14 Day Luxury Safari Honeymoon

Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you are met by an African Sky representative and assisted with the formalities for your regional flight to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. After landing, you clear immigration and are welcomed by your driver, who transfers you through the surrounding hills to the city, framed by the Khomas Hochland and Eros mountain ranges. Windhoek is the main gateway to the country and offers a gentle introduction to Namibia before you venture into its wilder regions.

Your honeymoon begins in style at Hotel Heinitzburg, a lovingly restored hilltop castle that overlooks Windhoek’s skyline and distant mountains. Settle into your romantic room, enjoy the gardens or pool, and consider a candlelit dinner at the hotel’s acclaimed Leo’s at the Castle restaurant, where fine cuisine is served with sweeping views. It is a relaxed and atmospheric first night in Namibia, giving you time to recover from your travels and anticipate the adventures that lie ahead.

You will be transferred to Eros Airport for a light charter flight to Sossusvlei. The lodge is in the arid Namib Desert on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Kulala is the closest private lodge to the world-famous red dunes of Sossusvlei and has an exclusive entrance into the national park.

Reflecting on the magnificent landscape in which Kulala lies, you will be left with everlasting impressions of Namib's vastness, solitude, and tranquility. Sossusvlei is an enormous clay pan flanked by dunes standing starkly against the blue sky. These dunes have developed over millions of years and are continuously transformed by the wind. The “vlei” or pan only fills after rare heavy rainfalls, transforming it into a spectacular turquoise lake. When looking up at the night sky, it is so bright it almost seems possible to pick a star from the sky.

Activities include a guided morning nature drive to the spectacular dunes of Sossusvlei and short guided nature walks into the desert. Alternatively, guests may take an optional balloon safari over the enchanting desert. Guided e-bike excursions and a night on the rooftop sleep-out deck also bring visitors closer to the unique beauty of the desert.

A morning nature activity and breakfast are followed by a light-aircraft flight back to Eros Airport in Windhoek, where a second light aircraft takes you on to Ongava Lodge in the Etosha area. Ongava is one of Namibia's most significant private game reserves, with 30,000 hectares in extent. The lodge enjoys an elevated position in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana Mountain Range, with panoramic views over the vast landscape.

Game drives are conducted daily on both the Ongava Reserve and inside Etosha National Park. The area is home to four of the Big Five, with only Cape Buffalo not occurring there. It is one of the best places in Africa for spotting black and white rhinos, and you will have the opportunity to track white rhinos on nature walks at Ongava. The waterholes in Etosha are a photographer's dream, and many species can often be captured in the same photo. Look out for the tiny Damara dik-dik, and for black-faced impala, which can be seen almost nowhere else.

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Guests spend three nights at Ongava Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

After enjoying a final morning game drive and breakfast at Ongava, you board a light-aircraft flight bound for Windhoek. Upon arrival, a representative greets you and transfers you to your overnight accommodation. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, allowing time to relax, explore, or simply unwind.

As evening approaches, consider dining at Leo’s at the Castle, renowned for offering one of Windhoek’s most memorable culinary experiences. The restaurant blends Namibian flavors with refined international dishes and pairs them with exceptional views over the city. It is an ideal setting for a relaxed and romantic honeymoon dinner.

After enjoying breakfast in Windhoek, you are transferred to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your regional flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, an African Sky representative meets you and provides a private transfer to your hotel on the vibrant Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This bustling harbor district offers a welcoming introduction to the city’s coastal charm and energetic atmosphere.

The hotel enjoys a prime location surrounded by an array of restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment options. From here, you can easily explore the waterfront’s many attractions or venture to iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain, reached within minutes by car. Cape Town’s stunning Atlantic beaches, including Camps Bay and Clifton, are also conveniently close, offering perfect opportunities for seaside relaxation.

After breakfast, guests are met at the hotel and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Skukuza, where they are met and taken to their lodge in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. The reserve is part of the Greater Kruger National Park and home to many of South Africa's finest game lodges.

Dulini Moya Lodge is built on the banks of the seasonal Mabrak River, not far from the Sand River, one of the two primary watercourses running through the Sabi Sand. It is a small, intimate lodge built in a style that blends well with the surrounding bush. Each room has a private splash pool where you and your loved one can relax while overlooking the riverbed. From here, you will enjoy twice daily game drives in search of the Big Five and wildlife. The frequency and quality of leopard sightings in the Sabi Sand are among the best of any conservation area in Africa.

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Honeymooners spend three nights at Dulini Moya Lodge on a full-board basis. Two open 4x4 game drives are included daily.

After a final early morning game drive in the Sabi Sand and a hearty breakfast at Dulini Moya Lodge, you bid farewell to the staff who have shared this unforgettable journey with you. You are then transferred to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, bringing your time in the bush to a gentle close.

On arrival in Johannesburg, you connect with your onward international flight back home. As you travel, you can reflect on the many highlights of your luxury safari honeymoon – from the red dunes of Sossusvlei and rhino encounters in Etosha to Cape Town’s coastline and the Big Five experiences that brought Africa’s wilderness so vividly to life. The photographs you take home will be a record of every stop, from the red dunes to the Sabi Sand.