Wellness in the wild at Wilderness DumaTau

Massages, rituals for the hands and feet, facials, and body treatments; Osprey offers a diverse menu of experiences, including specially designed ones only available here. Using methods and products from two sustainable African brands – Esse and TheraNaka – you can rest assured your wellness journey here treads lightly on the Earth. While Esse’s product range hinges on proven biotechnology, with the aim of restoring your skin’s natural microbial diversity, TheraNaka’s range utilises the innate healing properties of Africa’s many indigenous botanicals. 

Expect intentional, restorative massages, like the DumaTau Signature Experience. Alongside massage, the treatment features guided breathwork, facial muscle relaxation methods, and a sleep experience paired with calming aromatics, taking you on a journey of the senses. 

Osprey Retreat has a single room available for treatments, but the space can be booked for couple’s massages too. You can also request in-room treatments if preferred. 

Surrounded by trees and not far from the lagoon’s banks, Osprey’s air-conditioned gym promises a relaxing view, and is equipped with a stationary bike, rowing machine, benches and various weights, Pilates balls, resistance bands, and skipping ropes. You can also freshen up in the attached shower and bathroom facilities before heading out onto the deck. 

The outdoor area features a small lap pool, day beds, and a pergola to enjoy some rest in the shade. The main pool was designed to seamlessly merge with the lagoon waters, drawing the eye outward for a wellness experience that keeps you in tune with nature. You may also notice some sounds of the wild, like pods of hippos grunting in the deep waters, elephants crossing from one bank to another, or warthogs foraging in the grasses.

As an extension of your journey in the wild – rather than an escape from it – Osprey Retreat offers you the ideal place to pause, breathe, and let your safari experience truly sink in.

After a workout, a massage, or a dip in the pool, you may find yourself lingering on the deck, drawn in by the spectacular view. This is the perfect time to make use of Osprey Deli, a small service bar where you can order a glass of wine, a cocktail, hot beverages, or some small bites. We even serve ice cream for those balmy Botswana summer days. 

You can also use this time to browse for Batswana and African-made wares in the Safari Boutique, where you’ll find beautifully crafted jewellery, artworks, postcards, clothing, and a variety of mementos to take home with you.

Of course, the true magic of this wellness space lies in its surroundings. While every treatment is designed to restore the body and mind, it is the wild itself that completes the experience, creating a holistic sense of renewal and rejuvenation.