We can help you overcome addiction and substance use disorders with exceptional care and a world-class treatment programme at our affordable alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre in South Africa. White River Recovery Centre is a comprehensive, Christian-based addiction treatment facility that offers a three-month drug addiction treatment programme for men and women struggling with addiction. Our inpatient rehab provides comprehensive, tailored therapy designed to put you on the path to lasting recovery.
As a leading alcohol and drug addiction treatment centre in South Africa, we provide world-class rehabilitation services at affordable rates.
Drug addiction is classified as a complex disease, and there is no quick fix when it comes to achieving long-term recovery. Substance abuse is often linked to co-occurring mental health disorders, which is why we take a holistic approach, offering a multidisciplinary team of addiction care specialists and counsellors at our recovery centre in South Africa.
Our goal is to provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to all our clients. Many consider us the best rehab in South Africa because we focus on treating the whole person, not just the addiction.
We don’t just treat substance addiction—we help you restore balance and well-being in all aspects of your life.
Contact us today to find out more about our alcohol and drug rehabilitation programme.
Our beautiful 7-hectare facility is nestled in the Lowveld region, adjacent to the White River and only 30 minutes from Kruger National Park. Recognised as one of the best rehab facilities in South Africa, our centre provides the ideal healing environment, helping clients restore balance in their lives and achieve lasting freedom from addiction.
Our multidisciplinary team has designed an intensive therapeutic programme built on respect, dignity, and compassion. We work closely with each client to ensure their individual needs are met and empower them to begin a sober, fulfilling life.
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R17,800 p/mRCWR has been an absolute life changing experience for me. I came here looking for answers and
with the help of some amazing counsellors, I have found a purpose for my life. The program just
works. I’ve increased my understanding of what a balanced and structured life really entails. After
these three months I feel that I have a better chance of finding happiness and fulfillment in my life.
Best Recovery process I ever experienced. It has been life changing for me. Thank you so much for
giving me hope, purpose and direction again Alan Strachan and Mike Freeman I am forever in your
debts for speaking love and truth back into my life. I love you brothers in-Christ to bits.
A place filled with love and support. It helped me deal and shape my
emotions. It taught me the lessons that will make me love myself, to see that I will do great things
and that I can take life head on. White River Recovery Centre is a safe place without any judgement
that drugs serenity and wisdom to your life and now I have to carry that out.
This place is really special to me. It’s exactly what I needed to kickstart my new life in recovery in
every aspect, from the therapy to activities to the community environment and all its trials and
tribulations. It’s a humble and good-hearted environment. For someone like me who had lost all
hope as well as myself and identity, this place allowed me to come into my own and work on things I
didn’t even know were there.
I came in here broken, I thought I had come for meth and opiate addiction but I got to find out that
my addiction was a deeper issue, the team here at White River helped me see my potential and a
new found value for life. I’m going to live purpose driven and take back my life.
For the past seven years I have been battling crystal-meth addiction. I lost everything because of this,
including myself. I have been in seven rehabs, some very ineffective and unregistered. I lost all hope,
faith, purpose and saw no use for living, until I arrived at White River Recovery Centre. Friendly,
passionate, and dedicated staff treat clients with dignity and respect. The therapy presented has no
equal. I highly recommend RCWR and am very grateful that I completed a 3 month program here.
This place works. The staff and the community are very dedicated and good professionals. Day and night, they are always there to help. This place works.
White River Recovery is run by a group of dedicated passionate staff who generally care and show compassion towards their clients.
I have found the strength to go out and make a success of my life.
Our rehab programme and treatment team consist of experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, qualified therapists, professional nurses, and certified addiction counsellors. All truly care about the needs of each client in their dedicated approach to treatment for drug addiction.
Our 7-hectare facility, nestled in the famous Lowveld scenery of northern South Africa, is on the outskirts of Kruger National Park, making it one of the most scenic rehabilitation centres in Mpumalanga. The backdrop of beautiful nearby mountains and waterfalls create a healing environment that promotes inner harmony and will help you focus on your rehabilitation of drugs and alcohol.
We accept most medical aid plans and have managed to keep our prices affordable without compromising the quality of care. Rehabilitation is an investment in life, and we ensure it’s worth the time and resources.
Our multidisciplinary team of professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored to each client’s needs. Many of our staff members have personally experienced recovery, using their insights and compassion to support others on their journey.
Know You.
Through individual and group counselling sessions, as well as therapeutic activities, we take the time to understand your strengths, challenges, and goals. This personalised approach allows us to guide you towards recovery effectively.
Our 7-hectare facility is surrounded by the stunning Lowveld scenery, with mountains, waterfalls, and the White River creating a calm, restorative atmosphere that enhances recovery.
We believe that deep and lasting recovery happens when we address all aspects of addiction—psychological, physical, social, and spiritual. Our comprehensive treatment plans support long-term sobriety and overall well-being.
Each client receives personalised, respectful care tailored to their unique journey. We focus on empowering individuals with the tools and support they need to rebuild their lives.
Addiction recovery is not simply a case of “stopping what you’re doing”. Recovery requires that you change how you think, how you react and how you behave in certain situations. Recovery and the rehab process at a drug rehab centre involves treating the whole body and not just removing the substance or a harmful activity from your life.
- we are a safe place where you can rest and heal your mind, body and soul
- we are a caring community that has your back
- we are family until you can heal broken bonds with your own family
- we are a rehab centre that treats all types of addictions and co-occurring mental disorders
- we are an experienced team that uses tried-and-tested methods and modern-day techniques to equip you with the tools you need to face past, current and future challenges.
White River Recovery Centre caters to individuals with severe addiction who require long-term inpatient care beyond the standard 28-day programme. Research shows that long-term treatment leads to higher recovery rates, especially for individuals who have battled addiction for an extended period.
If you or a loved one needs structured, intensive treatment, talk to us about the benefits of our three-month rehabilitation programme.
Recovery Centre at White River is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. We are situated less than 10 kilometers from the centre of White River and the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
Our addiction recovery centre is a 4-hour drive and 1-hour flight from Johannesburg. We offer a collection and drop-off service in a luxury shuttle bus. White River is the gateway to the safari hub of South Africa and offers some of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
We understand the complexities of addiction treatment, including the underlying mental health disorders that often accompany substance abuse. Many of our team members have walked the path of recovery themselves and use their experiences to support and guide others.
Each person who joins us works closely with a team of addiction care specialists. The team comprises a psychiatrist, psychologist, counsellor, therapists, nursing sister and nutritionist. You receive individual therapy and participate in group therapy and activities while eating better, exercising and enjoying quality healing sleep.
Our approach is to cover all the bases to give you the best chance of lasting drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
Everything we do is with one goal in mind… to put you on the road to lasting recovery.
To reach this significant milestone, we set our own goals:
- help you break from the physical stranglehold of addiction
- help you understand the root cause of your addiction
- change how you think, respond and react to addiction triggers
- equip you with the tools to handle challenges in the future
- give you hope for a chance of lasting recovery
- support you when you leave us
- be there for you if you relapse
Our faith-based South African rehab offers a safe place to stay, an experienced support team, the tools to overcome addiction, comfortable accommodation, 24-hour care, healthy meals, daily exercise and aftercare support. Our comprehensive, faith-based approach integrates the following aspects:
- assistance with medical insurance and travel arrangements
- medical detox at an offsite facility
- a safe and secure place to stay for long-term rehab
- 3-month addiction treatment programme
- individual and group therapy with qualified counsellors
- medical professionals who specialise in addiction care
- dual diagnosis for co-occurring mental disorders
- comfortable shared or private accommodation
- onsite activities and day excursions
- daily exercise
- nutritious, healthy meals
- aftercare support
- family counselling
Recovery Centre at White River treats both substance and non-substance addictions:
Substance addiction
- alcohol
- drugs
- prescription drugs
Non-substance addiction
- Internet
- social media
- gambling
- porn
- sex
- food
- work
- exercise
Most people think of alcohol and drugs when someone is living with an active addiction. There are many other types of addictions that people seek help for at a centre for addiction treatment.
Some are physical addictions, while others are behavioural addictions. While these may be vitally different from each other, they can nonetheless wreak the same havoc. Both addictive substances and addictive behaviours can change the structure of your brain, cause devastating side effects, destroy relationships and careers, and can even end your life.
Recovery Centre at White River is a residential rehab facility for inpatient treatment. We provide shared or private accommodation in a country homestead that’s been lovingly restored and furnished to create a home-from-home environment.
This is a common question that people ask when trying to find long-term rehab centres in South Africa.
Both rehab options have their benefits. Your choice depends on the severity of your addiction and personal circumstances.
Inpatient rehab facilities provide an intensive treatment programme designed to treat serious substance abuse. Staying on the property allows you to focus on yourself, attend individual and group therapy sessions and receive 24/7 care from addiction specialists.
An outpatient drug rehab centre allows you to attend daily or weekly treatment while still going to work or college. The success of outpatient rehab depends on your ability to regularly attend and participate in sessions. If you feel that you need more structured and monitored treatment for substance addiction, you may want to consider an inpatient facility.
Relapsing is not a failure. It simply means that you have more work to do on yourself and you need to be reminded of the tools you already gained in your arsenal during your treatment for drug addiction. It’s important to remember that even the best rehab is not a quick fix. You leave the sanctuary of a drug or alcohol rehab and have to face the same everyday challenges and triggers that brought you to us in the first place. We are always here for you. Come back to us and we’ll carry on with the therapy you need to overcome addiction.
The starting point of addiction recovery is hope. It is not wishful thinking to imagine a life free of the pain and suffering of your addiction. Hope is simply the belief that you have the support and the inner strength to beat addiction.
When you’re battling with the destruction of addiction, you can lose all hope of ever living a healthier, more fulfilling life. Never give up hope. With caring people by your side, the right tools and a solid focus on your goals you have a strong foundation for rehabilitation from substance abuse.
White River Recovery Centre is fully accredited by the South African Department of Health and has been rated as a 3-star rehabilitation facility by the Rehab Grading Council of South Africa (RGC).
This rating ensures that we uphold the highest standards of professional addiction care and client comfort.
The RGC of South Africa was established after it became apparent that there was a huge discrepancy in standards of the various rehab centres in South Africa. The star-rating provides clients with a guide to the level of professional addiction care and comfort offered by the facility.
