African tribes commune using their ancestors and depend on the divination, counselling and herbal potions of the sangoma, shaman or witch doctor for enhancing their well-being. Their relationship with nature, nevertheless, is paramount to health and happiness.

Nature heals

Studies prove that there is a healing power to nature, with the big outdoors providing a calm, green, unspoilt environment. By taking time out to sit beside a tinkling stream, smell the scent of wildflowers or hike in the solitude of the mountains, people are able to relax and enhance their overall security, comfort and happiness.

South Africa has vast, peaceful stretches of wilderness that are virtually untouched by development. National parks, game reserves, secluded beaches and the dry desert zones of the Kalahari and Karoo all offer diverse and unique natural environments ideal for spiritual healing.

With no bright city lights, noise or polluting of the environment, you'll be able to escape the bustle of modern-day existence by going in to these peaceful, tranquil spaces. You will find tension, problems and worries pale into insignificance when compared to synergy and regenerative characteristics of nature.

Introspection

Meditation is a procedure for cleaning your brain of clutter in an effort to achieve heightened inner peace and relaxation. No tools or aids are required and people can mediate at any time and in any place.

There are no hard and fast rules on how to meditate. It can involve sitting quietly and listening to your breath, a chant or simply to the birds singing outside. If done properly, meditation can achieve a more relaxed state of consciousness.

Spiritual healing tours

A select number of South African tour operators offer spiritual healing tours that combine beautiful natural surroundings with additional 'me-time' for rest, rest, quiet careful consideration and guided deep breathing.

In addition to the opportunity of discovering spectacular off the beaten track destinations, tour itineraries often include informative talks on the environment and trips to local highlights, offering guests an entire spiritual healing travel package.

Book a spiritual healing tour in South Africa

If work pressures are increasing your day-to-day stress levels, consider a spiritual healing tour to one of South Africa's remote travel destinations.

Explore spiritual healing tour packages in South Africa online and then select a tour operator, tour package and destination that appeals to you.