| a is the perfect setting for a romantic | | | | for money and a luxury honeymoon is very |
| honeymoon with its atmospheric and remote | | | | attainable. |
| locations you can combine a luxury safari in the | | | | South Africa is a large country with varying |
| pristine African wilderness with a relaxing beach | | | | regional climates, therefore each region is best |
| holiday on the beautiful golden beaches and crystal | | | | suited for travel at specific times of the year. |
| clear waters of the tropical islands of the Indian | | | | The 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, Tanzania | | | | months from May to September with wildlife and |
| and Zambia are perfect destinations from which | | | | game viewing at its best. There is little rainfall in |
| to explore Africa’s magnificent scenery | | | | winter and the temperatures are very mild |
| and wildlife. | | | | (maximum 20-23ºC). |
| Botswana | | | | The southern parts (Cape Town, Garden Route, |
| Be poled along the sparkling waterways in the | | | | Eastern Cape) are best during the summer |
| Okavango Delta, Botswana in a mekoro or enjoy | | | | months from October to March when the |
| an open topped game drive in a Landrover with a | | | | temperature can reach 28-30ºC or higher |
| private guide. Botswana also has interesting | | | | offering beautiful sunny days. The Atlantic Ocean |
| deserts where you can walk with the San | | | | brings relief in the form of a cool breeze along the |
| Bushmen or explore the region on a desert | | | | coast and the rainfall is low. |
| adapted quad bike. | | | | A ‘must-see’ for those who |
| High season is from July to October and | | | | enjoy spectacular scenery, the floral |
| accommodation is scarce so it is advisable to | | | | extravaganza in Namaqualand in the Western and |
| book well in advance to avoid disappointment. The | | | | Northern Cape Provinces from mid August to mid |
| shoulder season is from May to June and is also | | | | September 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 to | | | | Zambia |
| disperse over wider areas rather than | | | | Zambia is perfect for honeymooners looking for |
| congregating at the waterholes and many of the | | | | remote camps offering traditional or walking |
| camps are inaccessible due to the rains that make | | | | safaris. The camps are intimate and secluded |
| the roads difficult to drive on. | | | | offering guests the right amount of privacy for a |
| Kenya | | | | romantic honeymoon. |
| Visit Kenya with its Rift Valley Lakes that stretch | | | | Zambia combines well with a beach break in |
| from the Middle East down through Africa as far | | | | Mozambique with its sparsely populated, pristine |
| as Mozambique. Kenya is a year round destination | | | | white sandy beaches and aquamarine waters |
| for both exceptional game viewing and | | | | hosting a kaleidoscope of marine life. Mauritius |
| spectacular scenery. Without a doubt the greatest | | | | would be another romantic choice to compliment |
| annual attraction is the annual wildebeest migration | | | | a perfect Zambian safari. |
| between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai | | | | The best time to travel to Zambia for game |
| Mara in Kenya. This spectacular wildlife event | | | | viewing is September to October when the game |
| takes place between June and September. It is a | | | | gathers around the perennial water holes or rivers. |
| sight to behold and a balloon safari is the perfect | | | | If you travel between June and August, you are |
| way to experience this magnificent annual wildlife | | | | also 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 is | | | | season, wildlife is scaterred. This time is known as |
| most comfortable for travelling during these | | | | teh Emerald Season because vegetation is lush |
| warm and dry months. The wildlife is generally | | | | and green but obscures game viewing. However, |
| found around the seasonal water holes during | | | | birdwatching is fantastic at this time of year - |
| these months, so game viewing is perfect. The | | | | much better than during the dry season. |
| Rift Valley Lakes also offer great bird viewing | | | | The 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 and | | | | spectacular at this time, although the spray may |
| October to December. A positive point during | | | | obscure 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 and | | | | and 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 in | | | | Tanzania |
| Zanzibar; with its crystal clear, aquamarine waters | | | | Tanzania’s highlights are undoubtedlythe |
| it is a diver’s paradise. | | | | famous Serengeti and the snow-capped Mt. |
| Namibia | | | | Kilimanjaro and a honeymoon can be perfectly |
| Namibia offers exceptional wildlife and scenery all | | | | rounded off with a relaxing beach break on the |
| year round from the apricot coloured sand dunes | | | | idyllic islands of Zanzibar. This country has a |
| of the interior to the haunting beauty of the | | | | diverse 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 an | | | | all connected with regular air and road transfer |
| expert guide or as a fly-in safari. Must do activities | | | | services. |
| include romantic balloon safaris followed by a | | | | Tanzania 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 to | | | | the Masai Mara is a spectacular sight and a |
| October and it is essential to book your safari well | | | | highlight when visiting Tanzania, but it is important |
| in advance to ensure you have the best choice of | | | | to note that not all animals migrate and are |
| accommodation. The shoulder season is from May | | | | year-round residents. The Great Migration takes |
| to June and is also a busy time at the national | | | | place from April to June and October to |
| parks and reserves. Christmas and New Year as | | | | December. |
| well as April are high season for local safari | | | | There 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 in | | | | through to June and the shorter season from late |
| the vibrant and eclectic city Cape Town. | | | | November through to December. A positive point |
| South Africa | | | | during these times is the lower numbers of |
| South Africa is also a great year round | | | | tourists, 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 back | | | | viewing. The dry seasons are generally better for |
| safari in the Kruger National Park, wine tasting and | | | | game viewing when the game concentrates |
| world class cuisine in the Winelands, relaxing on | | | | around the water sources. |
| the white sandy beaches of cosmopolitan Cape | | | | Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands promise the |
| Town or a sunset for two on top of Table | | | | perfect romantic honeymoon getaway where you |
| Mountain with far reaching views of the beautiful | | | | will experience some intimate moments in some |
| Cape peninsula. South Africa offers excellent value | | | | very special and unforgettable places. |