5
cool spas
to try in Namibia
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visit to a spa is the perfect excuse to take time out for yourself and indulge in a session of relaxation and peace. It’s like the saying goes: you have to fill up your own cup first before you can fill up anyone else’s. And what better way to fill said cup than with soothing massages, therapeutic waters or mineral-rich mud.
Although the culture of going to spas has not yet become completely entrenched in Namibia, slowly but surely the activity is taking off in the population centres. The most popular and successful spas are still located mostly in Windhoek, but most lodges around the country have realised the importance of offering health facilities to guests. Some of the best spa experiences can be had at a luxury establishment in the middle of nowhere. For those who don’t have the time (and pocketbook) to travel into the wilderness for some R’nR, make a booking at any of the spas below and get ready to melt your stress and anxiety away in aromatic bliss.
Nomad African Spa This spa empowers women from underprivileged backgrounds - choosing especially those with visual impairment - by training them as therapists and employing them. Imagine you have just come back from a safari. You are elated but tired, inspired but in need of a little rest before your long flight home. Instead of waiting out the hours until you have to be at the airport, why not spend them rejuvenating at the spa, where you will be pampered with luxurious therapies and health-conscious dishes. The perfect way to end your stay in Namibia.
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Soulstice Day Spa Your spa experience starts the moment you walk through the door. A refreshing aroma wafting through the interior of the spa greets the nose. Wash your hands and wipe your face with the subtly fragranced wet cloths in a short ritual at the reception to welcome you. Find your name on your locker, which is stocked with a fluffy bathrobe and slippers, and thoughtfully a bite-size chocolate treat on top. From exfoliating mud rituals to pampering mommy-tobe packages, Soulstice Day Spa offers all the expected spa treatments, plus a few wholly unique ones.
