Unwind in the wild

Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park has teamed up with The Personal Touch to open The Bush Spa this May, the first of its kind in the area. Guests will now be able to enjoy an indulgent pampering after a day’s safari or to simply just relax with a signature massage whilst watching the wildlife saunter past their open fronted treatment rooms.

Overlooking the oxbow lagoon and onto the savannah plains beyond, the settings are hard to beat and treatments have been carefully adapted to match these magnificent surroundings. A carefully selected contemporary range of both East and Western spa treatments are offered here - some are traditional favourites, whilst others are signature therapies designed and adapted by The Bush Spa to blend harmoniously into this serene and wild environment.

Africa has an abundance of rich plant life containing an array of curative properties and The Bush-Spa embraces their ancient healing heritage. Products that contain blends of indigenous plants including: Kalahari Melon, Marula Oil, Baobab Oil, Honey Bush Tea, Green Rooi Bush tea, Buchu, African Ginger, Mongongo Nut and Cape Aloe are but a few of the wonderful therapeutic ingredients that the Bush-Spa incorporates into their signature therapies to create their truly unique Zambian inspired treatments.

Treatments range from a Herbal Flower Foot Bath to ease swollen ankles after a long flight, hot stone massage or an Eastern Shiatsu hydrotherapy massage to relax stiff muscles following a bush walk – all whilst you sit back and enjoy the view, and possibly more game spotting. A range of body wraps and scrubs are also offered using these traditional ingredients and techniques vary depending on the different aromatic oils and scrub materials being use according to the season.

With almost 15 years of experience behind her, Nathalie Zanoli, also founder of The Personnel Touch, leads the team of hand-picked therapists ensuring they have that essential sense of touch and are meticulously trained in the technical skills needed when working in the bush. In line with the company policy of providing income and opportunity for the local community, all therapists are from Zambia.

All visitors to the region, whether staying at the 18 chalet Mfuwe Lodge or at one of the nearby camps, are welcome at The Bush Spa. Visit Bush-spa.com for more information.

A 7 night walking safari, including 3 nights at Mfuwe Lodge, one treatment per day and a 4 night walking safari between the Bushcamp Company’s camps costs from £2,410 per person and includes international flights, internal transfers as well as full board accommodation and safari activities.

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