Wellness travel trend is among the very few notable changes that are currently revolving around the tourism sector, whereby travelers are in seek of something rejuvenating.
Rejuvenating, in other words, is simply relaxing or healthy for the body, showing self-care.
By this, therefore, various wellness travel destinations offer different kinds of wellness trip experiences.
Kenya is not only famous for safari wellness experiences, but it also has other top wellness tourism destinations fit for any wellness-seeking traveler.
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What is Wellness Travel?
This is travelling that aims to improve mental health, physique, or even to understand oneself more, making it a unique kind of experience.
Therefore, whatever indulgence you may seek to venture into for your wellbeing, here are some of the best wellness trip destinations in Kenya according to various categories.
Wellness Travel Destinations in Kenya
Below are the major top wellness tourism destinations classified in various groups.
a) Safari Wellness
These are the wellness trip experiences that involve an escape from the civilized world and just enjoying life in the wild in the jungle, where it is only encounters with different wild animals and undisturbed nature. Such destinations include;
1. Masai Mara National Reserve
Being the largest national reserve in Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve is famously renowned for its epic game views, from the Big Five members to over 400 different bird species.
Apart from the wide array of different wild species, the reserve is worldly known to harbor one of the amazing Wonders Of The World, which is the “Great Migration”.
Imagine witnessing and hearing the stomping feet sounds of over 1.3 Million Blue Wildebeests migrating to and from the Masai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem! Wouldn’t that be exclusively mindblowing and therapeutic?
The reserve is in the southwest part of Kenya in Narok County, neighbouring Tanzania to the south. Below are some of the packages that you may seek to venture out as part of your wellness traveling.
2. Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is defined to be a place where “Nature Defies itself.” This is after a Lioness defied the law of mother nature and adopted a baby Oryx instead of preying on it, leaving scientists and researchers in shock.
This is among the amazing few tales you get to encounter and learn as you enjoy your safari wellness trip to Samburu National Reserve, it being a major haven for the Big North members.
Do you know any of the Big North members, or more so-called Special Five members? They include Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Grevy’s Zebra, and Reticulated Giraffe.
Enjoy your vacation trip to Samburu, one of the amazing wellness destinations in Kenya, through our packages such as;
- Samburu Safari Package For 3 Days
- 3 Days Samburu Honeymoon Package
- 5 Days Aberdare Samburu Wildlife Safari
- 6 Days Kenya Safari Tour Package
3. Amboseli National Park
Imagine waking up to a beautiful morning and enjoying an early morning game drive, enjoying not only encountering different wildlife but also clear views of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.
That would be the most satisfying safari wellness you could ever desire. You can only enjoy this at Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s premium parks, entailing epic, refreshing moments.
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4. Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park, being part of the Tsavo ecosystem, is strategically located along the Nairobi-Mombasa road in Taita Taveta County, making it easily accessible. It is about 265km south of Nairobi, making it a 4 to 5-hour drive, hence it is a nice wellness trip as you drift away from the urban areas.
Being a wildlife haven, the park is home to over 400 different bird species and different wild animals, including the Big Five members such as the Lion, Buffalo, and Leopard. This thus makes it among the best wellness destinations to enjoy an off-beat safari tour.
Apart from epic game views, as part of your wellness traveling, you can visit various spots in the park, such as the Mzima Springs, a chill spot where you get to watch the underwater life in a submerged hut.
Check out our package to Tsavo West National Park and experience the beauty of a safari.
5. Meru National Park
Tucked away in the eastern part of Kenya is Meru National Park, “An Oasis of Tranquility”. The park is among the very least visited parks in Kenya, where you can enjoy endless game views without encountering many visitors.
Being an oasis of tranquility, it brings about peaceful vibes as one enjoys taking epic moments while doing their safari.
Meru National Park is home to a wide array of wild animals such as the Mighty Elephant, Big Cats (Lion, Leopard, & Cheetah), Hippo, and over 350 different bird species, making it an amazing place for a wellness safari.
Be sure to check out our tour below to Meru National Park, and get to explore the tales of Elsa the Lioness, among others.
b) Spa Treatment Retreats
These are the top wellness tourism destinations that offer amazing treatments, such as massages and skin care sessions, transforming one and re-energizing them as if they were born once more. Some of these places include;
1. Enashipai Naivasha Resort
Enashipai Naivasha Resort is among the unmatched resorts in Kenya it being situated along the shores of Lake Naivasha. It offers amazing spa treatments such as a full body massage, deep facial cleansing, sauna, jacuzzi, and steam.
Surprisingly, the resort has been awarded previously for four consecutive years as the leading Spa resort in Kenya, proving that they are among the best spa wellness destinations.
2. Sarova Panafric
Just on the outskirts of Nairobi CBD, along Kenyatta Avenue within the Kilimani area, is Sarova Panafric, one of the chain hotels of Sarova Hotels.
Sarova Panafric does have a wellness center within its premises, by the name Tulia Wellness Center, which offers top-notch therapeutic spa sessions.
Some of those services include deep tissue massage, body wraps, and Vichy shower therapy that involves water massaging.
Check out our Sarova hotel deals that you may opt for your next wellness trip and get to enjoy such a relaxing moment to appreciate your body.
3. Mt. Kenya Fairmount Safari Club
Mt Kenya Fairmont Safari Club is in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, and is among the very high-end, best experiential places to try out spa treatment. Enjoy a scenic wellness travel trip through Kenya’s central region and the snow-capped Mount Kenya, and get to visit this amazing hotel.
Riuki Spa, situated in the hotel, does offer various wellness sessions such as personalized massages, detox facial signatures, and steam & sauna.
Why wait? Plan your next trip to Nanyuki for a wellness retreat with Naicef!
4. Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor is a hidden gem in Karen, just next to the Giraffe Center, that offers premium spa treatment sessions overlooking the sanctuary. How fascinating it is!
The retreat does offer an infinity pool with a hot tub, a uniquely pre- & post-safari therapeutic massage, and a steam room & sauna.
Can you imagine waking up to a massage session before heading out for a safari wellness and then coming back for yet another massage session after the unforgettable game drive?
All this you can only get at Giraffe Manor!
5. Revitalize Wellness Center
This wellness center is within the Glee Hotel Nairobi, and is among the very best spas offering luxurious spa retreats.
Some of the epic modern therapy and traditional healing sessions at Revitalize Wellness Center are such as scrubs, babor facials, body wraps, reflexology, among others.
For any spa treatment wellness enquiry, consider Naicef as your number one wellness travel agent.
c) Adventure-Based Wellness Retreats
These are the wellness travels that involve conquering challenges such as hiking trails, cave explorations, or even rock climbing, as one gets to enjoy bonding with nature.
1. Mount Kenya National Park
Having 6 entrance gateways, Mount Kenya National Park is among the very best wellness trip destinations involving a physical fitness kind of self-testing.
It is Kenya’s tallest mountain and Africa’s second-highest mountain at 5,199 m, making it one of the difficult hiking trails there is in Africa.
But worry not, since the mountain can’t be conquered within a single day, as there are various points for any kind of hiker, be it beginner, intermediate, or professional, depending on the route.
Enjoy a stunning nature therapy as you shift from various altitudes with a change to the environment and vegetation, such as heath and moorland.
For starters, the Sirimon route is way easier to hike as the trail is well-tarmacked and gives one a challenge to hike up to the Old Moses Campsite, which gives rewarding views of the moorland vegetation and up-close views of the peaks.
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2. Mount Longonot
Being one of the most flexible hiking trails in Kenya, Mount Longonot offers panoramic, rewarding views of the Great Rift Valley area and also of its rim-shaped crater.
Mount Longonot trail is usually ideal for anyone who seeks to venture and bond with Mother Nature, enjoying the wellness travel trend.
The park is within the Great Rift Valley and is about 60 km north of Nairobi and southeast of Lake Naivasha, making it easily accessible from Nairobi.
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3. Mount Elgon National Park
At a height of 4,321 meters, Mount Elgon National Park is renowned to be Kenya’s second-tallest mountain after Mount Kenya. The highest peak of the mountain is found in Uganda, our neighbouring country, whereas Kenya’s highest peak is Koitobos at 4,222 meters.
The Mountain is shared by the two countries, and it is such a nice, remote adventure-based wellness trip to consider trying out. Some of the amazing places & scenic trails to try out while visiting the park are such as the Chepkitale trail and even getting to explore the Kitum Caves.
Imagine spending more than 20 minutes in a cave full of darkness as you get to learn more about how Elephants visit the caves and mine salt with their tusks!
How Indiana Jones’ move would that be, to gather such courage and overcome the darkness in a cave with bats.
Check out our epic tour package to Mount Elgon below, as it is one of the top wellness tourism destinations in Kenya.
4. Aberdare Nature Trails
The amazing Aberdare National Park nature trails, do stretch across the Central Kenya region, making it the perfect place for a refreshing wellness travel trend.
Trying out the various trails, one gets to enjoy passing through various environments, from majestic waterfalls, bamboo forests, and at the top, the amazing moorland vegetation.
Did you know that the tallest waterdrop in Kenya is found within the Aberdare National Park, which is the Karuru Falls at a remarkable 273 meters, falling in three stages?
This thus makes the park among the best wellness destinations in Kenya for adventure lovers.
5. Ngong Hills
Just on the outskirts of Nairobi, 30 km away in Kajiado County, are the ultimate 7 rolling Ngong hills. The highest point is at 2,460 meters, making it a relatively intermediate challenge for anyone to conquer all the hills.
From the entrance point, one gets to be welcomed by the cool breeze generated by the huge turbines and the amazing views of the area, making it one of the stunning and memorable therapeutic wellness travel destinations.
The hiking trail of the Ngong hills covers about 7 to 10 km, which can take between half a day and a full day, depending on the fitness levels of the travelers.
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Wellness Travel Trend
Some of the emerging wellness travel trend tactics that various travelers are using are such as;
- Personalized wellness trips.
- Meditation-based wellness travel.
- Adventure-focused wellness tours.
- Retreat holidays for families.
Conclusion
Kenya is a home full of various exciting places and attractions to visit, and it is entail to various epic wellness travel destinations.
Some of the top wellness tourism destinations in Kenya include the Masai Mara National Reserve, Sarova Panafric, Ngong Hills, Giraffe Manor, and Amboseli National Park.
This wellness trip involves more of relaxing, re-energizing, and discovering as you travel, making it one of the wellness travel trend.
Check out some of our other fascinating wellness packages.
- 5 Days Tsavo Mombasa Safari holiday
- Best Easter Wellness Package
- 4 Days Wewo Church Self-Drive Kenya
- 3 Days Naivasha Honeymoon Package
- 2 Days Masai Mara Balloon Safari Package
- 1 Day Luxury Yacht Experience
- 1 Day Mt. Longonot Hike
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You can also reach Naicef out via our contact email at [email protected] or simply call us at +254799922277.
With Naicef, the best wellness travel agent in Kenya, you get to enjoy amazing getaway tours for your mental health and well-being as you enjoy travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Wellness Travel Destinations
1. What does it mean by wellness travelling?
It is travelling with a purpose of either enhancing one’s physical fitness or even enjoying a theraupetical moment while travelling, be it a spa treatment, hiking, or any other activity.
2. Which are the best places in Kenya for wellness-related activities?
Some of the amazing locations for wellness travelling in Kenya are such as Masai Mara, Mount Kenya, Mount Longonot, Fairmont Safari Club, Sarova Panafric, Swahili beach, and many more.
3. What are the various categories of wellness travelling?
Wellness experiences can be grouped into various sections, specializing in what one may seek to achieve. They may include safari wellness, spa treatment, spiritual, and adventure-based.
4. How long should I opt for a wellness travel retreat?
Depending on your aim, a wellness retreat may vary from a weekend getaway, a week, or utmost to two weeks, to fully re-energize and get to know your deeper self.
5. Is wellness travelling costly?
Of course not. Based on the type of wellness retreat you would want, the pricing for the tour depends on the facilities of the destination and even other factors such as the time period.
6. How do I figure out that this wellness retreat is the one perfect for me?
To be able to decide the suitable wellness retreat for yourself, you should first consider what your primary goal is, be it to improve your physical fitness or maybe just to improve your levels of meditation.
