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Franschhoek

Enjoy some of the country's best food and wine

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Safari

Explore Sabi Sands Private Reserve & Kruger National Park

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Boulders Beach

Watch African penguins play in their natural habitat

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Cape Town

Wander the vibrant coastal city crammed with great restaurants and hotels

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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

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.

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Jody van Merode

Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in South Africa

There are many incredible places to stay in South Africa. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

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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.

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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.

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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.

Ready to plan your adventure?

Whatever you want from your South African honeymoon, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Where to go

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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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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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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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Eastern Cape Safaris

South Africa’s Eastern Cape continues to win visitors over with its pristine coastline, accessible and malaria-free wildlife reserves, picturesque villages and surreal hinterland landscapes.

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Johannesburg

South Africa‘s ‘Big Apple’, this sunny city is not only one of the world’s largest urban areas and South Africa’s commercial and economic hub, it’s also been branded the new capital of cool.

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KwaZulu Natal

Known as the ‘Kingdom of the Zulu’, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s most north-easterly coastal province, quite literally has it all.

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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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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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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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Northern Kruger National Park

The Makuleke is the northernmost section of the Kruger National Park. It is something of an open secret among safari aficionados, a diverse and dramatic region that is perhaps the park’s most beautiful, yet kept wonderfully quiet thanks to its remoteness and community run concession status.

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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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Pretoria

Located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, this handsome city is one of South Africa‘s three capital cities. Pretoria is made up of grand buildings, large, leafy green suburbs and wide, tree-lined streets.

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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 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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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 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 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 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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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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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.

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Cape Town

February - March

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Safari

May - October

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Winelands

February - March

When is the Best Time to Visit South Africa?

When is the Best Time to Visit South Africa?

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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.

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Plan with peace of mind

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.

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