Its close proximity to Cape Town makes this an ideal spot for visitors who want to explore the city. It has indoor and outdoor pools, and the warm water is especially enjoyable on cold evenings. Activities to keep children occupied include miniature golf and trampolines.
This resort is located on a citrus farm a two-hour drive away from Cape Town. The hot springs have a temperature of 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Farenheit). With the Olifants River Valley as a backdrop, this hot springs resort is noted for its beautiful setting. It has both hot- and cold-water pools, and activities such as tennis and hiking.
Warmwaterberg Spa is located near Swellendam in the Western Cape near several nature reserves, including Anysberg and Groot Swartberg. Visitors to this spa enjoy soaking in the hot water, which is fresh from the source at 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 Farenheit). The spa has two hot pools, one cold-water pool and Roman baths. Guests can also try the spa’s specially formulated bath salts.
Located off the N2 highway, Caledon is a two-hour drive from Cape Town. In addition to the warm mineral baths, this spa has six treatment rooms and a rain spa.
Located just west of Oudtshoorn and close to Warmwaterberg, this spa’s mineral hot spring is known for its revitalizing properties. Minerals including manganese and iron come up from the ground source. The spa also offers spectacular views of the surrounding area, which adds to the element of relaxation.
Bela-Bela is 175 kilometers north of Johannesburg in a stunning and tranquil landscape. The name comes from Tswana and means boiling-boiling, an indication of the heat generated by these hot springs. As the Tswana people did hundreds of years ago, the spa’s visitors now use these waters to heal and soothe. Visitors can get close to nature by taking hikes and viewing wildlife.
Badplaas is located on the eastern border of South Africa near Swaziland. A resort was built up around these healing waters, offering visitors the chance to experience their health-giving properties. The waters are known as emanza (healing waters) by the Swazi people. The spa channels the waters to one cold pool, three hot pools and four private pools.
Riemvasmaak is located near Upington in the Augrabies Falls National Park. Volcanic eruptions produced these pristine waters which can be accessed through a deep ravine. The pools sit in the midst of lush vegetation and wildlife, which appeals to hikers.
From Cape Town, Montagu Springs is a three hour drive via R318 road. Guests at this resort pay relatively low rates to visit the hot mineral springs. The resort has hot and cold pools and a pool just for kids. The area is known for its beautiful tropical setting and bird life.
Avalon Springs is located just down the road from Montagu Springs and its waters flow from a fissure in a rock at a temperature of 43 degrees Celcius (109.4 degrees Farenheit). Hot spring water is channeled to different pools, and even extreme drought conditions never affect the flow.
