A couple’s guide to the best wildlife. Honeymoon holidays in Africa 

A regular honeymoon is typically about enjoying romantic views from a cosy hideout as you bathe in an infinity pool with a bubbly in your hand,but time spent in nature adds to the thrill by providing the perfect sojourn for a newly married couple.

That said, safari honeymoons in Africa provide an exhilarating experience of sleeping under a starlit sky, watching fauna in their natural habitat from the comfort of your lodge while embracing the luxuries and love of your partner in the wilderness.

Before you go

Before you head off on your African honeymoon, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

Safari honeymoon packages and operators

Trust and reliability are the key to booking a honeymoon safari,so look for tour operators who are genuine experts in the honeymoon hospitality field.

Safari honeymoon packages to Africa offer the perfect escape from the crowds, experience spectacular game viewing on guided tours, luxury accommodations and picturesque views that will exceed even your wildest expectations.

Communicate preferences

From a purely logistics point of view,it is better to communicate your preferences,either before or just after you have arrived. Do not miss out on an opportunity and let the staff know if you want to try safaris on foot or bike or horseback,or maybe spend time in a nearby village.

Why go to Africa?

A perfect place to spend time with your loved one after tying the knot should offer privacy, romance,starry skies and plenty of thrills and adventure. The reason a honeymoon in the African bush provides the perfect escape to revel with your new found partner.

Where to go?

If you are planning to spend your honeymoon in Africa, you will find that the list of excellent destinations is so long,that by the time you just research them it will be time for you to come back.

So to help you clear all doubts and get you and your beloved on the next flight out,we have hand-picked the best African honeymoon destinations that will keep the passions ignited for the entire trip.

Masai Mara,Kenya

Inspired by the red-cloaked Masai tribes and vast savannahs,Kenya is the ultimate destination for a safari honeymoon in Africa.It is strongly recommended to stay in the private conservancies that are located around the reserve.

These conservancies are run by safari operators who lease the land from the local Masai people in return for monetary compensation,which means you will be directly contributing to the community on your honeymoon.

In addition,these private reserves offer exceptional service in secluded camps and offer a tranquil safari experience away from the national park which tends to get very crowded, especially during the great migration.

If you want to witness the great migration,time your honeymoon between late July and early November, depending on the rains.

Zambia

Zambia is home to the Victoria Falls,an unmissable sight on any African trip.The falls sit dramatically on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia and offer a host of activities from canoeing to bungee jumping.

There is plenty of wildlife to spot on the banks of the Zambezi river and honeymoon couples looking for an ideal getaway can stay at the Victoria Falls River Lodge with private island villas offering top class accommodation and seclusion.

The waterfall is in full flow between May and July and this is when you will get the best views. Between September and December,the flow reduces significantly and makes it perfect to enjoy water-based activities like rafting or swimming in the Devil’s Pool.

Key honeymoon activities:

• Helicopter ride over Victoria Falls
• Enjoy a picnic lunch on Livingstone island
• Spectacular game viewing, especially between June and October 

Serengeti,Tanzania 

There is no better place in Africa to see wildlife than in the sprawling plains of the Serengeti.This popular honeymoon destination is practically teeming with game with over 140 large mammal species and more than 500 varieties of birds.

In Serengeti,both partners can enjoy private guided safaris, sundowners in the bush,and sleep under the starry skies. Once on safari,look forward to game drives in the company of experts and there is an option to go on a hot air balloon ride as well.

Although Tanzania is a year-round safari destination,the most comfortable months in a safari region like Serengeti are in the dry season between June and October. Our recommended honeymoon safari accommodation in Serengeti is the Singita Sabora Tented Camp.

Namibia

Namibia is a friendly and easy country to travel to and has excellent wildlife viewing at the Etosha National Park.That said,on a honeymoon the Namib Desert is a much better option.

During the dry season, between June and October,the Namib is transformed into a land of natural beauty,with night skies shining with millions of stars. Walking hand in hand with your partner up the towering Sossusvlei dunes to greet the rising sun,will be a moment which will remain etched in your hearts forever.

Explore the desert with the knowledgeable local guides and spot the unique wildlife here which has been able to adapt themselves here despite the harsh environment.

Stay at the NamibRand Nature Reserve and spend a night under the stars. This is the only Dark Sky reserve and one of the truly darkest places on earth.

Botswana

Early morning and late afternoon game drives are the mainstay of a safari to Botswana if you want to watch a big game. However, newly wed couples can go a step further and enjoy an intimate walk at night with a spotlight in order to catch a glimpse of some of the nocturnal animals on the prowl.

Most of the lodges in Botswana are strategically located on river banks or wetlands like the game-rich wilderness of the Okavango Delta,where you can get up close to animals with your partner in a private mokoro, which is a traditional canoe.

Some of the camps have just a few suites,which is ideal for a private honeymoon experience in Africa. The romance is enhanced with private plunge pools and for the ultimate wildlife feel,a night under the stars on a four-poster bed.

Thanks to the abundance of wildlife in Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana delivers a truly unique honeymoon experience all throughout the year.

However, during the dry months from May to October, animals tend to congregate on waterholes in ever increasing numbers,which makes for some of the most phenomenal game viewing to be had anywhere in Africa.