Are you trying to think of a honeymoon destination with a bit of a difference? If you like a bit of variety and prefer your vacations to be a combination of sightseeing, chilling out and nature then South Africa could be the right place for you.
I just recently returned from honeymoon in South Africa, we visited Cape Town, a game reserve on the Eastern Cape, the Garden Route and a few days of relaxation in the wine valley of Franschhoek.
Here are some reasons why you may like to think about visiting South Africa for your honeymoon or vacation.
1. Amazing Wildlife South Africa has absolutely fantastic wildlife. You can see the big five lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard and rhino, plus many other animals such as zebra, giraffe, impala, kudo and wildebeest, .You may have seen these animals in a zoo before, but this is nothing compared to seeing them in their own natural habitat. South Africa has a large variety of game reserves from the massive Kruger national park, to the smaller malaria free game reserves on the Eastern Cape. As well as seeing all these animals on dry land, South Africa is the ideal location for spotting whales, dolphins, sharks and even penguins. Hermanus, a town on the garden route, is one of the top land based whale spotting locations in the world.
2. First Class Accommodation you can find a wide range of hotels and guest houses in South Africa suitable for any budget. If you are on your honeymoon and looking for something luxurious you will have no problem finding it. There are a lot of privately run luxurious guest houses in South Africa, with friendly owners who take pride in the service they give to their guests. The accommodation is also very decently priced and you will get more for your money than you would in most hotels across Europe.
3. Excellent Food Eating out in South Africa is memorable experience. If you love meat you will be spoilt for choice with excellent steaks or local meat such as kudo, springbok and ostrich. if you are a fish lover there is an abundance of fresh seafood to try and if you like dining in style then a visit to Franschhoek with its large share of the top ten restaurants in South Africa is a must.
4. Wine If youd like to try a Pinotage, a Chenin Blanc, or perhaps a Cap Classique style sparkling wine then be sure to pay a visit to one of South Africas wine regions. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are both fabulous places to spend some time wine tasting and you will find a great variety of vineyards with a large selection of wines to try. The scenery in this area is also stunning and surrounded by mountains, rolling hills, vines and flowers .
5. Culture South Africa has a very interesting history and culture. There are a large number of museums to visit, including the infamous Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and Cape Towns District Six museum, documenting the memories of the former residents of district six. The people in South Africa are also very friendly and will make you feel very welcome.
