A really unusual place; Africa is just unlike anywhere else on earth. You will discover the most romantic of lodges and campers tucked away with large wildlife wandering freely throughout the woods. Romantic, intimate, and personal, an African safari really may be an experience of a lifetime… the only drawback is that it can also turn into an addictive pastime! Deciding where to go on your honeymoon could be somewhat challenging; several elements help to clarify your choice:

Africa’s top beach and safari honeymoons

Primarily because of the great quality of safari in the region, East Africa has long been the preferred location for safari and beach honeymoon pairings. Some of Africa’s finest safari parks are also within close proximity to the Zanzibar archipelago or Kenya’s beaches. People with more money may also choose the Seychelles, which are not far away. With the beach locations of Mozambique and Mauritius within relatively easy access, South Africa is also a possibility. But, since Botswana and Zambia are landlocked nations, getting to the beach is both costly and laborious—especially for Botswana.

What then are the ideal honeymoon concepts? Below we have included the three top safari and beach honeymoon pairings.

Some of the nations where we operate, as well as certain parks inside other nations, are known for daring honeymoon safaris. Zambia is a perfect illustration of this—a nation where, as opposed to the luxury available at other places like South Africa, the safari experience is the emphasis (no pools or spas etc). We would advise looking for southern and western Tanzania, Zambia and even Botswana for those of you with more daring spirits.

How long ought our honeymoon should last?

Most of our visitors have picked Africa for their honeymoons because of its safaris, so they usually spend at least half of their vacation (i.e. a week or more) on safari. Most of the nations we operate in are ideal for this duration of safari. As part of a lengthier honeymoon, nevertheless, we are also questioned where is the ideal location for a little safari. Though South Africa as well, our response has always been Tanzania’s southern parks—specifically Nyerere National Park (previously Selous) or Ruaha.

What should our honeymoon budget be?

Choosing the appropriate location for a honeymoon depends much on budget. Though you can visit any of the nations we cooperate with on any budget, we are strong believers that if you have a defined budget, some locations are better to spend your money on than others! Obviously, several elements are involved here; for instance, the kind of African safari you desire. Overall, Botswana is the priciest safari destination; Tanzania comes next; then Zambia, South Africa, and Kenya. Though with very pricey regions and particular top luxury camps, South Africa and Kenya provide more affordable safaris because of their more mass-market approach to tourism.

Planning a honeymoon Genuineness

A contentious issue! When selecting a honeymoon, the basic guideline on this topic is that the more opulent your resort is, the less genuine the safari experience. Clearly, there is not a rule that can be applied to everywhere; there are luxury campers in the wildest locations nowadays! But, should customers want a really genuine experience, we would advise Botswana, Zambia in addition to Tanzania.