Southern African Honeymoons

Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Exotic Locations

© Karen Lotter

Sep 23, 2007
City and Safari Honeymoon in South Africa, http://honeymoon.safari.co.za/
Planning a honeymoon destination is part of the fun of getting married. Why not combine it with an exotic ceremony while on safari or a union on a sandy beach in Africa?

Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Southern Africa

What better way for any couple to start their new lives together than visiting Africa, where they will find some of the world's best honeymoon resorts? Africa offers romance, exotic locations, adventure and solitude – everything a honeymoon couple could dream of... well almost everything.

Game lodge, Beach Resort or a Choice of Many Exotic Locations

So after the most special day of their lives, at home or in a choice African wedding location, couples can experience a truly romantic, once-in-a-lifetime get-away at a game lodge or beach resort or secluded hide-away in Southern Africa.

East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands - Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for the Passionate and Adventurous.

Shoor Travel is a well established safari tour operator and IATA travel group, with offices in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa in Kenya. They believe that an African honeymoon vacation package is the most romantic luxury a couple can experience. East Africa and the nearby Indian Ocean islands of Seychelles and Zanzibar are great locations, with breathtaking landscapes, magnificent safari parks and beautiful tropical beaches. Two of their choice honeymoon picks in these exotic locations are:

  • 19 Day Mawingu (Clouds) Honeymoon. Safari adventure in Kenya combined with a leisurely stay along the stunning beaches of the Seychelles.
  • 8 Day Magical Zanzibar Honeymoon. A honeymoon with an adventure filled safari in the world famous Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Wildlife Reserves in Kenya, followed by a relaxing beach stay on the exotic spice island, Zanzibar.

Celebration.co.za claims to be South Africa’s most exclusive online wedding directory and it seems to have everything from suit hire and hen parties to photographers on their website. South African romantic honeymoon destinations also feature prominently.

Three recommended honeymoon packages are:

  • 3 nights Forest Edge – Garden Route Accommodation. Situated off the beaten track, quietly nestling in the expansive Millwood Indigenous Knysna Forest, Forest Edge offers a haven for honeymooners.
  • 5 nights Kosi Bay Forest Lodge situated in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve this 16-bed wilderness lodge offers guests the unique opportunity of exploring a pristine wetland environment in guided canoes and vehicles.
  • 2 or 3 nights The Palace Hotel, Sun City. A Vegas-style resort that will take your breath away.

Siyabona Africa offers a range of interesting romantic honeymoon vacation packages.

Two favorites in the exotic locations game parks are:

  • Magic Mokoro Moments in Botswana. Accommodation is in Luxury Tented Camps on the Okavango.
  • City & Safari Romance Honeymoon Package where the happy couple spends time in the Kruger National Park and Cape Town.

Close encounters has a great website. It is simple and honest. It shows photos of their clients' own honeymoon vacation packages. Have a look at Anthony and Vanna’s Dream Honeymoon in Malawi and Zambia and Peter and Claire’s romantic honeymoon in Zambia.

Some tips for planning a perfect romantic honeymoon in Africa:

  • Start planning your honeymoon in advance. A deposit will hold your dream honeymoon reservation.
  • Make sure you work with Certified Travel Consultants, particularly ones specializing in Honeymoon Planning. This trip is too important for both of you to take any chances. If you need references, contact previous clients.
  • Enjoy the planning together – it’s the first part of your journey as a united couple.

Also see articles on African Wedding destinations:

Southern African Wedding Destinations

Romantic African Wedding Destinations

Other African Travel Articles:

Top 10 African Destinations

Kruger National Park, South Africa


The copyright of the article Southern African Honeymoons in South Africa Travel is owned by Karen Lotter. Permission to republish Southern African Honeymoons in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.


Romantic African Honeymoon Destinations., http://honeymoon.safari.co.za/
Vanna on Honeymoom at Vic Falls in Zambia., www.closeencounterstravel.com
Claire on Honeymoon in Zambia., www.closeencounterstravel.com
Forest Edge , Knysna, South African Honeymoon., www.celebration.co.za
City and Safari Honeymoon in South Africa, http://honeymoon.safari.co.za/


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