7 Beautiful Local Retreat Destinations
There’s no denying that South Africa has some of the most beautiful scenery - from the bushveld to pristine beaches - there really is so much we can be grateful for. Whether you are planning a yoga retreat or looking for a family weekend away, here are 7 beautiful locations that will make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated!
Addo African Home
Addo, Eastern Cape
Addo African Home is the perfect place for a unique wellness retreat. For sunrise or sunset yoga classes, nearby the natural pool or into the garden, let yourself be enhanced by the fresh fragrant scent of citrus from the surrounding fields and the beautiful sounds of nature. A wonderful moment in the great outdoors to open up your body and mind, combined to excellent healthy food and unforgettable safari adventure.
Their eco-lodge is located only few kilometers from Addo Elephant Park and offers accommodation in traditional rondavels, a restaurant that aims to contribute towards a responsible cuisine by offering fresh and organic products, and spa treatments.
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Stanford, Western Cape
Bodhi Khaya Retreat, from art to zen - a sanctuary for the spirit, is home for the spiritual aspiration in each of us.
Bodhi Khaya is an eco-spiritual sanctuary set in the Walker Bay conservancy. Held by the exquisite natural surrounds, our retreat centre offers an opportunity to connect with your true nature, by connecting to nature itself. Bodhi Khaya offers a a range of accommodation options and is fully equipt to host retreats large and small. The meditation hall, ceremonial TeePee tent with indoor fireplace, the labyrinth, swimming damns and multiple hiking trails are just some of the features that this uniquely serene retreat centre and venue has to offer.
We are open for solo, group and intimate retreats all year round.
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In Isizulu, (the provincial language) Pumula means “place of rest”, and you will experience this feeling as soon as you enter the property
Pumula Retreat is a retreat venue and a guest house situated on the beautiful South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, 120km south of Durban in the Umzumbe area. Pumula offers a beautiful and unique experience with lush jungle surroundings and breathtaking views of the valley and sea. Their resident neighbours are duiker (rare, small African antelope), bushbuck, and vervet monkeys.
Their beautiful glass yoga studio stands at the bottom of the garden, surrounded by the trees to provide a unique yoga experience among nature.
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Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Tented Adventures is located on the Bezhoek Private Nature Reserve, a short 2 hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
This is the perfect escape for nature-lovers who love safari, star-gazing and falling asleep to the natural sounds of the African bushveld.
Their 9 large and comfortable ensuite safari tents overlook a grassland area. The head chef caters for a range of dietary requirements and the nature reserve itself is focused on a real back to nature experience with rivers, dams, forests and grasslands available for private use.
Additional offerings include Game Drives, Hikes Guided , Mountain Biking Guided , Abseiling, Archery, Scenic River Paddle and Birding.
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Simonstown, Western Cape
Boulders Beach Lodge is a quaint seaside residence with history and space. This beautiful old building is situated on the navy-town of Simonstown. They offer 10 en-suite rooms and two self-catering units provide comfortable accommodation for retreat guests and teachers. Boulders can accommodate up to 25 guests which makes it perfect for overnight retreats, courses, and workshops
Enjoy a swim at Windmill Beach, rated one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. Take a seaside stroll amongst rare African Penguins. Meditate on large powerful boulders which create a powerful energy that brings awe to the natural surroundings
With a full functioning, restaurant-level kitchen catering can be arranged and cuisine tailored to the course needs.
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Franschhoek, Western Cape
The Farmstead lies in the mountains of Franschhoek, where you will find a carefully curated cultivation of luxury cottages, orchards, trees, chickens and cows.
The old farm cottages, with their original footprints, have been rejuvenated using reclaimed and farm-found objects, cleverly sewn together to construct a 'farm stay luxe’ experience. We felt that the space had to be more than accommodation, it needed to make memories too, and so the farm stay cottages were born. A rural place, made using things of the farm, with a twist of lush, would be our style inspiration.
Here you leave behind the clutter of the unused, and find peace in a purpose built space, a space with a touch of sparkle....
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30km from Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
Tonglen Retreat is a rustic, eco-friendly venue with all of the necessary luxuries but none of the frills that distract us, other than the breathtaking views of the valleys below us.
This venue was lovingly hand-built over a period of 15 years by the owner, and this care and attention to detail is evident in the unique accommodation. Some activities include, breathtaking hikes to ancient ruines, waterfalls and more, labyrinth walks, relaxing and meditation in the Dharma centre, a yoga lawn and room and a magical fire-boma.
Tonglen Retreat can comfortably accommodate 14 guests, additional arrangements can be made for extra. There’s mystical mist-filled valleys most morning and you may gander the odd Eland, Oribi, Caracal or shy Aardvark among sandstone and granite buildings built by hand.
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