African specialist Rainbow Tours (Tel 020 7226 1004 or www.rainbowtours.co.uk) is offering substantial savings on introductory packages to the award-winning Fordoun Spa, Hotel & Restaurant, which opened six months� ago in the heart of South Africa�s Natal Midlands. The special offer applies to holidays booked before the end of October. Guests can either pamper themselves with one of Fordoun's treatment packages, or make the spa a base for exploring the scenic Natal Midlands.

Kick-back springbok-style at the world-class spa which was a finalist in �Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards 2005�. Rejuvenate both body and mind under the guidance of the respected ethnobotantist, herbalist and spiritual healer Dr Elliot Ndlovu � a Sangoma, Inyanga, and a director of Fordoun Spa. Dr. Ndlovu applies traditional African herbs and plants to create physical harmony, as well as offering spiritual guidance on how to create inner peace.

Complimentary facilities at the luxury spa include a heated swimming pool with massaging jets, flotation tank (with underwater music), sauna, steam room and gym. The Spa�s comprehensive team of personal trainers, masseurs, beauticians and nutritionists will be on hand to cater for every need. Among the extensive range of treatments are thalassotherapy seaweed treatments and aromatherapy.

Accommodation is in the original 19th century dairy farm buildings, which have been meticulously adapted to provide 17 luxurious individual suites, with private verandahs. Guests are free to take advantage of the varied walking and mountain bike trails on the farm, as well as the extensive fly-fishing. Other activities such as hot air ballooning, forest canopy and cultural tours, horse-riding, golf and climbing at Giant�s Castle can also be arranged.

Special Offer Price for holidays booked before 31 October 2005: �1,395 per person sharing, including return flights Heathrow-Durban, seven days car hire, seven nights B&B accommodation and three full days of treatments. Further treatments cost �20. For those booking on or after 1 November the holiday costs from �1,570 pp sharing (excluding peak season), a difference of �175.

For further information on Rainbow Tours visit www.rainbowtours.co.uk or call 020 7226 1004 for a brochure.

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