Honeymoons in Africa

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

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

Not Technically on Honeymoon?

In search of a hedonistic retreat in the wilderness or a chic beach resort, and missing that post-wedding bliss? You're still in the right place! Discover 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 stars of the African night sky. An anniversary or celebrating a birthday can still call for a bit of indulgence!

Honeymoon in Africa - Running out of Time?

If you are in the wedding and honeymoon planning stage, then you may have a dilemma. Wedding costs may be spiralling out of control but you want everything to be perfect and that includes the honeymoon. There are so many other things to attend to that it’s easy to put off the decision about where to go. Suddenly there are only a few months to go and nothing’s sorted. If this sounds familiar, contact us... You focus on the speeches and seating plan, and we'll focus on sunsets, game drives and curating the perfect romantic getaway.

Safari and Beach Honeymoons in Africa

For many couples, a honeymoon isn’t a proper honeymoon unless we have bleached our hair with salt and sun and covered at least one paperback with sand. Combine enticing tropical islands and golden beaches with Africa’s pristine wilderness for the ultimate Africa beach and safari honeymoon. Many safari lodges also tend to offer honeymoon specials or add-ons such as a private dinner, turndown or complimentary service.

Ideal combinations are South Africa with Mozambique or Mauritius, Zanzibar or the Seychelles with the game reserves of Tanzania or Kenya. However, there are some less known combinations such as Zambia with Malawi or Madagascar.

If you know which country you want to head to, click on the safari honeymoon destination below.

Alternatively, read our page about the Best Honeymoon Destinations in Africa by season for some ideas

Island Honeymoons

All of the islands we feature have a few exceptional resorts which speak ‘romance’ to even the most world-weary. Your temporary home might be on stilts over the limpid waters of a lagoon or built up in the trees. Such places are rarely inexpensive. But if you want to cash in your bonus cheque, these are the ones to look for.

What we need YOU to do!

But we need your thoughtful input to plan the perfect honeymoon in Africa. Carefully weigh the options of various honeymoon locations.

Consider:

• What matters most? Wildlife, food and wine, beach time, or is it a general mix of all of them?
• How far do you want to travel? Would you rather spend less on flights and transfers, so you can spend more on a fancier hotel?
• Budget priorities? Balance what is important to you, with what you have to spend.
• Style of travel? Would self-drive work for you (South Africa only), or ruin the mood?

Use these honeymoon pages as a guide to what is on offer, check out our sample African honeymoon trip ideas below, then contact us for a tailor-made quote...

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