It’s time for a calmcation
At Journey Beyond, we like to keep our fingers on the pulse of the latest travel trends, and for 2025, we’ve identified that ‘calmcations’ will be all the rage – if that’s not a contradiction in terms. A calmcation is exactly what you might expect – a vacation that emphasizes tranquility and peacefulness. You can trust us when we tell you that nowhere offers more opportunities to get away from it all and slow down the pace of life than Africa.
The serenity of Africa
Africa can be a truly thrilling destination – but also a deeply relaxing one. If you’re looking to get on board with the calmcation trend, this is the perfect place for you to take it easy. Africa has many advantages when it comes to this kind of trip: beautiful landscapes, profound silences and natural rhythms that are completely different to the pressures of modern city life.
In Africa, you can discover the art of relaxation as you watch the sun rise or set, or spend time gazing out over a lagoon, forest or grassy savannah. Whiling away minutes or hours in the company of peacefully grazing herds or browsing elephants will help you discover a true sense of inner peace.
Disconnect to reconnect
Being constantly connected has its advantages, but it also means being bombarded by alerts and updates. While many luxury safari camps and lodges now have Wi-Fi access, you won’t be as tempted to unlock your phone when there are so many more interesting things to see. Watching iconic species in their natural habitats is always going to be more compelling than checking your inbox – whatever line of work you’re in, your office should feel very far away.
Going on safari with family or friends is the ideal opportunity to spend quality time with the people you love, making new memories as you enjoy shared experiences that you will talk about again and again in the future.
Be yourself
Africa offers you the space and time you need to be yourself – free from the stresses and strains of everyday life, you can slow down, breathe and use all your senses to experience and appreciate your surroundings, from the colors of the birds to the flavors of the superb cuisine on offer at Africa’s safari lodges.
You’ll find that you have more time in the day for activities like journaling, painting or simply taking a siesta, while the dark, still African nights will give you wonderfully revitalizing rest.
Focus on wellness
Many lodges and safari camps offer wellness treatments such as massages, and you may well find that the beneficial effects of these treatments are amplified by enjoying them in serene, beautiful surroundings.
The use of traditional African herbs and healing wisdom brings an added dimension to the experience and will enhance your sense of calm, as well as your feeling of connection to Africa and the wilderness around you.
To experience your own African calmcation in 2025, contact Journey Beyond today.