Top African Honeymoon Spots

re a number of intimate and romantic honeymoonlast vast remaining herds of African elephant still
destinations on the exotic African continent,traverse the land with impunity and the gigantic
including the balmy islands off Mozambique,upside-down tree, better known as the Baobab,
teeming wildlife reserves in Kenya, Tanzania andliterally dwarfs all other pretenders to the throne,
Botswana, as well as the jewel in the AfricanBotswana has a range of interesting activities to
crown, the beautiful city of Cape Town in Southtake part in aside from the normal safari
Africa.experience.
Premier wildlife destinations‘The smoke that thunders’
If the seduction of a traditional African safariDiscover the unrivalled beauty of the Okavango
honeymoon has hit the mark, there are a rangeSwamps in a hand-hewn mokoro, the traditional
of excellent destinations throughout southern anddug-out canoe of the local communities, or make
East Africa. Premier wildlife destinations includefor the fabulous Victoria Falls, one of the seven
Tanzania, Kenya and Botswana, all of which havenatural wonders of the world, in neighbouring
a number of private and national game parksZambia and watch in awe as the ‘smoke that
literally swarming with exotic wild animals.thunders’ barrels into a 108m deep chasm.
It is unlikely that newlyweds will opt for scheduledRomantic islands
tours, but all reputable African tour operators areFor pure romance, the Mozambiquan Islands of
equipped to offer specially tailored packages forBazaruto and Inhaca leave all the other African
those couples requiring a little more privacy. Sodestinations in their tracks. Apart from long, white
it’s a case of simply choosing yourbeaches and the languid Indian Ocean, there are a
destination and then letting the experts handle thenumber of exciting adventures to enjoy during
finer details on your behalf.the day, including deep sea game fishing, horse
‘Big 5’ the main attractionriding, scuba diving and ocean cruises.
The ’Big 5’ are the main attractionsThe ultimate cosmopolitan experience
of the world famous Masai Mara and SerengetiFor a more cosmopolitan experience, Cape Town
Game Reserves as well as the Ngorongorois the place to go. Situated at the foot of Africa,
Crater, tipped as one of Africa’s foremostthe city is dwarfed by Table Mountain, possibly
wildlife viewing areas and a haven for literallyone of the most recognisable natural landmarks
thousands of pink flamingos. Both Tanzania andknown to man.
Kenya are regarded as safe safari locations andAlthough there is a distinctly African feel to the
offer accommodation in luxury lodges.Mother city, she boats a fine melange of cultures,
‘The land of Giants’including Asian and European influences. Apart
While considerably more arid than its northernfrom her natural beauty, bountiful indigenous flora
neighbours, Botswana is a wonderful location toand plentiful cuisine options, Cape Town also has
experience the consummate African safari.an extraordinary array of accommodation, from
Dubbed the ‘land of giants’ because theaffordable to ultra luxurious.