Wellbeing escapes in Africa and India

Specialist tour operator African & Indian Explorations offers wellbeing escapes and rejuvenating holidays in a number of dreamy destinations.

Karkloof Spa, South Africa
A wellness and wildlife retreat, Karkloof is a new destination spa boasting a luxury boutique lodge with 16 individually decorated villas, world-class spa and 3500 hectares of bountiful terrain abundant with wildlife. Perfect for couples searching for rest and relaxation, Karkloof also offers a full range of facilities in a stunning wilderness location.

African & Indian Explorations offer a stay at Karkloof from £332 per person per night on a full board basis. Price includes one game drive or guided nature walk per day, use of spa hydro facilities, mountain biking and wine tastings. International flights not included.

Shreyas Retreat, Bangalore
Situated in stunning gardens including a huge herb and vegetable garden, Shreyas is a comfortable and stylish retreat offering traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga in addition to spa treatments, therapies, wellness consultations, specialist weight loss programmes and much more.

Guests stay in luxurious accommodation whilst enjoying ashram-style living including an opportunity to get involved with Shreyas organic farming programme, help out at a local school and take cooking lessons. The resort’s excellent recreational facilities including a beautiful swimming pool, library, gym, jogging track and movie theatre ensure that there is plenty to help guests relax.

African & Indian Explorations offer a one week stay at Shreyas on a wellness package from £1,510 per person. Price is based on 2 sharing and does not include flights.

Uma Paro, Bhutan
Uma Paro is a 29-room hotel offering 5 Star comfort and style in the wildly beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Dedicated to quiet contemplation and complete wellbeing, offering a comprehensive spa experience, outstanding organic wholesome cuisine and a range of activities including yoga, mountain biking, hiking and luxury camping, the resort offers Asian-inspired therapies with a particular focus on Ayurveda.

African & Indian Explorations offer a stay at Uma Paro from £250 per person per night in a single standard room on a b&b basis. International flights not included.

Shanti Ananda, Mauritius
Spread over 35 acres of tropical gardens with views of the surrounding hills and offshore reefs, Shanti Ananda is located on the South coast of Mauritius. The 50,000 sq ft spa is located in a tropical forest surrounded by water and features an enchanting tea pavilion at its centre and offers an extensive menu of treatments integrating the traditions of Ayurveda and Yoga with contemporary International Spa treatments.

Food at the resort is nourishing and immune enhancing and also based on the science of Ayurveda, ensuring that each guest is catered for according to their own specific needs and body type.

African & Indian Explorations offer a 7 night stay at Shanti Ananda from £3,550 per person on a stress management package. Price includes all meals and airport transfers. International flights not included.

Saruni Camp, Kenya
In collaboration with the spa at the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees (Italy), Saruni runs the Maasai Wellbeing Space, a unique feature in the Maasai Mara set in a serene and relaxing environment where bushbuck, elephant and waterbuck roam freely. The Maasai Wellbeing Space is a private cottage hidden in the valley's olive and cedar forest and devoted to the use of local plants for beauty and relaxation treatments.

The new techniques combine sophisticated methods developed at Centro Benessere Stresa with ancient Maasai wisdom and knowledge. For instance, Olsinoni leaves (Lippia Javanica) are used for their detoxifying and purifying properties and pure gel from Usuguru (Aloe Kedongensis) and compresse of Olleleshwa leaves (Tarchonantus Canphorantus) to remove skin impurities and to improve the natural regeneration of the cells.

African & Indian Explorations offer a stay at Saruni from £390 per person per night on a fully inclusive basis. International flights not included.

For more information and bookings, visit Africanexplorations.com.