Africa - The world’s most romantic continent

Africa has always been a hot Valentines destination, but it's legendary romantic status isn't down to the climate. Out Of Africa and the African Queen are pure passion on a film reel, and if you love someone aren't you supposed to travel to the ends of the earth?

Of course, even starry-eyed couples will be strapped for cash in the recession, but a B&B in the UK will hardly compare to the romance of Africa.

Proving that you can do Africa on a budget, Acacia Adventure Holidays has a top tip for credit crunched travellers with amaré in their soul; and as Valentines Day is still the most popular date to get engaged the tour operator has located the ultimate proposal destination where you can whisk your African Queen off her feet.

The Mara has "true woo" appeal - its seductive open plains and lush grasslands pulling on the heart strings of romantics from across the globe. Budding beaus can get their loved one's heart racing and step into the shoes of the charismatic Denys Finch Hatton for less on Acacia Adventure Holidays' new 3-day Maasai Mara Safari.

The small group safari costs only £354pp + local payment from £172pp. Departs 14 February. The price includes all tour highlights, transport, accommodation, bed and bedding or sleeping map, camping & cooking equipment, park fees, meals as indicated, services of a guide/driver. Excludes visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, sleeping bag, optional activities, laundry, tips, passport & visa fees, drinks and items of a personal nature.

If you've found the love of your life and you want to go all out on that special safari, why not try The Grand Ugandan adventure? The new 8-day trip starts in Murchison Falls National Park where the African Queen was filmed - the ideal location for a more passionate proposal.

A once in a lifetime tour, the itinerary includes gorilla viewing in the Kbale Forest and at the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. £2,010pp + gorilla permit from £347pp. Daily departures. The price includes all highlights, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated, services of a professional driver/guide. Excludes visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, tips, drinks, optional activities and items of a personal nature.

For more information and reservations, log on to Acacia-africa.com