South Africa Honeymoons

To newlyweds, the honeymoon is just as meaningful as the actual wedding. In fact, it is really the main event for some, the wedding is just another ritualistic ceremony the couple has to go through with the expenses and headaches thrown in. Not a few would just want to get it done and jump right into the honeymoon when the fun really begins.

And what fun it is if you can get to the right location, the right ambiance and the seclusion away from the usual and the ordinary. The young couple’s honeymoon can be as memorably fun-filled as they want without the expenses that must attend the pomp and circumstance found in most weddings. A great hotel often does the job. And if you had saved up a little more, you and your partner can have that in a land far far away like in South Africa.

Unbeknownst to many, South Africa is not only a land of opportunity to many people around the world, as well as the land where diamonds can be found, it’s also a lover’s paradise that has become one of the favorites for most newlyweds to spend their honeymoons. And about diamonds being a woman’s best friend, the best bargains are right here in South Africa. The groom has all the right places to choose from to lavish her beloved new bride.

Now what exactly is one looking for in a honeymoon? Well, your imagination is your limiting factor. As mentioned above, a great hotel can do the job. Even a cheap motel will do. But a once-in-a-lifetime event merits a second thought on how you should spend it. The more conservative and tradition-bound couples have a lot of options to make their honeymoon truly a fond memory to cherish. Having it in the Mediterranean or in one of the exotic tropical getaway in South East Asia is one option. And then there’s South Africa.

Do you like a great scenic, rustic or sophisticated ambiance? Do you like the company of exotic plant and animal life that enrich real-life visuals while honeymooning? South Africa won’t be wanting in that department. From its breathtaking coastlines, virgin tropics, wildlife and hunting preserves, to the most cosmopolitan shopping malls and cityscapes that many 5-star hotels overlook, South Africa delivers.

The country is one of only seventeen countries in the world that is known as Megadiverse. This means that it is home to a significant majority of the Earth’s plants and animals. The many plants and animals that call South Africa home contribute to the country’s visual appeal. Many new couples find the engaging wildlife safaris of South Africa a unique treat to their honeymoon. Whether as an active on-the-side participant to a hunting excursion, or just feasting at the sights and sounds of the African wilds, newlyweds are sure to have one exciting treat to spice-up their honeymoon.

There are so many places to visit in South Africa. One honeymoon hotspot is the Garden Route located in the Western Cape. Not only will the honeymooners get an eyeful of breathtaking coastal scenery, majestic lakes, forests, mountains, rivers, and beaches, they can go spelunking in Outshoorn Cango caves, the Storms River or just visit ostrich farms. Cape Town and its surrounding areas also have high-class honeymoon spots to consider. Considered the gateway to South Africa, Cape Town is located on a peninsula where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans converge, and is the premier location where all the diversity in the country comes together. It offers all kinds of attractions and activities, wine tasting and whale watching is among them.

After a busy fun-filled day exploring the unique arts, culture, gaming and wildlife preserves of South Africa, the newly weds can end the day with a nightlife in any of Cape Town or Johannesburg’s cosmopolitan restaurants and bars catering to a truly diverse multinational taste in fine dining, dance and music. Couples can enjoy the best tasting wines and dine in some of the finest bars and restaurants in the world. The couple is never really far from home. You can dance to exotic African tribal drum beats or the more modern disco beat that share some roots in African rhythms.

On your next day, honeymooners enjoy a picnic under the shade of vines in the winelands of the Western Cape. Or they can just resume a safari honeymoon. There’s the famous Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, said to be the best wildlife preserve in the world. Or they can visit the St Lucia Estuary and Wetland Park in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, one of the oldest of Africa’s natural reserves. The Londolozi situated at the center of the Game Reserves called Sabi Sand is said to be the finest honeymoon destination in South Africa. The couple can enjoy amenities that are a wonderful mix of the modern and the exotic. Regardless of where they go, the honeymooning couple can spice up their moments with that rare blend of exotic sights and sounds that only the African continent can offer.