Luxury South African
Honeymoons made for you
Franschhoek
Enjoy some of the country's best food and wine
Safari
Explore Sabi Sands Private Reserve & Kruger National Park
Boulders Beach
Watch African penguins play in their natural habitat
Cape Town
Wander the vibrant coastal city crammed with great restaurants and hotels
Table Mountain
Hike to epic mountain and take in amazing city views from the top
Romantic settings, world-class wineries and incredible intimate lodges
South Africa is a wonderfully romantic destination, perfect for a honeymoon. Jacada offers bespoke services, creating your perfect honeymoon where you can track the Big 5, sample delights in the famed wine region, relax in sunny Cape Town or go whale watching and beach-combing on the Cape Coast.
We know the best romantic and secluded locations in South Africa, as well as luxury and charming hotels and lodges and even tree-houses out under the stars to make sure that your Honeymoon in South Africa is perfect. All of our services are private and our close relationship with lodges and hotels will ensure that you receive the extra attention and romantic touches that you deserve on your honeymoon.
Highlights
Get up close to lions and leopards on a luxury safari in the Sabi Sands or the Kruger
Taste fine vintages in the Winelands
Spot cetaceans on the Whale Coast and take in the incredible views of Cape Town
Discover the country’s vibrant cities in the company of handpicked local guides
Sleep under the stars in a private reserve in the Kalahari Desert
Hike through pristine wilderness in the Limpopo
Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
Why do I love South Africa so much? Apart from the fact that I called it home for a number of years, I think it’s also the friendliest, most beautiful and diverse country in Africa. Where else can you enjoy international food and wine pairing one day, and a safari in Big Five territory the next? It's the perfect destination to celebrate your marriage, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in South Africa
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip Inspiration
Whatever you want from your South African honeymoon, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Where to go
Cape Town
Vibrant and beautiful, Cape Town is an essential stop on any South Africa trip. Table Mountain dominates the skyline and offers exciting outdoor pursuits while the streets below are full of history, culture and buzzing bars and restaurants
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Sabi Sands
A private reserve spanning 600,000 hectares and boarding the game-rich Kruger Park means safari experiences here are exclusive and full of wildlife. A place of leopards and wild dogs, luxury lodges and endless savannahs
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The Kruger
South Africa's famous national park, and for good reason. The wildlife in the Kruger is abundant, the big five reside here in large numbers. The park is home to many luxurious lodges for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience
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The Winelands
Pretty towns and villages punctuate the green rolling hills of South Africa’s Wine Region. Home to fantastic wine, restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities that make the most of the stunning landscapes
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Luxury Rail Travel
South Africa’s luxury trains cut through dramatic landscapes, enjoyed from the comfort of stylish carriages. Any journey through South Africa will be a beautiful one and taking the journey by train delivers a wonderful sense of calm or romance
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The Kalahari
South Africa’s Kalahari helps to showcase the massive diversity of the country's landscapes. Unique desert species roam the arid plains, waiting for the rains that bring the dry land to life with an flurry of desert flowers
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The Whale Coast
Following the Atlantic shoreline of the western cape brings a beautiful collection of bays, towns and villages. Whale watching boat trips can be arranged to spot southern right whales and evenings are spent in fine restaurants and stylish hotels
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Madikwe
Madikwe, in the northwest corner, boarding Botswana and the Kalahari desert is a hidden gem for safari-goers. Often overlooked by the more well-known safari destinations this is a great spot for families as it’s malaria-free and has fantastic game
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Limpopo Province
Known as ‘The Great North’ Limpopo is characterised by majestic scenery, ancient landscapes and millions of hectares of protected land. There are numerous outdoor activities including some of the best horse riding safaris in the country
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The Garden Route
The Garden Route is a place of magnificent natural beauty. The coastline is made up of small bays, beaches and quaint towns. In the distance rolling, green hills and forestland runs down to meet the coast, laden with marine life
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Phinda
Phinda is a private reserve offering exclusivity, conservation-lead hospitality and exciting wildlife encounters. A varied collection of habitats attracts plenty of wildlife and with its proximity to the coast, beach and bush combine perfectly
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The Elephant Coast
Just below Mozambique the Elephant Coast boasts some of the best beaches in South Africa. Highlights include the UNESCO wetlands of Lake St Lucia, the coral reefs of Sodwana Bay and Kosi Bay with it’s sea turtle residents
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Drakensberg Mountains
The Drakensberg mountains are an epic and exciting place to visit. Huge tabletops, massive ranges, ancient san rock-art sites and crashing waterfalls can be explored on hikes, exhilarating zip lines and expedition horse rides
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The Western Cape Mountains
The Cape Mountains span across northern and southern cape taking in the Cederberg mountains and most of the Karoo plateau. A perfect place for jaw-dropping road trips on the famous route 62 and all just a convenient distance from Cape Town
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The Battlefields
One of South Africa’s historically significant regions, a must-stop destination for any historian. Famous for outstanding expert guides who bring the stories to life as you wander the fields
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Durban
One of South Africa’s historically significant regions, a must-stop destination for any historian. Famous for outstanding expert guides who bring the stories to life as you wander the fields
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When to visit
Cape Town and along the Garden Route are great to visit any time of year, but early summer when the winds drops are particularly pleasant. If you’re visiting for safari, the dry winter months are often considered the best but the wetter summer months bring full waterholes, lush bushveld and lots of newborn animals.
Cape Town
February - March
Safari
May - October
Winelands
February - March
South Africa Travel Guides
Plan your safari honeymoon to South Africa
Whatever you want from your honeymoon in South Africa, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Everything about our trip to South Africa arranged by Jacada Travel was exceptional. Jody Van Merode, Senior Tavel Designer, listened to our wants and needs and put together a perfect trip that was within our stated budget. She was great to work with! Jody and our assigned concierge, Betty Gatwiri, communicated with us frequently before our trip about what to…
Jacada was great. The knowledgeable people at Jacada - James, Betty, Wade to name the ones we were in touch with - plus all the people who were there meeting us at planes, picking us up at hotels -- on time. While the sights and sounds in the bush were amazing, the hospitality at Lion Sands River Lodge and Thornybush…
We recently returned from a trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia booked through Jacada Travel. From the initial stages of planning through to following up with us at the end of our vacation, Jacada went above and beyond our expectations with personalized service. Jamie and Eugenia, our travel designer and concierge respectively, took our ideas and preferences and ran…
My husband and I recently traveled to South Africa and we utilized Jacada travel services. Jody Van Merode planned the perfect trip for us- we spoke over the phone and she put together an itinerary that would best match what we wanted to see, our interests and our budget! We visited two very different game reserves - each beautiful in…
The trip was perfect from start to finish which I completely attribute to the communication with James and Eugenia. I really felt as if our needs were anticipated and our style of travel understood. They truly picked the best accommodations and made transfers between easy. I've never had such a seamless and well-organized travel experience. It is so worth it…
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When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.
