Southern Africa

South Africa

Is South Africa on your honeymoon hot list? It should be! Characterized by its exciting cities, its majestic mountain ranges, its tropical coastlines, and its thrilling safari areas, a South African honeymoon has it all! Lovebirds come for the charm, natural beauty, exciting nightlife, world-class dining, safari adventures and romance that this beautiful country has to offer across its many different destinations.

Do like the locals do and experience the rich culture through a bottle of South African wine, attend a braai (a South African barbecue), or cheer at a soccer, rugby or cricket game. Whatever activities make it on your itinerary, your South African hotel will provide a comfortable home away from home whether you prefer a cozy Bed and Breakfast or a chic boutique resort.

In LGBT-friendly Cape Town, stay in the scenic green valleys and let the mountains watch over you. Choose a luxury boutique hotel by the lively Waterfront complete with shops, restaurants and must-see attractions. Whisk yourselves away to an intimate cottage in the countryside for hiking trails and breathtaking views of vineyards and mountains alike.

Embark on a safari, where countless rustic yet sophisticated luxury game lodges are eager to host honeymooners for an unforgettable adventure. In a land rich with human history, the hotels and resorts complement the rhythm of nature that governs each unique South African landscape.

Whether you and your sweetheart stay in an idyllic hideaway in the African bush, a charming cottage in the countryside, or a luxurious hotel in the city center, couples will fall in love with the ultimate honeymoon experience South Africa delivers.

 

 

The 3 Best Honeymoon Resorts in South Africa

Motswari Private Game Reserve

4-star hotel
9.6
Exceptional
Our Rating

Open to the Kruger National Park and playing host to Africa’s Big Five is Motswari Private Game Reserve. One of South Africa’s jewels nestled within the Timbavati Nature Reserve, sharing an open boundary with the Kruger National Park , this family-owned and operated luxury safari lodge prides itself on its…

Queen Victoria Hotel

4-star hotel
9.4
Excellent
Our Rating

What sets the Queen Victoria Hotel apart from other hotels at the world-renowned V&A Waterfront is undoubtedly its position. Located within a precinct of heritage buildings along Portswood Road – a main artery leading to and from the Waterfront – the Queen Victoria Hotel gives you a sense of being…

Steenberg Hotel

5-star hotel
9.4
Excellent
Our Rating

This five-star boutique hotel is nestled in the tranquil Constantia Valley, against the slopes of the Constantiaberg Mountain Range. The hotel buildings, dating back to 1682, were painstakingly restored and have been declared a National Monument (the Steenberg is the oldest farm in Constantia Valley). Here the legendary elegance and…


Destinations to Explore

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