Picture this... A table set for two with lanterns flickering beneath a canopy of billions of stars glittering like diamonds on a sheet of black velvet as a lone hyena's haunting call punctuates the African night and a distant lion roars... Does it sound like the ultimate place to propose? Or just say "I love you"? The answer is "absolutely" because when it comes to unbridled romance, it's hard to beat an African safari!

Hollywood knew what it was doing when it created it's retelling of the archetypal love story in "Out of Africa," making the sweeping African landscapes and iconic wildlife the stars of the silver screen. Suddently khaki became "the" colour to wear and the notion of sleeping under canvas in the wilds of Africa on a glamping expedition par excellence was the pinnacle of romantic adventure, complete with fine crystal and Mozart!

The modern luxury safari seems custom-made for lovers of all ages, with beautiful camps and lodges offering incredible levels of personal service in remote, wilderness locations all across Africa. Here in Southern Africa, the home turf of Best African Safaris, there are some of the most beautiful and wonderfully intimate and indulgent safari camps on the continent, in some of the most legendary destinations in the world. Perfect for romantic escapes, proposals, anniversaries, honeymoons, engagements and even weddings, the options are endless.

Here's a quick guide to some of the most romantic things you can do on a Southern African safari with Best African Safaris...

1. Sleepout under the stars

Spend a night you will never forget with your special someone on a luxurious sleepout under the Milky Way. Ultra luxurious, a sleepout deck is the ultimate in romance, with a wonderful king-size bed surrounded by softly flowing mosquito netting and nothing else between you and the firmament above. With a private en-suite bathroom, fire pit and dining area, Southern Africa boasts some of the best sleepout decks in the world which are more like miniaturised luxury safari lodges just for two!

2. Private dining

Enjoy a sumptuous, romantic dinner for two in absolute privacy out in the African bush or on the gorgeous deck of your private tented suite overlooking the wonderful wilderness. Or how about a bush breakfast "a deux" with a view to die for? Let us arrange a private dining experience for you as a surprise for your significant other, and tell us if you're planning to propose or do something special to fan the flames of romance!

3. Glide through the Okavango Delta

A mokoro ride for two, gliding gently through the reed-fringed waterways of the Okavango as the sun begins to slide slowly towards the horizon is right up there with some of the most romantic things you can do in Africa. With only the sounds of the African wilderness around you and the slow, steady poling of your guide to break the silence as you wind your way throught lush channels, a mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe) is an ancient and noble way of navigating the Delta.

4. Sundowners on the Zambezi

As the sun begins to go down over the Mighty Zambezi in Zambia's Lower Zambezi valley, take a slow cruise to a sandbank in the middle of the river and enjoy an intimate sundowner experience with your feet safely in the shallows and a guide at hand to pour refreshing gin and tonics or pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly, so you can toast the end of another romantic day in Africa!

5. The ultimate picnic

In the shade of a tall tree with views of forever, lay back on plump cushions and soft Persian rugs as you enjoy al fresco dining at its best with a romantic picnic lunch in the African wilderness... With specially prepared dishes fit for royalty, complemented by fine wine, craft gin and the ubiquitous bubbles of French Champagne, watch as wildlife passes by and life's stresses and strains disappear, replaced by pure, unadulterated love and peace.

6. Spa treatments in the desert

Enjoy a private couples' massage on the secluded deck of your tented suite overlooking the sensational landscapes of Namibia's fabulous desert wilderness... This is big country, with spectacular scenery and an ancient, beating heart that's perfect for the celebration of love and togetherness. With nothing but the sound of the wind moving softly over the dunes, allow yourself and your loved one to be transported to African paradise - a journey for the soul!

Talk to us to find out more about romantic safari options and let us take you and your special someone somewhere truly amazing!