It is our firm belief that there’s nothing more romantic than an African safari. So many experiences are unique to a safari, from observing wild animals up close in their natural habitat, enjoying candlelit dinners for two in the bush, sleeping under the stars on a star bed or taking to the skies on a hot air balloon ride at dawn. Along the way, we ensure that every detail is taken care of from the moment you arrive until you depart, leaving you time to unwind and spend quality time with your partner. For this reason, safaris are popular with honeymooners – and are also the perfect setting if you’re planning to pop the question or celebrate a special anniversary!

Here are just a few ideas from our African safari destinations.

The original home of the safari, Kenya has some seriously dreamy places to stay. Plan ahead and spend your first night in Nairobi at Giraffe Manor, a fabulous hotel where the resident giraffes poke their heads through the windows and share breakfast with you. The Maasai Mara has a terrific concentration of game year-round, and the Great Migration takes place during honeymoon season! One of our favorites this time of year is Sand River Mara – located close to all the action. We also love Angama Mara for the romantic “out of Africa” picnics they offer, overlooking the vast plains. Our more adventurous honeymooners enjoy a classic safari experience at Serian’s Ngare Camp – an intimate camp on an exclusive conservation area offers unrivaled privacy and an off the grid experience.

The vast Serengeti plains in northern Tanzania also witness the Great Migration, and the Ngorongoro Crater offers superlative wildlife viewing. You can also trek with chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains or, if you’re feeling adventurous, climb Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro.
If you’re in the mood to splash out, Lemala Nanyukie is an intimate and exclusive retreat overlooking the plains of the Eastern Serengeti of Tanzania – the migration passes by between October and December. These beautiful, contemporary suites are situated around several kopjes (which often play host to lions and their cubs). Chem Chem is set in a huge private concession between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. While you can choose to go for game drives in either park, you’re equally encouraged to relax in the spa or by the pool, or go on bush walks.

Botswana is unrivaled when it comes to luxury and exclusivity, with many intimate camps and lodges only accessible by air. A top choice in Botswana is Selinda Camp, which has impressive eco-credentials and only three extremely spacious tents, each on a raised deck with a private plunge pool and outdoor shower. Romantic touches include claw-foot copper baths, a beautiful spa and stunning wine cellar. In the Okovango Delta and bordering Moremi Game Reserve, Qorokwe Camp has just nine suites overlooking a lagoon, so wildlife viewing is rich year-round –and sunsets are simply spectacular.

Wherever you safari in southern Africa, there’s always the option of spending a few days at Victoria Falls. Some of our favorite properties are located on the banks of the Zambezi River, including the private Victoria Falls River Lodge’s Island Treehouses –  4 luxurious treehouses with private plunge pools and uninterrupted river views.
On the Zambian side, we recommend Tongabezi’s romantic houses, and for those who are more adventurous we would point you to Sindabezi Island, set upstream of the Falls. The property has only five open-sided thatch chalets with river views – and the honeymoon chalet is set on its own sandy beach.

Namibia is a very romantic destination, from the immense red sand dunes at Sossusvlei, the glittering white salt pans of Etosha National Park to the isolated Skeleton Coast, which is littered with numerous shipwrecks and spectacular dunes. Little Ongava, located on a private concession adjacent to Etosha National Park, has just 3 Suites, overlooking the landscape with stunning private pools and outdoor showers. Sossusvlei Desert Lodge’s dramatic architecture blends into the landscape, offering complete privacy in its 10 suites in the middle of spectacular dunes. We also love the surreal wooden cabins of Shipwreck Lodge on the remote Skeleton Coast.

When it comes to ultra-romantic and luxurious properties, South Africa can’t be beat – and you can add on a beach break in Mozambique, or visit Cape Town for culture, wine and world-class food. Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in Kruger National Park is a honeymooner’s dream, with just six suites boasting private decks and plunge pools, and a special treehouse suite where you can sleep on a platform underneath the stars. Londolozi’s Granite Suites, with just 3 Suites offers unparalleled privacy with their own heated swimming pools and all that the reserve has to offer. Singita Lebombo with stylish, glass-fronted suites designed to make the most of the views and plenty of activities besides game drives, such as wine tasting and spa treatments.

Call or email us to plan your safari!