What is African Safari Group?

African Safari Group (ASG) is a luxury inbound safari travel specialist based in South Africa, founded in 2016. We plan bespoke safari experiences across Southern and East Africa for high-net-worth travellers from the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia, covering destinations including Sabi Sand, Kruger, Okavango Delta, Masai Mara, and the Serengeti.

Which safari destinations does African Safari Group cover?

African Safari Group covers all major safari destinations in Southern and East Africa, including Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Okavango Delta (Botswana), Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti National Park (Tanzania), Chobe National Park, Amakhala Game Reserve, and many more across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania.

How does African Safari Group work?

African Safari Group provides a done-for-you safari experience. Our specialist consultants work with you from initial enquiry through to departure — advising on destinations, lodges, and timing, booking accommodation and flights, and supporting you throughout your trip. There is no obligation to book and no upfront costs for planning.

Is African Safari Group a licensed travel company?

Yes. African Safari Group is a registered inbound tour operator based in South Africa. Client holidays are protected under supplier-default insurance, ensuring bookings and payments are safeguarded in the unlikely event of a supplier becoming insolvent.

Who founded African Safari Group?

African Safari Group was founded in 2016 by Riaan Aggenbag, a South African entrepreneur and safari travel specialist. The company is co-founded and co-led with Dom Meulemans.

African Safari for Couples: Best Romantic Safari Destinations 2026

June 10, 2026

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What Makes the Best Romantic Safari for Couples?

A romantic safari combines extraordinary wildlife with genuine intimacy — private game drives where you are the only guests in the vehicle, a suite with a private plunge pool overlooking a waterhole, sundowners on a riverbank as elephants drink at dusk, and dinners under the Milky Way around a fire. The best romantic safari lodges are designed with couples specifically in mind: private butler service, bath drawn while you are on a game drive, and game drive schedules flexible to your personal rhythm rather than a shared camp timetable. Getting the destination and lodge choice right transforms a good holiday into a life experience.

African Safari for Couples: Best Romantic Safari Destinations 2026 – African Safari Group

Best Romantic Safari Destinations in Africa for Couples

Sabi Sands, South Africa: The gold standard for romantic safaris. Private reserve exclusivity, world-class lodges (Londolozi, Singita, MalaMala, Leopard Hills), off-road game drives to intimate wildlife encounters, and a seamless combination with Cape Town make this the most requested honeymoon and anniversary safari destination for HNW travellers. Singita Boulders and Singita Ebony consistently rank among the world’s most romantic lodges.

Okavango Delta, Botswana: Intimate island camps with 6–8 suites maximum, canvas-and-teak design with private viewing decks, mokoro at sunrise through lily channels, and night sky views unaffected by light pollution. Botswana’s strict low-volume policy means genuine exclusivity. Chief’s Camp, Mombo, and Sanctuary Chief’s Island are among the world’s finest romantic safari properties.

Masai Mara, Kenya: Private conservancy camps outside the main reserve — Angama Mara, Mahali Mzuri, Cottar’s 1920s Camp — offer honeymoon tents with private decks overlooking the Mara, completely exclusive game drives, and the possibility of witnessing the Great Migration from your personal sundeck. The Mara’s rolling hills and golden light create an incomparably romantic landscape.

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania: A private tented camp on the crater rim — Highlands Ngorongoro or &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge — with panoramic crater views from your private suite terrace and the world’s most dramatic wildlife bowl 600 metres below is one of Africa’s most dramatic romantic settings.

What to Look for in a Romantic Safari Lodge

The defining features of a genuinely romantic safari lodge: private plunge pool or outdoor bath on your suite deck; private vehicle option or small group (maximum 4 guests per vehicle); butler service and personalised daily schedule; outdoor dining options under stars; private bush dinners at a waterhole or fire circle; suites with unobstructed wilderness views and complete visual privacy; and a spa offering bush treatments. Most top romantic lodges offer all of the above as standard.

Honeymoon Safari: Practical Considerations

Inform your lodge at booking that you are honeymooning — reputable lodges will organise complimentary touches (rose petals, champagne on arrival, a private bush dinner) at no extra charge for honeymooners. A 7–10 night safari is ideal for a honeymoon — long enough to be immersive, short enough to then transition to a beach destination (Mozambique, Zanzibar, Seychelles) for the second half of the trip. Honeymoon safaris book 6–12 months ahead at top lodges, particularly for peak season months.

Romantic Add-Ons to a Safari

A hot air balloon flight with a private champagne breakfast; a private mokoro sunset in the Okavango; a guided bush walk at dawn followed by breakfast in the bush; a private waterhole dinner with a fire and personal butler; a private star gazing experience with a telescope and your ranger as guide; a couple’s massage in a treehouse spa overlooking a waterhole. These experiences are the moments that define a romantic safari and are planned for you by your lodge and ASG consultant.

Enquire Now — we design romantic safaris and honeymoons for couples seeking genuinely extraordinary, intimate Africa experiences. Tell us your dream and we will make it happen.