SanAquam Spa Retreat

In a time-compressed society eager to squeeze every drop of value out of each available second, there’s a need for carefully considered and lovingly nurtured experiences that add value to life.

The truth is, time never stands still. You spend your life trying to work against time. Now, Let time work for you. Take time to reawaken your senses. Time to think, to read, to walk amongst nature or simply sit and still your mind. At SanAquam we give you that time.

Welcome to the SanAquam Spa Retreat – Drakensberg Mountains, 723 hectares of untouched land in the Central Drakensberg where you can take time out and get back to the person you always wanted to be. From day activities including medical and lifestyle  assessments, spa treatments, cave experiences, horse riding, hikes and 4 x4 drives – you can make the most of this natural mountain sanctuary.

The Ayurvedic Experience

5000 years ago, Ayurveda – the Science of Life defined the simple but elegant Wisdom of Nature as it applies to our body, senses, mind and spirit. Unchanging since the dawn of time, these natural laws and principles have been applied  continuously to give humans the experience of a balanced life.

The basic hypothesis of Ayurveda is that the entire cosmos or universe is part of one singular absolute. Everything that exists in the vast external universe (macrocasm) also appears in the internal cosmos of the human body (microcosm). The human body consisting of 50 million to 100 million cells when healthy, is in harmony, self-perpetuating and self-correcting just as the universe is.

Ayurveda emphasizes prevention of disease, rejuvenation of our body systems, and longevity of life. The insightful assertion and promise of Ayurveda is that through certain practices, not only can we thwart- for example, coronary diseases and make our migraines disappear but we can better understand ourselves and the world around us, live long healthy lives in balance and harmony, achieve our fullest potential expressing our true inner-self on a daily basis.

At SanAquam, Ayurveda is an integral part of the wellness regime for all guests.

The SanAquam Spa Retreat Experience

Bringing together luxury and nature’s simplicity in one of the most magnificent areas in Southern Africa, the SanAquam Spa Retreat is nestled amidst the natural beauty of mountains, streams, waterfalls and wildlife. Located below Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle adjacent to the uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site, this is a region that has remained much the same as the days when the San people, whose rock art adorns the caves of the area, made this their home.

SanAquam like Ayurveda, is a way of life. Extremely demanding, yet wonderfully liberating. At SanAquam, qualified and experienced Ayurvedic doctors and therapists  will help you achieve personal balance through a wellness program designed around your needs. A typical program would include:

Wake up call at sunrise. Yoga. Meditation. Assessment of your body type and how life in the fast lane has treated you. A program designed around your objectives and medical and lifestyle  assessments done. Daily monitoring of your progress and adjustment where necessary. Ayurvedic detoxification, de-stressing, rejuvenate and therapeutic  treatments using specifically prepared oils made from herbs imported from the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains. 

Time for you to reawaken the senses. Time to think. To read. To walk amongst nature. Or some horse-riding or sport in the afternoon. Freshly prepared meals. Complimented by some cultural experiences and seminars related to health and well-being. Some laughter and lots of love and caring. All in a magnificent setting that is not disturbed by television. Diet and lifestyle recommendations. No alcohol, tobacco and  late nights.  It is a total surrender to nature and the healing power of ayurveda. And to the pleasures of a contemporary environment.

Simply spending 7 days at our SanAquam Spa Retreat twice a year will help you feel balanced for the remaining 351.

We trust that you will enjoy the journey of finding your most natural and balanced state. Welcome to the life you were born to live.

SanAquam, a life balanced.