{"id":8199,"date":"2018-05-03T12:25:26","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T12:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=8199"},"modified":"2020-07-09T09:49:33","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T08:49:33","slug":"10-most-romantic-african-safari-lodges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/10-most-romantic-african-safari-lodges\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Romantic African Safari Lodges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1759.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter wp-image-8201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1759.jpg\" alt=\"Tongabezi Lodge, Zambia\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1759.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1759-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1. \u00a0Tongabezi Lodge, Zambia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking for some inspiration re where to go on honeymoon? Why not choose an African safari for something different. Here are our picks of the most unique and exceptional safari lodges which will offer an amazing and memorable romantic experience.<\/p>\n<p>A romantic lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, up stream from Victoria Falls, is an idyllic place to spend your honeymoon. You can stay on their exclusive private island, Sindabezi, and take a trip down the Zambezi River, taking in all the glorious sights of this amazing place.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/zambia\/zambia\/tongabezi_lodge\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2. The Giraffe Manor, Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8214\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8214\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8214 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1760.jpg\" alt=\"Giraffe Manor, Kenya\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1760.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1760-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giraffe Manor, Kenya<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For something truly unique why not stay at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya, in the company of the resident Rothschild Giraffes, who will most certainly join you for breakfast!<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/nairobi\/giraffe_manor\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3. Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8202\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8202\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8202 size-full\" title=\"Ulusaba\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1761-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ulusaba, South Africa\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1761-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1761-1-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Ulusaba<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sir Richard Branson&#8217;s award-winning luxury game reserve, situated within the Sabi Sands, offers superb game viewing. Voted number 3 in\u00a0 the \u2018Top Resorts in Africa\u2019 by Conde Nast Traveler readers (US edition), Ulusaba is a stunning safari lodge to stay in while on honeymoon. It means\u00a0\u00a0\u201cplace of little fear\u201d because the koppie where Rock Lodge sits provided the ancient Shangaan warriors with the perfect lookout point.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/kruger-national-park\/ulusaba_private_game_reserve\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4. Mahali Mzuri, Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8213\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8213\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8213 size-full\" title=\"Mahali Mzuri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1764.jpg\" alt=\"Mahali Mzuri, Kenya\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1764.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1764-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1764-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Mahali Mzuri<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mahali Mzuri is situated in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the wider Masai Mara ecosystem, so you will have an intimate safari experience here in the most outstanding surroundings and super exclusive\u00a012-tented luxury safari camp, in an enviable location in the African Bush. It even has an amazing pool with a view!<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/masai-mara\/mahali_mzuri\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5.\u00a0Mowani Mountain Camp, Namibia<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8208\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8208\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8208 size-full\" title=\"Mowani Mountain Camp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1770.jpg\" alt=\"Mowani Mountain Camp, Namibia\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1770.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1770-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mowani Mountain Camp, Namibia<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Namibia is making headlines lately as the rumoured destination where Prince Harry and Megan have chosen to go on their honeymoon. The Mowani Mountain Camp, is located in the\u00a0stunning landscapes of Damaraland. The\u00a0 the camp has inherited its name from the Swahili for &#8216;Window on Heaven,&#8217; which is so fitting as it is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty &#8211; the most idyllic place to spend your honeymoon.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/namibia\/damaraland-region\/mowani_mountain_camp\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>6. Four Seasons Safari Lodge \u2013 Tanzania<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8205\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8205\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8205 size-full\" title=\"Four Seasons Serengeti\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1765.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seasons Safari Lodge \u2013 Tanzania\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Four Seasons Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Not only does the Four Seasons Safari Lodge have an incredible free-form infinity pool, it overlooks a watering hole amongst the Serengeti plains, where you can watch the wildlife and marvel at the most amazing surroundings. Combine all this with the warm hospitality that is synonymous with the Four Seasons brand.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/serengeti\/four_seasons_safari_lodge_-_serengeti\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>7.\u00a0Eagle Tented Lodge &amp; Spa \u2013 Namibia\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8212\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8212\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8212\" title=\"Eagle Tented Lodge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7676-1-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"Eagle Tented Lodge &amp; Spa \u2013 Namibia\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eagle Tented Lodge &amp; Spa \u2013 Namibia\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pull-left\">The Eagle Tented Lodge provides breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and valleys, and is built from natural rock and thatched roofs. If you are drawn to Namibia and its rustic beauty, this is a wonderful lodge to spend your honeymoon, and they have an incredible spa too.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/namibia\/etosha-national-park\/eagle_tented_lodge_&amp;_spa\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>8.\u00a0Chobe Chilwero \u2013 Botswana<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8207\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8207\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8207 size-full\" title=\"Chobe Chilwero\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1769.jpg\" alt=\"Chobe Chilwero \u2013 Botswana\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1769.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1769-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chobe Chilwero \u2013 Botswana<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Chobe Chilwero sits above the River Chobe and is an incredibly luxurious lodge with the exclusivity of having only 15 guest cottages, ensuring an amazing, intimate experience.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/botswana\/chobe-national-park\/chobe_chilwero\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>9.\u00a0Kapama Karula, South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8210\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8210\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8210 size-full\" title=\"Kapama Karula\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7065.jpg\" alt=\"Kapama Karula, South Africa\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7065.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7065-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kapama Karula, South Africa<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Kapama Karula means\u00a0\u2018place of peace,\u2019 \u00a0and is located in the Kruger National Park. It is a luxurious lodge with suites that have heated pools for year-round swimming; it is a great place to spend your honeymoon if South Africa is on your radar.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/kruger-national-park\/kapama_karula\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>10. Azura Selous, Tanzania<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8206\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8206\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8206\" title=\"Azura Selous\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1768-1024x350.jpg\" alt=\"Azura Selous, Tanzania\" width=\"800\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1768-1024x350.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1768-600x205.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1768-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_1768.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Azura Selous<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Azura Selous is a heavenly romantic spot in which to relax and watch hippos play in the nearby Great Ruaha River, while relaxing on your honeymoon. Its location, in one of the largest game reserves in Africa, makes it perfect to spot lots of wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/selous\/azura_selous\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Inspired to visit one of these stunning destinations for your honeymoon?<\/p>\n<p>Call us on 020 8423 3000 or complete an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/booking-enquiry\">enquiry form<\/a>\u00a0to receive a quotation from our booking experts.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find out more on our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/\">https:\/\/www.somak.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":8212,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[13,440,121,11,63,30,444,24,1,580,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-botswana","category-culture","category-honeymoon","category-kenya","category-namibia","category-south-africa","category-special-interest","category-tanzania","category-uncategorized","category-wildlife-and-safari","category-zambia"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_7676-1-e1525349897214.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8199"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10960,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8199\/revisions\/10960"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}