Moments later I was face-down on a treatment bed in one of the spare bedrooms, being utterly spoiled by an exceptional massage therapist who’d been promptly booked by the Paradise team after I’d let them know that I’d been tempted by the ‘Ngculura Experience’ – a full-body, indulgent treatment with the promise of relaxing mind and body, and releasing muscular tension.
Remember when I said I was feeling more peaceful than ever only hours prior? Well that was beaten surprisingly quickly.
One incredible supper, a huge brunch, a morning of whale-watching from the garden and an afternoon of sundowners – with Gail, the incredible reserve manager, and Chef Adam – later, and we were heading back to the airport for our quick return flight to Cape Town, armed with some of our resident guide, WeWe’s, very own organic honey. As well as an absolute determination that this once-in-a-lifetime experience would in fact need to become twice-in-a-lifetime, at the very least.
Next time we visit we might even invite some family and friends…
Prices start at £2,580/night and flights are available from most major UK airports via Cape Town.
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