African Safari Romance — Stargazing Experiences Under Open Skies
For those couples sipping a glass of wine and dreaming up the next ultimate couples escape or honeymoon in Africa. We have a few romantic ideas to add to your safari bucket-list! Explore our new guide to “African Safari Romance; Stargazing Experiences Under Open Skies” and discover the most romantic moments to add (or make sure you don’t miss) to your safari experience.
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We are pretty confident you have seen our images of andBeyond’s sandcastle dinners on Mnemba Island? If not, we will allow you a moment to grab your partner to show them what’s a must-do activity on your island vacation with us!
Let’s quickly orientate you. Mnemba Island is a private island off the north-east coast of Zanzibar. It is small, ok tiny, and as a result it is only inhabited by the andBeyond staff and guests. This provides an intimate and personalized experience throughout your stay. And besides soaking up the sun and diving into the warm Indian Ocean, there are plenty of island activities to indulge in like, traditional dhow cruises, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Moving away from food and champagne for a little bit. Star beds are an experience all adventurous romantics should ask more about. It is not for everyone, but for those looking for a more remote and secluded experience away from the lodge, then this is for you! There are quite a few star beds to choose from, and all of them are in the most incredible safari destinations. But for this romance list, we chose to highlight Wilderness Destination’s Linkwasha star bed in the Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Overlooking an active waterhole in a remote corner of the wildlife rich Hwange National Park. The Linkwasha star bed is quite simply the ultimate way to spend a night while on your couples safari escape. Positioned on a raised deck, fall asleep to a chorus whooping hyenas, rumbling herds of elephants or even a rasping leopard under a blanket of stars! Natural luxury at its best!
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Let’s get past the obvious here, it’s not exactly a treehouse. However, with its four levels, it does put you above the canopies of ancient jackalberry trees. So one can understand where the inspiration of the name has come from. Situated in a private corner of andBeyond’s Ngala Private Game Reserve, away from wifi and artificial lights, you will enjoy an exclusive and remote night under a blanket of stars. The treehouse has two sleeping levels, with hot water and flushing toilets (just in case you were worried). On the upper deck, you have a sleepout platform that provides you with a panoramic view of the world famous Kruger National Park.How do you get there? While, during your evening game drive, your guide will simply drop you off. You will be welcomed with a fully stocked bar, and selection of snacks and of course your dinner will be delivered to you by your butler. All that’s left for you to do is toast to the sunset while listening to the pride of lions roaring in the distance. Look up at the stars!
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia
During your night game drive, ask your guide to stop and take a few moments to gaze at the stars. Wonder at the magnificence milky way, and identify star constellations or planets you might not have seen before. It is also a great time to learn just a little more about the local interpretations of the night sky. Oh, and please don’t take out your phone to use an app. The white light will literally take away the moment (trust us, do that back at the lodge). Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, situated in the Namib Desert, takes this to a whole new level. Bordering an International Dark Sky Reserve of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, you can enjoy an evening of stargazing with a resident astronomer and a state-of-the-art computerized telescope. The Sossusvlei Desert Lodge itself is extraordinary and also lends itself to a romantic escape like no other. The spacious suites, with a private plunge pool overlooking the Namib Desert, also have a large skylight above the kingsize bed. Check out their video, we know it’s quite dreamy right!
The Silo Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
The city of Cape Town features in so many tourism awards, it’s actually tough to keep up. But with its iconic mountain, framed beautifully by the Atlantic Ocean, you can easily see why it is openly one of the most picturesque cities in the world. So a drink on arguably the most scenic rooftop bar in Cape Town must surely make it on this list! The Silo Hotel rooftop bar is in the V&A Waterfront and with its iconic location boasts one of the best views in Cape Town. With Table Mountain in the background and the city of Cape Town sprawling around you. This rooftop features an impressive infinity pool, adding to the summer fun. But you are not staying at The Silo Hotel? Don’t stress, while their magical pool is only open to hotel guests, the entire rooftop bar is open to anyone. So be sure to stop by for a spritz and summer sun,