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After the wedding ceremony comes the celebration of marital bliss through the honeymoon. Couples dream of their honeymoon plans as soon as they decide to get married. If you’re undecided and you need some inspiration, then we’ve got some ideas for you!

If you’re not a morning person, waking up at the crack of dawn doesn’t sound appealing or romantic. But when you’re on the safari, rising with the sun is part and parcel of the experience. When you ride your jeep and drive into the wild, your search for the Big Five will be colored by the morning sun’s golden glow.

The safari is perfect for animal and wildlife lovers. You’ll be able to see them in their natural states and habitats. Emerson calls nature “alive, moving, and reproductive” and that’s what makes it beautiful. As a newly married couple, wouldn’t you be as well?

That said, luxury African honeymoon safaris are a unique experience for you and your partner. Witness the wilderness in the flesh or visit the tribes in Tanzania. Immerse yourself in the environment and culture of Africa.

1. Serengeti, Tanzania

Shower each other with love as endless as the vast plains of northern Tanzania. It stretches for 14,763 km2. It boasts of its rivers, hills, mountains, and soil which are all rich in both minerals and history.

Watched the thundering hooves of the great migration while you have your picnic beneath an acacia tree. You’ll be provided a luxury tent where you can rest and sleep. Maasai warriors will stand guard while you do so.

Another activity you can do is glide over Serengeti’s magnificent landscape using a hot air balloon. After a breath-taking flight, you can descend for a champagne breakfast. The luxury Serengeti safaris are truly worth a visit for honeymoon safaris!

2. Segera Retreat, Kenya

If you’re a fan of organic food, spa, and yoga, the Segera retreat is for you. You’ll find yourself healthy holistically.

Segera is also known for having the most luxurious sleepout option with the Birds Nest. It’s such a distinctive feature of the Segera retreat. It was made to look like an eagle’s nest, located above the treetops. On it, you have a 360-degree view over the vast Laikipia region.

3. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

For a moment, you can be Jane reaching out to Tarzan’s family. The Volcanoes National Park will let you spend time with mountain gorillas. Others say that it can be an amazingly moving experience.

Some visitors find their voices reduced to a whisper. Their loved ones’ faces would light up with joy when the gorillas exhibit some sense of trust. It’s a moment where you and nature become closer.

Rwanda is located in Central Africa so you’ll find the wildlife there to be different from the other African countries. The Volcanoes National Park also features golden monkeys and several Rift Valley bird species.

4. Tongabezi, Zambia

Tongabezi, with its quirky decor and warm hospitality, is legendary in Zambia. This is especially so with its amazing riverfront location.

If you and your partner dreamed of treehouses as kids, then you can relive them here as adults! You’ll even have hippos grunting nearby while you have your fun. While taking your alfresco bath, you can watch the sunset into the river. The birds will fly to their roosts and the star will start twinkling in the sky. 

Finally, you can enjoy a romantic dinner together on your private deck under a blanket of stars.

5. Earth Lodge, South Africa

Earth Lodge has one of the best places in Africa to sight predators. That is the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Earth Lodge also offers spa treatments that you can share with your loved one at the Amani Spa. Their treatments will leave you feeling healed, relaxed, and rejuvenated.

You can also enjoy a candlelit dinner under a starry night sky. You can even make a wish as soon as you see a shooting star. Why not watch constellations with your loved one? Savor the flavors, savor the scenes, and savor the moments.

Enjoy the night’s silence that’s only broken by the distant roaring of lions.

6. Chem Chem Lodge, Tanzania

One of the Tanzania luxury safaris is the Chem Chem Lodge. They have one of the loveliest surroundings and settings of any lodge. It might sound like a big claim but it’s truly justified once you set foot there. It’s a place where you can gaze on the eastern shores of Tanzania’s Lake Manyara.

You have a 5-star lodge within a lush palm island. It consists of a luxurious main house and eight tent-style suites. Being in one of their suites will immerse you in an authentic vintage safari experience.

Being in Chem Chem will feel like time stood still and each moment is worth appreciating at your own pace. However, if you decide to run across the plains, you will be accompanied by a Maasai warrior. Perhaps you’ll even remember any ancestral memories of a hunter.

7. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Masai Mara was the inspiration for Hollywood’s “Out of Africa”. It’s the land of sunlit savannahs. It’s where you can hear the thundering hooves of herds on the plains. It’s where you can meet the Maasai people.

They have a stylish safari lodge where the aforementioned film was made. And if you’re a lover of films, you can decide to have a picnic in the same spot where the movie was filmed. However, one of the most featured elements of the lodge is that you can easily view the Wildebeest migration. A romantic honeymoon safari, indeed!

Did you know that having your honeymoon in Masai Mara can help the wildlife conservation and community development in the area? Mara’s private conservancies are located near the national reserve. 

The local Maasai who own the conservation areas lease it to safari operators in exchange for monetary compensation. They also receive assistance in terms of education, healthcare, and livestock management.

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The honeymoon is one of the most looked forward to moments after the marriage ceremony. The solemn exchange of vows and the celebratory reception are all wonderful, but the honeymoon is its level of intimacy.

Africa is well known for its culture and wildlife. It’s an immersive and unique experience for you and your loved one. Imagine rising as the sun rises and watching its golden light shine on the plains.

During the day, you can try different activities and watch the migration of wildebeests. Watch the orange sunset dye the savannahs and wait for the stars to come out. Have an intimate dinner under a blanket of stars and talk of your dreams together as a couple.

The stars shine, the lion roars, and the candlelight flickers in the night. Africa is truly a romantic destination for your honeymoon!