Honeymoons in South Africa

Now that the wedding is over it’s time to sit back and enjoy a fun filled holiday with your new husband, and the best thing is that is just the two of you. South Africa is a fabulous destination to spend your honeymoon because it has so much to offer. So if you are a South African who would rather stay in the country than trek overseas you will be spoilt for choice of beautiful places you can spend you honeymoon. And if you are considering coming to South Africa from another country there are plenty of reasons you should. Apart from the vast array of places to see, South Africa has a great climate and a favourable exchange rate.

So where does one start?

Start researching as soon as possible, where you want to stay and the dates you will be leaving and coming back. Booking six months in advance will ensure access to the best hotels and tours. You and your husband should also decide on a theme for the trip, whether you want to go to a secret secluded hideaway in the Drakensberg mountains, a beach getaway or an African bush experience. South Africa has all these options and more. It is also important to plan where you want to go according the time of the year. The South African bush is extremely hot in the summer months from November to February, but it is really great for the rest of the year and especially is spring, before the rainy season starts and the game and fauna and flora are out in full force. The Western Cape experiences its dry season in Summer, so the days are long and warm and it’s a great time to see the pristine beaches and famed winelands. Kwa-Zulu Natal is fabulous all year round, with temperatures remaining in the twenties and thirties, with the rainy season from November to February.

There are plenty of online resources about South Africa so do your homework beforehand. Get opinions from friends and family if possible, or else check recommendations online. Check out www.saweddingvenues.com for our top honeymoon destinations. The lonely planet is also a great guide for practical information- from getting around to money and safety advice. Look for travel agents who can specifically see to your honeymoon needs and work out the perfect package you and your husband are imagining.

After you have decided on where you will be going in South Africa, check what medication you will need. The South African Tourism website is a great online source. South Africa is not a risk area, and the most you will probably need is Malaria medication for the Northern bushveld areas. But be advised to check just in case. Check with your travel agent what visa you may need to get into South Africa, and also take the appropriate measures if you are changing you Surname. South African passport officials at the airports can be quite stringent. An added bonus about coming to South Africa is that nearly all citizens speak English. Although be advised that it is South African English so don’t panic if at times you have no idea what people are speaking about!

Finally buy a great quality camera so you can capture the splendor of all the places you are going to be seeing. Also, budgeting for some occasional splurges is recommended, like eating at a really fancy, award winning restaurant in Cape Town, or up grading your hotel suite. It will be worth it!

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