By Virginia Franco
The Johannesburg, South
Africa, West Rand area draws people in large part because of its prime location between the mountains and the Hartbeespoort Dam. The towns in West Rand offer something for everyone, from water sports to cave exploration, animal watching to quaint shopping. If you are looking for some luxury R&R or a chance to bring some life back into your worn-out muscles, West Rand has that, too.
Misty Hills Spa
Overlooking the Kromdraai Valley, Misty Hills Spa is a part of the Misty Hills Country Hotel and Conference Center. The spa features a full array of treatments that combine traditional African and modern spa theories. Examples include an African Muti Mud or Chocolate Decadence body rub. Misty Hills offers individual, full- and half-day treatment packages, and package deals to those staying at the hotel. Be sure to check out the "Signature" room, a private suite featuring a massage room, outdoor shower, hot tub and your own relaxing garden.
Misty Hill Spa
69 Drift Boulevard
Muldersdrift, West Rand
Gauteng South Africa
Tel (011) 950-6051
www.rali.co.za
Hakunamatata Health Spa
The Hakunamatata Health Spa, housed with a luxury hotel that together make up a 21-acre estate, offers a variety of treatments designed to help you relax and rejuvenate. Choose between individual, group and multi-day packages that include meals and accommodations. Hakunamatata's trained therapists will massage feet, ankles, hands, backs and scalp, in addition to providing treatments like detoxifying facials and full body wraps that make use of the native organic green rooibos tea.
Hakunamatata Health Spa
No. 171 Lake View Avenue
Muldersdrift, West Rand
Gauteng South Africa
Tel: (011) 794-2630
www.hakunamatata.co.za
Chicama Country Spa
Part of Glenburn Lodge, the award-winning Chicama Country Spa is nestled in the mountains on the banks of the Blaauwbank and Crocodile Rivers. Each of the spa's treatments rooms is named after a wine, an homage to the spa's partnership with a local winery whose vintages are included in any spa meals. Some treatment rooms feature hydrotherapy baths or private gardens, and therapists use TheraVINE products made from local grape extracts and other Cape Horn botanicals. The spa offers full-day and overnight treatments, in addition to special packages for wedding parties and conferences.
Chicama Country Spa
Kromdraai Road
Muldersdrift, West Rand, Gauteng, South Africa
Tel: (011) 668-1615
www.chicama.co.za
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About the Author:
Based in Charlotte, N.C., Virginia Franco has more than 15 years experience freelance writing. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including the education magazine "My School Rocks" and Work.com. Franco has a master's degree in social work with an emphasis in health care from the University of Maryland and a journalism degree from the University of Richmond.
