Romantic Valentine’s Day experiences are plentiful in our stunning country! If you are looking for a little romance during the month of love, the beauty of our country will inspire you to fall in love all over again.
We explore 3 of our top romantic places in South Africa that make the perfect backdrop for the month of love. Whether, as a couple, you like to escape to the middle of nowhere to enjoy a romantic luxury hideout, over-indulge on good food or wine or do some thrilling adventure activities, these romantic places in South Africa will make your heart skip a beat.
Drakensberg Romance – embrace Mother Nature
Star gazing, fresh mountain air picnics, scenic walks and an escape into the wide arms of nature; you won’t find a more tranquil or romantic place in South Africa than the Drakensberg. There are plenty of great spa getaways for couples in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal and we can’t think of anything more relaxing or romantic than a couple’s message with the magnificent amphitheatre as the backdrop.
If you enjoy a bit of adventure, the Drakensberg offers horseback riding, canopy tours, quad biking and breathtaking hiking trails. End your day of adventure with a sundowner on a beautiful viewpoint; the Eetrite wine tote or Eetrite 6 can beer tote will keep your beverages cool.
Winelands Retreat
Imagine a picturesque setting fringed by vineyards with fine food and wine on the menu. We give you the winelands in the Western Cape as a romantic destination in South Africa. South Africa offers some of the top wine estates in the world with the likes of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl, or Somerset West that make for the perfect romantic retreat.
Drive along the spice route and visit a different winery each day or book a private wine tasting or food pairing session for just the two of you. You can also commemorate this special occasion by bottling your own award winning wine and treating your loved one to Eetrite’s wine pourer with chill rod is as a Valentine’s Day present.
We love the Winelands as a romantic destination as you are just a stone’s throw away from Cape Town and all it has to offer. From cable car rides up Table Mountain to taking a sail boat ride on the Atlantic Ocean during sunset.
Romantic Safari Experience in South Africa
South Africa is an iconic destination for safari holidays, with a variety of Private game reserves, diverse wildlife, 5-star lodges and luxury tented camps. With so many options at our doorstep, you can spoil yourself with your own private viewing deck and rock pool or go on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with a private night drive that starts right after sunset. Definitely one of our favourite romantic places in South Africa!