The Ultimate South Africa and Seychelles Honeymoon

DAY 1 The Honeymoon Begins...

Fresh from your nuptials, catch an overnight flight from London to Cape Town, leaving early evening. The flight takes just over eleven-and-a-half-hours, so time to watch a film and grab a good night's sleep before you land.

DAY 2 Exploring the Winelands

It's time to head away from the coast and into South Africa's legendary Winelands as you wave goodbye to the city and hit the road. Your private driver will whisk you through the lush mountainous landscape as you weave past acres of pristine vineyards, before arriving in the heart of the Winelands. With two days to explore this rural paradise, our Concierge will be able to help you plan how to fill your days. Enjoy the gorgeous green landscape on a guided ride or hike, or, if you really want to push the boat out, take to the skies for a helicopter flip over the vine-filled valleys. It is your honeymoon after all.

Of course, there's no doubting the main attraction here - the wine and food. We can organise private cellar and vineyard tours, as well as plenty of al fresco wine tastings under the glorious South African sun.

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating in the Winelands, with options from relaxed picnics in the grounds of beautiful wine estates through to fine dining in some of the best gastronomic restaurants in South Africa, if not in the world. For lunch, we love Babel restaurant at Babylonstoren, one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, and still thriving today. Take a walk through the spectacular fruit and vegetable gardens before settling down for a delicious, seasonal meal, reflecting their 'farm-to-fork' philosophy.

DAY 3 Safaris and Sundowners in the Sabi Sands

Waking up under canvas in your king-size bed, prepare yourself for a real 'pinch-yourself' moment. Today your safari adventure really begins. Our preferred safari lodges run both morning and evening game drives, where you'll head out to spot the so-called 'Big Five' - lions, elephants, Cape buffaloes, leopards and rhinos. Each safari drive takes around three-four hours and includes either a scenic coffee or sundowner break to simply enjoy your surroundings and appreciate the moment. The landscape looks like something straight out of a David Attenborough series and nothing beats the thrill of catching that first glimpse of Africa's most iconic animals.

With three days to live out all those safari dreams, you can also join one of the sunrise or sunset safari drives; or enjoy a safari by boat, when you'll see beautiful birdlife, hippos wallowing and vervet monkeys playing at the water's edge.

Back at the lodge you can enjoy on-site spa treatments, world-class cuisine and plenty of fine South African wine. If you're looking to book something extra-special, perhaps as a surprise for your new Mr or Mrs, we suggest a night in a beautiful treehouse located well away from the main camp - it's the stuff of fairy tales.

DAY 4 Flight to the Seychelles

It's your final day in South Africa, but there's nothing to be sad about as your honeymoon continues as you jet off to the desert island paradise of the Seychelles. A private driver will collect you from your lodge and chauffeur you the three-and-a-half hours to Johannesburg airport. From here, you'll catch the seven-hour flight to Mahé, the Seychellois capital, before being transferred to your luxury hotel for the night.