12 Day Cape Town, Safari & Mozambique Honeymoon

On this 12-day Honeymoon itinerary to Southern Africa we cover three ‘must see’ aspects: City, Safari & Beach. We split the time over Cape Town and its magnificent surroundings, a safari in the Kruger National Park area and end it with a few days at one of Mozambique’s best beach destinations for some time to relax in the sun. Of course, we can tweak the details of the itinerary to suit your time requirements.

12 Day Cape Town, Safari & Mozambique Honeymoon

Itinerary at a Glance:

  • Day 01

    Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa

  • Day 02

    Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula on a sidecar motorcycle

  • Day 03

    Full Day of Cheese, Wine & Chocolate as we tour of the Cape Wine Country

  • Day 04

    Cape Town to Kapama Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park)

  • Day 06

    On Safari at the Kapama Game Reserve, South Africa

  • Day 07

    Road Transfer Kapama to White River

  • Day 08

    White River to Mozambique

  • Day 09, 10 & 11

    Relax on the beaches of Southern Mozambique

  • Day 12

    Mozambique to Johannesburg

Day 01

Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the Queen Victoria Hotel where you will spend the next (03) nights in an executive Suite on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Fine cuisine at Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town
Room interior, Queen Victoria Hotel
Hotel interior, Queen Victoria Hotel
View of Table Mountain, Queen Victoria Hotel

Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the Queen Victoria Hotel welcomes you to experience the very essence of distinguished luxury, where classic elegance meets contemporary design. Its prime location in a quiet, historic precinct near the V&A Waterfront allows for a serene city escape as well as convenient access to a range of outstanding amenities.

Day 02

Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula on a sidecar motorcycle

After breakfast, enjoy a full day privately guided Cape sidecar tour of the peninsula. Depart the city via the Atlantic Seaboard through the coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay & Hout Bay.

Sidecar adventure, Cape Town, South Africa
Maclear Beach, Cape Point South Africa
The craggy Cape Coast, South Africa

After Hout Bay, head over Chapmans Peak Drive through Noordhoek, Oceanview & Scarborough and on to the Cape of Good Hope. Stop for an hour at Cape Point while you visit the lighthouse via the famous funicular. Re-board your sidecar and head out the reserve to Boulders penguin colony via Smitswinkel and the False Bay coastal road. Spend some time with the penguins and then head out along the coast via Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek to Kalk Bay. Enjoy a seafood lunch (for your own account) in Kalk Bay harbour. After lunch, head over the scenic Boyes Drive above Muizenberg, famous for its surfing waves, and on to the Constantia Winelands district. Choose a wine estate to experience some wine tasting before heading back to the city.

Day 03

Full Day of Cheese, Wine & Chocolate as we tour of the Cape Wine Country

Following breakfast you will be transferred for your full-day privately guided Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour including a deluxe lunch. Sample some of the finest cheese and wines that the Cape Winelands has to offer. Indulge in a luxurious wine and dark chocolate pairing that will leave you wanting more.

Cape Wine Country, South Africa

Highlights include:

Cheese, Chocolate and wine tasting at prestigious wine estates in the Paarl, Stellenbosh and Franschhoek
Lunch at a restaurant of your choice
Enjoy a scenic tour of the Cape Winelands
Accommodation: Queen Victoria Hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch (as included in Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour).

Day 04

Cape Town to Kapama Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park)

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport in time for your flight to Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. You will be greeted and transferred by road to Kapama Game Reserve where you will spend the next (03) nights in a Superior Suite at Kapama Karula Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

Leopard are among the big cats seen at Kapama Game Reserve, South Africa

Spend an exciting day on safari at Kapama Private Game Reserve. Located in the greater Kruger area, this Big 5 reserve is made up of savannah and riverine forests. Enjoy two game drives a day. Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species. Since this is a Big Five reserve, encountering lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo is possible over a two-day safari.

Day 06

On Safari at the Kapama Game Reserve, South Africa

While seeing Big Game is always exhilarating, many other smaller species are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of bird recorded on the reserve. Throughout the day, you will likely see wildlife such as Nyala antelope, Vervet monkeys or even a few of the Big Five. Exchange one game drive to experience the African bush on foot under the guidance of a skilled ranger. Your guide will point out medicinal plants, insects and birdlife along the way, and share traditional tracking skills such as using animal footprints and scat to identify animals. This is a truly memorable, authentic and intimate encounter with nature and our wildlife.

Lioness seen on a game drive at Kapama
Giraffe drinking, Kapama Game Reserve
Each suite at Kapama Karula has its own pool
Suite interior, Kapama Karula, South Africa

Adding to Kapama’s delightful surroundings external activities such as hot air balloon rides over the bush on a nearby property is also a possibility. Or perhaps pamper yourself after a day out in the wild, there’s nothing more welcome than a pampering treatment. Our luxurious Karula Spa is a haven of relaxation and calm.

Day 07

Road Transfer Kapama to White River

Following an early game viewing activity and breakfast, you will be transferred via the Drakensberg escarpment to White River. Here you will spend 01 night at Oliver’s Lodge in a luxury room on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Oliver's Lodge, White River
Room Interior, Oliver's Lodge, White River
The White River Country Club is on your doorstep

Surrounded by the lush forest of the Mpumalanga province, Olivers’s is situated on the secure White River Country Estate overlooking the first green of the 18-hole championship White River Golf Course. Nestling in a sylvan setting the lodge echoes a traditional luxury. Relax on our verandahs through warm Lowveld days, doze in front of a blazing log fire in our lounge and laze away the day at our pool

Day 08

White River to Mozambique

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport where you will board your flight to Kosi Bay in Mozambique – an ideal beachside complement to the city and safari portions of your honeymoon! On arrival in Mozambique, you will be met and transferred to the fresh and modern White Pearl Resort where you will spend the next 04 nights in a Pool Suite on a fully inclusive basis (Full breakfast, lunch, high tea, three-course dinner, canapes at the pool, mini-bar, teas, coffees, local beers, soft drinks, selection of spirits, cocktails, mini-bar spirits, house wines, sparkling wine and bottled mineral water. Included in your stay is a town tour, beach picnic, beach sports, stand-up paddle boarding, local drumming performance, neck & shoulder massage, snorkelling off the beach, stargazing/moon gazing, kayaking, surfing, shoreline fishing, guided lake walks, fat bikes, beach boot camp and turtle walks (seasonal).

White Pearl Resort, Mozambique

White Pearl Resorts offers the ultimate beach luxury in Africa. Experience elegant simplicity at this exclusive beach resort set in the dunes of the untouched shores of southern Mozambique. On a magnificent stretch of coastline, tucked behind Casuarina trees, experience a place so beautiful and so pure, quite unlike any other in all of Mozambique.

Day 09, 10 & 11

Relax on the beaches of Southern Mozambique

The next few days are yours to spend at leisure and completely immerse yourself in the magic of the White Pearl Experience:

- Natural Beauty
Delight in the natural beauty surrounding the Resort, from the Indian Ocean to the East to the Maputo Elephant Reserve to the West.  Experience a place so beautiful and so pure, quite unlike any other in all of Mozambique.

- Laid-back Luxury
Take a dip in your own plunge pool, relax on the spacious deck, cool off in a refreshing outdoor shower or retreat to the intimacy of your air-conditioned bedroom surrounded by nature. Your timeless, breezy retreat maximises the breathtaking views and creates private outdoor spaces for you to just be.

- Pure Indulgence
Experience the taste of Mozambique through authentic cuisine with a signature White Pearl touch. Our delightful breakfasts, rustic tapas, exclusive dinners and heavenly desserts offer a unique fine dining experience.

- Relax & Revive
Surrounded by soothing sounds and calming scents, experience a variety of spa treatments. Feel all tension release with a massage designed to ease your muscles and relax your body and mind.
Stretch out on one of the beautiful oversized day beds or comfortable loungers while you indulge in a refreshing cocktail with views over the great expanse of ocean and white sands.

- Incredible Adventures
Swim in the beautiful depths of the ocean alongside majestic dolphins and glide over exquisite coral reefs on an exclusive ocean safari.
The resort offers unique diving experiences on one of the world’s top pinnacle reefs. A variety of dive spots offer something for everyone, from exhilarating shark sightings to multitudes of fish and vibrant corals.

Sun loungers, White Pearl Resort, Mozambique
Lounge area, White Pearl Resort, Mozambique
Aerial view White Pearl Resort, Mozambique
Dining area, White Pearl Resort, Mozambique
Scuba Diving is an activity at White Pearl Resort
Swimming Pool, White Pearl Resort, Mozambique
Bath tub, White Pearl Resort
Fresh Seafoods are readily available
White Pearl Resort, Mozambique

Explore the natural surroundings on horseback or take a walk on our idyllic beach.  Our sheltered bay is home to a myriad of sea creatures from the resident dolphins and migrating humpback whales to the endangered turtles who return each year to lay their eggs on these protected shores. You’ll experience an unforgettable vacation, with memories to last a lifetime.

Day 12

Mozambique to Johannesburg

Today, your incredible honeymoon tour draws to a close. After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Maputo Airport where you will board your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. On arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will continue as per your own arrangements. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Tour Cost

(quoted in ZAR for the South Africa portion and USD for the Mozambique portion)

2025
Jan - Apr 2025
R118,330 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the South African portion)
$3,695 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the Mozambique portion)

May - Aug 2025
R119,320 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the South African portion)
$3,185 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the Mozambique portion)

Sep - Oct 2025
R123,750 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the South African portion)
$3,695 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the Mozambique portion)

Nov - 19 Dec 2025
R125,730 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the South African portion)
$3,695 per person sharing x 02 adults (for the Mozambique portion)

Cost Includes

03 Nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis (Queen Victoria Hotel)

03 Nights accommodation on a fully inclusive basis (Accommodation, All meals, snacks, tea/coffee, local and premium drinks, twice daily game viewing activities) (Kapama Karula Lodge)

01 Night accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis (Oliver’s Lodge)

04 Nights accommodation on a fully inclusive basis (Full breakfast, lunch, high tea, three-course dinner, canapes at the pool, mini-bar, teas, coffees, local beers, soft drinks, selection of spirits, cocktails, mini-bar spirits, house wines, sparkling wine and bottled mineral water, laundry service (to the value of USD40 per adult per stay) (White Pearl)

Road transfers as per itinerary
Full-day private Cheese, wine and chocolate tour including a deluxe lunch
Full-day Cape Sidecar tour of the peninsula
Activities included in your stay at White Pearl:
Beach picnic
Beach sports
Stand-up paddle boarding
Local drumming performance
Back, neck & shoulder massage (30 minutes)
Snorkelling off the beach
Stargazing/moon gazing (Subject to a fixed schedule and availability)
Kayaking & Surfing
Shoreline fishing
Guided lake walks with sundowners (2 hours)
Fat bikes
Beach boot camp (Subject to a fixed schedule and availability)
Turtle walks (seasonal Nov - Feb) (Subject to a fixed schedule and availability)
Ocean Safari (2 hours) (Subject to a fixed schedule and availability)
Maputo Special Reserve trip (5 hours)

Flights
Cape Town - Hoedspruit (Economy Class)
Kruger Mpumalanga – Maputo (Economy Class)
Maputo - Johannesburg (Economy Class)

Costs Exclude

Accommodation not specified
Meals and bar accounts not specified
Flights and airport taxes not specified
Visa if required
Additional tours/transfers/activities/entrances not specified
Telephone calls
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities
Laundry
Travel Insurance
Oysters and lobster on the Beach Bar menu, champagne, premium beverages, premium cocktails, extra laundry, spa treatments, diving and additional activities while staying at White Pearl Resort

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Debbie Isaacs
21 January 2025
We used African Travel again for the second time over Xmas and New Year. Once again, every little bit of our trip ran smoothly and without a hitch. Their communication was great throughout and we will, no doubt, be returning to them in the future too. Thanks Petru.
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We had the most amazing time on our self drive tour of Namibia organised through African Travel Gateway. Everything from the planning and booking process, to the arrival and welcome in Windhoek, to the app with the itinerary and directions made for a really relaxed and well organised holiday. But the most important part was getting to experience Namibia - what a spectacular country! The only negative was that we should have booked for longer!
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09 November 2024
We used African Travel Gateway to plan our honeymoon, and it was incredible! Putting together the itinerary was really smooth and fun - Lize sent us a few options, and was really quick to make the changes we wanted and let us know what made the most sense. The planning portal had a lot of really useful information so we knew what to expect and made the whole thing very comfortable (this was our first trip to Africa!) The itinerary we ended up with was spectacular, and very well structured. We spent most of our trip in the greater Kruger area (Kapama River Lodge then Walkers Plains Camp) and then finished in Victoria Falls (Vic Falls River Lodge) - each stop was both nicer and more wild than the last, which made for a very cool trip. Some real gems - Walkers and the camp at Victoria Falls had both been open less than a year, and were super luxurious, no way we would have found places like that on our own! And starting at Kapama, which is a bigger operation and a little more controlled (fully fenced, very close to the Hoedspruit airport) was a great way to ease into the trip. The animal viewing at all three locations was amazing - we saw the Big 5 at both camps in South Africa, plus wild dogs and a cheetah at Walkers, and not just from a distance - we were able to get up pretty close at several of the viewings. The guides were excellent at all three, same with the staff, and the other guests! Logistics were seamless - all of our transfers were easy, the lodges knew our schedule and drivers were where they needed to be exactly on time. I would absolutely recommend African Travel Gateway, and hope to work with Lize on our next safari!
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28 September 2024
Contacted Lize to get assistance with our trip. Her help has been really great! Enquiries are replied within a short period. Even asking for last minute arrangement of extra baggage and early hotel check-in. Itinerary are also seamless at every transition of camps and location.
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Archie B
16 August 2024
Travelled across South Africa with ATG. They picked the most amazing places to stay where we felt like royalty. The planning was efficient and there was regular communication during the booking process. The knowledge of Lize was excellent and so we knew what to expect at each stage. Would we use them again? YES, of course, and we are!!! - Already planning our next trip across Namibia for next year!
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07 August 2024
We chose African Travel Gateway because of their awesome reviews and they did not disappoint! Bianca created a fabulous itinerary combining a luxury private reserve experience, a trip to Victoria Falls, a riverboat stay viewing the animals from a different perspective, ( and BTW the best scrambled eggs we have ever tasted) and a stay at a lodge where we saw different animals and a ride on a bush plane landing in what seemed the middle of nowhere! Every connection was seamless, no stress traveling at its best.Our hosts and guides were excellent, and lovely people. The food was wonderful and of course loved the sundowner drinks and our first” Bush Bar! Would definitely go back for more adventure, thank you ATG for a lovely experience!
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06 August 2024
We've just returned from an incredible two-week holiday across Botswana and Zimbabwe with African Travel Gateway. The arrangements made by Bianca were perfect, the documentation provided was extremely thorough, and every detail of our journey was meticulously planned. Communication was excellent throughout. Coming from North America, we felt it best to work with a travel agent located in Southern Africa and it was absolutely the right choice. Highly recommended!
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01 August 2024
Lize helped us find accommodation in Kruger when there was practically none to be got - and t was the best place. The tours she booked were tremendous and the people she booked were great and we are very grateful and glad we had the opportunity to book with Lize. Maria & family form Belfast
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03 July 2024
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03 July 2024
Petru, of African Travel Gateway, planned our 12-day South Africa-Zimbabwe itinerary for three of us (arriving from two continents). Her expertise, keen insights, and care in arranging the most perfect accommodation for us, prompt and efficient transfers/drivers, and booking all internal flights, meant this was the smoothest, most enjoyable holiday experience, ever! We covered a lot of ground in a short time, but the precision-timing with transfers, and Petru's choice of such knowledgeable and personable tour guides really made all the difference. Huge thanks to Natasha (Afrifriends) and Chris (Paradise)! Highlights were: The Peech Hotel in J'burg (delightful boutique hotel with a fabulous breakfast - thank you, Oliver!); Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe; Nkorho Bush Lodge in Sabi Sand (if you want up close & personal experiences with the wildlife, this is where you need to go!); Rickety Bridge Manor House in Franschhoek (perfectly appointed and beautiful accommodation); Boschendal Winery (try the pinotage; farm shop is a must!); Woodstock Markets in Cape Town (so much to see and buy here!). We had the most exceptional holiday – we will definitely return to SA in the future, and will be utilising the expert services of Petru at ATG. Thank you again, Petru.
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03 June 2024
Petru has been our reference person at African Travel Gateway: she organised our self-drive travel through South Africa during April 2024. The itinerary has been tailored according to our wishes and her suggestions. She did a great job , fully meeting our requirements and tacking care about us in real time even during the trip. We really enjoyed the safaris she proposed and we saw what has to be seen in this beautiful country for a 3 weeks visit. The TravelKey App was new for us; it is an efficient tool and has been a very positive experience, having everything filed in the HP.
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25 May 2024
I recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Namibia, and I owe it all to Bianca and her exceptional expertise! From the moment I contacted African Travel Gateway, Bianca was warm, knowledgeable, and dedicated to crafting a personalized itinerary that exceeded my expectations. Bianca not only helped me plan a seamless trip, but also introduced me to an incredible guide, Nicco Visser, who brought the country to life with his expertise, love for his country and passion for photography. With Nicco by my side, I experienced the real Namibia - from the stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife to the vibrant culture and warm hospitality of the people. Thank you, Bianca, for connecting me with Nicco and helping me create memories that will stay with me forever!"
Bill Lenew
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13 May 2024
Amazing, Outstanding and Fabulous are a few words to describe our Safari. This was my 7th African Safari, that Lize at So. African Travel has planned for my Family and Friends. All of them were extremely over the top and satisfying. From the accommodations, to the food and most of all seeing all of the Big Five at every Lodge. I highly recommend using Lize, as she has always given us many options to pick from. All of which have been perfectly organized by Lize. Once you fly into Johannesburg, she reserves a room for you at the Hotel right next to the airport. Then the next morning we fly into the Krueger to get to our Lodge. She also organizes the flight for you. And then after the Safari, we usually go into Cape Town, which she also organizes that flight too. We can't say enough about what a Great Travel Agent Lize is. If you want your trip to be perfect call Lize! Thank you Lize! as I said before "You're the Best"! Karen Lenew.
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