Why South Africa should be on your honeymoon destination list!

Khanak Mehra
My travel scrapbook
3 min readOct 11, 2019

Enthralling tourists and locals alike with the views and activities it has to offer, South Africa’s Cape Town, many provinces of the north and south, incredible beaches and marine sports take the mantle for romantic retreats. Honeymooning here is a wonderful step towards one of the best adventures of one’s lives.

Cape town

Table Mountain Cape town South Africa

Strolling through the Kirstenbosch gardens with bae and hiking or taking a cable car to Table Mountain, a marvel of Capetown, enjoying a cosy dinner at V&A waterfront, grammable Bo Kaap photoshoots, aquamarine sunset or sunrise from Sea Point promenade are amongst the top romantic things that captivate honeymooners. Adrenaline pumping seal snorkelling and canyoneering adventure lovers.

Johannesburg

Lion Park, Johannesburg

While tranquil destinations do prove romantic, the cosmopolitan feel of Johannesburg’s nightlife and cuisine is quite magical in itself. Vibrant entertainment centres at the hub, shopping spree and safari rides at lion park along with romantic candle-lit dinners resonate the title of the City of Gold.

Franschhoek

Stony brook vineyards, Franschhoek

Franschhoek, a whimsical town evocative of provincial France, splendidly outdoes romance with Stony brook vineyards and rides on a wine tram. Strawberry strewn terrace resorts that makes any retreat romantic, this destination a no-brainer for honeymoon couples.

Garden route

Garden route

Away from the chaos of cities, Garden Route’s scenic pathways, canopy tours and souvenir walk at the Robbery Natural Reserve are some of the attractions that guarantee a delightful time for honeymooners looking for some quiet fun.

Limpopo

Bela Bela

Feeling the breeze of the ocean at sunset or gazing out at Vena land near the Zimbabwean Border is a wonderful way to spend romantic time at Limpopo. Honeymoon in Africa will be incomplete without visits to Kruger National Park and safari and the clear waters of Bela Bela surely won’t disappoint.

Mpumalanga Province

Blyde River Canyon

Home to the panoramic route covering the Blyde River Canyon and the impressive Echo caves, the magnificent landscape is riddled with freshwater lakes to enjoy privately. Dullstroom — an enchanting place featuring visits to Lone Creek Falls and Blue mall to shop to your heart’s content.

Swaziland

Swaziland

Steeped with cute little cabins, this village is perfect for art-lovers who are looking to be swayed by the incredible sunsets, lovely hiking trails and handicrafts from the Swazi craft market.

Beaches

Durban Beachfront

As one of the most famous, Durban Beachfront is comparable only to Port Elizabeth’s pristine beaches where one can enjoy the colourful corals and crystal clear waters whose gorgeousness is on par with an adventure-seekers paradise touring to Kragga Kamma Game Reserve and the sand dunes.

Hiking to the tip of Africa to snorkelling with marine animals, South Africa has something that plays to everyone’s interest. What better way to seek adventure or enjoy each other’s presence in tranquillity than to plan a South Africa honeymoon with Pickyourtrail for the best of honeymoons.

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