Safari camps in the African bush are responding to the quest for healthy lifestyles by offering exercise programmes, bush gyms, yoga sessions and running training with rangers, according to thetimes.co.uk.
Healing ways to experience nature include massages and meditation sessions in the wild. There is also a shift towards offering lower-calorie and vegan menus, while camp kitchens use fresh produce grown on site.
Some of these African experiences include:
Londolozi’s transformative offerings: Londolozi Varty Camp’s Healing House retreats in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve provide transformational experiences ranging from aromatherapy and life coaching to reiki and sound healing. Guests can enjoy immersive bushveld experiences such as sunrise nature mediations, qigong, breathwork sessions and walks. Silent contemplation is encouraged during game drives.
Okavango Delta cycle safari: Natural Selection guides offer bicycle rides on ancient elephant trails along the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve and the banks of the Khwai River. Guests spend five hours a day cycling the trails and spend the nights in mobile camps set up by a support team. A free service is available to do their laundry.
Running with rangers in Kenya: Rangers in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range accompany guests on 5-7km runs across the plains, while support vehicles follow them for safety reasons.
Facials in the Ugandan forest: Mahogany Springs lodge in Bwindi National Park has brought the latest cosmetic technology to the wild. Its state-of-the-art spa uses treatments by London-based skincare company Opratra and British therapists are flown in to give African beauticians on-site training. Bespoke treatments have been specifically designed for pre- and post-gorilla trekking.
