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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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Top Rated Operator
5-Day South Africa Luxury Tour
$3,599 to $3,699 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kapama GR (Greater Kruger), Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit), Hoedspruit (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 185 Reviews
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4-Day Radisson Luxury Fly-in Kruger from Cape Town
$1,544 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Cape Town (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 2,401 Reviews
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4-Day Best of Kruger Park Safari - Luxury Treat
$979 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.9/5 – 72 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Luxury Safari Big Five
$2,310 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 – 169 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari & Private Game Reserve Highlight
$1,300 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 161 Reviews
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Best Seller
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9-Day Luxury Cape Town, Kruger NP and Victoria Falls
$5,379 to $6,688 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Victoria Falls (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 148 Reviews
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13-Day Cape Town and Garden Route Big Five Safari
$4,335 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-driveLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Hermanus (Whales), Knysna (Garden Route), Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route), Tsitsikamma (Garden Route NP), Lalibela GR, Cape Town Airport (End)
Viatu
4.9/5 – 94 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Kruger Park Safari via Panorama Route Tour
$1,337 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 – 291 Reviews
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3-Day Lux Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Dwyka Tented Lodge
$1,081 to $1,801 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Sanbona WR, Cape Town (End)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
5.0/5 – 141 Reviews
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6-Day Kruger Package Bush and Elephants
$1,933 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Olifants West NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Ku Sungula Safari Lodge
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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3-Day Sabi Sand - Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
$647 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nelspruit (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Nelspruit (End)
Traipsing Africa's Safaris and Tours
5.0/5 – 118 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Sabi Sands Tented Camp Safari
$859 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 248 Reviews
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6-Day Mjejane River Lodge, Kruger NP Tour
$2,191 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
BST Tours
4.8/5 – 30 Reviews
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4-Day Tour at Safari Hotel
$1,272 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Central Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 83 Reviews
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3-Day Kapama River Lodge Safari - Greater Kruger
$1,287 to $1,353 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Kapama GR (Greater Kruger), Hoedspruit (End)
Africa Incoming
4.7/5 – 14 Reviews
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3-Day Mid-Range Kruger Park and Panorama Route Safari
$1,441 to $1,566 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Knap Tours
5.0/5 – 13 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge
$2,099 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Skukuza (Start), Kruger NP, Skukuza (End)
SafariLife
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Region Luxury Safari
$1,925 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari Reinhardt
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park and Panorama Route Tour from Cape Town
$1,365 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Cape Town (End)
Thiam Travels
4.8/5 – 5 Reviews
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4-Day The Ultimate Schotia, Addo Elephant & Pumba Safari
$1,118 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Port Elizabeth (Start), Addo Elephant NP, Schotia GR, Pumba GR, Port Elizabeth (End)
Rawson Touring
4.0/5 – 1 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.”
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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-watching 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 savanna 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...
My "go to" place where I can relax
I have now been to South Africa five times since my first visit in 2012 where I fell in love with most of the places I have visited - some not so much but when it's organised tours you don't have a choice. However this time I arranged it...
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Amazing trip
Krugar was absolutely amazing. We were able to see the big 5 and so many others. The animals were plentiful, our guides were very fun and knowledgeable. Safety was first and foremost. I would love to go again. Everyone was so friendly. I...
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Amazing wildlife, amazing people, amazing food
South Africa is a place to visit if you look for a true adventure with breathtaking nature, unique cultutr and premium food / wine. It is a very save place and comparable cheap given the high quality products and service you get. March has...
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An amazingly beautiful country, with the nicest people
We had an amazing experience in South Africa. We felt welcomed, people were warm and nice. We were so grateful for their hospitality and amazed by the beauty of the different landscapes. We´d definitely like to visit again.