The African bush has enthralled visitors for centuries, making them fall in love with her breathtaking and unspoilt landscapes. So when it comes to a romantic getaway – where else would you go to spoil your loved one? The obvious choice for a Valentine’s Day escape is Zebula accommodation. It is here that nature has obliged with the Waterberg mountains as the poetic backdrop to rekindle your romance.Love is in the bushveld air as the countdown to Valentine’s Day fast approaches. If you book a midweek or weekend break at one of the Zebula accommodation luxury holiday homes, we have three romantic secrets to let you in on that will impress your loved one and sweep them off their feet.

Romantic Secret #1 – Sunrise and Champagne

The romance of watching the sunrise together will never become a cliché - and it will cost you nothing. You can appreciate the soft hues and panoramic views from your Zebula accommodation holiday rental while lazily enjoying coffee in bed. A giraffe or zebra may even nod their greeting as you eye them from a distance. But perhaps a more romantic alternative is to book a sunrise game drive and enjoy the wonder and early morning activities of the resident elephants, rhinos, warthogs and hippos. Pausing at a waterhole offers you the chance to pop the champagne (this is not free) and toast with your loved one as the sun slowly starts its daily course.

Romantic Secret #2 – Noontime and Pampering

A romantic escape is centred around t pampering and being spoilt. While staying at Zebula accommodation, you can book a treatment or two at the adjoining Zebula Golf Estate and Spa. This is where the restoration of mind and body takes place under the experienced hands of trained spa therapists. Enjoy being pampered from a secluded raised deck overlooking the vast and rugged bushveld terrain. Follow this by further unwinding in the indoor heated pool or in one of the outdoor jacuzzis situated in the tranquil bird garden. We cannot think of a more romantic way to reconnect.

Romantic Secret #3 – Sunset and Sundowners

It may sound obvious, but romance and a candlelit dinner are a proven winning combination. In a previous blog we recommended the various dining options available from your Zebula accommodation. For fine dining, book at the syringa restaurant. After dessert, there can be nothing more magical than sitting on a deck under the African starlit sky, with a citronella candle flickering, as you whisper sweet nothings to each other over a glass of wine or Irish coffee. Only the crickets and frogs will be eavesdropping as the African bush settles down to sleep.As your romantic escape comes to an end, the following words by Danish author, Karen Blixen, will surely resonate in your heart: ‘There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne – bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.’

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