The excitement (and stress) of the wedding is over, and now it’s time to embark on the trip of a lifetime. Your South Africa safari honeymoon is waiting to welcome you with open arms. Majestic landscapes, awe-inspiring wildlife and world-class wine await your arrival. Whether you're looking for an adventurous honeymoon or a relaxing romantic escape, South Africa can offer it all. Toast your new marriage under the stars while camping in the bush after a thrilling game drive spotting the Big Five. Wake up to paradise each morning in a luxurious safari lodge, then top off the trip by heading over to Madagascar or Mauritius for beautiful soft white sand beaches. A South African safari honeymoon is the perfect way to kick off married life and is sure to be a holiday you will never forget.

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"The choice of lodges to stay in were brilliant. The settings were amazing as was the food! We were very well looked after. The guides were great too. So knowledgeable. We saw so much. It was good to have the Concierge always available in the background, though everything was so well organised beforehand we didn?t really need to use them."
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"Our honeymoon was absolutely incredible. The booking process was excellent, our consultant showed a great deal of expertise, listened to what we wanted and reassured us. The wraparound services you provide are superb, the whole honeymoon was easy and relaxed. The Original Travel app is extremely clear, as was the itinerary, and it was really useful and exciting to be able to refer back to this. The Concierges were AMAZING. They were so kind, kept in regular communication and were really helpful with recommendations."
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"To say we had the holiday of a lifetime would be an understatement. The attention to detail was unbelievable and it's those things that helped contribute to the great time we had. Given my brief was pretty vague(!), you did an incredible job at creating the most magical of holidays. I could wax lyrical about all the amazing things we saw and did but I won't bore you. But suffice to say, it really surpassed all of our expectations and then some! My husband loved it and both boys have got some memories that will last them a lifetime. The team (and I mean a team!) listened to my rather vague ideas and came up with a wonderful plan for my holiday, which had a significant meaning and they were really respectful of that. Their attention to detail was fantastic, their communication was great and the holiday itself was wonderful in every way. They even handled my last-minute panic (my son was ill 48 hours before we were due to travel!) with calmness, reassuring me and putting an alternative plan into place, should we have needed it (thankfully we didn't!). I would not hesitate to recommend them or indeed use them again. The only downside - they have rather spoilt me for holidays as I only want to do big, 'holidays of a lifetime' with them....! Incredible on every level. The locations, the staff, the resorts, the little touches, the smooth transitions, the planning, the detail - just fantastic. "
Peter - London
Published on 24th April 2018

South Africa Safari Honeymoons: A Trip of a Lifetime

This incredible country offers everything you could possibly want from a romantic honeymoon, from awe-inspiring landscapes and incredible wildlife to world-class wine tours and luxurious accommodation. A South Africa safari honeymoon is perfect for newlyweds who want to explore the beauty of nature and fall in love all over again.

Before you head out on safari, spend a few days in Cape Town, where you don’t have to go far to discover some beautiful scenery. The city and surrounding region is bursting with rich history, gorgeous landscapes and incredible wildlife – we're talking penguins on the beach and baboons on the streets.

You could spend an entire day exploring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek – one of the most beautiful wine regions on Earth – and you'd still only scratch the surface. If there’s anything better than a glass (or five) of locally produced wine, it’s exploring these scenic vineyards – just make sure you don’t leave without trying the pinotage, a blend of pinot noir and Cinsaut that’s native to South Africa.

Newlyweds itching to spot all of the Big Five will want to put Kruger National Park on their honeymoon itineraries. Head out on private game drives to enjoy the unspoilt landscapes teeming with wildlife. Prepare a strong cup of coffee to get you out of bed for the day’s adventures as you embark on a dawn game drive, or opt for a walking safari to get up close and personal with the resident wildlife.

May to September marks the dry season and is a great chance to snap pics of your favourite animals as they congregate around waterholes and rivers. The lack of vegetation also means most species are easier to spot at this time of year. Depending on where you choose to stay, you may spot elephants idling past your very own pool, perhaps even sticking their trunks in for a refreshing cool down.

As the sky transforms to a burning orange, enjoy a crisp G&T or open your new bottle of pinotage and discuss your favourite moment of the day while the stars and the moon take over the night sky. Curl up in the comfort of the lodge and feel wonderfully disconnected from the outside world as you prepare for another day in the African wilderness.

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