Africa’s pristine wilderness areas, islands and beaches house some of the most romantic hideaway retreats anywhere in the world. For honeymooners, it’s a veritable paradise with all sorts on offer from dreamy star beds to dazzling private villas. We’ve done the digging to find the best honeymoon offers:

A Botswana legend

If you are looking for a camp with romance written all over it, Jack’s Camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans hits the mark. Think billowing, luxuriously furnished tents, an extraordinary desert location, a dining tent straight off a film set, and a blockbuster list of activities from classic wildlife drives to meeting meerkats and quad biking on salt pans so flat you can see the curvature of the earth.

Meeting the meerkats. One of a host of wonderful activities at Jack’s Camp

Offer: Save £700 per night. Valid until January 2021

Kenya’s wilderness

The Masai Mara is an obvious choice but if you’d rather follow a path less trodden have a look at Sarara Camp. This little gem in the remote Mathews Mountains combines the elegance of a traditional safari camp with all that’s needed by today’s traveller. The vast remote wilderness is home to the local Samburu people whose traditions are as much a part of the fabric of the land as the wildlife. It’s a truly magical spot that would grace the beginning of any marriage.

Glorious views over the wilderness at Sarara Camp

Offer: 50% off one partner’s accommodation. Valid 16 September – 31 October, 1 – 19 December 2020

Beach bliss

Getting married can be an exhausting business so every honeymoon should have some downtime on the beach. Africa’s got the lot – from private islands and barefoot luxury to world class hotels. One of our absolute favourites is Kaya Mawa on the sandy shores of Lake Malawi. Sensational food, exquisite suites and beachfront cottages, it’s the perfect retreat to stop, take a breath and totally unwind.

Stunning accommodation at Kaya Mawa on the shores of Lake Malawi

Offer: Save 25% on nightly rate. Valid December 2020

Top notch Tanzania

Ornate architecture, spectacular views and some of the world’s best wildlife viewing combine to create something quite extraordinary at And Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater. If you want to sweep your new bride off her feet it’s definitely one to consider; quite magnificent and right up there with Africa’s very best.

Opulence on the edge of the crater at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Offer: Bride pays 50% of nightly rate. Valid until January 2021

New Namibia

There’s sublime scenery all over Africa, and then there’s Namibia – where sublimity goes into overdrive. The landscapes are quite simply astonishing and the animal population is just as intriguing for its ability to adapt to the harsh desert environment. Newly opened Kwessi Dune is a top spot to disconnect from the world amid a colourful landscape of red dunes, fairy circles and craggy mountains. Break away from traditional vehicle drives and try horse riding, star gazing – out of this world – nature walks or a hot air balloon flight.

Sublime scenery at Kwessi Dune

Offer: 25% off. Valid until January 2021

Romantic South Africa

The famous Kruger region is home to prolific wildlife and stunning lodges, but if you’re looking for a classic, romantic tented camp the options are surprisingly few. While we love a lodge, there’s something about being under canvas that makes safari special, which is why we’ve a soft spot for Tanda Tula. It’s intimate, just 12 tents amid trees lining a riverbank, elegant and wonderfully secluded in a private area crossed by few other vehicles. Star bed (a honeymoon must), star gazing, private dinners, bush breakfasts and big five wildlife drives – pretty perfect.

Starry starry night at Tanda Tula star bed

Offer: Stay three nights and save over £900. Valid all year.

Island life

A tiny speck in the Zanzibar Archipelago, Mnemba Island ticks the honeymoon box in every aspect. It’s intimate, just 12 chic bandas, exclusive and flexible with guests choosing exactly how and where they’d like to spend their days. There’s snorkelling, diving, swimming and kayaking for the active although the ‘doing nothing at all’ option is just as attractive.

Sundowners on the beach at Mnemba Island

Offer: Save £500 per night. Valid until January 2021

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What next?

We would be delighted to help you plan your honeymoon, or answer any questions if you’re at an earlier stage. Our team of experts have travelled widely throughout Africa. They can offer expert advice on every type of safari from family and beach holidays to riding and primate safaris.  If you would like to talk to someone who has been there and done it, please just send us an email or give us a call.

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