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.
Thorntree River Lodge
Victoria Falls - Livingtone, Zambia
Located on the edge of Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Thorntree River Lodge boasts luxurious accommodation on the banks of the Zambezi River, just a short distance from the magnificent Victoria Falls.
Uncharted Africa Riding Safari
Makgadikgadi Pans, Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari, Botswana
Experience some of Africa's most diverse and unique environments on horseback. From the barren Magadikgadi salt pans to the sprawling woodlands of the Kalahari plains, Uncharted Africa Riding Safari is a truly unforgettable way to explore Botswana.
Victoria Falls River Lodge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls River Lodge is a private game lodge set in Zimbabwe's Zambezi National Park, just minutes from the magnificent Victoria Falls. It is close enough to see and hear 'the smoke that thunders' from your private viewing deck.
Volcanoes Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Volcanoes Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a rustic chic lodge with just eight banda cottages close to Kyambura Gorge, just outside the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. From the lodge go chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge as well as game drives in the park.
Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mount Gahinga, Uganda
Mount Gahinga Lodge sits in a stunning location in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes on the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. The lodge is ideally located for tracking golden monkeys and gorillas, if they are resident, in Mgahinga National Park.
Wayo Walking Fly Camp
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
Wayo Walking Fly Camp is a simple and basic camp offering domed lightweight tents set up prior to guests arrival. This fly camp serves exclusively for adventures in the Serengeti National Park.
Zambezi Expeditions
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
Zambezi Expeditions is an authentic tented camp set on the Zimbabwean bank of the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park. This exclusive 6 tent camp offers direct access to the river and a wealth of safari activities in the area.
Flame of the Forest
Kanha National Park, Central India, India
Flame of the Forest is an intimate and boutique safari lodge of only four exclusive cottages nestled in a 10-acre campus in Kanha National Park - one of India’s original tiger reserves, and a premium location for viewing a whole array of Indian wildlife.