10 Romantic Places To Get Engaged

So you’ve decided she’s the one and the next move is to propose to her and ask for her hand in marriage. It’s not as simple as getting a ring and slipping it on her finger though because you want to make that moment special. Knowing he type of person she is, the best option is to take her on a weekend getaway, something you know she will enjoy and then top it off with a romantic proposal. This list should give you a few ideas on where you could get engaged and create one of the best memories of your life.

1. Cape point – Cape town

The beauty of Cape point is that you don’t have to propose outside and create a scene that will attract unnecessary attention. Your options include a romantic dinner at the two oceans restaurant overlooking the ocean or you could take the Flying Dutchman funicular which will save you a long uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views – the ride could provide you with the privacy you need to pop the question. The old lighthouse is also a great spot to propose if your nerves overwhelmed you in the funicular ride.

2. God’s Window – Mpumalanga

If you are too far from the coast and are situated in the inland part of the country, you should consider visiting Mpumalanga. It has many natural reserves and natural sites to visit such as God’s window. The name of this natural wonder is self explanatory because it gives one the feeling of standing on the highest points on the world and looking down onto earth as God would look down from heaven. Also, the fact that you proposed there could symbolise the blessing of God onto your long journey you are about to start together – that’s if you’re religious at all.

3. Zimbali Resort – Durban

Proposing on the beach has been so over done in movies and in real life. However popping the question at one of the deserted beaches at Zimbali will give you the exclusivity of having the beach all to yourselves. Aside from the private beaches to enjoy, the hotels are on the coast allowing you wake up and watch dolphins and whales from the balcony of you room. If your pockets are deep enough you can enjoy a game of golf or laze around at the spa all day.

4. Union Buildings – Pretoria

City dwellers need not go too far as there are the Union Buildings in Pretoria where this romantic moment can be captured and great memories can be created to last a life time. The beautiful gardens give off a serene feeling to the atmosphere. The best time to visit his iconic place would be in the even as you can watch the city lights of Pretoria spread out across the land as a sky filled with stars. Alos there are less people than there would be during the day. It’s also a perfect spot to take pictures and capture the moment on camera.

5. Naries Namakwa land Retreat – Nothern Cape

Naries Namakwa Retreat, a beautiful and romantic hideaway in the heart of Namakwaland, offering a unique experience all year round. One can hike through the rugged mountain terrain that provides an opportunity to observe a large variety of rare succulents as well as breath-taking views and a total getaway from the pressures of city life and to pop the big question. If your partner is a flower lover then this is the perfect way you make this moment in your lives unforgettable.

6. Forest falls – Mpumalanga

If you’re an adventurous couple that enjoys the outdoors then the Forest Falls is a fitting option for you. You will have a variety of hiking options to choose from and during the day or during the night. Walk takes you through the forest with sites to see such as water falls such as the Lone Creek falls. That’s a perfect spot to propose with the crash of the water in the back ground. Most of the hiking trails finish at a picnic spot where you can both relax and soak in the moment.

7. Port Alfred – Eastern Cape

Known as the ‘heart of the sunshine coast’ Port Alfred is an equal distance between Port Elizabeth and East London. It is known for its wonderful temperate climate – never too hot or cold – with rainfall in the spring and autumn months. Instead of going to the beach in East London or Port Elizabeth, Port Alfred is the place to go for a marriage proposal whether you choose to pop the question on the beach or on a more serene spot such as the bird watching spot at the mudflats of the Kowie River.

8. Tsitsikama – Eastern cape

The Tsitsikamma National Park is a protected area on the Garden Route, Western Cape and Eastern Cape. It is commonly known a coastal reserve for its indigenous forests, dramatic coastline, and the Otter Trail. Because it’s a well known tourist destination, accommodation is not limited; the common favourite being the Tsitsikama National Park. Activities to take part in include the Famous Otters and Dolphin trails, scenery and whale watching. This destination on its own is romantic but adding a marriage proposal to the package would make any woman weak in the knees and say yes.

9. Slangkop Point Light house – Cape town

If you’re a Cape town resident the Slangkop Point Lighthouse is perfect for a marriage proposal, even better if you do it at the peak of the light house right when the sun is about to set. The lighthouse holds great history on its own and has a beautiful story behind it, all the more reason for you and your partner to create your own history. The best time to visit the Slangkop Point lighthouse is on a clear day (any time of year) so you can enjoy the views from the tower or you could walk along a beach trail or visit the many shipwrecks in the area.

10. Oribi Gorge

Kwa-Zulu Natal residents a have probably had enough of the beach because it’s what most inland people come to Durban for. Oribi Gorge is a canyon in southern KwaZulu-Natal. Oribi offers many delightful walks and trails to scenic spots in the reserve. Besides its beautiful views there is also wild life to see on game drives. Why not take your partner on a picnic on the reserve and end it off perfectly with a marriage proposal.