Elephants in Sabi Sands, South Africa
South Africa is often thought as a “bucket list” destination, the kind of dream destination that you’ll visit someday. But instead of putting it off, how about doing it right away… like making it first place you go after you get married? South Africa has become an increasingly popular honeymoon choice as it offers so many varied — yet unique — experiences. Amanda and Neil had shared their incredible South Africa honeymoon with Travelogged.com; now, they approach their second anniversary, here’s a look back at their perfect three-week itinerary.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Three Days in Cape Town: Cape Town has often been compared to a laidback San Francisco. Highlights include Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), and a tour that left the city to see nearby Cape Point, Cape Good Hope and Boulders Beach.
Cape Winelands, South Africa, is the perfect place to relax on your honeymoon after you tour Cape Town.
Three days in Cape Winelands: The wine country is the perfect place to unwind after sightseeing in Cape Town. Just eat, drink and be merry. They chose the charming town of Franschhoek as their base.
Humpback Whale Breaching at Hermanus, South Africa
Two Days in Hermanus: South Africa may be better known for its land animals, but the whale watching opportunities at Hermanus are incredible. Nearby DeHoop Nature Reserve has awesome white sand dunes.
Phinda Forest Lodge in South Africa; Photo by AndBeyond Safaris
Four Days at Phinda Forest Lodge: This is why people honeymoon in South Africa, for an incredible safari experience in luxurious accommodations like Phinda Forest Lodge by AndBeyond Safaris. Lions, rhinos and elephants, oh my! And that’s just the start of it…
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve in South Africa
Four Days at Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve: Once again, the animal viewing was just amazing and in a pure luxury setting! They saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, cape buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and lots of different types of antelopes.
Two Days in Johannesburg: They decided to end their stay focusing on history, opting for the hominin fossil site Sterkfontein, the Apartheid Museum and a tour of Soweto. Then it was time to get on long flight and to begin their married lives…
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