Cape Town’s hottest mobile sauna service
Combine your cold water swim with a steaming hot sauna to maximise health benefits, or just relax and destress in this traditional Finnish wood-fired sauna.
Experience ShuShu
Relax and Destress
Let the spa experience relax your muscles and help you unwind after a stressful day.
Oceanside Sauna Spots
Join our WhatsApp location group for updates on which cold plunge spots to find us next.
Meet Awesome People
A fantastic way to connect with interesting people just like you. Learn more about our community values.
Bring Sauna to You
Hire ShuShu Sauna for private events and functions, festivals and retreats. Book yours now!Â
Book Your Spa Experience
Oceanside Location Schedule
Find ShuShu at your favourite cold plunge spots around Cape Town. Follow along on our WhatsApp location group – a no-post, admin controlled group – to see where ShuShu Sauna will be next, and save your seat!
Sauna for Private Hire
Bring the magic of sauna to your next retreat, festival, corporate event, birthday, or any other special event you can think of. Name it and we’re there!
Co-create with ShuShuÂ
We offer all-day fun collaborative events at stunning cold plunge locations around Cape Town, co-created with like minded wellness-focused brands and individuals. Talk to us if you want to co-create!
Timeless Benefits of Sauna Bathing
Spanning from Ottoman hammams to Japanese mushi-buros, each culture has woven the healing powers of heat therapy into its own unique tradition. Saunas stand out for their unmatched therapeutic warmth, offering a myriad of benefits when done regularly:
- Enhanced immune system function
- Accelerated cell regeneration
- Boosted metabolism
- Natural detoxification of heavy metals and chemicals
- Support for weight loss, pain relief, skin rejuvenation, and anti-aging
- Improved circulation and heart health
- Enhanced muscle recovery and function
Sauna and Cold Plunge Combo Benefits
Often referred to as the ‘Nordic Cycle’ or ‘Viking Bath’, combining a hot sauna with a cold plunge is a fantastic way to maximise the benefits of both:
- Boosted circulation and cardiovascular health
- Enhanced metabolism and calorie burning
- Strengthened immune system
- Improved muscle recovery and reduced inflammation
- Increased energy levels and mental alertness
- Relaxation and stress relief
Our Story
Meet Jari, a Finnish-Canadian carpenter with sauna in his DNA. Coming from a long line of carpenters, he was practically born with a hammer and saw in his hands. Starting when he was only 11 years old, he honed his woodwork skills under the guidance of his father and grandfather, building traditional Finnish saunas in every house they or any of their family members lived in.
Mix grew up in Cape Town and has spent the last decade living in the great North, immersing herself in its sauna culture. Both Mix and Jari have always been in awe of the cultural, spiritual, physical, and emotional richness of sauna bathing.
It wasn’t until a recent trip to Finland to meet Jari’s new nephew before moving back to Cape Town that Mix and Jari were inspired to bring sauna culture along with its incredible health benefits to Cape Town.
Now, Jari and Mix proudly unveil ShuShu, derived from the Xhosa word for ‘hot,’ symbolising their shared dedication to health, wellness, and community. Join them in experiencing the unmatched therapeutic bliss of Nordic sauna bathing in Cape Town.
Community Philosophy & Values
Before You
Sauna
At ShuShu, we celebrate humanity in all its forms. ShuShu is a haven of equality and healing where we embrace diversity and foster unity. All are welcome regardless of gender, sexuality, race, body type, or age. ShuShu is a space for introspection as well as social connection. It’s a sanctuary for all and we welcome you with open arms. Here, you’re more than just a guest; you’re part of the family.
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FAQ
- The sauna is heated to 85 degrees Celsius
- After about 15-20 minutes in the sauna, take a cold water swim in the ocean
- Repeat this several times over 1 hour; a process often referred to as the ‘Nordic Cycle’, or a ‘Viking Bath’.
- Please bring your ID or proof of booking, suitable swimwear, two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying), a water bottle, flip flops or sliders, and a robe (if you have one). We also recommend some warm clothing for after the experience.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your booking to allow time for a quick briefing and to get changed if necessary (we recommend arriving in your swimwear).
You can book here or drop us an email at [email protected]. To stay in the loop about ShuShu’s oceanside sauna locations, join our WhatsApp group.
- Relax and meditate, enjoy community and conversation, or go inside and just feel. Have fun!
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people
- People with heart conditions
- People with certain skin conditions
- Children under the age of 5
- Contact us if you have any questions or uncertainty
- The amazing health benefits of sauna bathing increase with regular saunas. In many parts of the world, sauna is a part of daily life, and we recommend that you follow that wisdom.
Sauna Terms of Use
- Sauna etiquette must be adhered to at all times. This includes:Â
- Arrive having recently showeredÂ
- Follow operators’ instructions on how to pour water onto hot rocksÂ
- Only pour the provided ‘sauna water’ on hot rocks and nothing else Â
- Enter and exit the sauna in a safe mannerÂ
- Keep access points clear to allow other users to exit safelyÂ
- Remove shoes prior to entering the sauna and ensure feet are cleanÂ
- Don’t touch any part of the stoveÂ
- Sit on a towel within the sauna
- If you are making this booking on behalf of a group, it is your responsibility to ensure all users are aware of the terms and conditions and safe sauna practices
- Alcohol, nudity, and smoking are not permitted in the sauna
- All persons using the sauna do so at their own risk. If you have any reservations regarding sauna use, such as (but not limited to) medical conditions, underlying health problems, the use of prescription drugs or pregnancy, it is essential that you seek medical advice prior to booking the sauna
- Exposure to hot equipment, slippery surfaces, and extreme temperatures is done so at your own risk
- All belongings are left at your own risk
- All persons entering the ocean for a ‘cold plunge’ do so at their own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures and currents of the ocean
- Anyone under the age of 14 is not permitted to use the sauna without a guardian
- ShuShu operators reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons, or for any other reason that may be deemed a health and safety risk. Refunds will not be offered to anyone refused admission
- Jewelery should be removed before entering the sauna to prevent burning
Connect With Us
Whether you want to get the most out of sauna’s health benefits, build community, or just have fun and destress; become a part of the ShuShu family today.
Join our WhatsApp location group – a no-post, admin-controlled group – to find us at Cape Town’s best oceanside sauna and cold plunge spots.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for all the hottest news and updates.
For any queries, drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get right back to you!