Top Romantic Things to Do in Africa

If you’re heading to Africa, you may be expect to spend your whole holiday getting dusty and sitting on a safari truck.  This is far from the way your African safari should actually go, and in reality there are plenty of ways to enjoy romance in Africa amidst the continent’s series of wonderfully diverse countries.  Here are a few of our favourite ideas for romance in Africa:

1.      A walking safari.  Getting that much in touch with nature can really bring you together.  A walking safari makes you feel incredibly vulnerable to start, but then you’ll feel your senses come alive as you get close to the animals you’re seeking.  You will, of course, be perfectly safe the whole time (as long as you don’t do anything crazy like run towards a lion with your arms flailing) and your guide can help you accustom yourself if you feel uncomfortable.  Why is this romantic?  Simply because you’re going to become vastly more aware of your own senses, of your partner next to you, and such a feeling can be absolutely amazing.

2.      Visit a romantic place.  The Victoria Falls is a wonderful one.  These waterfalls are a world heritage site, and not only are they stunning, they’re also the perfect place for a bit more adventure.  Since they look so amazing, they’ve become a place to view from the air, so you might want to check out the possibility of a helicopter ride over them or even a bungee jump nearby, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous.  Many also choose to tackle the nearby Batoka Gorge rapids with a white water rafting ride, a must for anyone who enjoys getting out on the water and living their live a little bit on the edge.  I think almost anyone will agree that it’s romantic to get out and do exciting new things and have fantastic new experiences together; with such a beautiful backdrop, you truly can’t go wrong with it.

3.      Spend time by the beach.  You don’t have to go to Mauritius or the Maldives to have an amazing beach holiday; there are smaller, more intimate locations to be had.  On the shores of the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar is a lovely little resort called Ras Kutani.  It’s situated between two bodies of water; the Indian Ocean is on one side and a small freshwater lagoon on the other.  That means the resort itself is perched on a beautiful white sand beach surrounded by sparkling blue water; best of all, there are only nine thatched cottages, so you’ll truly be getting an intimate and wonderful holiday.  Each cottage has its own Sultan’s bed and private plunge pool, plus a lovely shady verandah complete with gently swaying hammock.

4.      Get a different view with a hot air balloon ride.  No, they haven’t been consigned to the distant past, they’ve instead been revived as an amazing side activity to take on your honeymoon.  In some instances, you take off in the morning, get a fantastic view of the African countryside, and then touch down a few hours later to a fabulous champagne breakfast.  Sounds like a romantic way to start your luxury holiday to me.

An African luxury holiday can be as romantic as any luxurious holiday in Mauritius or the Maldives.  Consider this amazing continent for your next holiday.