April 27, 2022by Sasha Ella

Nourishing your soul in the city

A sanctuary for your senses

Experience the tranquility of a retreat

Set in an expansive tranquil eco-estate, Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis is a serene sanctuary, curated to deliver superior service, luxurious settings and aesthetic excellence. It is a distinctively different destination, offering an integrated approach to complete wellness, from the relaxing setting to the rejuvenating therapies. Rooted in the spirituality of Sanskrit mythology, Vivari is the soulful expression of holistic upliftment … that promises an unforgettable experience.

The strikingly modern architecture of clean lines and glass merge seamlessly with the breathtaking, lush surroundings. Winding stone paths and walkways encourage you to explore and lose yourself in the natural setting featuring enormous pecan trees, manicured lawns, water features and cycads. The gardens encourage free movement of wild birds and small animals …you might even catch a glimpse of a tortoise, or mongoose.

Redefine the way you unwind

Accommodation boasts contemporary décor that is both relaxing but indulgent.

All 48 rooms and suites provide an intimate cocoon of comfort that fuses simplistic elegance with luxury, featuring natural woods, leather and marble with accents of steel and copper.

They are set within the serenity of the nature park with beautiful views of the gardens and indigenous flora.

Feed your soul

The restaurants are designed to make the most of the natural environment, with the daytime Pècan Pool Bar, set beneath a canopy of pecan trees.

The menu offers fresh salads, wholesome sandwiches and hand-stretched pizzas. The glass-fronted Brambles Restaurant provides a culinary journey focusing on a ‘farm to table’ ethos. Each dish features ethically and sustainably sourced produce.

Water is bottled from the spring on-site and, recognising the traditional healing properties of tea, the loose leaf tea bar allows guests to enjoy a variety of hand-created blends.

Time to chill

In keeping with the wellness trend, Vivari has a swimming pool, yoga studio as well as a spa with eight treatment rooms (four with their own gardens). There’s a dry bar, gym, juice bar, starlit steam room, ice fountain, vitality pool, infrared cabin for relaxation, recovery and treatment of injury. The spa menu includes hydra-facials, micro needling, manicures and pedicures, body contouring treatments and more.

However, what sets Vivari apart is that it’s the first hotel with an aesthetic surgery practice and theatre on-site. With a focus on an integrated approach to complete wellness, it is home to the Medi-Sculpt clinic. Aesthetic procedures are offered at a full-service aesthetic clinic and a world-class theatre offers plastic-surgery procedures, with rest and recovery at the hotel. Eight of the rooms are in the Vivari Aesthetic block, enabling patients to be discreetly transferred straight to their rooms for rest and recuperation.

It’s time for ‘I do’

It’s also the place of dreamy weddings. The glass-encased Jala Pavilion offers breathtaking views of the winding walkways meandering through the garden, making it an ideal backdrop to capture your special day.

Located only 23kfrom Lanseria International Airport, it’s a convenient destination for business and conferencing guests too.

State-of-the-art facilities include boardrooms and larger venues. The Mandala Bona and rooftop deck area, complete with fireplace, is ideal for more intimate functions.

Nearby attractions

Nearby attractions include the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site, where fossils of some of the earliest known life forms on Earth have been found, dating back at least 200-million years. Within this precinct are the Sterkfontein Caves as well as the Lesedi Cultural Village which showcases the cultures and traditions of five homesteads of the people of Africa: The Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes who live according to tribal folklore and the traditions of their ancestors. Here you can experience the very essence of ‘Ubuntu’ with song, music and the warmth of the cultural hospitality.

Close by is the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, Wonder Caves and Krugersdorp Nature Reserve. While adjacent to the Featherbrooke eco-estate is the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, a nature reserve that is home to an abundance of wildlife and around 240 bird species – including a pair of breeding Verreuax eagles. Three main vegetation types feature 600 naturally occurring plant species.

Awaken your senses as you visit Vivari and touch, see, hear, smell and taste what is on offer at this distinctive destination that offers an integrated approach to complete wellness.