The most romantic honeymoon experiences in Africa

Not all honeymoons are about rose petals and room service, In Africa, romance comes with a little more thrill – starlit sleep-outs, bush bubble baths and candlelit dinners on a floating deck. Here are some of our favourite African honeymoon experiences that'll make your heart sing…

Sleep-out under the stars – Kenya

Sleeping out in the bush might sound adventurous, but this is glamping at its most romantic. Think four-poster beds elevated on a kopje with panoramic views across a wildlife-scattered valley. After exploring a conservancy famed for big cats and wild dog, slumber under a canopy of twinkling stars.

A bubble bath in the bush – South Africa

Scour for lion and rhino in the 22,000-hectare Makalali Game Reserve and then slip into an outdoor bubble bath big enough for two. It’s almost mandatory if you’re a honeymooner – basking in the sky’s evening hues, lit by a score of candles, and tuning into the sounds of wildlife until your fingers go crinkly.

A floating candlelit dinner – Botswana

This private dining experience in the watery wonderland of the Okavango Delta takes place on a floating lantern-lit barge for two. Surrounded by calm lagoon waters bathed in the early-evening light, there’s no one else in sight other than a dedicated waiter, as you dine to the orchestra of surrounding wildlife.

Romance on the railway – South Africa

The legendary Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria takes the scenic route to new heights. With 24-hour butler service, gold-tinted picture windows and fine dining fit for royalty, a two-night sojourn will carry you nearly a thousand miles across the country’s breathtaking savannah in utter refinery.

5. A helicopter ride over Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

For ultimate views of The Smoke that Thunders, take a helicopter flight over its thundering chasms and rising plumes of mist – a savvy way of avoiding the crowds. Choose a short but impactful 12-minute circuit while 25-minute trips include possible game viewing over the Zambezi National Park and perhaps for some, even more time to propose again.

This feature was updated on 21st March 2025. The information within this feature is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.