Botswana Honeymoon Safari
Botswana Honeymoons
For a truly magical honeymoon, why not try a Botswana safari?
Botswana is arguably Africa’s most exclusive honeymoon destination. If you’re looking to pull out all the stops with super high-end camps, remote private reserves reached only by light aircraft, impeccable service, and an adventure-filled mix of land and water activities, Botswana ticks all these boxes and more.
From the inland Okavango Delta, with its mosaic of water channels, to the vast, arid landscapes of the Kalahari Desert, Botswana provides a remote, impossibly romantic setting for newlyweds. Whether it’s a water-based safari with mokoro rides and riverfrontage, a desert adventure with nights spent stargazing, or an all-encompassing wildlife-and-beach combo you’re after, our team will create your dream Botswana honeymoon.
Why Choose a Botswana Safari Honeymoon?
Botswana offers all the elements of a romantic, private, and highly luxurious African honeymoon safari. Its camps and lodges are located in remote, scenic settings, and highlight activities include boating, game drives, scenic flights, cultural experiences, and stargazing sleep-outs. For comfort and exclusivity combined with adventure and raw wilderness, Botswana is hard to beat!
- Exclusive Wildlife Viewing – Serene game drives and boating safaris in remote private concessions, far from any crowds.
- Secluded Luxury Lodges – Camps of a consistently high standard, with luxurious suites, world-class service, and exceptional settings.
- Diverse Landscapes – Richly varied landscapes, from the watery Okavango Delta with its floodplains and woodlands to the arid Makgadikgadi Pans.
- Romantic Activities – Private bush dinners, tranquil mokoro rides, starlit sleep-outs, sunset cruises, horseback safaris, and helicopter flights.
Top Honeymoon Safari Destinations in Botswana
Watery Wilderness
The Okavango Delta is Botswana’s seasonally flooded inland river delta and one of the most exclusive wildlife-viewing destinations on Earth. Honeymoon couples are in for a treat thanks to the Delta’s ultra-luxurious camps, pristine natural settings, and varied activities both on land and water.
Luxury honeymoon experiences include:
- Gliding along the halcyon water channels on a traditional mokoro canoe
- Staying at some of the world’s most exclusive luxury safari camps
- Scenic helicopter flights, doors on or off, landing on a secluded island for a glass of champagne
- A romantic sundowner in the bush, on the edge of a picturesque lagoon
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Plains Camp
Enquire for pricing Contact Us for pricing detailsPresently (March 2020), this company’s portfolio contains four properties, among them Plains and sister property Rhino Post Safari Lodge, which are often booked together. The base camp of Rhino Walking Safaris, Plains has a strong focus on walks, but game…
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North Island Okavango
From AU$3,060 – AU$5,114 ppThis exclusive island retreat in the beautiful Sekwana Concession in the north of the Okavango Delta is the latest superb offering from Natural Selection, one of the premier safari companies in Botswana. This semi-private concession is home to fantastic…
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Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
From AU$3,796 – AU$5,808 ppWithin a vast 22,500-hectare terrain bordering the Okavango Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve, &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is a uniquely designed, contemporary lodge providing high-standard accommodation, service, dining, and wildlife viewing. The…
Land of Giants
Honeymooners hoping to catch sight of huge elephant herds will love the private reserves of the Linyanti. In a region comprising the Chobe Riverfront, Savuti Marsh, and Linyanti Private Reserve, guests experience dramatic sightings, fabulous riverboat safaris, and year-round game viewing.
Luxury honeymoon experiences include:
- Boat safaris on the Chobe river, with eyes peeled for dramatic elephant crossings
- 4WD game drives with frequent sightings of lion, hippo, and buffalo
- Victoria Falls, reached within an hour or so from Chobe National Park
- Private candlelit dinners on your own veranda or on a deck overlooking the river
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Ngoma Safari Lodge
From AU$1,374 – AU$1,983 ppThe lodge itself sits on the edge of a rocky bluff, overlooking the Chobe River, with spectacular views right across into Namibia ’s Caprivi Strip. Elephant, buffalo and zebra can often be spotted grazing on the plains below. We love Ngoma Safari Lodge for…
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Chobe Under Canvas
From AU$1,219 – AU$1,629 pp&Beyond Chobe Under Canvas offers an adventurous mobile tented camp experience, moving between sites close to the Chobe river within northern Botswana’s Chobe National Park. The style is rustic but comfortable, with five no-frills guest tents and an emphasis…
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Duma Tau Camp
From AU$3,244 – AU$6,134 ppWilderness DumaTau is a great little camp in a fantastic private reserve and one of our firm favourites in Botswana, balancing stylish yet unpretentious design with a homely, welcoming ambience. Nestled amongst jackalberry, sausage, and mangosteen trees, the…
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Zambezi Queen
Enquire for pricing Contact Us for pricing detailsZambezi Queen is listed in the Zambezi Queen Collection, a member of the Mantis Collection of Hotels, Eco-Escapes, and Lifestyle Resorts. The name Mantis is synonymous with luxury, and guests of the Zambezi Queen enjoy high-quality food and drink, service,…
Desert Romance
In the stark Kalahari Desert, south-east of the Okavango Delta, Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans unravel romance in spades. This is an ideal destination for honeymooners seeking a totally unique safari experience with romantic camps, cultural encounters, and plenty of adventure!
Luxury honeymoon experiences include:
- Stargazing in some of the clearest, darkest night skies on Earth with zero light pollution
- Walking with the San Bushmen and learning about one of Africa’s most ancient cultures
- Romantic massages, gazing out at the salt pans from your private deck
- Adventurous sleep-outs on the pans beneath the huge starlit sky
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Jack’s Camp
From AU$4,051 – AU$5,609 ppJack’s Camp is an iconic safari camp set within the otherworldly landscape of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans. Quirky, unique, and eclectically styled, this is a year-round experience with a wide range of unusual activities, not least meerkat encounters, quad…
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San Camp
From AU$2,762 – AU$5,241 ppSan Camp is a small, romantic camp with an impossibly beautiful location on Botswana’s lunar-like Makgadikgadi Pans. The camp is run by Natural Selection, which has an impressive portfolio of properties throughout Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Among…
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Leroo La Tao
From AU$1,403 – AU$1,828 ppWith an elevated position overlooking the Boteti river, Leroo La Tau is an upscale safari lodge on the western outskirts of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. A particular draw to this region is the spectacular annual wildlife migration between May and October,…
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Meno A Kwena
From AU$1,332 – AU$1,898 ppMeno a Kwena is an authentic, great-value safari camp on a rocky cliff-top above Botswana’s Boteti river – ideally placed for day trips to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Meno a Kwena means ‘teeth of the crocodile’ – the name is how the locals refer to the…
Heart of the Delta
Moremi Game Reserve is known for providing one of Botswana’s most dynamic game-viewing experiences right in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The region is also home to Chief’s Island, where a handful of upscale lodges have introduced some of the highest levels of luxury in Africa.
Luxury honeymoon experiences include:
- Enjoying the wildlife around camp while cooling off in your private plunge pool
- Creative gourmet dining experiences in scenic settings
- Incredible morning and afternoon game drives with some of Africa’s most dramatic predator–prey interactions
- Scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta or to visit the Tsodilo Hills with their mega rock art collection
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Mombo Camp
From AU$4,660 – AU$7,139 ppThere are few properties as prestigious as Wilderness Mombo. The crowning jewel of the Okavango Delta, it is consistently regarded as one of the finest camps in Africa, with accommodations and communal spaces that take luxury to new heights. Yet it’s the…
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Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
From AU$3,400 – AU$6,162 ppSanctuary Chief’s Camp fits neatly into the Botswana super-luxe category with its generously sized up-scale suites and want-for-nothing amenities. As it’s located on Chief’s Island within the Okavango Delta’s infamous Moremi Game Reserve , guests can…
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Xigera Camp
From AU$3,896 – AU$6,374 ppThose who favour ultra-luxe hotels with all the modern comforts over the more traditional bush camps will love Xigera Safari Lodge. With its flamboyant décor, excellent spa with state-of-the-art Technogym, fine dining complimented by a climate-controlled wine…
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Tawana
From AU$3,669 – AU$5,609 ppIn the south-east part of the Okavango Delta’s iconic Moremi Game Reserve , Natural Selection’s unfenced wilderness camp, Tawana, offers some of Botswana’s best land-based game viewing. Located on the permanent Gomoti river, the camp is a partnership with…
Honeymoon Activities in Botswana
- Romantic Bush Dinners – Dine beneath the African sky with a private, lantern-lit dinner in the bush.
- Private Mokoro Excursions – Glide silently along the Delta’s water channels in a traditional mokoro canoe, just the two of you.
- Sunset Boat Cruises – Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Chobe River, watching wildlife congregate at the water’s edge as the sun sets.
- Star Bed Sleep-outs – Spend a magical night under the stars in a luxurious open-air sleep-out, surrounded by nature.
- Guided Walking Safaris – Explore the wilderness on foot, encounter smaller species, and uncover details not easily seen from a vehicle.
The Perfect Pairing
With frequent connections via South Africa, Botswana is well located for a beach retreat add-on in Mauritius or Mozambique. If you’re looking to combine your luxury wildlife safari with relaxation time at a tropical island hideaway, let us know, and we’ll take care of all the details.
Okavango Delta and Mozambique – The dream safari destination, paired with palm-studded Robinson Crusoe-style beaches and turquoise Indian Ocean.
Chobe National Park and Mauritius – Enormous elephant herds and year-round game viewing alongside beach and watersports at a luxury island resort.
Best Honeymoon Lodges
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Mombo Camp
From AU$4,660 – AU$7,139 ppThere are few properties as prestigious as Wilderness Mombo. The crowning jewel of the Okavango Delta, it is consistently regarded as one of the finest camps in Africa, with accommodations and communal spaces that take luxury to new heights. Yet it’s the…
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Zarafa Camp
From AU$2,932 – AU$5,553 ppZarafa Camp is a beautiful and intimate camp embedded amongst ancient ebony trees overlooking Selinda Reserve’s Zibadianja Lagoon. With super-luxe accommodation, excellent cuisine, and the ability to offer complete flexibility due to its vast, private…
Romantic Hideaway Camps
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San Camp
From AU$2,762 – AU$5,241 ppSan Camp is a small, romantic camp with an impossibly beautiful location on Botswana’s lunar-like Makgadikgadi Pans. The camp is run by Natural Selection, which has an impressive portfolio of properties throughout Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Among…
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Sitatunga Private Island Camp
From AU$3,117 – AU$4,590 ppSitatunga Private Island Camp is a remote and truly wild, watery camp with an emphasis on exclusivity, complete flexibility, and appreciating the beautiful, quieter waterways of the Okavango . Activities are almost entirely water based, and Sitatunga offers…
Waterside Accommodations
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Duma Tau Camp
From AU$3,244 – AU$6,134 ppWilderness DumaTau is a great little camp in a fantastic private reserve and one of our firm favourites in Botswana, balancing stylish yet unpretentious design with a homely, welcoming ambience. Nestled amongst jackalberry, sausage, and mangosteen trees, the…
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Xugana Island Lodge
From AU$1,403 – AU$1,828 ppXugana Island Lodge is a well-established year-round lodge on a beautiful wooded island within the Okavango Delta’s private Shinde Concession. Occupying a spectacular site facing the permanent Xugana Lagoon, the property is owned and run by Desert & Delta…
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Nxamaseri Lodge
From AU$1,403 – AU$1,828 ppNxamaseri Island Lodge is a small, well-established lodge on a private island surrounded by the permanent waters of the Okavango Delta. With its watery setting and deep channels, fishing and boating are the key activities here. The lodge also benefits from…
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Maxa
From AU$1,459 – AU$1,884 ppMaxa is a small, informal camp in an unfrequented Okavango Delta location, well positioned to offer both land- and water-based activities. Run by Ker & Downey Botswana, a respected name synonymous with high-quality safaris, Maxa offers reasonable rates that…
Best Trips for Honeymoons
Good to Know
What should I wear on safari in Botswana?
While packing for your Botswana safari, it’s best to keep things casual, comfortable, and lightweight. Remember, you’ll be travelling by light aircraft, so less is more!
- Neutral-coloured clothing such as beige, khaki, and stone
- Loose, breathable fabrics with layers for mornings and evenings
- Comfortable safari boots or walking shoes
- Hat and sunglasses for sun protection
- A good camera to capture all your honeymoon moments
- A special occasion outfit for private dinners
What can we do in Botswana besides safari?
- Cultural Experiences – Walk with the Bushmen and learn about ancient traditions and ways of life.
- Rock Art – Visit the UNESCO-listed Tsodilo Hills for one of the world’s largest rock art collections.
- Scenic Flights – Take an adrenaline-fuelled, doors-off helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta.
- Horse-riding – Experience the bush like never before, with an exhilarating horseback safari.
- Stargazing – Gaze at zero light pollution skies lit up with millions of stars.
- Fishing Excursions – Try catch-and-release fishing in the Delta’s pristine waters.
- Photographic Safaris – Join specialised tours focused on wildlife photography.
What is the best month to go to Botswana for a honeymoon?
Various factors determine the best time of year for a Botswana honeymoon safari. Typically, the Okavango Delta floods peak between June and August, making these ideal months to enjoy Botswana’s famous water channels in all their glory. You’ll still encounter impressive wildlife in September and October, except with increasingly hot temperatures! If keeping costs down is a priority, consider the green season between November and April, when you’ll witness the Kalahari Desert’s zebra and wildebeest migration.
How many nights do you recommend for a honeymoon in Botswana?
Botswana is a remote, highly exclusive safari destination, often experienced just once in a lifetime. We recommend dedicating at least six nights to your Botswana safari, ideally longer depending on your budget and schedule. If time isn’t an issue, consider combining Botswana with Mozambique, the Seychelles, or Mauritius for some romantic post-safari beach time!
