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SPA-FARI - 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS
Trip Highlights & Overview
Join the many who have discovered the healing effects of a perfect spa getaway at relaxing luxurious spas combined with adventure and exhilarating African Safaris. The trip starts with a 4 nights stay at the Serenite Health & Wellness Centre situated in Cape Town’s Lush Constantia Berg Mountains. Your stay includes a choice of one of the 5 wellness packages: Serenite Experience All based on holistic wellness which combines ancient herbal remedies and relaxation techniques with scientific technology, facilitating and enhancing natural well being and health. Afterwards spend 2 nights at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town. From its private palm-fridged avenue to its decadent interiors, thus member of leading Hotels of the world and Orient-Express Hotels extends a brilliant reception of visiting royalty, celebrities and other esteemed visitors. Next spend 3 nights at the Makanyane Safari lodge situated on private land within the magnificent 75,000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve - home to the big 5. Makanyane offers unforgettable wildlife experiences, exquisite accommodation and cuisine, bush spa as well as an outstanding personal service. Your final day in South Africa is the Westcliffe Hotel in Johannesburg, which is part of internationally renowned company, Orient-Express Hotels and is perfectly in tune with the distinctive taste of the experienced travelers. Day 1 - 4 Thursday - Sunday Serenite Wellness Centre Arrive in Cape Town. “…..The most stately thing, the fairest Cape we saw in the whole world circumference of the earth…” is how Sir Francis Drake described the Cape of Good Hope in 1580. You will be met and transferred by private car to Serenite Wellness Centre set on a sloped 4-acre estate in Constantia, with majestic views on the eastern slopes of the Table Mountain on one side and the sweep of False Bay Ocean on the other, with golf and horse-riding facilities within walking distance. Choose any one of the following 3 day wellness packages. Serenité Experience This is your entré package into the world of Serenite. The package consists of a daily massage of choice. It is ideal for those who are not familiar with the health spa concept and would like to experience its options before committing to a complete program, or for those who would simply like to enjoy some quiet time while making use of the spa facilities. Executive De-Stress This program is a must for anyone experiencing stress, i.e. work overload, illness, trauma, etc. It contains a complete fitness assessment, nutritional analysis and lifestyle consultation, which forms the basis for the physical exercise recommendations and eating plans. Relaxing massages and hydrotherapeutic treatments combined with relaxation in the form of yoga, tai-chi and relaxation are the foundation of this program. Rejuvenation The rejuvenation program is for those who feel the need to counteract the effects of aging. A range of luxurious face and body treatments, including hydrotherapy (a rejuvenating force of sea minerals and water) are the basis for this program. Advanced electrotherapeutic and laser treatments can help to diminish the effects of age on the face and body making one feel revitalized and refreshed. Participation in yoga, relaxation and tai-chi is recommended, as the rejuvenating influence of these eastern philosophies has long been established. Beauty Royal This program is the ultimate in terms of luxury and pampering! Only the best international products are used for these luxurious face and body treatments, where each deluxe treatment is between 1½ and 2 hours. Relaxing treatments such as aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu and body wraps complement the experience, adding holistic and de-stressing components to the beauty side. A calm and balanced mind is nothing less than an expression of inner health and we recommend joining yoga and relaxation sessions in order to achieve a truly balanced state. Detox/weight loss There is no way around this
program for cleansing the entire body or for shedding a few unwanted
pounds. In addition to our healthy, vegetable and fruit-based diet,
you will enjoy a daily massage, hydrotherapy or detoxifying body
treatment, in which marine algae is the key ingredient in the
popular body wrap. Daily physical exercise such as forest and
mountain walks, aquacise, swimming and gym sessions will give your
body a new lease on life helping you to feel more youthful and
energetic by the time you depart Serenite. Accommodation is on full board, (breakfast, 3 course lunch, 3 course dinner) Calorie reduced healthy gourmet food, weight loss or detox diet and also includes participation in all courses (Yoga, Tai-Chi, Stress Management) and musical events (on occasions). Day 5 - 6 Monday - Tuesday - Mount Nelson Cape Town By private car transfer to the Mount Nelson Hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and an Orient-Express Hotel for 2 nights. Your stay is at leisure to choose from a variety of tours available from our local Tour Operator or simply to relax in the spectacular surrounding of the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 7 Wednesday - Cape Town/Madikwe Game Reserve Your flight, via Johannesburg, takes you across the country to Makayane safari Lodge, a luxurious lodge with a diverse and rich eco-system, in Madikwe Game Reserve situated in the North West Province. An afternoon game drive introduces you to your first big game encounters. (B, L, D) Overnight at Makayane Safari Lodge. Day 8 Thursday - Madikwe Game Reserve Enjoy a full day wildlife activities planned around your individual interests or enjoy “live National Geographic Screen right in the front garden of your luxury thatched suite” or enjoy a Bush Spa. (B, L, D) Overnight at Makayane safari
Lodge Day 9 Friday - Madikwe Game Reserve Your final day in Madikwe and last chance to catch up with what Wildlife has to offer or to enjoy a bush drive. Overnight at Makayane safari Lodge. Day 10 Saturday - Madikwe Game Reserve/Johannesburg Morning Game activities and then fly back to Johannesburg. You will be met and transferred to the Westcliff Hotel, which is part of the internationally renowned company, Orient Express Hotels, and is perfectly in tune with the distinctive taste of the experienced travelers. Day 11 Sunday - Johannesburg/USA Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight.
Victoria Falls Extension: Victoria Falls or Livingstone Day 11: Johannesburg/Victoria
Falls or Livingstone Includes 2 nights at Victoria Falls
or Livingstone, Tour of the Falls and sundowner cruise on the
Zambezi.
Weekly departures: Every Thursday
from Cape Town.
Price is subject to change based on the current exchange rate at the time of booking.
New York/ Cape Town/ Johannesburg/ Madikwe/ Johannesburg/ New York as from $1600 (excl tax) for early birds. Victoria Falls Extension: Victoria Falls or Livingstone New York/ Cape Town/ Johannesburg/ Madikwe/ Johannesburg/ Victoria Falls or Livingstone/ Johannesburg/ New York as from $1820 (excl tax) to Victoria Falls and from $1875 (excl tax) to Livingstone for early birds Add-on fares from major cities are available. Please request while booking.
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