Where Are You Going on Your African Honeymoon?

It would be more sensible for a couple thinking of a honeymoon to answer one important question. “Where do we want to have our honeymoon and what time of year is best for visiting?” instead of the traditional, “What date should we set for our wedding?”

When people go on honeymoon is most often dictated by the wedding date, leaving their choices for honeymoon destinations slightly limited.  Africa has always had an exotic and mysterious aura about it - making it an ideal destination for honeymoons.

However having said that, goosebumps are not a sexy accessory for a beach honeymoon and torrential rain is never pleasant on a walking safari.

Numerous romantic hot spots lie hidden along its coastlines, deep in its sprawling wilderness areas and on the shores of some of the world’s most stunning islands.

What’s more, these paradise holidays are for the most part, completely hidden, discreet and unpopulated - a stark contrast to the mass tourism of Europe’s traditional honeymoon destinations.

So, forget the queues of Venice; the prohibitive prices of the Caribbean and the busy-bodied beaches of Greece and let us take you on an authentic African honeymoon.

Floating around the Okavango Delta

Arrange a mokoro (dugout canoe) ride for just the two of you so that the beauty and silence can soak in.

My bet for the best place to try this is Xugana Island Lodge. On a shady island overlooking a deep lagoon, the setting is spectacular. When the lodge isn’t very full, they serve dinner on a candlelit raft that is left to float around the lagoon under the stars. Heavenly!

In the desert in Namibia

There’s something about the Namib that makes your soul stand still. In the desert you’re perfectly aware of where you are - and who you’re with.

Wolwedans Dunes Lodge in Namibia is out in the middle of nowhere. Your moment may come when you’re watching the sun create shadows on red sand dunes with the sand sifting through your toes, or as you drift over the desert in a hot-air balloon. When night falls you can lie back and dream under the bright blanket of stars.

At the bottom of Mount Kilimanjaro

After making it to the top first, of course! The adventure of climbing Africa’s highest mountain together creates a bond that lasts a lifetime.

Take the road less travelled and try the Lemosho Shira route. This nine-day tour uses the trail on the remote western slopes of the mountain, where wild elephant and buffalo roam. A team of experienced guides and porters carries all your personal belongings and heavy loads.

On a private island in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is the perfect tropical paradise with long lonely white beaches and a magic world of colourful creatures under the warm clear waters.

If the main island sounds like it might get a little crowded, you could always getaway to Mnemba Island Lodge. Mnemba is a private island, so your stay here will be a completely secluded romantic getaway. In fact, Mnemba is known as one of the most romantic island destinations in the world. It’s also famous for the spectacular coral reefs in the marine reserve around the island.

Watching wildlife in the Masai mara Game Reserve

It’s a wonderful experience to see the Big Five together. Learning the secrets of the bush  together. Governors camp is all about over the top luxury in some of the best game country in the world. Have a massage on your deck overlooking the river and gaze at the stars on the open air African sky, while a lions roar in the distance.