What could be more romantic than avoiding to Africa for safari and beach honeymoon? Image open plains dotted with amazing wildlife, sundowner bubbles in the bush– and simply the best mix of romance, relaxation and adventure. Why not combine your safari with the barefoot high-end of an unique private island … producing the perfect recipe for commemorating your brand-new nuptials!
Africa is also renowned for its
delicious hotels and lodges in awesome locations, its discreet however personable service and delectable food …
all producing those necessary memories of a lifetime! Here are a couple of hot and happening African honeymoon hotspots for 2026 …
A Maasai’moon at Mara Bushtops in Kenya You would be difficult pressed to find a more romantic place in Kenya than Mara Bushtops. Not just is it home to the ‘Finest Safari Medspa in Africa’ (their Amani Medical spa has won this title 3 years in a row at The World High-end Medical Spa Awards) but the camp likewise has a decadent Honeymoon suite with king size bed and incredible views from its personal hot tub over a busy salt lick that brings in wildlife from miles around.
Honeymooners are treated to beautiful extras such as a bottle of bubbly on arrival, a private bush breakfast, sundowners at sunset … but rest assured, next-level-romance is what Bushtops does Best, so anticipate a host of surprises and special moments. The hot air balloon safari is particularly popular with honeymooners, floating peacefully over the iconic Masai Mara … Onguma Camp Kala in Namibia
With simply 4 suites in total, this elevated camp hid in Onguma Nature Reserve, on the fringe of Etosha National Park, offers honeymooners the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity. Each suite has its own sala with day bed (or sleep out under the stars), wood-fired jacuzzi, cool plunge swimming pool and discreet butler service.
There is also an on-site photographic hide, gym and day spa space for relaxation and indulging between safaris. Schedule a 4-night honeymoon at Camp Kala and get a 5th night complimentary. Couples with a spirit of adventure can likewise decide to spend any one of their 5 nights on
the unique Dream Cruiser under the Namibian Night skies(subject to Dream Cruiser schedule ). On Ngorongoro Crater’s Edge in Tanzania Craters Edge by The Wilderness Collection is a stunning new lodge nestled amongst the Acacia trees on the north-eastern side of Tanzania’s renowned Ngorongoro Crater rim. Small and intimate, this lodge exudes romance. 
Thanks to its prime area, honeymooners can be on the Crater flooring long before it gets busy, enjoy their video game drive and take pleasure in a wonderfully set up picnic lunch at an attractive spot before rising back to the lodge for a massage, some Masai beading or just to relax and soak up the views in the lovely lounge. Each of its magnificent glass-fronted safari camping tents has a romantic fireplace, king sized bed, ensuite restroom with free-standing copper tub– and a viewing deck with telescope. The food and wine offering too is exceptional, to match beautifully with the magnificent Ngorongoro surroundings!
Whatever you need to plan your trip in 2025
Love and bliss at Euphorbia Mashatu in Botswana
The romantic and ultra-exclusive 5-star Euphorbia Villas in Botswana’s Mashatu Video game Reserve, is an incredible area for a safari.
They have a terrific honeymoon package that includes a full-body couples massage at the Serokolo Health spa, a candlelit supper, bottle of Champagne and extra adventure activity to pick from, including underground conceal session, walking safari, cycling and more, based on a minimum 3-night stay. If honeymooners extend to 5-nights they likewise get approved for half cost flights from Johannesburg’s Lanseria direct into Mashatu’s Limpopo Valley airstrip.
Cavern mountain magic in South Africa
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort and Day spa is a stunning mountain hideaway embeded a picturesque valley in KwaZulu-Natal’s Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve. It has been family owned and run for over 80 years and has a wonderful feel that echoes the well-known Dirty Dancing resort with a host of activities available consisting of mountain biking, tennis, fishing, horse riding in addition to old favourites such as lawn bowls and croquet. Guests can choose to join the twice everyday guided walkings to beautiful waterfalls, ancient caverns and picturesque lookouts, do a self-guided nature path, or simply choose a peaceful spot at the swimming pool to chill. Meals are an absolute reward; tea is served twice a day– and a beverage in the cosy Cavern Bar is not-to-be-missed.
< img width="920"height=" 767" src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Cavern-Drakensberg-Hotel-and-Spa-920x767.jpg" alt= ""/ > Honeymooners must definitely schedule a Superior Suite which is a love nest of tranquillity, with its own fireplace, television and bar refrigerator. They ignore the spectacular native Fern Forest with private patio areas to take in the sun and listen to the noises of forest streams tinkling nearby. Newlyweds will enjoy this unique spot in the mountains– with surprise deals with including complimentary couples massage at the Forest Medspa, canapés and bubbles!
Blissful beaches on Bawe Island in Zanzibar
Just voted “Zanzibar’s Leading High-end Resort 2025” at the World Travel Awards, the beautiful Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection is a remote personal 74-acre island paradise, a short boat ride from Zanzibar’s ancient Stone Town. Lapped by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, at the heart of the newly proclaimed Changuu-Bawe Marine Reserve, honeymooners can select from a Maldivian-style overwater Lagoon Suite or Sunset/Sunrise Vacation home on the beach. Every vacation home boasts a personal pool and devoted butler service, offering unparalleled indulging!
There is likewise The Renewal by Healing Earth health club. Honeymooners can take advantage of a free room upgrade either from Daybreak rental property to Sunset suite or from Sunset Suite to Lagoon Suite if booked by 30 Sept 2025 for travel before 22 December 2025, based on a minimum 4-night stay. Honeymoon treats include a bottle of white wine, chocolate with special reject service per space, a Romantic Candle light lit dinner for 2 and a drifting breakfast (when per stay).
“The greatest journey is not the miles we travel, however the minutes we record along the method”.
This epitomises the sentiment behind an African Honeymoon Experience.
Claire Roadley Claire Roadley is Founder of Umlingo. Umlingo promotes genuine, sustainable hotels and safari eco lodges throughout Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. If you would like to be a visitor blogger on A High-end Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
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