Romantic & Honeymoon

Romantic honeymoon getaways - on safari or by the Indian Ocean

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Whether you’re heading on a safari honeymoon, to tropical beaches or to the buzz of Cape Town, here’s the low-down on the most romantic honeymoon places in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.

Unless you are happy to be one of several honeymooners, the most romantic places may not necessarily mean the ones that shout the loudest about discounted honeymoon rates. We’ve checked out special places offering character, romance and high standards of service ranging from bush to beach, rainforest to red desert dunes, including exotic islands of the Seychelles, Mauritius and Mozambique as well as wine estates, palatial tree houses and luxury tented safari camps in South Africa.

Running out of time?
Many honeymoon couples are facing a dilemma. Wedding costs are spiralling out of control but you want everything to be perfect especially your honeymoon. On the other hand there are so many other things to attend to that it’s easy to put off the decision until you can afford the time to do it justice. Then suddenly there are only a few months to go and nothing’s sorted. If this sounds familiar and you could do with some help, contact us.

Romantic getaway?
In search of a hedonistic retreat in the wilderness or a chic beach resort? Allow us to suggest places so gorgeous you won’t want to leave your room – expansive four-poster beds, baths big enough for two, indulgent spa treatments and candlelit dining under the African night sky.

Beach Honeymoons in Africa
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, the notion of the ubiquitous ‘week on the beach’ is deeply embedded in our psyche. A honeymoon isn’t a proper honeymoon unless we have bleached our hair with salt, wind and sun and covered at least one paperback with sand. Combine enticing tropical islands, golden beaches and romantic beach lodges with Africa’s pristine wilderness for the ultimate African honeymoon safari.

Your choice of safari destination should be influenced by when you can get away for your honeymoon....

Safari Honeymoons for March to May
Head south for your honeymoon to avoid the ‘long rains’ in East Africa in April and May. The Indian Ocean islands of Mozambique, Mauritius and the Seychelles and the northern coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa are top choices for warm seas. Game viewing is good in all of South Africa’s safari areas. Check out our Kruger Safari & Mozambique beach honeymoon

Safari Honeymoons for June to August
Very pleasant temperatures on the coast of Tanzania and Kenya and the Indian Ocean Islands but, though it’s a great time for a safari, it can be chilly in the evenings in Southern Africa. This is the time to:
• Catch the Migration in the Serengeti
• Explore the watery safari paradise of the Okavango Delta in Botswana
• Enjoy the intimate safari camps of Southern Tanzania
• Walk from camp to camp in Zambia and kayak on Lake Malawi
Have a look at our Zambia & Malawi Safari honeymoon

Safari Honeymoons for Sept to November
For a honeymoon safari, this is one of the best times for game-viewing throughout Africa with good weather on the Islands and Indian Ocean coast. Temperatures are warming up everywhere. Swimming off the coast of South Africa is attractive again. Witness the Migration in the Masai Mara or combine Cape Town, the peak flood in the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls. Check out:
Isibindi Bush & Beach
Bush & Beach in KwaZulu Natal

Safari Honeymoons for December to February
This is mid-summer, hot and sunny. Ideal African honeymoon combinations include Cape Town, green season Botswana and Victoria Falls, to take advantage of the best weather in the Cape and great seasonal safari offers. All of the Southern and East African beaches and the Indian Ocean Islands are hottest and sunniest at this time, but book early, especially if travelling out or back between mid December and mid January. In the Cape (South Africa) there is little chance of rain so this is a great time to check out Cape Town and the Winelands. However there’s a greater probability of rainstorms in Mozambique and Mauritius, peaking in February. Check out our Cape, Botswana and Victoria Falls honeymoon

Marriage Proposals and Getting Married in Africa
What about a unique and romantic spot for your marriage proposal? We have some wonderful ideas for making that special day truly memorable as well.

Sleepout platform at Lion Sands, Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Mowani Mountain Camp, Damaraland, Namibia
Zambezi Kulefu Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Livingstone Island, Tongabezi, Victoria Falls, Zambia
Jacks Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Thinking of getting married in Africa. Read through our article on Weddings in South Africa for lots of suggestions and trips on where to get married...