Tucked away at Ngwenya Lodge, on the banks of the Crocodile River, Mbali Day Spa offers something a little different from your typical spa day. Here, pampering comes with a soundtrack of birdsong and the distant sounds of the bush, making it the perfect way to slow down after a morning of game viewing or before an evening sundowner.
Massages to Melt the Day Away
If you’re after pure relaxation, the Full Body Massage is a wonderful place to start. Using botanical oils and a choice of five different “Out of Africa” fragrances, it’s designed to calm the senses and leave you thoroughly de-stressed. Prefer something shorter? The Back and Neck Massage targets tension built up from a day of driving or hiking, while the popular “A Blessing to be a Blessing” full body massage carries extra meaning, since a percentage of every booking goes toward the NPO African Blessings. You can also add hot stones to any body treatment for a little extra warmth and depth.
Face and Body Treatments Inspired by Africa
Mbali’s face treatments range from a hydrating Honeybush Therapeutic Skin Treatment to a Rejuvenating Treatment with AHAs and peptides, right through to a 100% Organic Vitamin C Boosting Treatment for visible brightening. For something more hands-on, the Build Your Own Body Treatment lets you personalise an exfoliation experience, choosing between Red Dune Sand, Desert Salt Crystals, African Coffee Buff or Crushed Sugar, paired with a massage in your favourite fragrance. It’s a lovely way to try something uniquely African rather than a generic spa scrub.
Hands, Feet and a Little Something for Everyone
The spa’s Mani and Pedi menu covers the basics, from a Basic Manicure or Pedicure through to more indulgent Hand or Foot Rituals with clay or coffee masks. It’s not just for the ladies either: gents are well catered for too, with a dedicated Gent’s Mani or Pedi treatment offering a file, shape, exfoliation and moisturising session, ideal for guests wanting to unwind without the polish. Little ones aren’t left out, with a range of treatments designed just for “Little Princesses” aged 3 to 12, always with a parent by their side.
Making a Day of It
If you’d rather not choose between treatments, Mbali’s combination journeys do the deciding for you. The Mbali Sunrise Journey pairs a facial with a hand or foot experience and a back and neck massage, opened with a marula-infused coffee or organic rooibos tea. The Mbali Sunset Journey follows a similar path but closes the day with a glass of Amarula and a chocolate. Both are a lovely way to bookend a stay at Ngwenya, whether you’re treating yourself after a long drive in or relaxing before you head home.
Spa days like these are proof that a Ngwenya getaway isn’t just about game drives and riverside views. Sometimes, the best part of the bush is doing absolutely nothing at all.
Ready to unwind? Book your treatment at Mbali Day Spa when you plan your next stay at Ngwenya Lodge.
Contact the Mbali Day Spa Team:
+27(0) 79 909 9164 | mbalispa@parkhorizons.co.za
