15 Day Luxury Exotic Island & Safari Honeymoon

Upon arrival at O R Tambo International Airport, guests are met and welcomed. They are assisted with transferring to a flight bound for Livingstone. Guests are met at the airport and taken to their hotel, located on the banks of the Zambezi River.

The Royal Livingstone is a very stately hotel. The grounds and gardens along the riverfront are idyllic and roamed by various wildlife. Whether enjoying a meal on the veranda with its view on the shade-dappled lawns or beneath the stately romance of the dining room's chandeliers, the experience will be a highlight of your honeymoon.

Note

Guests spend three nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel, with breakfast included daily. The following activities will be included during your stay; please let us know which days you wish to include them.

Sunset Cruise

A sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River is a magical experience with a backdrop of beautiful scenery. The cruise departs late afternoon and is typically two to three hours long. It could offer the opportunity to view animals like elephants and antelope approaching the river's edge for a drink; hippos and crocodiles are also frequently spotted. Drinks and snacks are included.

Falls Tour

An experienced guide will take you to various vantage points from which you can view the falls. The guide will highlight different features of the natural marvel and its surrounding rainforest. It is one of the most impressive natural sights in the world.

After a final breakfast at The Royal Livingstone, you travel by road across the border into Botswana and onward to Chobe National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife areas. Your destination is Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, a luxurious lodge perched on a hilltop above the Chobe River with sweeping views across the floodplains and islands toward Namibia. The park is famous for hosting one of the world’s largest remaining populations of elephants, along with plentiful buffalo, hippo, crocodile and predators, making it an ideal setting for an exciting yet comfortable safari segment on your honeymoon.

During your three-night stay at Chobe Chilwero you typically enjoy two safari activities per day, alternating between open-vehicle game drives in the park and motorized boat cruises on the river. Afternoons might be spent watching elephant herds approach the water at sunset or drifting past pods of hippos in the soft evening light. Skilled trackers and knowledgeable rangers share their passion for the region’s ecology, while back at the lodge you can relax in your spacious suite, visit the spa or savor gourmet meals and high tea in the gardens. It is a wonderfully atmospheric introduction to Botswana’s wildlife.

Following a last morning activity and breakfast in Chobe, you are transferred to Kasane Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport you are met and transferred the short distance to the Peermont D’oreale Grande at Emperors Palace, a five-star hotel known for its regal décor and easy access to the airport. The property offers elegant rooms, landscaped pool areas and a full entertainment complex on its doorstep, including a casino, cinema and a variety of restaurants and bars should you wish to sample Johannesburg’s lively side in a convenient, contained environment.

The remainder of the day is yours to relax after your safari adventures and prepare for the beach portion of your honeymoon. Enjoy a drink by the pool, indulge in a spa treatment or choose from the hotel’s dining options for a special evening meal without needing to travel far. The combination of comfort, convenience and entertainment makes this overnight stop an effortless pause between your wildlife experiences and your upcoming Indian Ocean island retreat in Mozambique.

In the morning you return to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight to Vilanculos on Mozambique’s coast. From Vilanculos, a scenic helicopter transfer whisks you over turquoise shallows and sandbanks to Azura Benguerra, set on Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park. This collection of protected islands is renowned for dazzling beaches, clear waters and rich marine life, including turtles, dolphins and, in some areas, the rare dugong. Azura Benguerra offers an intimate barefoot-luxury experience with private villas, personal host service and direct access to the Indian Ocean.

Across seven blissful nights you can balance complete relaxation with a variety of optional activities. Spend lazy days on the beach or by your plunge pool, enjoy picnics on sandbanks, or head out by boat to snorkel and dive on nearby reefs teeming with colorful fish. Kayaking, dhow sailing, island drives and visits to local communities provide further ways to experience this marine paradise. Evenings bring fresh seafood dinners, stargazing and the gentle sound of waves on the shore. After the excitement of Victoria Falls and Chobe, Benguerra Island provides a perfectly romantic and unhurried finale to your honeymoon.

After your final island sunrise and a leisurely breakfast at Azura Benguerra, it is time to bid farewell to the Bazaruto Archipelago. You board the helicopter for the short flight back to Vilanculos, enjoying one last aerial view of the sandbars, tidal channels and vivid blues that have framed your week in paradise. On arrival at Vilanculos Airport, you check in for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect with your onward journey home or further travels.

Although your time in Africa is drawing to a close, the memories of your honeymoon will linger long after you leave. You will recall the thunder of Victoria Falls, elephant herds along the Chobe River, the convenience and comfort of your Johannesburg stopover, and the tranquil beauty of Benguerra’s beaches and coral reefs. Together, these experiences blend into a single, carefully crafted journey that celebrates both wilderness adventure and luxurious coastal escape.