Image to the left of Kensington Place, taken from the Kensington Place website
South Africa is internationally renowned for having some of the most luxurious accommodations in the world for honeymooners. From boutique hotels in Cape Town to lavish safari properties in remote regions, South Africa is the ultimate honeymoon destination.
See below for some of the BEST luxury accommodations in South Africa for a romantic honeymoon safari:
Kensington Place: One of our absolute favorite hotels in Cape Town for honeymooners, Kensington Place is a boutique hotel that offers guests an intimate experience with top-of-the-line service and accommodations. The décor is fresh, contemporary, and revitalizing and invites guests to relax in complete luxury. The charming hotel is also within short driving distance to Table Mountain, a variety of beaches, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Every time our clients on an African honeymoon safari visit Kensington Place, they always boast that they felt like royalty while visiting!
Jamala Madikwe: One of the most intimate lodges in all of South Africa, Jamala Madikwe is a honeymooner’s mecca. Comprised of only 5 lavish villas, this boutique property ensures that no more than 10 guests are visiting at one time. Guests receive around-the-clock personalized service in one of the most stunning settings on the planet. In fact, here’s what one of our recent clients, who was on an African honeymoon, had to say about their experience at Jamala Madikwe: “Jamala probably takes the cake. It was incredible. Great accommodations, food, staff, amazing setting – the watering hole made animal sightings an all-day event—not just on game drives. We felt like a family there. We lucked out and were their only guests (except for our first night), and we had the place to ourselves. Niko, the general manager, in particular, made it the best.” – Mac and Kathleen
Image above taken from the Jamala Madikwe website
Londolozi Tree Camp: Home to some of the BEST safari experiences in all of Africa, Londolozi Game Reserve is a nature-lover’s paradise. In fact, the reserve is one of the best places in southern and eastern Africa to view leopard and many travelers visit the camp with the primary mission in mind to see these stunning creatures in the wild.
In terms of accommodations, Londolozi Tree Camp features six lavishly appointed suites. The décor celebrates Africa’s rich earthy tones and textures while incorporating exceptional comfort and luxury into the design.
In fact, Londolozi describes this luxury camp as “a place of connoisseurship, leopards, orchids, lanterns and lead wood trees. Guests spend lazy afternoons on their decks, champagne in hand as they survey the ancient landscape, elephants feeding below in the river.”
It’s also important to note that Londolozi Tree Camp does not accommodate children under the age of 16, so you will not come across rowdy children while on your romantic Africa honeymoon.
And, just in case you couldn’t get the whole picture in the above description, here’s some insight from our clients, the Lackey’s, who stayed at Londolozi during their honeymoon in Africa: “Londolozi was by far the highlight of our trip. They made a real effort to make the place seem like a very personal experience. We always had the same guides during our outings and two hosts were always around, making friendly, personalized conversation. We felt like we were in a home away from home. The locals at Londolozi were simply amazing and inspiring. We felt like we made friends there in both the staff and the locals that we’ll keep in touch with for years to come. On top of that, the food was amazing and we got to see so many wild animals! Thank you for all of the planning and thoughtfulness. We literally couldn’t have been happier.”
Image above taken from the Londolozi Game Reserve website
La Residence: Located in the romantic village of Franschhoek in Cape Winelands, South Africa, La Residence is surrounded by dramatic mountains, and stunning plum orchards and vineyards. The décor is plush and inviting, making La Residence a luxurious home away from home. Visitors on their African honeymoon vacation can enjoy horseback riding, chocolate tasting tours, wine tasting tours, wine making classes, over-the-top picnics, and incredible farmer’s market experiences.
La Residence is all about relaxation and pampering, so if you’re in need of some revitalizing spa treatments, wine tasting, and time to simply relax in the lap of luxury, then La Residence is the perfect retreat for you.
Image above taken from the La Residence website
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