Wellness Travel

Whether you are practicing yoga, meditating in the midst of African plains, indulging in a spa treatment, or taking a dip in the azure waters of a private beach (immersing yourself in the healing properties of the natural world) – the ultimate goal is to return home feeling healthier, happier, and more relaxed than when you arrived. Go2Africa has handpicked some top wellness retreats for 2024, offering wellness and farm-to-table dining experiences. Gibbs Farm in Tanzania is a welcoming retreat on a working farm. Healthy, home-cooked meals and fresh garden vegetables prevail. Visit the working coffee plantation, dairy farm, and piggery, and perhaps enjoy an interactive experience as you lend a hand in milking the cows, feeding the pigs, or joining the farm's coffee roasters to experience traditional coffee roasting methods. Babylonstoren offers 200 acres of working farmland, where guests can visit the extensive fruit and vegetable garden. It is currently the vineland's best locally sourced concept and includes meals made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Sterrekopje offers more than a stay; it is a journey filled with slow-paced rhythms and rituals. Through grounding activities, holistic treatments, and seasonal farm-to-table feasts, you gently come back into your body, re-weaving your innate soil-to-soul connection. We call it ancestral luxury, conscious living.

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Hands-on Wildlife Management 
There has been an increasing interest in hands-on wildlife experiences where travelers can get involved with behind-the-scenes collaring, vet shadowing, and endangered animal monitoring experiences. Many of the Go2Africa Trips With A Purpose include wildlife conservation at a Positive Impact project supporting local communities, environmental work, or wildlife conservation. They include an additional financial contribution from Go2Africa towards specific projects. Examples include: 

Gorilla Trekking for a Cause: This incredible 6-day Trip with a Purpose allows travelers to enjoy one of Africa’s most beloved countries, Rwanda. Experience local culture and learn about the mammoth efforts to save endangered mountain gorilla populations while partaking in the humbling gorilla trekking experience. When travelers book this trip, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, which opened its campus in February 2022. Travelers can visit and tour the campus before or after their gorilla trek.

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Community Engagement

Go2Africa is proud to work with and support a fantastic collection of independent, innovative, and inspiring community development projects. They are committed to playing a part in building an inclusive and prosperous future for all where travel spending has a tangible, positive impact. They assist in equipping schools with learning materials, building resources, and nutrition for students and providing scholarships for secondary and tertiary institutions with invaluable mentoring programs. Below are examples of how travelers can partake. 

 

Education for a Future: This 10-day luxury community and wildlife safari takes one into the heart of Africa, where days are spent immersed in local African culture, learning about what is being done to empower the people of the continent and enjoying big game viewing. On a tour of Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe Community Wildlife Safari, guests can visit Maunga Village and experience a full day in Hwange National Park to visit a sewing group run by women who repurpose old items into beautiful new gifts. When this safari is booked, Go2Africa will donate to the Maunga Village Primary School near Livingstone to improve the school’s facilities and provide learners with access to food.