A wellness safari in Zambia & Botswana

Quiet your mind on the banks of the Zambezi. Riverine birds call happily. The occasional grunt of a hippo reminds you of your natural surroundings. The soothing sounds of a flowing river. Toka Leya’s riverside spa strikes the perfect balance between the calm brought on by time spent in nature, and the stress-melting effects of world-class wellness treatments.

The tranquility of the swiftly flowing Zambezi could lull you to a standstill. But you don’t have to give up the views to get your heart-pumping at Toka Leya. The air-conditioned gym, fitted with modern equipment overlooks the legendary river. Its energetic flow sets the scene for invigorating exercise sessions; as good for the body as they are for the mind.

Rest is equally important; Toka Leya’s infinity pool is the ideal place to while away the hours between game drives, and take in nature’s soothing, stress-sapping effects.

The holistic wellness experience at DumaTau begins with the safari itself. A Botswana safari in the Linyanti inspires peaceful contemplation; you’ll feel it the moment you arrive by light aircraft over this water-filled paradise. Nothing soothes the soul like time spent with elephants, watching the sun set, spotting the first evening star.

Nurture your physical and mental wellbeing at DumaTau’s gym and spa, Osprey Retreat. It’s a destination on its own with a lap pool and sun loungers that invite laidback immersion in the natural surrounds. Get your heart pumping in the fitness centre, slow it down in the spa or nourish your body with freshly pressed juices and healthy, locally sourced meals.

Indulge in award-winning spa treatments in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Surrounded by lush riverine forest and vast floodplains, a safari at Wilderness Jao is as stress-free as it gets; everything about the pristine Okavango Delta environment soothes. Accept the invitation to relax.

After a thrilling, heart-racing morning on safari, seek out the serenity of the spa. Tucked away in amongst a shady grove of trees, Jao’s spa inspires utter restoration. Choose a treatment from the extensive therapy menu, work up a sweat in the next-door gym or disconnect and relax with a book poolside.