Honeymoon in Kenya

Kenya offers visiting honeymooners the perfect combination of breathtaking scenery, romantic abode, rustic and cosmopolitan hotels. Kenya in East Africa is known by many couples around the world as one of the most romantic locations. Its countryside offers practical inexpensive opportunities for a bride and groom to have the time of their lives and relax while experiencing the fun-filled adventure of a honeymoon in Kenya.

The major challenge facing couples thinking about a Kenyan honeymoon is choosing where to go. There are simply quite a number of places for couples who seek to discover their own personal and private paradises. There are the usual beach coves, hotels and clubs where the couple can find something familiar away from home. But what can truly distinguish their honeymoon a treasured memory are the game and wildlife reserves, wilderness camps, riverbanks, and rustic safari lodges. The choices are limited only to how far a couple’s imagination can go.

Here are some locations a couple may consider when it comes to spending their honeymoon in Kenya. The newlyweds should get hold of a seasoned travel agent versed in African destinations. He will certainly give them the right advice on the right places in Kenya to visit.

The Lonrho Hotels specializes in weddings and honeymoons and have been known to host the best accommodations. Honeymooners are served by well experienced staff complemented by the lush amenities and relaxing facilities in each hotel. There are six Lonrho hotels in all, each of them in different locations in Kenya – They are the Aberdare Country Club, The Ark, The Mount Kenya Safari Club, The Sweetwaters Tented Camp, The Ol Pejeta Ranch House, The Mara Safari Club, and the Norfolk Hotel. Each of these hotels offers its own experience to its potential guests and honeymooners.

Another location that newlyweds must consider is the Loisaba Wilderness. With Mount Kenya just seventy kilometers south of this area, honeymooners can savor the lush virgin African landscapes as it is located within a sixty thousand acre private animal conservancy and cattle ranch. The newly weds will surely relish the wild excitement and solemn privacy of an untouched African wilderness. Loisaba itself is conveniently perched above a waterhole, constantly frequented by many creatures.

Honeymooners should definitely bring their still and video cameras, as countless exotic animals pass by in considerable numbers over an amount of time. Staying here means a mini safari of its own. Honeymooners will find Star beds very interesting: The couple’s bed is positioned under the stars, completely and conveniently protected by a high quality insect net. Couples are treated to candlelight, champagne, and a feast which can be described as divine.

The Mnarani club is another popular destination for honeymooners. Situated just fifty kilometers north of the Mombasa, the second largest city in Kenya, this location is perfect for the couple looking for some private time along the coast. Honeymooners can have spectacular views of Kilifi Creek and the Indian Ocean. There are two locations that couples may want to visit once they set foot here. There’s the Kilifi “Salt Lake” and the associated Bird Islands – 250 different species of birds are known to live in this unknown paradise.

The new husband and wife should not miss the evening trip to watch these birds come home, providing a beautiful sight with the equally beautiful sunset as its background. Then there’s the Mnarani swimming pool, known as one of the best pools in terms of beauty in the Kenyan countryside. The view of this pool alone can definitely knock a good deal of stress away.

One other fine location that newlyweds should not miss is the Driftwood Club. Located south of the town of Malindi (and, more importantly, its airport), on a beautiful palm-dotted beach facing the Indian Ocean, the club is known for its integrity in preserving the properties of a true Kenyan beach holiday – calm, fun, and relaxed. Honeymooner can do some diving or perhaps some undersea exploration, as well as go into a guided tour to discover more about the beautiful birds that live in the country. There’s everything here for them to enjoy, including sea view dining and a well furnished pub.

Finally, couples who prefer total privacy and seclusion above all else may want to consider renting a private house. Honeymooners can choose from great number of private houses in many choice locations around the country, from the Swahili mansions to the coast along the Indian Ocean to the lush Maasai Mara plains. Newly weds can find the freedom that total seclusion can offer while luxuriating in one of the best equipped and staffed hotels in the country.

Kenya’s blend of exotic locations, romantic ambiance, blended with a rich African culture and traditions make Kenya worth the honeymooner’s choice for a truly memorable honeymoon away from home and all of that without going overboard your budget.