Luxury Safari Honeymoon South Africa

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Join our all-inclusive affordable and luxury African safari honeymoon to a malaria-free wilderness safari destination away from Johannesburg. Our safari destination is inclusive of Madikwe Game Reserve and Pilanesberg National Park offering the best African game viewing the home to the big 5 lions, elephants, rhino, leopards, buffalo, other animal species, and an abundance of bird species. Enjoy a private dinner under the stars and a romantic welcome in the rooms. During your stay at Madikwe Safari Lodge for 3 nights embark on a daily safari drive, proceed to Pilanesberg National Park for an overnight at Lush Private Lodge for 3 nights inclusive of daily safari activities, and then we proceed to Johannesburg for 2 nights at DaVinci Hotel and Spa. In Johannesburg enjoy daily private tours in a luxury vehicle offering Hot air balloon, Soweto tour.

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Embark on a romantic safari in South Africa offering the best and unique honeymoon safari destinations to Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve. Experience daily safari game drive for 3 hours with a professional ranger sharing their knowledge on the flora and fauna. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a special romantic congratulations setup for our newlyweds. Enjoy a hot air balloon including breakfast and sparkling wine, thereafter upon our visit to Soweto we enjoy a private tour and enjoy a storytelling dinner under the stars and boma.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Madikwe Game Reserve

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport proceed to check-in for your connecting flight to Madikwe Game Reserve as per your arrangements TBC. Arrive at Madikwe East Airstrip, the lodge representative will welcome guests and transfer them to Madikwe Safari Lodge and check-in for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis. After settling in, enjoy lunch before we depart for our first safari game experience. Traverse is a malaria-free Big 5 safari game reserve covering 75 000 hectares of free-roaming wildlife. During the drive guests will have a photographic safari opportunity with the help of the guide, taking you to a perfect location for amazing safaris photos. We return to the lodge for a private dinner under the stars. Thereafter enjoy the rest of the night as we prepare for the morning game drive or bush walk.

Day 2 & 3: Madikwe Game Reserve

Early morning wake-up call approximately 05:00 am during summer and 05:30 am in winter seasons. Enjoy rusks, biscuits, coffee, and tea before we depart for our drive. We depart for a 3-hour morning game drive or a bush walk with a professional ranger guide. Thereafter, we return to the lodge for breakfast at leisure and enjoy recommend activities offered at the lodge, game viewing at the active watering hole in front of the camp; archery or fishing; bush walks; Spa treatments; a fully-equipped fitness center. After lunch, we proceed to our afternoon safari activity. Return to the lodge for dinner at the boma area depending on the weather or restaurant

Day 4: Depart Madikwe Game Reserve for Pilanesberg National Park

Early morning wake-up call approximately 05:00 am during summer and 05:30 am in winter seasons. Enjoy rusks, biscuits, coffee, and tea before we depart for our drive. We depart for a 3-hour morning game drive or a bush walk with a professional ranger guide. Thereafter, we return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out. Your driver/guide will collect guests for a road transfer to Pilanesberg National Park. Upon arrival, check-in at Lush Private Lodge for 3 nights’ fully inclusive and after lunch. We proceed for our 3-hour game drive as we will traverse over 12,000 hectares of the big-5 game country, with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo as well as other species such as wild dogs, cheetah, kudu, zebra, warthog, giraffe, and monkey namely. Bird viewing is spectacular, with over 360 recorded species including various eagles, vultures, kingfishers, woodpeckers, buzzards, herons, egrets, owls, weavers. Keep your cameras ready for the elusive leopard who may be hiding in a tree or the roaring lion seeking out its prey in the bush. Return to the lodge for private dinner on a private deck overlooking the wild plains, the rest of the night at leisure for an early morning safari game.

Day 5 & 6: Pilanesberg National Park

Early morning wake-up call approximately 05:00 am during summer and 05:30 am in winter seasons. Enjoy rusks, biscuits, coffee, and tea before we depart for our drive. We will traverse over 12,000 hectares of the big-5 game country, with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo as well as other species such as wild dogs, cheetah, kudu, zebra, warthog, giraffe, and monkey namely. Bird viewing is spectacular, with over 360 recorded species including various eagles, vultures, kingfishers, woodpeckers, buzzards, herons, egrets, owls, weavers. Keep your cameras ready for the elusive leopard who may be hiding in a tree or the roaring lion seeking out its prey in the bush. However, experience the wildlands on foot with a morning bush safari with a professional tracker. Return to the lodge and we are welcomed with a warm towel for our full breakfast. Enjoy the rest of the after at leisure, optional activities in-house reptile demonstrations, bush golf, and Climbing walls. After lunch, we depart for an afternoon game drive, thereafter return for the African boma dinner experience.

Day 7: Depart Pilanesberg National Park for Johannesburg

Early morning wake-up call approximately 05:00 am during summer and 05:30 am in winter seasons. Enjoy rusks, biscuits, coffee, and tea before we depart for our drive. We will traverse over 12,000 hectares of the big-5 game country, with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo as well as other species such as wild dogs, cheetah, kudu, zebra, warthog, giraffe, and monkey namely. Bird viewing is spectacular, with over 360 recorded species including various eagles, vultures, kingfishers, woodpeckers, buzzards, herons, egrets, owls, weavers. Keep your cameras ready for the elusive leopard who may be hiding in a tree or the roaring lion seeking out its prey in the bush. However, experience the wildlands on foot with a morning bush safari with a professional tracker. Return to the lodge and we are welcomed with a warm towel for our full breakfast. Thereafter, check out and depart back to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, check-in at DaVinci Hotel and Spa for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the afternoon at leisure exploring Sandton City Shopping Centre. Thereafter, enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight rest.

Day 8:  Afternoon Soweto and Johannesburg Tour

After breakfast, you will be collected at the hotel by your driver guide for an afternoon tour of Soweto and Johannesburg. Our journey begins at Soweto exploring the struggles of the apartheid regime. During this tour, guests will get a taste of the vibrant lifestyle of Soweto and Johannesburg. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, at this site, a share of apartheid history during the times of the Soweto Uprising in 1976. Processed downwards to Vilakazi Street mostly known for its Nobel-prize winners and the abundance of restaurants as well as entertainment by the locals, visit the Mandela House where he spent his first few nights after his release from prison. Thereafter, enjoy dinner at Lebo’s Backpackers offering African traditional cuisines and get to taste African Beer. We will proceed the rest of the afternoon driving through Johannesburg to drop-off at the hotel.

Day 9: Depart Johannesburg

After breakfast, your driver/guide will collect guests for an airport transfer to OR Tambo International Airport.

Highlights

  • Luxury African honeymoon
  • All-inclusive romantic tour
  • 3-night stay at Morukuru Family Madikwe in Madikwe Game Reserve, Lush Private Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park, and 3 nights at DaVinci Hotel and Spa
  • Experience big 5 game drives
  • Spa treatment overlooking the wilderness
  • Romantic set up in the room upon arrival
  • Private tour in Johannesburg
  • Unique Soweto experience
  • Morning hot-air-balloon safari in Pilanesberg

Inclusions and Exclusions

What’s Included:

  • English speaking guide
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Mineral bottled water
  • Madikwe Safari Lodge
  • Lush Private Lodge – Fully Inclusive
    • All meals
    • All teas/coffees and soft drinks; selected beers, selected wines, and spirits; in-room minibar with selected beer, soft drinks, and our own purified water;
    • Two safari activities per day, with refreshments and snacks
  • DaVinci Hotel and Spa
    • Bed and Breakfast

What's Excluded:

  • All international/domestic flights not mentioned inclusions
  • All meals and beverages not mentioned inclusions
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Entrance Fees to places of interest
  • Items of personal nature
  • Laundry service
  • Conservation levies and gate fees
  • Any other additional reserve fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa/Passport

Additional Info

Know before you go:

  • Rates are quoted on per person sharing, minimum 2 adults
  • The itinerary or accommodation may be rerouted in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
  • Recommended lightweight soft bag luggage no more than 15kg.
  • It is the responsibility of the guest to ensure that all international travel requirements are met upon traveling.
  • Passports, visas, and documentation should be available for presentation throughout travel, arrival, and departure.
  • We recommend that guests take out comprehensive travel insurance.
  • No flights have been included. We recommend you check the availability of the flights before you confirm your booking for this package.

Road Transfer:

Madikwe Game Reserve to Pilanesberg National Park (Lush Private Lodge)

Pilanesberg National Park (Lush Private Lodge) to Johannesburg (DaVinci Hotel and Spa)

Johannesburg (DaVinci Hotel and Spa) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Accommodation:

Madikwe Safari Lodge:

Madikwe’s wooded hills give way to savannah and Kalahari plains, roamed by all of the Big Five and countless other mammals. Look up and you will see hundreds of resident and migrant birds gracing its skies. Coupled with the reserve being malaria-free, this all makes for a special place to explore.

While the luxury of Madikwe Safari Lodge lies in having direct access to some of South Africa’s best Big Five safari experiences, it is also the pleasure of coming back to thoughtful comforts, warm hospitality, and excellent meals after several hours in the bush that defines five-star stays here. The Madikwe brand of luxury comes standard, and what sets each of its retreats apart is its unique feel – appealing to different travelers.

Lush Private Lodge:

An ideal family retreat, Lush Private Game Lodge boasts 5 spacious luxury suites, which will ensure our guests of comfort and style. Each air-conditioned suite offers a television, mini-bar, tea, and coffee-making facilities, and expansive bathrooms including an outdoor shower. Our private game viewing decks are the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquillity and excellent birding opportunities. Overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity and a favorite playground for elephants and buffalo, the central gathering area is an expansive space that invites the opportunity of outdoor living.

DaVinci Hotel and Spa:

Located on Sandton's prestigious Nelson Mandela Square, the DAVINCI Hotel & Suites offers guests all the luxuries and comforts they have come to expect from Legacy's extraordinary portfolio of hotels and resorts. Boasting 166 en-suite hotel rooms, 50 one, two, and three-bedroom suites, and four penthouses - the DAVINCI Hotel & Suites has something for every taste. Take time to relax in the gym, infinity-edge swimming pool, or simply let our therapists pamper you in the wellness spa. Enjoy fine cuisine at Maximillien restaurant located in Legacy Corner Mall. Situated in the heart of the Sandton business and shopping district, the hotel offers direct access to Legacy Corner Mall, Sandton City shopping mall, and Nelson Mandela Square, as well as easy access to the Sandton Convention Centre.

English
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Cut off: 12 hours
Booking in advance
Easy
Experience endurance level
9 Days
Tour Duration
Luxury African Honeymoon
Tour Type
Minimum Number of passengers is: 2
Know before you go
All cancellations are to be emailed to info@canaways.co.za. Our cancellation policy is as follows: 45–30 days – 50% of the full amount; 30–15 days – 75% of the full amount; 14 days or less – 100% of the full amount. Bookings are not transferable.
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