Published 28th Jun. 2021
Reading time
Luxury holidays in Africa aren't hard to come by - and the continent has many idyllic places to offer for those couples searching for an ultimate bespoke romantic holiday. These are Africa consultant Millie's favourite tailor made trips best suited to couples...
1. Idyllic Archipelago
For a classic fly-and-flop beach break, nothing can beat an idyllic island in Northern Mozambique for relaxation and romance. In addition to idyllic beaches, the archipelago contains mangrove forests and some of the richest coral reefs in the world, making for some of the world's best diving. But it's the sheer remote beauty of this wonderful place that makes it a must-visit destination - not to mention the recent flurry of top notch lodges which have just opened.
2. Canoe & Walking
A Canoe or Walking Safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe is the perfect way of getting away from it all in this romantic and remote National Park, made up of 2,500 kilometres of river frontage, islands, sandbanks and pools and flanked by forests of mahogany, wild figs, ebonies and baobabs. For real adventure, take to a canoe for three nights and travel along the mighty Zambezi river, camping on it's banks. Or if dry land is more for you, take part in a walking safari, allowing you to track the wildlife for a real close up experience.
3. Self-Drive
Namibia is an all-time favourite Original Travel destination, thanks to the sheer excellence of the accommodation and the extreme nature of the landscapes. It's exciting in its own right - but why not add extra adventure by taking your own 4x4 car? With great roads and easy sign posting, Namibia is made for self drive.
4. The ultimate city break
Voted the world's number one city, Cape Town is perfect for a spoiling week of wining, dining and partying (plus, did you know that with overnight flights and little time difference, you can pop over for a weekend, too?).
5. Travel in style
For real old school elegance and luxury, there's nothing more perfect than the beautiful Rovos Rail. Travel from Johannesburg in South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on this glamorously restored train with modern twists throughout.
For more information on tailor made holidays for couples in Africa, contact Original Travel.
Practical advice and inspiration for your next trip
Train travel has come a long way in the last two centuries and remains one of the more positive expressions of humankind’s restless ingenuity. In Japan, developments are currently underway to cut journey times in half, thanks to the frictionless flair of Maglev (Magnetic Levitation). We’ll have to wait and see how that pans out. In the meantime, why not revel in the splendour of times gone by? Since it would be almost impossible (and ridiculously lengthy) to list all the rail innovations that have taken place over the years, we’ve decided to focus on some of the defining moments.
16th March 2026 - Travel Inspiration
Have you heard the news? This year, a remarkable 16 of our expert destination consultants have been included in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2026 list of the Top Travel Specialists, with six brand new faces added to the lineup. This highly prestigious little black book recognises the very best in the travel industry, and for the fourth year running, we have more experts included than any other travel company.
10th March 2026 - Travel Inspiration
They say April showers pave the way for spring blooms, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick around waiting for them. While much of Europe is still shaking off winter beneath stubborn grey skies, the south is already enjoying golden sunshine and pleasantly warm days. From the spice-scented streets of Istanbul and the ancient wonders of Athens to Sicily’s coastal charm and Andalucia’s cultural soul, April strikes the sweet spot for spring exploring.
9th March 2026 - Travel Inspiration
Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday
We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
