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South Africa Honeymoon Safaris
The variety of attractions and easy travel conditions make South Africa a great choice for a honeymoon. While the wildlife viewing is superb, 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. The country’s network of 19 national parks and hundreds of other reserves protects a rich mosaic of habitats and a corresponding diversity of animals. Meanwhile, offshore of the 2,850km coastline, an exceptionally rich marine life inhabits a parallel world.
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Best Seller
5-Day Luxury Radisson & Greenfire Combo Safari Package
$1,858 to $2,034 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 5,351 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Ivory Moon Lodge - Fly in from Cape Town
$1,785 to $2,346 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Safarilink SA
4.9/5 – 1,641 Reviews
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5-Day Exclusive Kruger & Private Game Reserve Experience
$2,499 to $2,742 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryTented Camp & Private Villa
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hazyview (Town), Kruger NP, Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Mbombela / Nelspruit (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 229 Reviews
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8-Day Cape Town and Sabi Sand Safari Honeymoon
$10,387 to $11,105 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 593 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour
$1,737 to $1,914 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
5.0/5 – 336 Reviews
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3-Day Bakubung Bush Lodge Experience (Malaria-Free)
$858 to $981 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Pilanesberg GR, Johannesburg (End)
BST Tours
4.8/5 – 33 Reviews
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13-Day Cape Town and Garden Route Big Five Safari
$5,781 to $6,359 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-driveLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Hermanus (Whales), Knysna (Garden Route), Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route), Lalibela WR, Cape Town Airport (End)
Viatu
4.9/5 – 175 Reviews
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5-Day Luxury Safari Big Five
$3,375 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, Johannesburg (End)
Go Touch Down Travel & Tours
5.0/5 – 197 Reviews
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9-Day Luxury Cape Town, Kruger NP and Victoria Falls
$5,626 to $7,530 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Victoria Falls (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 239 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari - 4-Star Kruger Gate Hotel from Jhb
$1,273 to $1,549 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Africa Moja Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 236 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger - Tangala Safari Camp
$811 to $891 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger), Hoedspruit (End)
Traipsing Africa's Safaris and Tours
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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3-Day Manyeleti Private Reserve Tented Safari Camp
$1,374 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Socioolite Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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3-Day Sabi Sand or Greater Kruger Lodge Safari
$1,023 to $1,176 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Hazyview (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Hazyview (End)
SafariLife
5.0/5 – 35 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger Safari Experience Bush and Buffalos
$2,907 to $3,153 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Olifants West NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Ku Sungula Safari Lodge
5.0/5 – 23 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger & Panorama Adventure
$2,333 to $2,683 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Hazyview (Start), Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger), Hoedspruit (End)
Map2Africa
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Addo Elephant National Park Safari
$991 to $1,012 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (Start), Addo Elephant NP, Schotia GR, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (End)
Rawson Touring
4.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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2-Day Panorama Route, Boat Trip, Close Animal Encounters
$818 to $917 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 143 Reviews
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10-Day Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls
$9,947 to $10,720 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Victoria Falls (End)
Safari Online
5.0/5 – 145 Reviews
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7-Day Cape Town - Okavango Delta Safari
$3,395 to $4,325 pp (USD)
Botswana & South Africa: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Guest House
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Compass Odyssey
4.7/5 – 370 Reviews
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4-Day Cape Town City Tour
$681 to $754 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryHotel
You Visit: Cape Town
Africa Incoming
5.0/5 – 62 Reviews
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6 Questions About South Africa Honeymoon Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many travel guides. South Africa has been her home for the last 25 years. She has traveled around the country extensively, visiting all its parks and reserves regularly for work and leisure.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About South Africa Honeymoon Safaris
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Is South Africa recommended for a honeymoon trip?
“While South Africa caters to any kind of visitor, honeymooners will be thrilled to have a choice of enchanting destinations suitable to couples wanting to spend time together. There is so much to see and do. When putting together an itinerary you’ll find yourself spoiled for choice. South Africa’s incredible landscapes bring out the romantic in most of us. These peaceful surroundings offer the perfect environment to focus on a loved one. Picture waking up together and listening to the chorus of African birds or watching a herd of elephants with their babies at a waterhole. In the evening you could be gazing at the stars far away from significant light pollution and cuddling up after dinner at the campfire while listening to a hyena whooping in the distance. A honeymoon safari is all about sharing these kinds of special moments together.”
1How many days is ideal for a South Africa honeymoon safari?
“It’s hard to say how many days you need for a honeymoon safari in South Africa. However, if you’re coming from far away, you’ll probably want to make the travel worthwhile. A honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, so you shouldn’t rush it. I think you should be away for at least 10 days; more is obviously better. Most visitors to the country combine a safari with other trip components, such as time in Cape Town or on the beaches of KwaZulu-Natal. To get to see a fair amount of South Africa’s attractions, you really need a two- to three-week tour. However you plan your stay in South Africa, you should always be realistic and not try to cram in too much. A full itinerary looks good on paper, but quality time in fewer locations usually makes for a better holiday. With limited time you can make use of the good network of domestic flights or you can focus on one area, such as Cape Town and the Garden Route, or Kruger National Park and surrounds.”
2What are South Africa’s most romantic places?
“There are some very romantic spots in South Africa, ideal for a honeymoon safari. The world-renowned Kruger NP is a great choice. While the south of the park has the highest animal densities, the north sees fewer visitors. For a very exclusive experience, you can treat yourselves to a couple of days in one of the private reserves of Sabi Sands. Packages here are relatively pricey but they include five-star luxury accommodation ideal for an intimate holiday. Further south is the cluster of Zululand reserves. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve is very scenic and well-known for its healthy rhino population. The beautiful coastline makes this part of the country another favorite with newlyweds. Cape Town and the winelands feature on many honeymoon itineraries, and the drive along the Garden Route is arguably the most picturesque in the country. This area isn’t known for its wildlife, but there are several good safari options here all the same. Addo Elephant National Park is a Big Five destination, and elephants are particularly relaxed here. For more luxury and exclusivity, consider a stay at one of the Big Five private reserves in the area, such as Kwandwe and Shamwari Game Reserves. They offer superb wildlife viewing in a similar style as at the more well-known Sabi Sands. ”
3Can we extend our trip with some days on the beach or Cape Town?
“When going on a honeymoon safari in South Africa’s parks and reserves, you might want to add on a few days to explore some of the country’s other attractions. Cape Town, with its vibrant city life, wild surroundings and world-class fine-dining restaurants, is a winner on any honeymoon itinerary. And who doesn’t want to spend the last days of their honeymoon relaxing on a tropical beach to enjoy some sand and sun, and most of all, each other’s company? The KwaZulu-Natal coast, with its warm subtropical waters, is most suitable for a conventional beach stay. The popular Garden Route, with its mountains, forests, lakes and endless beaches along the Southern Cape, is mostly explored on a road trip between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. While these beaches are picture-perfect, the mild climate and rough waters make the Garden Route more suitable as a general travel destination. Although the South African beaches don’t lack in beauty, they are relatively unspoiled and there are few resorts offering typical beach-holiday packages. For a real sea-and-sand honeymoon getaway, you might prefer to add on a few days on the tropical islands of Mauritius or Seychelles.”
4Are there special South African honeymoon safari packages?
“Several highly rated operators offer honeymoon safari packages to this varied country. South Africa ticks all the boxes for a romantic holiday. When planning your honeymoon safari, your operator will suggest an itinerary with carefully selected destinations and lodges. A lodge might be chosen because of its honeymoon suite featuring special touches, such as an alfresco shower for two, an amazing view or a private outdoor area to relax. Your operator will inform the lodges and the staff will go the extra mile to make the experience extra special. It’s all in the details: rose petals on the bed, an impromptu bush dinner under the stars and perhaps a spa treatment for two.”
5Will we get enough alone time on our trip?
“A honeymoon safari is the ultimate occasion to spend precious time with the person you love. You won’t want the distraction of lots of people around you. Therefore I would recommend booking a private safari as opposed to a group safari. Not only will this be more intimate, it will also give you more flexibility. At the end of each day, your guide will discuss next day’s program with you and you’ll be able to make minor changes as long as it fits within the itinerary. You’ll be able to skip the odd game drive and have a relaxed morning at the lodge. The staff might be happy to organize a private breakfast in your suite. Or you might decide to spend the afternoon together at a waterhole, watching animals coming to drink. Even on a private tour there will probably be some shared activities, such as game drives or a boat trip, but there will always be plenty of opportunities to spend time alone, without other guests or even your guide.”
6South Africa Reviews
Lucy is travel writer for a range of publications, including Lonely Planet's guides to Africa, Southern Africa and South Africa.
An Array of Animals
Of all the African countries people visit on safari trips, South Africa is probably the easiest to travel around. Infrastructure is excellent, accommodation for every budget is abundant and wildlife-viewing opportunities stretch far beyond...
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
A World in One Country
South Africa’s astounding array of landscapes – from semi-desert to savannah and snow-capped mountain to coral reef – means it offers a greater variety of wildlife experience than any other African country. There are surely few other...
It was the best trip of my life
South Africa far exceeded all of my expectations. I went on safari to Kenya last year and found South Africa to be even better! We went to Klaserie and Sabi Sands. We saw lions and leopards on every single game drive as well as so much...
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Wonderful experience
The safari was excellent. Everything well planned, the team was wonderful, took care of us. Wild Planet Safari was definitely a good choice. The experience was great. We had opportyunity to see so many animals and wild life. Landscapes are...
SA
South Africa is the best destination for wildlife, scenic beauty, birding, dining, and friendliness.
I went to South Africa expecting a poor utilities. I was astonished of how everything is organized and how civilized the country is. I went to Kroger Park where I saw the big 5 animals. The Safari was organized and the cars operate in...
South Africa is beautiful, wounded, and full of wildlife.
We loved South Africa overall. It is a beautiful country, with dramatic scenery, excellent wildlife viewing, interesting history, friendly people, and some of the best food we have had anywhere outside of France. It was also surprisingly...