Authentic African Indulgence now through NetFlorist

Johannesburg, 1 June, 2009 - Online flower and gift delivery company, NetFlorist has recently entered into partnership with Mangwanani Spa, offering Mangwanani's legendary relaxation retreats and, for the first time ever, Mangwanani product hampers on www.netflorist.co.za. A gift from Mangwanani makes for a most memorable time out (or in) for you and your loved one, and now, with NetFlorist as Mangwanani's official online retailer, it becomes that much easier to make a date to delight your senses.

Mangwanani Spa, six time winner of the South African Spa of the Year award, and local hero in forging an authentic African health mythology, has set itself apart in the competitive international beauty and health industry. Developing reputable African treatments and products that combine Western wellness principles with true African healing methods, Mangwanani is an asset to South African tourism and African self-respect.

Mangwanani Spas are now located in seven pristine locations in South Africa, including Zevenwacht in the Cape, Hennops River Valley, Bashewa, east of Pretoria, and Sibaya on the North Coast.

Mangwanani has also spearheaded large-scale community programmes in each of the spa areas in South Africa, hiring women from the local communities and training them to be therapists in the African tradition, and employing older women to hand-make all the gowns, slippers, uniforms and towels used in the spas. In the last four years Mangwanani has created more than 800 jobs for women across the country, especially in the communities surrounding the spa on the Hennops River, Kwazulu Natal and the Cape.

The Mangwanani Moonlight Night Winter warmer Spa hamper (R2199) is inspired by the desert sands of Morocco, and includes both a voucher for a moonlit spa experience for two, and a take home pack. Incorporated in the spa experience is a ride in a private bus with sparkling wine and orange juice on your way to the spa, and upon arrival, a traditional African royal foot gift massage a full body massage with hot stones, followed by a lavish dinner and full complimentary bar, and a tot of Amarula and imported chocolate on departure. Now that's what you call a good night out!

If the spa night out isn't enough, the hamper also includes a gift pack of Mangwanani products for use at home - Moroccan mandarin and desert salt body rub, Moroccan argan and tangerine crème body bather and Moroccan francinsense and desert rose body tangine, a truly mystical ritual for those candlelit nights in.

The products included in the Night Spa Hamper make use of Moroccan essential oils, extracted by hand in small communities in Morocco, an initiative directly driven and supported by Mangwanani Spa in an effort to reach out to African communities beyond our borders. Morroco, known for its spices, contributed to the food theme being used in this range. With all the benefits of natural ingredients and added essential oils, this is a truly spicy, sensuous range.

Other Mangwanani product packs available through NetFlorist include the heavenly "Mangwanani @ Home" pack, (R599), the Mangwanani "Treat a Friend" package (R2999) which involves both a day at the spa for two and a gift hamper with gorgeous white and gold Mangwanani branded gown and slipper sets for two. Just imagine your best girlfriend's face when this treat arrives at her doorstep. Just make sure she takes YOU along.

With spa packages and hampers available on NetFlorist.co.za, the Mangwanani experience is just a thought and a few clicks away.

About NetFlorist

NetFlorist is the largest flower and gifting supplier in the country, having delivered in excess of 750 000 items since its inception in 1999. NetFlorist is in the business of delivering emotions and encouraging customers to connect with the important people in their lives, in the most convenient way.

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