Overview
Honeymoon Romance in East Africa : Honey moon was a month after the wedding where the father of the bride gave honey beer to the groom. Furthermore, this was done during the lunar calendar days of Babylon. It was, therefore, called the honey month and is currently the “honey moon”.
In addition, the first month of marriage is the sweetest. There is tenderness and pleasure between the two partners. Therefore, it would be great for the newlyweds to celebrate in the most exotic destinations.
Also, it is a holiday where you should put out all the worries and spoil yourselves for once.
Interestingly, Africa is one of the most romantic continents. Therefore, it is the best for those looking for romance and luxury. More to that, East Africa is the best for a memorable and romantic honey moon. There are specious places and various activities for the new love birds.
There is spectacular wildlife, bird species, and butterfly species. Some of these exist only in East Africa. Also, a number of exciting activities are available, for instance;
Game drives
A couple here can observe the wild at the back of the vehicle. However, wherever necessary they can walk to clearly view the wild. As a couple, you get to connect with the wild.
Trekking
This allows the couple to trek different places searching for gorillas, silver monkeys, chimpanzees or golden monkeys. Some are only found in East African countries. Challenge yourself as you trek for over four hours. In addition, share the best memories captured on camera in the jungle.
Whitewater rafting
Here a couple gets to raft water with the help of other rafters which gives you connection as two people. Get the thrill of being on open water, navigating channels, gliding silently downstream in an open sky. Also, observe the wildlife and birds together.
Romantic balloon safaris
This is one of the very best locations and activities for couples. They get to enjoy their moment flying in air. Additionally, get a spectacular view over the open grass plains. The waters also give the couple a romantic time to share memories together.
Horse riding
Get to some of the African wildlife on a horse back. More to that, experienced guides are ready to take you to different good locations while on the horse back.
Helicopter flights
These give you an ultimate thrill the moment you fly in the helicopter. In addition, the flights offer a wonderful view of the water holes where animals gather. You will definitely get an adventure of a life time. Ensure to carry a camera ready to take pictures of these views.
Mountain biking
This is one of the most challenging and adventurous activities. Here, the couple gets a wonderful experience together as well as beautiful memories.
Boating (including houseboats)
boating allows you to enjoy life together on water like the motor boats, whilst boats used to transport you to and from the lodges and sometimes the house boats too which give you a chance to live on water with your partner hence allowing you to get closer to the wild.
When to travel for honey moon
Honeymoon has got different activities and there isn’t a season in east Africa where you will not have the best time of your life. East Africa during the wet season is still as fun and romantic and in the dry season. Dry season brings all the animals together giving you an easier view where in the wet season, there is lush green vegetation, plenty of butterflies and for trekkers, the chimpanzees and monkeys are not on the move which makes it easy for you to see them. East Africa gives its best in both the seasons.
Where to book for honey moon and costs
Honeymoon can take as much time as you want, for those planning for honeymoon; first prepare and budget for what you are going to do, places you are going to go and the time to be spent. However, a luxury honeymoon is all you need therefore prepare for a luxury experience and be ready to spend for once in a life time. Are you interested in classic Tanzania safari, tracking gorillas in the jungles in Uganda and Rwanda, relaxing on the exotic island of Zanzibar beach, here are your favorite honeymoon ideas which can be customized to you according to your partner’s tastes. Most lodges offer more than the game drives, they go ahead to help you choose your flights, swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, hot air balloons, animal conservation depending on the location.
Uganda
Unlocking Uganda where you expect a number of activities like gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, jungle visits and finishing these at river Nile. A couple expects to see the lush green mountains and forests, some of the five big water ways like Lake Victoria, and river Nile. River Nile gives you different adventurous activities as a couple like water rafting, kayaking, hiking and bungee jumping. Lake Bunyonyi is just near the borders of Congo which offers its very best with misty mornings, layered hills and colorful sunsets where you spend time canoeing, hiking, playing games like scrabble.
Rwanda
This is a land of a thousand hills as it is commonly referred to as the African Switzerland. Rwanda gives you as the couple the best destinations with lodges and famous activities on the romantic safari like visiting the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo dotted with small islands, fish eagles and rolling hills, lake Kivu which lies between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda its self. Rwanda gets to offer you the best treks like in Mgahinga national park and volcanoes, hot air balloons, Musanze district full of mountain gorillas, luxury lodges, bamboo forests and volcanic views like the ecofriendly Bisate lodge with its ultra-exclusive views.
Kenya
Kenya offers some of the most romantic and luxurious resorts and lodges, safaris for the honeymooners who want to have the best for their life time. Lamu island in Kenya, the Maasai Mara , Nairobi which is east Africa’s buzzing city, boasts culinary options galore, art and music like Almanara Boutique hotel in Diani beach which is located south of Mombasa. The game drives are fantastic for the lovers and this offers different services which are part of the safari packages like hot air balloons, spas and massage, swimming etc.
See the Laikipia plateau’s remote location providing the off-beaten path experience, parks and the Maasai cultural experience for the couples in Kenya.
Tanzania and Zanzibar honey moons
One of the most superlative of all safari destinations is Tanzania. More to that, this country has a huge range of national parks, safaris and the famous Zanzibar. With regard to Zanzibar, it is a semi-autonomous island with exotic island paradise. Additionally, there are beaches, game parks, stone towns for the honeymooners to explore for the best safari experience. Meet wild dolphins playing with the waves of the boat, swimming with migrating whale sharks and watch swirls of colorful marine spices as you swim in crystal clear waters. The majestic mountain Kilimanjaro where you get to bird watch, mountain climb and many other activities for the lovebirds
Bujumbura in Burundi which sits on the famous lake Tanganyika offering some of the best restaurants, vibrant art and music, cultural experience for the honeymooner and the country’s best restaurants.
Recommendation
Note that these honeymoon safaris differ and therefore are offered at a different price according to where you want to explore and the company you are booking with therefore book the best honeymoon safari romance with Pamoja Tours and Travel Company to get the best offers and an affordable price.