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.
Anabezi Lodge
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Anabezi camp has been built on the foundations of a historic camp which has stood the test of time. The new lodge is beautifully designed to blend in and gives a fabulous safari experience to all ages.
Arajilla
Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia
Located on the breathtaking island of Lord Howe, Arajilla is a leafy luxury haven that reflects the tranquillity and natural beauty of its World Heritage listed surroundings. Arajilla is a fabulous base from which to explore, and a pleasure to return to.
Banjaar Tola
Kanha National Park, Central India, India
Situated on the Banjaar River bank, Banjaar Tola overlooks the lush forests and grassy meadows of Kanha National Park. The latest addition to Taj's portfolio in Madhya Pradesh, the lodge has 18 contemporary tented suites and impeccable Taj service.
Bisate Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, Virungas and northern Rwanda, Rwanda
Bisate is the newest luxury lodge in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, home to the mountain gorillas. Owned by Wilderness Safaris the lodge offers a new level of luxury and conservation tourism to the country.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Hoanib, Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Located in one of the most remote areas of the Kaokoveld, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp boasts dramatic rugged landscapes dotted with the ancient welwitschia plant, dry riverbeds and seas of soft sand dunes.
Isla Palenque
Panama's Pacific Coast, Panama
A wonderfully remote luxury island eco-resort located in Panama's Chiriqui Gulf, Isla Palenque offers a haven of wilderness and sophistication, with superb opportunities to experience the very best of Panama's amazing natural heritage.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is a luxurious and highly exclusive lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. The enormous suites at Ivory Lodge have true wow factor, a safari here is an unforgettable experience.
Mara Plains
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Mara Plains is a small, intimate camp located with the exclusive Olare Orok Conservancy, adjacent to the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Mara Plains has just seven uniquely designed canvas rooms on raised platforms, accommodating a maximum of fourteen guests.
Pom Pom Camp
Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana
Pom Pom Camp is a small tented camp located on a private island in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta. Offering a more economical option than many Botswana camps, Pom Pom is in a particularly beautiful area, and there is a wide variety of wildlife.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is situated on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans. This eight room lodge has fabulous views of the Virunga Mountains and is a great base from which to trek into the mountains to hopefully see the mountain gorillas.
South Africa and Mauritius Honeymoon
Marataba Game Reserve & Mauritius
A dream couple’s adventure awaits you. Begin your honeymoon with a bang in the northern reaches of South Africa, where you can enjoy an exclusive and luxurious safari getaway in the wilds of Marakele National Park. Then you’ll fly to Mauritius to sink into tropical beach bliss and uncover the island’s astonishing scenery, tantalising cuisine and...
GBP £4,900 pp
Explore the highlights of Malawi
Liwonde, Nyika & Lake Malawi
Stray off the usual tourist tracks and head to Malawi for a relaxed adventure in this green and productive land with towering highlands, rolling farmlands, and the vast Lake Malawi with its clear, rich waters, teeming with fish, stretching over 300 miles.
Culinary Mexico
Mexico City, Puebla & Oaxaca
One of the best parts of Mexico – its food. Devour top-notch tacos, authentic mole and decadent seafood, inspiring cookery classes and everything from critically acclaimed fine-dining restaurants to mouth-watering street food joints. This is the ultimate Mexico itinerary for foodies. Get under the skin of these top culinary destinations, exploring...
GBP £7,300 pp
Epic Galapagos & Ecuador
Taking in Ecuador’s stunning capital city, mist-shrouded cloud forest, magical Galapagos Islands, and glorious landscapes of the Otavalo countryside, this is a trip of exciting contrasts. From colonial plazas, rainforest hikes, snorkelling with sea turtles and cantering along magnificent mountain trails, a lifetime of memories awaits.
GBP £11,700 pp
Family Fun in Galapagos & Ecuador
Quito, Cloud Forest, Galapagos, Guayaquil
Family fun is guaranteed with wildlife encounters and adventure activities galore on this fabulous trip that takes in both the culture and countryside of Ecuador, the country’s atmospheric cloud forest and a cruise around the magical bird, marine and wildlife kingdom of the Galapagos Islands. From chocolate tasting to night treks through the cloud...
GBP £10,000 pp
Galapagos & Ecuador Highlights
Otavalo, Amazon, Quito, Galapagos, Guayaquil
This magnificent trip offers boundless adventure, magnificent wildlife encounters, immense geographical diversity, and a series of unforgettable experiences. Explore the cultural highlights of UNESCO-listed Quito. Trek the trails and paddle a canoe in the steamy Amazon rainforest. Swim with sea turtles, sea lions and sharks and hang out with giant...
GBP £9,500 pp
Highlights of Rwanda and South Africa
Nyungwe Forest, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali & Cape Town
Lose yourself in the very best of magical Rwanda and South Africa’s beautiful Cape Town. Go in search of the mountain gorillas of Rwanda in the well-known Volcanoes National Park and explore the lesser known Nyungwe Forest in search of the resident chimpanzee community before flying onto the buzz of vibrant Cape Town. Here you can indulge in...
GBP £21,400 pp
Ultimate Colombia & Galapagos
Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Quito & Galapagos
This fabulous itinerary takes in the best of Colombia and the enchanting Galapagos Islands. Explore Colombia’s handsome cities, each with their own distinct flavour and take in the UNESCO-listed colonial charms of both Cartagena and the Ecuadorian capital, Quito. Then meet the incredible bird, marine and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands with a...
GBP £11,200 pp
Ultimate Galapagos & Ecuador
Quito, Cloud Forest, Galapagos, Guayaquil
The quest for adventure does not mean a compromise in luxury on this superb tour offering the best of both Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. From discovering the UNESCO-listed colonial glory of Quito, to trekking through Ecuador’s atmospheric cloud forest and cruising the enchanted Galapagos Islands, this trip promises an abundance of...
GBP £14,000 pp