South Africa Wellness Tourism Market Size & Outlook

The wellness tourism market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8.8 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.5% is expected of South Africa wellness tourism market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$B)
$4.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$8.8
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
10.4%
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South Africa

South Africa wellness tourism market highlights

  • The South Africa wellness tourism market generated a revenue of USD 4.0 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 8.8 billion by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lodging was the largest revenue generating service in 2022.
  • Wellness Activities is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Wellness tourism market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 4.0 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 8.8 billion
Growth rate10.5% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentLodging
Fastest growing segmentWellness Activities
Historical data2016 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationIn-country Transport, Lodging, Food & Beverage, Wellness Activities, Shopping
Key market players worldwideHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, Accor SA, Hyatt Hotels Corp Class A, Marriott International Inc Class A, New World Development Co Ltd, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC ADR, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.5% of the global wellness tourism market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE wellness tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 12.5 billion by 2030.

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South Africa wellness tourism market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to wellness tourism market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Lodging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 22.5% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa wellness tourism market based on in-country transport, lodging, food & beverage, wellness activities, shopping covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2030.


According to the Wesgro Cape Town & Western Cape 2020 report, South Africa held the largest share of wellness tourism in sub-Saharan Africa in 2017, with 1.5 million international and 2.5 million domestic trips. South Africa has a well-established spa industry and a large number of hot spring resorts, both of which have the potential to attract wellness tourists.

The Western Cape, in particular, has a well established spa industry and a large number of hot spring resorts, both of which have the potential to attract wellness tourists. In addition to an abundance of natural beauty and wide-open spaces, the country provides a vast array of wellness opportunities for both domestic and international visitors.

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South Africa wellness tourism market size, by service, 2016-2030 (US$B)

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