This spa in KwaZulu-Natal offers world-class, luxurious facilities and boasts the most exclusive and indulgent treatments for guests seeking relaxation, rejuvenation and pampering in the heart of the African bush. There are indoor therapy rooms as well as the outside sala (thatched gazebo) available for treatments.

The signature treatments at Thanda draw inspiration from the rich Zulu culture and are pampering treatments that are relaxing for the mind, body and soul. Reconnect with nature as your professional therapists spoil and pamper you to your heart's content, and let the beauty and tranquility of the African bush rejuvenate your senses.

• Winner in the Safari Spa category of the 2006 Les Nouvelles Esthetiques spa awards
• Included in the 2010 Luxury Spas portfolio by Condé Nast Johansens

Signature Treatments

• Romancing the Stone – a warm stone massage with ginger and cinnamon to relax your muscles.
• African Queen – an indulgent spa treatment that includes a facial, full body wrap, a traditional foot ritual and a relaxing scalp and body massage
• Zulu King – including a traditional shave, a natural body wrap, traditional foot ritual and a relaxing scalp and body massage
• Thula Ritual – a natural African Body scrub with Marula oil, followed by a steam treatment and an aromatherapy massage
• Thand Detox and Cleansing Ritual – essential oils are used to help your body detox, followed by a full body wrap, lymphatic massage, facial and pedicure
• Couples Packages – romantic, honeymoon and wedding options

Wellness Spa Treatments

• Facials – including anti-ageing facials, repairing facials and for the men, a soothing aloe shave
• Body Rituals – face and body exfoliations, sugar scrubs, the hypoxis body experience, detox and clay treatments
• Massages – a range of full body, upper back, pressure point scalp massages, deep tissue, aromatherapy, reflexology and specialised African techniques
• Hair Care – distress and repairing head treatments that will also help to clear your sinuses
• Hydrotherapy – soothing baths with essential oils
• Manicures and Pedicures
• Waxing and Tinting

• Steam Room
• Hydrotherapy Bath
• Kniepp Pools (outdoor)
• Reflexology Pool
• Sala Treatment Deck