Here are some suggestions on where to honeymoon in South Africa.
South Africa is actually an amazing place to plan your Honeymoon because of it’s diversity, and wide range of vacation options. No matter what type of honeymoon you are looking for you can find it. Whether it is relaxing on the beach sipping cold beverages, to an action packed safari, you can find it.
While there are many luxury accommodations you can choose from for your South African Honeymoon there are some affordable options as well.
If you do choose to spend your honeymoon in South Africa you will want to begin planning your itinerary early to ensure you can get the options you desire. Like most destinations there are many packages available for you to choose from, or, you can design your own custom package. Many times it is cheaper to buy a package.
When starting your planning my first stop would be tripadvisor.com. There you will find thousands of photo’s and reviews of other people who have recently traveled to South Africa as you plan too. Read both the good and the bad reviews to get a realistic view. The site will also show you approximate rates for many of the accommodation so you can begin to get an idea of how much you will need to budget for your trip.
Best time to go – Like many areas of the world South Africa does have a “rainy season” which is typically in the winter. If you are planning a beach vacation this would not be the time to go. From April to August would be the best time to go. If you are traveling to the romantic wine lands, Fall is beautiful time to visit and enjoy the cooler temperatures and fall colors.
You’ve tied the knot and the nuptials are all over. So where did you plan your big honeymoon destination? Maybe you decided to head up to some rustic cabin in the woods or lounge on some white sand beach somewhere. Here is a thought why not choose a destinations with lots of fun stuff for the happy couple to do. Where would one find such a destination? Well you can find all the fun and excitement on a honeymoon trip to South Africa.
South Africa is filled with wild life, historical and cultural sites, national parks and more. I am sure your first thought when it comes to South Africa is safaris. Safaris are fun, but there is a lot more to do in South Africa. So let’s take a look at some of the fun things for happy couples to do together while honeymooning in South Africa.
Whale Watching:
So maybe safaris are a little played out. But have you thought of heading out on the open water to on a one of a kind whale watching expedition. Hermanus is a one of the best land based whale watching spots in the world. You know what that means no motion sickness. You can stand on dry land and watch these majestic creatures frolic in the water.
Wilderness Pampering:
After spending the day exploring a national parks or enjoying a wildlife safari. You may want to relax and unwind. There a number of South African lodges like Shibula, Garonga, or Sangrita Boulder that offer pampering in the wild. You can get the best massage and spa treatment of your life right there in the bush. How fun is that?
South African Wine Routes:
Who knew South Africa was a place of many secrets including 18 wine routes. The best time to make this visit is from mid October to mid April the berries are ripened during that period. There are many tours that take you on a wine tasting journey. Along the way you will find a few distilleries where they will show you how spirits are made such as brandy, vodka, rum and more.
Bat Centre In Durban:
People may not realize it but South African is quite diverse. You will find all walks of life from native to Chinese, Dutch and German. The Bat Centre is for the cultural enthusiast. The center has many visual and performance artists from all over the world. You will find galleries, little shops, restaurants and all kinds to enjoy.
These are just some of the things you will find to do on your South African honeymoon. There is a lot explore on this beautiful piece of Earth. People automatically think wildlife when the thought of South Africa comes to their mind. South Africa is filled with many treasures. You just have to take the time to discover them.
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