Plan My Safari
An African honeymoon is hard to beat for romance — private guides, candle-lit dinners under the stars, and the easy combination of a thrilling safari with a barefoot-luxury beach.
We design every detail around the two of you, from sundowners overlooking the plains to a private plunge pool on the Indian Ocean.
Highlights of Honeymoon & Romance
Private & exclusive
Your own guide, vehicle and intimate, romantic camps.
Special touches
Private dinners, star beds and surprise celebrations.
Effortless luxury
Every transfer and detail handled so you simply enjoy.
Best countries for a honeymoon safari
A honeymoon is about privacy, romance and that first barefoot morning together. These are the countries, and the bush-and-beach pairings, we design for couples.
Tanzania
The dream pairing, the Serengeti's great herds followed by Zanzibar's spice-island beaches, all within one country.
Explore Tanzania → Eastern AfricaKenya
Private Maasai Mara conservancies mean just the two of you at a sighting, then a short flight to the Indian Ocean coast.
Explore Kenya → Beaches & IslandsSeychelles
Pure indulgence, 115 islands of powder sand and turquoise water to end a safari in absolute seclusion.
Explore Seychelles → Southern AfricaSouth Africa
Big Five in the morning, Cape Town and the Winelands after. Romance with variety, and little jetlag between.
Explore South Africa →Recommended lodges & camps in Honeymoon & Romance
Where you stay shapes your whole safari. These are properties we know personally and return to again and again — chosen for their location, their guiding and the way they make you feel. Tell us which appeal and we'll build your journey around them.
These are a few of our favorites — we work with many more across every price point. Have a specific lodge in mind? Tell us in your enquiry and we'll secure it.
Know before you go
The practical details we handle for you — flights, entry, health and money — summarized here so nothing surprises you. Requirements can change, so we confirm everything when you book.
Getting there from the USA
East Africa connects via European or Gulf hubs to Nairobi, Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar; South Africa has 15–16-hour nonstops from Newark and Atlanta. We route the whole journey door to door.
Visas & entry
Kenya needs an eTA (~$30), Tanzania a $100 multiple-entry e-visa for US citizens; South Africa and Botswana are visa-free — though South Africa now requires a quick online SARS traveller declaration before flying (from July 2026). We send a checklist with exact steps once your route is set.
Complete the SARS declaration ↗Health
Safari regions are generally malaria areas (prophylaxis advised); the Seychelles and Mauritius are malaria-free — a gentle way to end the trip.
Money & tipping
Everything is pre-paid and all-inclusive, so honeymooners carry little cash. Tipping is at your discretion — around $20–25 per guest per day for guides.
Best time to visit
Dry safari season paired with prime Indian Ocean beach weather.
Warm, clear and romantic across East Africa and the islands.
In the rainy months many of these same camps drop their rates by 20–40% — emerald landscapes, newborn wildlife, superb birding and far fewer vehicles. Peak season isn't the only great season: tell us your budget and we'll show you what the green season buys.
Planning & cost
Fully tailor-made — priced privately to your camps, season and travel style. No fixed packages.
Every journey is private, all-inclusive and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
Everything else,
answered before you ask
The practical details that apply to every safari we plan — so this page is the only one you need.
Money & tipping
US dollars are accepted at virtually every camp, and cards work at lodges and city hotels. Your trip is all-inclusive, so cash is mainly for tips: plan on roughly $10–20 per guest per day for your guide and $10–15 for camp staff, handed over at the end of each stay. We send exact guidance with your final documents.
Health & safety
See a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure for routine shots and malaria advice (most safari regions require prophylaxis; parts of South Africa are malaria-free). Camps are remote but professionally run, with radio contact and evacuation cover — we require travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation.
Staying connected
Nearly all lodges have Wi-Fi in the main areas (often in-tent too), and an eSIM from your US carrier covers the cities. Expect to be offline on game drives — most guests come to see that as the point. Family back home can always reach you through us, day or night.
What to pack
Soft duffel bags only (light aircraft cap luggage around 33 lb / 15 kg), neutral-colored layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons, and binoculars. Laundry is included at almost every camp, so pack for 4–5 days no matter the trip length.
Full packing list →Continue exploring
Seychelles
A Seychelles holiday spreads across 115 granite and coral islands of extraordinary natural beauty.
Explore → ExperienceBeach Holidays
An African beach holiday — barefoot-luxury island escapes to follow your safari.
Explore → Eastern AfricaKenya
The Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and the Great Migration.
Explore →Honeymoon & Romance FAQs
Let's design your Honeymoon & Romance journey.
Tell us how you like to travel and our experts will craft your private, tailor-made itinerary — no obligation.
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