Wild Romance
Travelling on safari as a couple is a great excuse to indulge in a few extra comforts, whether it's a private butler, surprise bush brunches, or your own plunge pool to while away siesta time in privacy.
Because Botswana is all about smaller camps with fewer guests where the managers know your name, what your favourite drink is and when to surprise you with a champagne bubble bath, you can be sure the romantic details are in the hands of experts. From helicopter flips over the Okavango Delta with a glass of bubbly in hand to a private sunset on a Mozambican beach after time in the bush, we know the magic tricks to pull to add some serious sparkle to your safari.
We've put together a few suggestions that really amp-up the romance. We can recreate any of these ideas on different levels of budget to kit you out with the perfect escape. Get in touch and we'll create your perfect safari experience.
Get in touch and we'll create your perfect safari experience.
Your safari could look something like this:
Why We Love It
This itinerary exudes romance. Start your honeymoon in contemporary colonial luxury at the Palm River Hotel, nestled on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River. Venture into Botswana for a classic Chobe River game-viewing experience before heading southward to the enchanting Khwai region and the Okavango Delta. Both Machaba in Khwai and Kanana in the Delta provide stunning landscapes and exceptional wildlife encounters, accentuated by romantic elements such as private bush dinners and surprise bubbly moments. To add the perfect finishing touch, we've included a few days for you to explore the 'Mother City' of Cape Town. Indulge in upscale dining, boutique shopping, art galleries, take in the breathtaking views from Table Mountain, and discover renowned vineyards in the Cape Winelands.
Itinerary at a Glance
2 nights near Victoria Falls overlooking the Zambezi River at The Palm
River Hotel
Your days are at leisure, visit the Falls and enjoy exploring town, returning for sunset at the
hotel
2 nights on the more exclusive western side of Chobe National
Park at the luxurious Ngoma Safari
Lodge
Chobe game drives and river cruises
2 nights following the big game in the famous area of Khwai at Machaba
Camp
Day and night game drives, guided walks and visit the local village
2 nights nestled in an idyllic Okavango Delta location at Kanana
Camp
Day and night game drives, guided walks, traditional mokoros, motorboating
4 nights enjoying the colour and ocean-side culture of Cape Town at
the Cape Cadogan
Explore the Cape on optional activities
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Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Meander the water ways by motorboat and visit Kanana's private heronry during the breeding season
- Add a helicopter transfer between the delta camps, including a stop on a remote island for a glass of champagne en route
- Journey through rolling vineyards on the Franschhoek ‘Wine Tram’ in the Cape Winelands, hopping on and off at your leisure
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $6850.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $7830.00 |
| High Season | USD $9820.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"Kanana definitely had the best accommodations of our trip. Service was excellent as well… Food was also very good. We loved our private dinner on the deck on our last night. That was a great touch. We also really liked the songs that they performed. The wildlife viewing here was also very good. Our guide was good and very engaging. The mokoro was terrific. That was also a real highlight of the trip for us."
Why We Love It
Be inspired by the unforgettable beauty of nature on this safari combining thrilling safari action and idyllic island relaxation. Share some magnificent sunsets on the Zambezi before heading across into Botswana’s famous wildlife haven, the Chobe River, for game viewing by boat and safari vehicle. Escape to the more remote tented Kanana Camp in the Okavango Delta before five days of seaside bliss at the Anantara Bazaruto Island resort in Mozambique.
Itinerary at a Glance
2 nights overlooking the Zambezi in Victoria Falls at Old Drift Lodge, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls tour, game drive and Zambezi cruise
2 nights of game viewing at the only permanent lodge inside Chobe National Park at Chobe Game Lodge
Game drives and boat cruises
2 nights 'glamping' in the Okavango Delta at Kanana Camp
Day and night game drives, guided walks, mokoro and motorboating (seasonal)
1 night on an overnight connection in Johannesburg at African Rock Hotel
5 nights in paradise at Anantara Bazaruto in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
Wide range of activities from snorkelling to remote island picnics
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Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Indulge in some spa treatments in the privacy of your suite at Old Drift Lodge
- For a little splurge upgrade to the honeymoon suite at Chobe Game Lodge
- Take a trip to Pansy Island and enjoy a picnic on picturesque white sands against the backdrop of the turquoise ocean
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $6430.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $8050.00 |
| High Season | USD $9490.00 |
Special offers apply to honeymooners and early bookings at Anantara, please discuss options with your consultant
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"Our stay at the Old Drift Lodge at Victoria Falls was superb. The staff were delightful, and they put on a fabulous romantic dinner for us on the bank of the Zambezi!"
Why We Love It
Escape from it all! Take it slow and easy on this safari, starting with a few days to unwind in the Zambezi National Park before some serious game viewing and adventure in Botswana. You fly down to the Khwai Private Reserve which offers year-round some of the best wild dog, leopard and lion sightings in the delta. Top it all off with star-filled skies over the endless white salt pans in the Makgadikgadi.
Itinerary at a Glance
3 nights enjoying the luxury of your private suite at Victoria Falls River Lodge in the
Zambezi National Park
Game drives and boating on the Zambezi, Tour of Victoria Falls
3 nights following the big game and marvelling at the beauty of the Okavango at the luxurious Tuludi Camp
in Khwai Private Reserve
Game drives, traditional mokoro and boating (water level dependant)
3 nights of desert decadence on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt
Pans at San Camp
Quad biking on the pans, San cultural excursion, meerkat visit
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Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- If you are on honeymoon, make sure you let us know, special discounts available at all camps!
- Overnight in a Skybed under the stars, only a helicopter flight away from Tuludi
- Experience the magic of the Makgadikgadi by horse back from San Camp
- Upgrade from San Camp to the magnificently rebuilt Jack’s Camp in the Makgadikgadi for a real spoil
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $15160.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $16510.00 |
| High Season | USD $18150.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"What an incredible experience at Tuludi! Magnificent and “thought through” suite - even with our own little viewing deck and private plunge pool. Most special and incredible guide “Tony” what a treat with so much in-depth knowledge, wisdom and skills! We loved the creative meal creations - and the delicious homemade bread.""
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