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10 Places In Africa Where We Wish We Could Spend Valentine’s Day

10 Places In Africa Where We Wish We Could Spend Valentine’s Day

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Maybe you’re spending your first Valentine’s day with a new partner, or you and your partner have limited budgets, so you’re keeping V-day very relaxed this year. But a girl can wish, can’t she? Here are 10 places in Africa where we wish we could spend Valentine’s Day.

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telegraph.co.uk

 

Medina of Fez, Morocco

This UNESCO World Heritage Site had its heyday in the 13th and 14th centuries, according to Whc.Unesco.org, when it served as the country’s political capital. Today, it is still adorned with palaces, mosques, fountains and other stunning architecture of the period. Walk the cobbled streets with your honey and witness residents fully cloaked in djellabas. You’ll swear you’re on the set of a movie.

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famousdestination.com

 

Botswana’s Okavango Delta

The delta is a rare mix of wet and dry landscapes that dry up for much of the year, but annually witness dramatic floods. Home to the Moremi Game Reserve, the delta is an incredible place for wildlife watching and has been named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, according to en.wikipedia.org. You’ll want to stay at the Eagle Island Camp by Abercrombie & Kent, where you can eat dinner on your private deck with views of the elephants. Book your stay at Orient-Express.com.

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tunisie.fr

 

Tozeur, Tunisia

This is desert romance at its best, with sands expanding every which way from the city of Tozeur, dotted with palm groves. Visit the stunning Tamerza Canyon waterfalls, or the endless salt plains of the Chott El Jerid for sites you won’t believe are real. Or, take a ride on the antique Lezard Rouge train up the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. These are just a few of the attractions with high marks on TripAdvisor.com.

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roomsforafrica.com

Mkuze Falls Game Lodge in South Africa

Feel the invigorating sense of a safari with the elegance of a luxury hotel at this South African lodge. Guests enjoy thatched-roof chalets, each complete with a canopy bed, plunge pool and wraparound deck. Go on the most relaxed safari in Africa on the Safari Pontoon, a boat that drifts along the Mkuze Falls, offering sites of wildlife and bird life. Read more about the luxury accommodations at MKuzeFalls.com.

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mir-ostrovov.ru

Frégate Island Private

Enjoy complete seclusion at this 16-villa resort on Seychelles that never accepts more than 40 guests at once. Each villa comes with outdoor showers, Jacuzzis and daybeds. Romantic dining options are endless, from the Tree House, to the beach barbecues to the Glacis Cerf, an intimate deck with a view of the coastline. The entire island is available for private rental. Read more at Fregate.com.

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goafrica.about.com

 

Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

This charming wine town in the Western Cape has some of the greatest restaurants in the region, several luxury spas and health clinics and some truly unique art venues like Art in the Yard — exhibits spread over two levels of a courtyard overlooking all of Franschhoek. We’d recommend staying at The Villas at Le Franschhoek, where guests stay in private villas with kitchens, entertainment lounges and patios. Guests have access to two gourmet restaurants, tennis courts, a pool and a spa. Read more at Franschhoek.co.za.

 

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cntraveler.com

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

Some of the most gorgeous waterfalls on the planet, Victoria Falls sit on the Zambezi River. The falls are so powerful that you can see mist from miles away, according to ZambiaTourism.com. For a romantic getaway, stay at the Royal Livingstone Hotel if money allows. It’s a popular choice with visiting royalty and heads of state. Your stay will be complete with butler service, helicopter flights over the falls, and patio dining with incredible views of the river.

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blog.sunsafaris.com

 

Vamizi Island, Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

Visitors can walk the length of this island in 45 minutes, but it will take you longer for all the stops you make to take photos! Part of the Quirimbas Archipelago, this island is surrounded by crystal-blue water and has white sands as far as the eye can see. The Vamizi Lodge is elegant, but blends in naturally with its surroundings and offers comfortable beach lodging. Read more about the island at ExpertAfrica.com.

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off2africa.travel

The Namib Desert, Namibia

The Namib Desert is made up of visually striking sand dunes in bright orange and red hues and dramatic formations. Visitors love taking hot air balloon rides over the expansive desert, or for a faster trip, light aircraft trips over Sossusvlei. You’ll want to stay at Wolwedans Dunes Camp, where you can sleep in luxury tent-like lodges right on the sand. The Mountain View Suite has its own wraparound deck, kitchen, and massive windows covered by roll-up curtains so that at any point, you can have views from every room in the suite. Read more at Wolwedans.com.

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safariawards.com

Pemba, Zanzibar

Take in the sunset from a traditional wooden dhow on this spice island. You’ll want to book a room (or rather a thatched suite) at the Fundu Lagoon — a luxury hotel on the beach featuring three bars, an excellent restaurant, an infinity pool, and the Fusion Spa where you’ll enjoy treatments using local spices. Find out more at FunduLagoon.com.