically included in every safari.
Before you book
The details that help you decide whether this belongs in your itinerary.
Is this included in every safari?
No. Check your chosen itinerary and final proposal. Optional activities, separate excursions and local operator arrangements should be confirmed before you book.
Where can I arrange spa & wellness?
The linked destinations below show the places supported by JohnBow’s existing catalogue for this experience. Tell us which destination and dates you are considering so we can confirm the actual activity, operator and inclusions.
How long should I allow?
Treatment-length, booked at the property. Check how the activity fits with your accommodation, other excursions and transfers when planning the day.
How do I add it to my itinerary?
Mention this experience in your enquiry, together with your dates, party size and chosen route. We will discuss the relevant programme and make its inclusions clear in the proposal.