Durban - The Natal Spa is well known for its serene location on 324 hectares of beautiful KwaZulu-Natal bushveld and the natural healing properties of the hot pools where guests can not only relax but enjoy a number of health benefits.
The pools, which have a source temperature of 37°C, are well known for their anti-oxidant properties.
Taking time out to appreciate nature is also an ideal way of shrugging off the stresses and strains of city life. The Natal Spa is home to 100 species of bird as well as a pair of breeding Crowned Eagles. Residents for the past 20 years have parented many generations of hatchlings which are born every two years in November.
Guests can enjoy the lush lawns, trees and shrubs and beautiful river setting. As you walk around the grounds, don’t be alarmed by the antics of dassies (rock rabbits) which find the rocks ideal places for sunning themselves.
Nearby attractions include the Ntombe Battlefield, Egode River Monument, Kruger Bridge, The Village of Luneburg and Fort Clery.
For the sporting bodies, there’s quad biking, tennis, hiking, birding trails, horse riding, mountain biking, trail running and fishing. In January, archery will be added to the offering.
The more adventurous can enjoy the obstacle and paintball arena – a must for any team building getaways.
There is a new improved water park with terrace slides, curling slides as well as a new jacuzzi.
A new children’s sprinkler park, bird park and an animal farm will have been completed by January.
The resort provides standard rooms, superior suites, as well as self-catering options for those small family getaways or larger conference stay-overs. The accommodation is tastefully decorated and each spacious room is equipped with all the amenities you’ve come to expect from Gooderson Leisure, including air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities and TV, offering 11 Hotel Bouquet DSTV channels.
l www.goodersonleisure.co.za or call Gooderson Leisure on 031 368 5353.
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