Can you think of a reason why South Africa would be a perfect destination for your honeymoon? If not, then you’re at the right place.
South Africa might be a popular travel destination, but people are just now recognizing its immense beauty. The number of honeymoon trips to the country has skyrocketed over the years.
Now to spoil you or anything, but we are going to be diving into the 6 reasons why that’s the case.
Stick with us as we are going to start right now.
1. World Renown Wine
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There is a place that’s just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the legislative capital of the country, called Franschhoek. The small town is known far and wide by any wine lover.
Not only does the town produce amazing wine, but the sheer beauty and scenery are unprecedented. This small town might be the perfect place to spend your honeymoon vacation.
If the prospect of delicious wine isn’t your thing, then the glamour of the towering mountains might well be. Franschhoek is relatively quiet with a small community doing everything to make it paradise on Earth.
2. Nature And Beauty Whenever You Go
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One thing that people don’t understand is that although Cape Town is the second-largest city in the country, it is also a city full of natural beauty.
There might not be a city alike. The pleasant mix between city life and the outdoors can make anyone want to come here. The city lies in between mountains that all tower over it. Spending a day at one of these mountains will show you exactly how beautiful the city can be from above.
The landscape is just amazing when looking over from Table Mountain National Park. Not only that, but you can also hike there if you want to. For those couples that are looking to get into couple activities, then hiking the national park will be just the thing to do. You can also take a car to the top and take stunning photos if hiking isn’t your thing.
But one thing we suggest you do is check out the African penguin colony over at Boulder’s Beach in Cape Point.
3. Plenty of Fun and Road Trips To Be Had
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South Africa is the perfect honeymoon getaway. Not only will you sample a totally different culture, but you will experience nature like never before.
Life in South Africa is never boring. Everyone always does something. Whether that’s working in the metropolitan areas or exploring the vast beauty of the country.
And the latter is certainly more appealing to every traveling couple out there looking to spice up their honeymoon.
In South Africa, you will always have something to do when exploring the country. One destination we advise you to check out is “The Garden Route”.
The Garden Route stretches along the country’s southeastern coast. To get there, however, you will have to spend a few days driving. You can get there in many ways. There are specific tour groups that travel just to this place. We advise you to go with an experienced tour guide like the ones over at freedomdestinations. Not only do they have tours for The Garden Route, but for tons of other places as well.
Once there, there’s plenty of fun to be had. You can observe the humpback whales and many dolphins that regularly make themselves known to people observing. You can even swim with the dolphins as they are very friendly and curious creatures.
At the end of the day, enjoy a nice glass of wine at one of the many resorts.
4. Marvelous Food And Excellent Cuisine
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What honeymoon vacation is complete without food? Everyone loves food. And couples love eating together. But South Africa has cuisine like no other. There is a current foodie revolution in the country like no other.
Not only are we seeing traditional dishes popularizing in the west, but South Africans are leading the world in culinary innovation.
There are some amazing specialties that you must try during your honeymoon visit. Traditional dishes like bitlong and braai are barely scratching the surface. These are one of the more known dishes but there are also other culinary cultures like Cape Malay Cuisine.
If there is one thing you can do there as a couple is taking a culinary class. There are plenty of classes that will teach you how to cook South African dishes. And you can take that knowledge back home and enjoy a nice meal of bitlong to remember your honeymoon trip.
5. History and Heritage
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If you’re a particular fan of history, then do know that South Africa has an abundance of it. Not only is South Africa the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, but there have been plenty of other notable events that have helped the African people in the ages of colonization.
South Africa is a mix of races. Everyone there loves each other, but not until years of fighting for rights. The Dutch and British have played a significant part in the country’s history, but so has the Zulu kingdom.
The Boer wars, Boer Republic, and Union of South Africa remain one of the more notable historic events. The years of apartheid and post-apartheid played an integral part in shaping the country that is today.
6. Reasonable Prices
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If you ever need one more reason to come to South Africa for your honeymoon vacation, then do know that the country is reasonably priced.
Here, you won’t have to spend a fortune on accommodations, public transport, taxi, flights, food, and your expenses will not go overboard in any way.
It is estimated that most restaurants and bars in South Africa are priced just 30% of what the prices in the United States or England are.
That means you will have a blast while eating and drinking. Another thing to note is that the country speaks English as the language is the primary language of the country. While the accent might be harder to understand, you will still get around just fine.
