By Clare Thomas
May 26th, 2008
Hitting a spa is one of life's little absolute luxuries and divine experiences. For a day you get to feel like a prince(ss), regardless of who you are and whether you have recently kissed a toad or not…
Mangwanani African Day Spas (voted Spa of the Year repeatedly) are just flipping phenomenal.
Not only are they a spa with all the frills, but they also operate on the concept of uplifting the women in the surrounding local communities by training them as therapists. So out the window goes that inkling of guilt around such delicious indulgences and in comes empowerment and sustained development through sensational African pleasures.
On arrival at Zevenwacht (the location of their newest spa), it’s all drumming and singing, champagne and decadence. The Winelands extends far out in front of you, along with a decadent breakfast spread.
This spa is all about enjoyment: it’s not celery and sparkling water, but champagne and chocolate. Today, as they say, you are queens. Enjoy!
We were there for a half-day experience, which started with brekkers, moved onto a full body hot stone massage, a tingling foot massage and then an Ayurvedic head and shoulder massage.
The treatments are separated by delicious hot chocolate and a view over the Winelands.
Each little location around the spa is decorated in such a welcoming manner. The light dances before your eyes, scents tickle your nose and smiling faces of women who love what they do attend to your every need.
This spa also focuses on making all who come feel comfortable; regardless of age, size and social or economic standing.
Shaved legs or not, previous spa experience aside; all that matters is that you feel pampered and leave smiling.
This sense of pride, love and enjoyment radiates through as the Mangwanani African Day Spas ladies describe every treatment in detail before they begin asking for any personal preferences.
Orange is the colour that decorates the spa, this being the healing colour of Africa.
Whether it’s in summer when you can lie out on the decks or in winter when roaring fires accompany your treatment - this is a spa delivers.
With their eight locations around the country, bliss is never far away. They also are able to bring Mangwanani to you, be it a golfing event, hen party, corporate function… the Mangwanani ladies will work their magic.
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