Relax, Reconnect and Recharge Naturally with Great Plains, Africa
Pampering and empowering restorative travel experiences now available on safari
Great Plains, an iconic conservation organisation with exquisite experiences in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe are delighted to offer guests a variety of options to disconnect, relax and rediscover their inner zen during their safari holiday. Guests can choose from pampering spa treatments, yoga and meditation, scenic swims as well as stunning outdoor activities including walking safaris, riding, boating and mountain biking, when they aren’t busy spotting some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife species and more in some of the most pristine areas of Africa.
Dereck Joubert, co-founder and CEO of Great Plains commented, “With 2020 hindsight, or at least in the rear-view mirror, lessons overwhelm me about what is important and what is, quite simply, not. Our collective value system has had to evolve. and I have spent the last months evaluating and delving deeply into what we do at Great Plains. Sure, we are a conservation first company, with great accommodation and exposure to the finest locations I could find to get excited about in Africa, but it is more than that isn’t it? It is about lifestyle. Come on safari with us, and you will experience a far more expansive journey into a lifestyle designed around treating life as a gift to yourself. The finest gift. So as both recipient and giver, why shouldn’t we aim high, for the best, and soak it in? A Great Plains safari or journey is about restorative travel, where we give back and receive gifts along the way, gifts of kindness, physical pampering, exercise, eating well, good clean natural food, and slowing down to take it all in. Restoring your soul in Africa!”
Guests visiting Great Plains Kenya properties will be spoilt for choice with outdoor activities and spa treatments during their stay. ol Donyo Lodge, nestled in the Chyulu Hills, is surrounded by breath-taking views across the sprawling plains with Mount Kilimanjaro as a constant safari backdrop. The lodge provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy horse riding safaris, from beginner to expert level, across the sprawling plains in the shadow of Kilimanjaro alongside cheetah, giraffe, elephants and more!
Each spacious suite at ol Donyo Lodge has its own private pool to relax, swim and soak in the views, as well as in-room massage options available using the finest local organic products. Signature spa treatments include:
Awaken Your Senses | 60-minute treatment, $95/£70* per person
This stimulating head and body massage uses aromatherapy oils to release tension throughout the entire body, leaving guests with a deep sense of relaxation as they awaken from cloud nine.
Out of Africa Couples Treatment | 70-minute, $110/£80* per person
The Out of Africa enriching couples spa treatment for two deep cleans and rejuvenates tired skin starting with a full-body exfoliation followed by a moisturising body balm massage, which leaves skin feeling tender and soft. Enjoy a facial massage rich in natural extracts to release facial tension and leaving purified skin glowing.
The 100% solar-powered camp offers yoga mats in all rooms so guests have the option to stretch, move or meditate at the start or end of their day. Sunset yoga and meditation sessions under the iconic acai trees are encouraged and private yoga teachers are available upon request. Admire the crystal-clear African night sky from the camp’s beautiful star beds and fall asleep to the sound of rumbling elephants ahead of a morning hike in the Chyulu Hills.
Guests visiting Great Plains Botswana properties will have several enriching activities to choose from in stunning surroundings amongst the local wildlife and scenery, aiming to provide a relaxing and memorable safari holiday for all. Selinda, Zarafa and Duba Plains camps offer guests a private plunge pool overlooking the vast Botswana plains so guests can swim as elephants pass by. Each of these exclusive camps also offers in-room yoga mats, exercise equipment and an exercise bicycle so guests can stay on their fitness routine should they wish during their holiday. Guided bush walks with the expert Great Plains guides, gliding through the Okavango water lilies on a Mokoro canoe, and floating on the Zibadianja lagoon’s pontoon (only available at Zarafa camp) over a delectable meal alongside the hippos and stunning sunset are all must-try Botswana camp experiences.
Selinda, Zarafa and Duba Plains camps also offer guests a selection of rejuvenating in-room spa treatments to choose from including hydrating facials, deep tissue massages, African head and foot massages for adults or younger guests and the signature Great Plains Renewal Treatment (70 minutes/ $90/£65* per person). This signature treatment starts with dry body brushing and exfoliation to scrub and remove old skin followed by a full-body peel-off mask and deep massage using locally sourced African ingredients. The Great Plains Renewal Treatment treats tired muscles from long travels and stimulates a deep sense of relaxation, leaving guests feeling revived and recharged. At the end of a memorable day it will be a challenge not to drift off into a deep slumber after a few drops of the Great Plains Sweet Dreams essential oils are placed on guests’ pillows.
With conservation as a core value to the iconic eco-tourism organisation, Great Plains strives to have minimal impact on the environment; all camps are plastic-free and 100% solar-powered, so guests need not worry about their environmental footprint during their stay. Great Plains also prioritises the healthiest and most nourishing cuisine to be available to guests no matter their dietary requirements. The culinary offerings at Great Plains are second to none with specially trained chefs at hand to ensure guests enjoy sensational healthy and delectable cuisine of the highest standard throughout their safari experience.
Great Plains guests will return home from their safari holiday feeling restored and re-connected with themselves after a memorable experience throughout their stay in some of the most pristine pockets of Africa.