Whether you’re looking to celebrate your new life together or dreaming about a break from any wedding admin, planning your honeymoon should be fun. We’ve made an easy to choose from list of all the best safari and beach honeymoon destinations to help you get inspired and sort out a honeymoon that will set the perfect tone for you and your partner’s life together. Here are the top places to consider for your honeymoon…
Mauritius is a honeymooner’s dream, with its powdery white-sand beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and world-class luxury resorts. Couples can enjoy private beachfront villas, rejuvenating spa treatments, and romantic sunset cruises. For the adventurous, there’s coral reef diving, snorkelling, and hiking through lush trails like the Black River Gorges. The best part? It’s full of all-inclusive stays, so you can have all the details taken care of (which can be just the ticket after planning a wedding!)
Beloved by royalty and conservationists, Botswana is one of the world’s greatest wilderness areas. With nearly half of the country under some form of environmental management, locations like Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta offer exceptional game viewing. Botswana also does exclusivity very well, so that on your honeymoon you get to feel like you have the whole place to yourself. We personally love all the unique activities Botswana offers, including scenic helicopter flights with a champagne breakfast and touring the Delta on a mokoro (a dugout canoe).
Namibia’s starkly beautiful landscapes create a uniquely romantic setting. Explore the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park, and the haunting Skeleton Coast. Luxury desert lodges provide intimate, starlit dinners and sleep-outs under a blanket of stars sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.
You don’t get more iconic than an Easter African safari. Tanzania perfectly combines the thrill of the Serengeti’s Great Migration with the tranquillity of private luxury lodges. Start off your married life by witnessing the Great Migration or be captivated by dramatic landscapes like the Ngorongoro Crater, or the lakes and topography of the Great Rift Valley.
Just off Tanzania’s coast, Zanzibar exudes easy romance with a relaxed and unhurried feel and expansive white sandy beaches. It’s historic Stone Town and pristine beaches offer a blend of cultures and old world feel. With plenty of private villas, excellent dining and so much underwater life – Zanzibar is the perfect island escape or combination of a beach with your safari.
South Africa’s diversity makes it an ideal honeymoon destination. World-class safari destinations like the Kruger and the Eastern Cape can be paired with Cape Dutch villas in the Winelands and one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Cape Town.
At The Safari Edit, we specialise in crafting bespoke honeymoons tailored to your dreams. Whether you’re drawn to serene beaches or exclusive safaris, we’ll ensure every moment is perfect. Get in touch with us today to start planning your 2026-2027 honeymoon.
Wendy Hunter, a co-founder of The Safari Edit, infuses every bespoke safari with a deep understanding of exceptional guest experiences. Prior to establishing The Safari Edit alongside her husband Finlay, Wendy expertly managed prestigious luxury safari lodges across Zambia, Rwanda, and Tanzania, developing an intimate connection with Africa’s wild heart.
Having travelled extensively throughout Southern and Eastern Africa, both personally and with their three young children, Wendy possesses invaluable firsthand insights. Her expertise particularly shines in designing seamless and enriching family safari holidays, ensuring every detail is meticulously planned for an unforgettable journey of discovery.
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