What to Expect
How do you imagine your honeymoon? If you close your eyes and dream? If you’re considering an African honeymoon, then we’re guessing candlelit romantic dinners, sleeping under the stars, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, sunbathing together on palm-fringed beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, luxury, fun, freedom and adventure are all important!
Africa is bursting with spectacular landscapes, incredible honeymoon experiences, colourful cultures, remote and private luxury safari camps and beautiful beaches. Whether you prefer luxury safari lodges or more adventurous under-canvas experiences; whether you imagine flying into one or two different destinations, or travelling independently with a rental vehicle; if you’re keen to snorkel, scuba-dive, hot air-balloon over the African bush, or micro-light over Victoria Falls, we will help you plan your perfect African Honeymoon.
At GAA we understand that every couple is different, and each honeymoon we design must be unforgettable … meeting your individual needs and interests, staying within your budget, making your honeymoon dreams come true! We advise you on the right destination(s) – taking into consideration your interests, and the climate at the time of year of your honeymoon. We plan and book your personalized honeymoon itinerary, and make sure you feel special wherever you go.
A few of our favourite honeymoon destinations are listed below, but with so many beautiful and memorable places, it’s almost impossible to choose!
Where to Go on your African Honeymoon
Botswana:
Glide through the mesmerising and pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro; sleep under a blanket of stars; experience abundant wildlife from boats and on 4×4 game drives. With sophisticated safari camps and lodges, a Botswana honeymoon is the epitome of luxury, privacy and unparalleled game-viewing.
Best time to go: May – October
South Africa:
South Africa’s private reserves offer a diverse selection of safari accommodation, from authentic bush camps to contemporary luxury lodges, all with exciting wildlife encounters on guided 4×4 safaris. Combine this with vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, beautiful beaches, world-class restaurants and vineyards, to create a diverse and adventurous honeymoon itinerary.
Best time to go: Safaris in the north of the country are best during the winter months of June – October. Cape Town and the Garden Route are best through the summer months, from October to March.
Namibia:
Possibly not a classic safari destination, but Namibia has enormous appeal, offering vast open, mesmerising landscapes, eclectic accommodations, adventure, and excellent wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park and surrounding private reserves. Opt to fly between destinations, or Namibia is a perfect self-drive honeymoon destination for the more adventurous.
Best time to go: With little rain, Namibia is a good year-round destination, but for wildlife viewing, the winter months from June to October are best.
Malawi:
Malawi is perhaps a less obvious honeymoon destination, but the Warm Heart of Africa may surprise you! With great wildlife-viewing, colourful and friendly culture, and some of our favourite romantic beach lodges located along the shores of the 365 mile-long freshwater Lake Malawi. Or combine sailing, kayaking, paddling and snorkelling at a Malawi beach lodge with a Big 5 Safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park for a truly unforgettable and wildly romantic honeymoon!
Best time to go: May – October.
