Top 5 Romantic Safari Lodges in Africa for the Ultimate Luxury Getaway
Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary, or simply craving a once-in-a-lifetime escape with your partner, Africa offers some of the world’s most romantic safari lodges. These five luxurious retreats deliver privacy, adventure, and serious heart-fluttering moments.
Here are our top picks for romantic safari stays—curated by the experts at VDB Curated Travel.
1. Zarafa Camp – Botswana
Set in a private reserve in the Okavango Delta, Zarafa is a Relais & Châteaux property offering exclusivity, eco-luxury, and unparalleled wildlife. With just four tents, you’ll feel like you have the savanna to yourselves. Expect private dining, copper clawfoot tubs, and elephants outside your room.
2. Jabulani – South Africa
Located in a private reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park, Jabulani blends conservation with romance. Each suite comes with a fireplace, private deck, plunge pool, and candlelit bathtub. Bonus: You’ll meet rescued elephants during your stay.
3. Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp – Kenya
If vintage glamour is your love language, Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp near the Maasai Mara delivers. Tented suites evoke old-world safari charm, complete with canvas bathtubs, chandeliers, and butler service. You’ll also enjoy private bush picnics, spa treatments, and uninterrupted views of the surrounding wilderness.
4. Bisate Lodge – Rwanda
For couples looking to combine romance with adventure, Bisate Lodge offers luxurious thatched villas perched on a volcanic hillside near Volcanoes National Park. Each suite features a soaking tub, fireplace, and panoramic views. Start your day with gorilla trekking and end it with a private candlelit dinner under the stars.
5. Lemala Kuria Hills – Serengeti, Tanzania
Nestled in the remote Wogakuria Hills of the northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills is a romantic sanctuary ideal for couples seeking both intimacy and epic wildlife encounters. Each glass-fronted suite features a private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and sweeping views of the Serengeti plains. During the Great Migration, this region comes alive with dramatic river crossings—and at night, it’s just you, the stars, and the sounds of the wild.
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