Namibia
Currently in beautiful Namibia, where the weather is hot and sunny. This enchanting and sparsely populated country offers coastal, desert and mountain landscapes and vast wilderness areas, including the Etosha National Park. one of the largest and best game viewing parks in the whole of Africa.
Okonjima Villa
While the luxurious game lodges we are staying in all have refreshing outdoor pools, none has a spa. Given the beauty of the environment, the warm climate and starry skies, a relaxing treatment would be the perfect end to a day spent exploring the bush or after an exciting game drive.
Mushara Outpost
On our second evening, we travel to the new Mushara Outpost, close to the Etosha National Park where we stay in individual luxuriously appointed cabins made of wood and canvas. Each cabin has its own verandah looking out onto the arid bush landscape. Although close to a watering hole, I didn’t catch sight of any animals, though something bumped against the cabin in the middle of the night and woke me up!
After sundowners around the camp fire followed by a delicious dinner served by Mushara Outpost’s charming staff, we drive about 3 km down the road to have a drink and look over the 5-star Kempinski Mokuti Lodge – a luxurious resort hotel with Etosha’s leading (and possibly only) proper spa facilities. Kempinski’s spas are always of an excellent standard and the Mokuti didn’t disappoint – both location and design are most impressive. It was late evening when we visited and the spa was closed, so I only had a fleeting tour of the facilities and didn’t try any treatments. Set in a purpose built building amid colourful gardens, the spa offers five treatment rooms including a couples suite, showers, steam bath, Jacuzzi, relaxation area, retail shop and a gym. Wellness, beauty and holistic treatments using authentic local products are featured on the spa menu.
Spa at Kempinski, Mokuti Lodge
On our last evening, we’re staying at the Olive Grove Guest House in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. This elegant upmarket establishment has a small outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and a small treatment room offering a range of professional beauty and spa services, including massages and facials.
Olive Grove Pool Deck