African Romantic Honeymoon Safaris | Honeymoon and Romantic Vacations East Africa
For the wild at heart, an African romantic honeymoon safari is the most compelling way to start your married life. It brings you closer than ever, allowing you to create a joint vision for the future. What better way to celebrate than taking a honeymoon or romantic safari in some of Africa’s iconic destinations?
From the pristine palm-fringed white sand beaches to a private plunge pool overlooking the Serengeti plains, a couples’ getaway in Africa offers everything you need for the ultimate honeymoon safari adventure.
You can go swimming with dolphins in the crystal-clear warm waters of the Indian Ocean, enjoy watching the sunrise over the Masai Mara from a hot air balloon, have champagne sundowners at the end of your excursion, or experience the sun setting behind Mount Kilimanjaro while listening to elephants at a nearby waterhole.
These memorable experiences in the wild are the perfect way to celebrate your relationship or the beginning of your lives together. Whether you are celebrating your honeymoon or anniversary and are looking to get ‘off the grid’ with your loved one, Africa offers the perfect setting for your next getaway.
Choosing Exploits Travel for your honeymoon and romantic safari is your first step into a wild world of luxury and exclusivity in Africa’s most untamed and pristine locations. Our team of travel specialists has vast experience in crafting extraordinary honeymoons and romantic holidays in Africa. Contact us to start planning your dream African getaway.
Explore our expert guide to the best honeymoon safari destinations in East Africa below.
Must See Romantic Honeymoon Safari Destinations in East Africa
1. Uganda
Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a premier gorilla trekking destination, offering a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that cannot be replicated anywhere in the world. This untamed rainforest promises the ultimate bush experience for honeymooners, defined by seclusion and tranquility with only birds for company. Murchison Falls National Park also offers complete seclusion from the ordinary while you experience the awe-inspiring Murchison waterfalls in the stunning wilderness.
While on a honeymoon and romantic safari in Uganda, enjoy a wide range of tailored activities to enhance your stay. Finally, relax in Jinja, the source of the Nile, where you can go whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, and bungee jumping.
Why we love Uganda for a honeymoon and romantic safari
- Embark on some of the best activities, including gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, spotting the Big Five, game drives and launch cruises while staying at intimate safari lodges.
- Enjoy secluded safari experiences in Kidepo Valley National Park.
- Have romantic bush dinners under a blanket of stars.
2. Tanzania
Tanzania is unequivocally a safari heavyweight and home to Africa’s most famous safari destinations and experiences. The country boasts massive herds of elephants, thriving chimpanzee-filled rainforests and is also an incredible big cat country.
The Serengeti for instance is the perfect example of Africa untamed. Famous for the famed wildebeest migration, this iconic wildlife park offers front row seats to the action, making it an ideal place to enjoy a honeymoon safari.
Zanzibar and its surrounding islands, including Pemba and Mnemba offer the ultimate beach experience to round off your adventure. They are within easy reach, making for a perfect ‘bush and beach’ honeymoon and romantic getaway.
Why we love Tanzania for a honeymoon and romantic safari
- Enjoy expertly guided game drives, night drives, walking safaris, off-road game viewing, mountain biking and hot-air balloon safaris while staying in private conservancies or game reserves.
- Witness the Wildebeest Migration while staying at intimate safari lodges and camps
- Enjoy secluded safari experiences in Ruaha, Nyerere (formerly Selous), and Mahale.
- Spot the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater while staying at high-end cliff-top accommodation.
- Enjoy sundowners in scenic locations and African bush dinners under a blanket of stars.
- Grace your safari honeymoon and romantic holiday on a private island in the Indian Ocean.
3. Kenya
Kenya is without a doubt the birthplace and inspiration of classic safaris. The country is home to some of Africa’s legendary wildlife parks. Masai Mara in particular, is Hollywood’s romantic ‘Out of Africa’ inspired destination, a land of sunlit savannahs, thundering herds of plains game, and the distinctive, red-cloaked Maasai people.
Make the most of your honeymoon safari by visiting the ‘Out of Africa’ motif, particularly the elegant Angama Mara Lodge, which is built where the film was made. You will enjoy an incredible picnic for two in the very spot that every film buff will recognize. Angama’s strategic location provides the opportunity to witness dramatic events involving migrating wildebeest and zebras, the prime being the infamous river crossings.
Stay in Mara’s private conservancies which boast a great selection of intimate yet well-located high-end lodges and tented camps. They offer activities not provided in the reserve, including night drives, walking safaris, and off-road driving. Many lodges also offer hot-air balloon safaris, complete with a champagne breakfast. You also have the opportunity to visit a local Maasai community.
Why we love Kenya for a honeymoon and romantic safari
- A romantic picnic on the crest of the ‘Out of Africa’ hill that’s featured on the film’s poster highlights your Kenya honeymoon and romantic safari.
- Witness the renowned Wildebeest Migration
- Take to the skies on a hot-air balloon safari at sunrise
- You will enjoy incredible wildlife viewing, including big cat sightings (lion, cheetah and leopard)
- Stay at opulent and intimate bush camps in exclusive use areas.
- Stay at the one-of-a-kind Giraffe Manor in Nairobi
4. Rwanda
Rwanda is a premier destination for unforgettable gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park respectively. Although it is little known, the country is one of the best places for a honeymoon or romantic safari, providing the perfect blend of exclusivity, relaxation and adventure.
Embark on once-in-a-lifetime gorilla and chimpanzee treks while staying in the fabulous Bisate Lodge—the perfect luxury honeymoon escape to luxuriate in after a thrilling day of gorilla encounters. Akagera National Park thrives with Big Five sightings and other African giants throughout the year. Couples can also take a guided city excursion in Kigali to visit significant sites, including the Genocide Memorial Centre and the Rwanda Art Museum.
Why we love Rwanda for a honeymoon and romantic safari
- A once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas while staying at intimate safari lodges
- You can enjoy some of the best activities, including game drives, launch cruises on Lake Ihema, and immersive cultural encounters.
- You can enjoy romantic bush dinners under a blanket of stars.
- Stay at the one-of-a-kind Bisate Lodge in Volcanoes National Park.