Have you been missing the sun, beach, and, uh, safaris after seeing Love Island?
A journey to South Africa, where the current season is shot, may be the answer.
From romantic Winelands excursions where you can replicate those memorable vineyard dates to safaris where you can get up up and personal with big game on the hunt, let these four terrific Love Island-inspired holiday alternatives turn your head.
You could even stay in a real-life Hideaway, replete with butler service. That’s my writing style!
Continue reading to locate your ideal Love Island-inspired holiday.
A cosy cottage in vineyard town Franschhoek
However, the Love Island mansion in South Africa’s vineyard-studded Franschhoek region will not be available for rent any time soon. But we have the next best thing: a one-bedroom cottage with private grounds, an outdoor hot tub, and a pergola that’s ideal for date night.
It’s in Leeu Estates, a vast private getaway on the outskirts of Franschhoek. You’ll even have a butler to attend to all of your needs. Love Islanders, read and weep.
From £2,112 per night on a B&B basis.
Find out more at Leeu Collection.
Mabula Lodge is simply the beasts
Do you want to see some animal magic? Join up for this ten-day safari, sleeping at the Mabula Game Lodge in South Africa’s Mabula Private Game Reserve, where you’ll enjoy a backdrop of the Waterberg highlands.
You’ll learn about the reserve’s conservation efforts (including the award-winning Hornbill Project) and spend your days looking for the world’s most magnificent monsters (no, we’re not talking about Love Islander David).
For travel commencing May 22, prices start at £2,201 (down from £2,589) per person, including international flights and transfers.
Find out more at Newmarket Holidays.
Best of the Cape self-drive honeymoon
If the Love Island winners want to spend their money, they could choose this bucket-list vacation – and if they book by February 18 for travel between May and August 23, they’ll save £260.
It’s an 11-day hat-trick of South Africa’s greatest portions, beginning in Cape Town and ending with a stay at Bushmans Kloof, a Relais & Châteaux resort in the foothills of the Cederberg mountains.
Starting from £2,755 per person, including vehicle rental and international flights.
Find out more at Wexas Travel.
Drink in the Western Cape
Will from Love Island will fit in in on this nine-night trip of the Western Cape’s beautiful green valleys, which concludes at the calm 4* Spier Hotel & Wine Farm.
Along the way, you’ll experience the energy of busy Cape Town, go on a full-day safari on a private game reserve, and have the opportunity to glimpse whales from the world’s whale-watching capital, Hermanus. Talk about unbelievable.
From £1,841pp, including car hire and international flights.