Rating The Most Romantic Destinations In Africa
If you and your loved one have been meaning to plan your next retreat, you’re in luck: We’ve rounded up and ranked 10 honeymoon vacation spots in Africa. that would make for the ultimate honeymoon trip.
With everything to offer from luxury wildlife safaris, secluded beaches, beautiful architectural feats and even natural wonders. Each destination is in its own way romantic, allowing couples feel closer and create long-lasting memories. Some locations are the perfect place for someone to propose. If you’re planning your African honeymoon holiday and dreaming of those private bush dinners, private sundowners as the African sunset dips beneath a horizon, stargazing from your balcony, and the gentle soundtrack of the wild, this list is for you.
Whether you’re looking to soak up the sun on white sandy beaches, go on an exciting Great Migration safari, or soar above the Namib Desert, the continent has it all.
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Africa’s Top 6 Most Romantic Safari Destinations to Plan Your Honeymoon Trip
There’s something undeniably magical about a romantic travel. Perhaps it is the stillness before sunrise or as the African sunset dips beneath the horizon, when the bush holds its breath as wildlife slowly emerges from the night. Maybe it is the excitement of going on a private safari drive with someone you love, saying very little because the moment itself speaks enough. Or it is the feeling, so often spoken about, the way Theodore Roosevelt said “No other country has such a variety of big game as East Africa, and certainly no other part of Africa can compare with it in the beauty of the scenery.” These are a collection of luxury romantic trips to Africa that we offer through an array of intimate, luxury safari lodges.
1.Kenya
The thing about Kenya is that it continues winning recognition in almost all aspects, from Award-winning films, romance, beauty and authentic, life-altering experiences, Kenya is a top-rated holiday destination.
You can easily combine wildlife safari and beach safari holiday along the Kenyan coast. Other than that, you also have the choice to drive or fly down from the Mara, and within an hour’s moment, you’re at the Kenya Beaches.
Go snorkeling or whale watching in Diani and Watamu with lots of other available water sports available for you. If you want something even more of a cultural flair, Lamu is the place for your honeymoon itinerary.
2. Tanzania & Zanzibar
This is usually a tough choice for some, but it’s always best when you combine this as one trip.
Start your trip on a thrilling safari in Tanzania, witness the Great Migration River crossings, and if that’s not enough Big five safari for you, visit the Ngorongoro Crater and catch an epic display of wildlife.
Afterwards, visit the beaches of Zanzibar for well-earned lazy days next to the azure water you’ll ever see in your life.
3. Botswana
Also known as the most expensive African safari destination, Botswana will leave you talking even after your holiday. Botswana honeymoon tours can never disappoint.
Visit the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a surreal setting for honeymooners. Go on a Mokoro safari or explore on helicopter safaris. Then, there’s plenty of luxury accommodations for your Botswana honeymoon.
4. South Africa
Dramatic mountain backdrops set against the rolling vineyards of the world’s best wine region. The variety of attractions and easy travel conditions make South Africa a great choice for a honeymoon. The wildlife viewing is excellent, few people come here for a stand-alone safari. Cape Town, a cosmopolitan and scenically beautiful city, is just one of the other top attractions the country has to offer. But South Africa’s biggest drawing card is the variety of its landscapes; rugged mountains, fairy-tale forests, grassy savannah and the stark beauty of the desert. South Africa is a romantic safari destination.
5. Namibia
Each & every corner of Namibia is covered in stunning landscapes that create an otherworldly setting for romance. Enjoy lying under a star-studded desert sky surrounded by red sand dunes in total silence. Explore the magnificent Fish River Canyon, second in size only to the Grand Canyon. Cuddle up in a photo hide and watch herds of elephants drinking in Etosha National Park. Visited for its vast deserts, dramatic coastline, and unique wildlife, book your honeymoon in Namibia if you want solitude, & exclusive beauty.
6. Rwanda
Honeymoons in Rwanda go beyond gorillas, Rwanda is a country of incredible natural beauty and plenty of cultural encounters. When it comes to luxury lodges in Rwanda, do not underestimate, the scene here is just something else. Enjoy a handful of Rwanda luxury lodges and safari properties in the Volcanoes region, all worthy to be included on your Rwanda honeymoon safari package.
Rwanda also fits well on a combined East Africa honeymoon itinerary. Easily accessible from Kenya and Tanzania, you can book a bush flight from the Masai Mara or Serengeti into Rwanda. Get in touch today and discover where your romantic safari honeymoon fits.
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Best Kenya Safari & Beach Tours
Browse our favorite Kenyan beach holiday packages or simply get in touch with one of our Africa safari experts to help custom-make a Kenyan beach holiday that matches your travel wishes. You can enjoy safaris in Kenya national parks on the mainland, then follow it up with a relaxed beach holiday at Malindi or Diani. Get to know the coastal Kenya, and what’s possible on your trip to these Indian Ocean beaches, discover some of the best-loved experiences and safari routes that we’ve found working particularly well with our travelers.
