Couples Safari Holidays
Everyone remembers their first safari. Hearing the trumpeting of an elephant echo across the savanna, or the magical experience of glimpsing a mother leopard playing with her newborn cub. Gazing across a clear night sky full of stars as you regale the whole lodge with your wildlife sightings from the day. As a couple, these are the moments you’ll never forget.
Or, perhaps it’s not a traditional couples safari you’re after. Maybe you’ve dreamt of searching for sloths in the Costa Rican rainforest or snorkelling with turtles in the otherworldly Galápagos Islands. Whatever kind of wildlife adventure you seek as a couple, we’ll make it happen, all under the passionate and knowledgeable guidance of the very best rangers and wildlife guides in the world.
At Scott Dunn, our travel experts have all the insider knowledge on the top wildlife destinations, as well as genuine and meaningful connections with locals, allowing us to craft a bespoke experience that’s just for you. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get back to nature and start planning your perfect couples safari holiday or animal experience...
The Best Destinations for Couples Safari Holidays
Dreaming of taking an intrepid hike through the Amazon Rainforest and discovering the fruitful array of biodiversity there? Or perhaps you’re longing to spot leopards, lions, and giraffes on your first couples safari in Kenya. From wildlife-rich Guatemala and Sri Lanka to the jaw-dropping beauty of New Zealand, we’ll find the best destination for your couples holiday.
Experience the best of mother nature with our handpicked selection of accommodation - from intimate river camps to luxury beach lodges. Our travel experts will go the extra mile to ensure your couples safari holiday is unlike any other, with tailor-made itineraries and experiences based on your personal preferences.
Shalimar Spice Garden
Periyar National Park, Kerala and Karnataka, India
Shalimar Spice Garden is located in Thekkady, with 18 guest suites dotted around the gardens. It is located in the middle of a lush jungle rolling away from cardamom-covered hills and next to the flora and fauna of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Shergarh Tented Camp
Kanha National Park, Central India, India
Shergarh is a small family-run camp of just six tasteful tents with en suite bathroom facilities, set apart for privacy, and in a young woodland around a picturesque lake. Shergarh is ideally located for the less busy Mukki gate of Kanha National Park.
Shinde
Shinde Concession, Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana
Shinde sits on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta. It is an intimate camp located on the edge of Shinde Lagoon which is teeming with animals and birds. Activities include day and night game drives and bush walks.
Shumba Camp
Kafue National Park, Kafue and western Zambia, Zambia
Shumba Camp is located in the heart of the wildlife paradise of the Busanga Plains, in Kafue National Park, Zambia. Placed on the edge of a 'tree island', Shumba Camp, has six tented rooms and offers lovely views as well as great game viewing.
Silversea Silver Cloud
Worldwide
Undoubtedly one of the most luxurious ships to cruise Antarctica, the Silversea Silver Cloud is perfect for an introduction to the white continent, boasting a Relais & Chateaux restaurant, highly attentive staff and suite-style accommodation.
Silversea Silver Muse
Worldwide
Let the frozen landscapes of Alaska's Inside Passage overwhelm your senses with a cruise on board the luxurious Silver Muse, where elegant suites and an extensive range of facilities go hand in hand with faultless service and unforgettable excursions.
Simien Lodge
Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Known as the highest hotel in Africa at 3260m it is understandable that from the Simien Mountain Lodge, views across the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage Site are incredible. By night stay in a Tukul, by day explore the culture and wildlife of Ethiopia.
Singita Pamushana
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Southern Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Singita Pamushana is a luxurious safari lodge set in the South Eastern corner of Zimbabwe in the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve. This exclusive lodge sits high on a forested hill with magnificent views of the Malilangwe Dam and sandstone hills beyond.
Sky Beds
Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana
Sky Beds offer a truly unique and special safari experience. Snuggle under a feather duvet on your enormous bed under the stars, listening to the sounds of the African bush on your private three-story raised platform.
Snow Leopard Lodge
Uley, Himalaya, India
Snow Leopard Lodge is located at just under 4,000 metres above sea level in the remote Ulley Valley and is the only dedicated wildlife lodge in the area of Ladakh. The lodge is simple but provides everything you need to explore this spectacular area.