Spa and Wellness in the Sabi Sand

A tranquil space to unwind between drives

A tranquil space to unwind between drives

Thoughtful treatments, delivered with care overlooking the waterhole

Time on safari is immersive and energising. The Safari Spa at Arathusa offers a tranquil space to slow down, rest, and take care of your body between game drives.

Treatments are designed to help you relax, recover, and feel well looked after, complementing your safari experience without demanding time or attention away from it.

The Safari Spa

The Safari Spa

The Safari Spa is located within the main lodge, flanking the waterhole and enjoying close views of the bush and passing wildlife.

With just one dedicated therapy room, the spa offers a calm and personal environment for either a single guest or a couple to enjoy a treatment together. The setting is intimate and unhurried, allowing the focus to remain fully on comfort, care, and presence.

A Human Touch

A Human Touch

The spa experience at Arathusa is shaped by the people who deliver it.

Treatments are offered with warmth, attentiveness, and intuition, guided by a genuine desire to help you feel at ease. Many guests speak of the personal connection and care they experience during their time at the spa, describing it as both restorative and deeply comforting.

It is this human approach that makes the experience feel memorable and sincere.

Treatments
and Therapies

Treatments and Therapies

The Safari Spa offers a carefully considered range of treatments designed to support relaxation, recovery, and wellbeing.

Treatments include:

  • Full body, back, neck and shoulder massages
  • Aromatherapy and hot stone massages
  • African-inspired body rituals
  • Deep cleansing and express facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Head massage and reflexology

Treatments vary in length, allowing you to choose what best suits your energy levels and available time.

When to Enjoy the Spa

When to Enjoy the Spa

Spa treatments are typically enjoyed between game drives, when the lodge is calm and the day naturally opens up.

Many guests choose to book a treatment after their morning safari or during the afternoon, allowing time to rest before heading out again or settling in for the evening.

Appointments are subject to availability and can be arranged through reception during your stay, although we do recommend pre-booking prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.

Guest Testimonial

Guest Testimonial

The spa treatment via Winnie was so relaxing and well worth the experience.

TripAdvisor

The spa treatment was deeply relaxing, and the care and attention made it feel truly personal. The view over the waterhole was an added gift.

TripAdvisor

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Safari Spa offers a carefully considered range of treatments to support relaxation and recovery between drives:

  • Full body, back, neck and shoulder massages
  • Aromatherapy and hot stone massages
  • African-inspired body rituals
  • Deep cleansing and express facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Head massage and reflexology

Treatments vary in length, so you can choose something that suits your energy levels and the time you have available between drives. Our full spa menu is available on request, and on arrival at the lodge.

Treatments are typically enjoyed between game drives, when the lodge is calm and the day naturally opens up. The spa runs from approximately 10h00 to 14h00, which fits neatly between the morning and afternoon drives.

Your therapist will confirm the exact treatment time with you on arrival to ensure a convenient and unhurried experience.

Pre-booking is strongly recommended. The Safari Spa has a single treatment room, so availability is limited, especially during busier periods. If you know what you would like, let us know when you enquire or confirm your booking, and we will hold the slot for you.

If you decide on arrival, our reception team will do their best to arrange a treatment time, but availability cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. The treatment room is set up to accommodate two guests, so couples can enjoy a treatment side by side in the same space.

No. Spa treatments are not included and are charged separately. Costs vary by treatment and length, and are settled at the end of your stay along with any other incidentals.

Yes, with some tailoring. Please mention any relevant health considerations, including pregnancy, injuries, recent surgery, high blood pressure, or any other conditions, when you book. The therapist will adjust the treatment accordingly, or recommend a more suitable option. Nothing is off-limits without discussion first.

No. Arathusa does not have a gym, yoga studio, or structured wellness programme. Wellness at Arathusa is of a different nature, focused on rest, good food, time outdoors, and gentle disconnection from day-to-day demands. Many guests tell us they return home feeling genuinely restored, which is the intention.

If you enjoy staying active, the natural pathways around the lodge and the rhythm of early mornings and long days in the bush tend to provide a healthy kind of movement on their own.