Rest Restore Reconnect in Southern Africa

Here are three bespoke itineraries to inspire your next trip to South Africa and Namibia based upon your travel availability.

1. Cape Town & Winelands: Luxury and Wellness by the Sea and Vineyards

Duration: 7 nights
Focus: Urban sophistication, coastal wellness, winelands relaxation

Day 1–3: Cape Town

Start your journey in the vibrant city of Cape Town, where wellness meets luxury. Stay at a five-star boutique hotel along the Atlantic Seaboard with ocean-view yoga sessions, private spa treatments, and guided mindfulness walks along the coastline. Explore Table Mountain early morning to enjoy the serenity before the city awakens.

Day 4–5: Winelands Retreat

Transfer to the Cape Winelands, an area famous for its world-class wineries and tranquil estates. Stay in exclusive luxury amongst the vines and enjoy vineyard spa treatments, vinotherapy massages, and organic farm-to-table culinary experiences. Guests can enjoy private wine tastings, slow breakfasts overlooking rolling vineyards, and guided cycling or walking tours for gentle exercise in nature.

Day 6–7: Relax & Explore

Dedicate these days to bespoke experiences: private helicopter tours over the Cape Winelands, sunset picnics with spa-style amenities, or a restorative meditation session in lush garden surroundings. This itinerary perfectly balances indulgence and wellness while offering glimpses of South Africa’s natural beauty.


2. South Africa: Luxury Safari Meets Holistic Wellness

Duration: 10 nights
Focus: Safari adventure blended with wellness, nature, and luxury

Day 1–3: Kruger National Park

Begin your South African safari in a private lodge bordering the southern Kruger National Park. Early morning game drives reveal the Big Five in their natural habitat, followed by wellness treatments like aromatherapy, hot-stone massages, or guided bush meditation in the afternoon. Night-time safaris allow you to fully immerse yourself in the sounds and rhythms of the African bush.

Day 4–6: Sabi Sand or Madikwe Reserve

Move to another private reserve to deepen your wildlife experience. Many lodges offer mindfulness walks, bush yoga, and nutritional wellness consultations, alongside luxury accommodation. Gourmet dining can be paired with wellness-focused menus to balance indulgence with health-conscious choices.

Day 7–10: Cape Town Coastal Retreat

Conclude your journey on the coast. Choose a hotel or villa offering spa treatments, yoga sessions, and guided meditation, alongside opportunities to explore cultural highlights such as Robben Island or the V&A Waterfront. The combination of safari adventure and coastal relaxation creates a perfectly balanced journey for body, mind, and spirit.

3. South Africa & Namibia: Ultimate Wellness and Healing Escape

Duration: 14 nights
Focus: Wellness immersion, healing therapies, desert serenity, and luxury safaris

Day 1–3: Cape Town and Winelands

Begin with luxury coastal wellness in Cape Town, including spa sessions, yoga overlooking the ocean, and culinary experiences focused on locally sourced, nutrient-rich ingredients. Travel to either Franschhoek or Stellenbosch for health optimising treatments or vinotherapy spa treatments, where the vineyards create a tranquil backdrop for mindful relaxation.

Day 4–7: Kruger Private Reserve

Transfer to a luxury safari lodge in the Kruger region, combining thrilling game drives with bush-based wellness activities: yoga at sunrise, meditation overlooking waterholes, and spa therapies infused with indigenous ingredients. Night safaris and intimate dining under the stars elevate the sense of exclusivity.

Day 8–14: Namibia – Desert Healing & Relaxation
Fly to Namibia for a desert wellness retreat. Stay in exclusive lodges in Sossusvlei, the greater Kalahari area or the Namib Desert, where the focus is on meditation, sound therapy, stargazing, and silent walks across the dunes. Namibia’s vast, open landscapes are perfect for digital detox, deep relaxation, and holistic healing. Guests can enjoy bespoke wellness menus, mineral-rich spa treatments, and guided experiences designed to reconnect body and mind.

This itinerary is perfect for travellers seeking maximum rejuvenation, combining adventure, luxury, and wellness in two of Southern Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Why Choose a Bespoke Wellness & Safari Journey?

A carefully curated itinerary allows you to balance adventure with restoration, ensuring every moment supports wellbeing. From meditation in the bush to spa rituals in the Winelands, Southern Africa offers an unmatched combination of luxury, nature, and healing in vast open spaces - perfect for feeding your soul. Whether it’s your first visit or a returning journey, a bespoke approach guarantees a seamless and transformative travel experience.

Planning Your Journey

As a South Africa-based Travel Counsellor, I specialise in crafting luxury itineraries that combine safari adventure with wellness, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Each itinerary can be fully customised to your preferences, from private guides and helicopter transfers to tailored spa, aesthetics and wellness experiences and wellness-focused cuisine.

Reach out to start planning your perfect luxury wellness escape to Southern Africa and rediscover the joy of travelling at your own pace, in style, and in total harmony with nature.