African Honeymoon

a is the perfect setting for a romanticfor money and a luxury honeymoon is very
honeymoon with its atmospheric and remoteattainable.
locations you can combine a luxury safari in theSouth Africa is a large country with varying
pristine African wilderness with a relaxing beachregional climates, therefore each region is best
holiday on the beautiful golden beaches and crystalsuited for travel at specific times of the year.
clear waters of the tropical islands of the IndianThe northern parts of South Africa (Kruger,
Ocean, where you can bask in the glorious sun.Gauteng, Limpopo) are best during the winter
Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzaniamonths from May to September with wildlife and
and Zambia are perfect destinations from whichgame viewing at its best. There is little rainfall in
to explore Africa’s magnificent scenerywinter and the temperatures are very mild
and wildlife.(maximum 20-23ºC).
BotswanaThe southern parts (Cape Town, Garden Route,
Be poled along the sparkling waterways in theEastern Cape) are best during the summer
Okavango Delta, Botswana in a mekoro or enjoymonths from October to March when the
an open topped game drive in a Landrover with atemperature can reach 28-30ºC or higher
private guide. Botswana also has interestingoffering beautiful sunny days. The Atlantic Ocean
deserts where you can walk with the Sanbrings relief in the form of a cool breeze along the
Bushmen or explore the region on a desertcoast and the rainfall is low.
adapted quad bike.A ‘must-see’ for those who
High season is from July to October andenjoy spectacular scenery, the floral
accommodation is scarce so it is advisable toextravaganza in Namaqualand in the Western and
book well in advance to avoid disappointment. TheNorthern Cape Provinces from mid August to mid
shoulder season is from May to June and is alsoSeptember when the desert-like terrain is
considered to be a very busy season.transformed into a carpet of flowers or
November to April is the least popular time to‘fynbos’ as it is known locally.
visit Botswana as the rains force the animals toZambia
disperse over wider areas rather thanZambia is perfect for honeymooners looking for
congregating at the waterholes and many of theremote camps offering traditional or walking
camps are inaccessible due to the rains that makesafaris. The camps are intimate and secluded
the roads difficult to drive on.offering guests the right amount of privacy for a
Kenyaromantic honeymoon.
Visit Kenya with its Rift Valley Lakes that stretchZambia combines well with a beach break in
from the Middle East down through Africa as farMozambique with its sparsely populated, pristine
as Mozambique. Kenya is a year round destinationwhite sandy beaches and aquamarine waters
for both exceptional game viewing andhosting a kaleidoscope of marine life. Mauritius
spectacular scenery. Without a doubt the greatestwould be another romantic choice to compliment
annual attraction is the annual wildebeest migrationa perfect Zambian safari.
between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the MasaiThe best time to travel to Zambia for game
Mara in Kenya. This spectacular wildlife eventviewing is September to October when the game
takes place between June and September. It is agathers around the perennial water holes or rivers.
sight to behold and a balloon safari is the perfectIf you travel between June and August, you are
way to experience this magnificent annual wildlifealso bound to have some good game sightings.
event.Due to the abundance of water after the rainy
High season is from January to March when it isseason, wildlife is scaterred. This time is known as
most comfortable for travelling during theseteh Emerald Season because vegetation is lush
warm and dry months. The wildlife is generallyand green but obscures game viewing. However,
found around the seasonal water holes duringbirdwatching is fantastic at this time of year -
these months, so game viewing is perfect. Themuch better than during the dry season.
Rift Valley Lakes also offer great bird viewingThe best time to visit Victoria Falls is in April and
during this time.May after the rainy season - the Falls are truly
The rainy seasons are from April to June andspectacular at this time, although the spray may
October to December. A positive point duringobscure your view. At the end of the dry season,
these times is that the lower numbers of tourists,October to December, the water levels are low
so the travelling experience is more exclusive andand you can see the magnificent rock formations,
the rains do not hinder game viewing.or sit in a rock pool and peer over the edge.
Kenya combines well with a beach holiday inTanzania
Zanzibar; with its crystal clear, aquamarine watersTanzania’s highlights are undoubtedlythe
it is a diver’s paradise.famous Serengeti and the snow-capped Mt.
NamibiaKilimanjaro and a honeymoon can be perfectly
Namibia offers exceptional wildlife and scenery allrounded off with a relaxing beach break on the
year round from the apricot coloured sand dunesidyllic islands of Zanzibar. This country has a
of the interior to the haunting beauty of thediverse range of national parks and reserves
Skeleton Coast with its skeletal ship wrecks.offering habitats ranging from forests to deserts,
Namibia is best done as a mobile safari with anall connected with regular air and road transfer
expert guide or as a fly-in safari. Must do activitiesservices.
include romantic balloon safaris followed by aTanzania offers excellent game viewing all year
champagne breakfast or quad biking in the dunes.round. The migration between the Serengeti and
Namibia’s high season is from July tothe Masai Mara is a spectacular sight and a
October and it is essential to book your safari wellhighlight when visiting Tanzania, but it is important
in advance to ensure you have the best choice ofto note that not all animals migrate and are
accommodation. The shoulder season is from Mayyear-round residents. The Great Migration takes
to June and is also a busy time at the nationalplace from April to June and October to
parks and reserves. Christmas and New Year asDecember.
well as April are high season for local safariThere are two rainy seasons in East Africa, the
enthusiasts.first known as the long rainy season is from April
Namibia combines perfectly with a beach break inthrough to June and the shorter season from late
the vibrant and eclectic city Cape Town.November through to December. A positive point
South Africaduring these times is the lower numbers of
South Africa is also a great year roundtourists, so the travelling experience is more
honeymoon destination with a diversity of wildlife,exclusive and the rains do not hinder game
culture and beach activities. An elephant backviewing. The dry seasons are generally better for
safari in the Kruger National Park, wine tasting andgame viewing when the game concentrates
world class cuisine in the Winelands, relaxing onaround the water sources.
the white sandy beaches of cosmopolitan CapeAfrica and the Indian Ocean Islands promise the
Town or a sunset for two on top of Tableperfect romantic honeymoon getaway where you
Mountain with far reaching views of the beautifulwill experience some intimate moments in some
Cape peninsula. South Africa offers excellent valuevery special and unforgettable places.