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So Valentine’s Day has come and gone for another year. But at Sanctuary Retreats romantic experiences are in plentiful supply throughout the year. Here are some of our most memorable romantic activities below guaranteed to send even the hardest heart aflutter, no matter what the time of year …

Sleep Under the Stars, South Africa

South Africa’s Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience – falling asleep surrounded only by flickering lanterns while listening to a lullaby of roaring lions, crying jackals and laughing hyenas. The rustic double-storey structure is tucked away in a secluded part of the Lodge’s private grounds overlooking a waterhole with spectacular views across the Madikwe Game Reserve, making it the perfect retreat for romantics with a sense of adventure at heart.

https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/luxury-safari-south-africa-makanyane

‘The Flight of Angels’, Zambia

At Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, guests can take a breath-taking helicopter flight over the magnificent Victoria Falls, offering unrivalled views of one of the world’s great natural wonders. The sight of the thundering waterfall from the sky is sure to leave you awestruck. Soar above the towering wall of mist created by the Falls, and be mesmerized as you witness the largest sheet of falling water in the world and absorb panoramic scenes that will not quickly fade from memory.

And with myriad wildlife visible from above, including Elephant, buffalo, rhino, hippo and giraffe, make sure to keep your camera close by so you can take advantage of seemingly limitless unparalleled photographic opportunities.

https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/zambia-lodges-sussi-chuma

Hot Air Balloon Ride, Egypt

What better way to create lifelong memories with your loved one than a embarking on a hot air balloon ride to view the sunrise over several of Ancient Egypt’s most spectacular sites: The Valley of the Kings and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Guests travelling on any of Sanctuary Retreats’ four luxury Nile River cruise ships – Sanctuary Sun Boat III, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, Sanctuary Nile Adventurer and Sanctury Zein Nile Chateau, can ascend to the heavens at dawn and take in awe-inspiring views and the vast expanses of the desert surrounds. This is just the occasion to pop the ultimate romantic proposal, and one which will be sure to leave a lasting impression.

https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/egypt-holidays

Soak in a Star Bath, Botswana

The smallest and most intimate of Sanctuary Retreats’ African camps and lodges, perched above the Boro River in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the country’s famed Okavango Delta, Sanctuary Baines’ Camp and its stilted, stand-alone suites have recently been stunningly – and totally, transformed, with the addition of larger spaces and extended decking – all the better to welcome in the spectacular surrounding wilderness.

Just six raised dwellings feature light and airy bedrooms opening out onto curved terraces overlooking the river. After an exhilarating game drive, nothing beats an indulgent soak in your very own Star Bath – now a permanent feature of each private terrace. Plus the suites’ über comfortable four poster beds can also be rolled outside for guests to sleep under the clear, starry Delta night skies for a truly unforgettable romantic experience.

https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/botswana-camps-baines

Romantic Dinner in the Bush, Tanzania

For a spot of nocturnal indulgence after a day out on safari, guests at Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp can tempt their taste buds at an intimate, candle-lit private bush dinner in a secluded area of the camp. Start with a traditional ‘sundowner’, followed by a feast of delicacies conjured up from the freshest local ingredients, and absorb the atmosphere, the distant sounds of animals and the swaying of trees in the breeze while you raise a toast to a wonderful day’s game viewing.

https://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/tanzania-camps-ngorongoro-crater-camp