8 Day Safari and Beach Honeymoon

Spoil your significant other on this incredible 8-Day Safari and Beach Honeymoon.  Head out on safari in the Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa and relax on the white sandy beaches of Benguerra Island in Mozambique.  This journey begins and ends in Johannesburg but can be tailor-made to your specific travel needs, just speak to one of our consultants.

8 Day Safari and Beach Honeymoon

Itinerary at a Glance:

  • Day 1

    Depart for Phinda Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge

  • Day 2 & 3

    On safari in the Phinda Private Game Reserve

  • Day 4

    Depart for Johannesburg, InterContinental OR Tambo Airport Hotel

  • Day 5

    Depart for Mozambique, andBeyond Benguerra Island Resort

  • Day 6 & 7

    Benguerra Island

  • Day 8

    Depart for Johannesburg

Day 1

Depart for Phinda Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge

Today you will board your flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay.  Upon arrival at Richards Bay Airport you will be met in the arrivals hall by a representative from andBeyond, you will then be transferred to the Phinda Private Game Reserve, where you will spend the following 3 nights at Phinda Forest Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

Romantic candlelit walkways at Phinda Forest Lodge
A luxury retreat in the Phinda Game Reserve
Phinda Forest Lodge luxury rooms with views of the forests outside

Phinda Forest Lodge is set within the towering trees of the Sand Forest that makes up the Phinda Private Game Reserve.  Each suite blends into the surrounding woodlands and features a luxurious king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom and private veranda, filled with all the amenities you could need for your stay.  After you have settled into your suite, afternoon tea is served followed by your first game drive in the reserve.  Dinner is served after your afternoon activities, dine outdoors under the torchwood trees whilst listening to the night sounds of the African bush.

Day 2 & 3

On safari in the Phinda Private Game Reserve

A typical day on safari will begin with early morning tea and rusks before you head out on your morning activity, either a game drive or a guided walking safari where you will have the chance to do some game viewing and a chance to spot some or all of the Big 5.

Your guide will show you all the wonders of the Phinda Game Reserve on a walking safari
Giraffe sighting whilst on a game drive at Phinda Forest Lodge
On a game walk through the Phinda Private Game Reserve

A delicious brunch is served on arrival back from your activities and then the afternoon is yours to relax in camp, take a dip in the pool, game watch from the deck or have an afternoon siesta. 
Afternoon tea is then served before you head out on your afternoon safari, you will stop along the way for some sundowners as you watch the sun slip beneath the horizon before heading back to camp for another tasty dinner around the boma.

Day 4

Depart for Johannesburg, InterContinental OR Tambo Airport Hotel

This morning after breakfast you will be transferred back to the Richards Bay Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, you will make your way to the InterContinental PR Tambo Airport Hotel, situated just a short walk through the terminal building.  You will spend the night here on a bed-and-breakfast basis before your beach adventure begins tomorrow.

Luxury rooms with all the amenities at InterContinental OR Tambo Airport Hotel
InterContinental OR Tambo Airport Hotel Suites

Day 5

Depart for Mozambique, andBeyond Benguerra Island Resort

This morning after breakfast you will make your way back into the OR Tambo Airport terminal to check in for your flight to Vilankulos, Mozambique.  Upon arrival at Vilankulos Airport, you will clear customs and immigration, from there a representative from andBeyond will be waiting to meet you and show you to the check-in for your helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island.  Benguerra Island Resort is located on Benguerra Island within the Bazaruto Archipelago, you will spend the next 3 nights here on a fully inclusive basis.

Walk straight onto the beach from your room at Bengerra Island Resort
Beautiful open plan rooms overlooking the ocean at Benguerra Island Resort
Romantic evenings on Benguerra Island

You will arrive in the afternoon in time to check in and settle into your room, each room is set amongst the tropical palm trees with gorgeous views over the beach, furnished with all you could need to make your stay comfortable.  After you have settled in why not take a sunset dhow cruise or just relax at the bar with a delicious cocktail watching the sun slip beneath the ocean’s horizon.

Day 6 & 7

Benguerra Island

The next two days are yours to spend at leisure around the island or trying out some of the included water sports.  Enjoy a delicious breakfast filled with tropical delights before taking a romantic stroll along the pristine white beaches.  Water activities that are included at Benguerra Island resort are dhow cruises, snorkelling, scuba diving and there are also island nature drives available.

Relax and unwind at the Benguerra Island Resort's beach bar
Castaway picnic within the Bazaruto Archipelago
Scuba dive along the beautiful coastline

On one of the full days you are on the island, you will be whisked away for a romantic castaway picnic, on a secluded beach you will enjoy a delicious picnic and have the chance to explore the highest dune on the Bazaruto Archipelago, be sure to take your camera as the views are incredible.

Day 8

Depart for Johannesburg

As all good things do, your time in South Africa and Mozambique draws to a close.  After your last tasty breakfast and a last stroll on the beach, you will be transferred by helicopter back to Vilankulos Airport where you will board your flight back to Johannesburg with wonderful memories of your African Honeymoon.

Tour Cost

Please note this tour has both a Rand (R) and US Dollar ($) component.

21 December 2024 – 10 January 2025
R54,750 per person sharing
$3,790 per person sharing

11 January – 20 Dec 2025
R59,975 per person sharing
$3,455 per person sharing

21 December 2025 – 10 January 2026
R59,975 per person sharing
$4,065 per person sharing

Costs Include

06 nights’ accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Phinda Forest Lodge and Benguerra Island Lodge:
All meals
Teas, coffees & snacks
Twice daily game viewing activities (Phinda Forest Lodge)
Selected water activities (Benguerra Island Lodge)
Park fees
The services of a professional ranger and camp staff
Laundry
Emergency evacuation insurance (only for Benguerra Island Lodge)
Bar accounts (excl premium imports)

01 night’s accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at InterContinental OR Tambo Airport Hotel

All road transfers as per itinerary
Tourism levy of 1 %

Flights
Johannesburg to Richards Bay return (economy class)
Johannesburg to Vilankulos return (economy class)

Costs Exclude

Visas if required
Airport taxes
Personal items and gratuities
Bar accounts not specified
Meals not specified
Flights not specified
Travel Insurance

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Debbie Isaacs
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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Daniel Stewart
08 January 2025
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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Hilda Stanfliet
27 December 2024
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Zoe Heelas
27 November 2024
ATG were fantastic from start to finish organising our trip 3 week trip in South Africa.Communication with Debbie was excellent before and during our trip. All accommodation and trips chosen by ATG was fantastic. This is our third trip with ATG and we are already thinking about our next.
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Harrison Shore
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!
Hamdan nazarudin
Hamdan nazarudin
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.
Archie B
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!
yvonne omer
yvonne omer
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!
Jennifer Morawiecki
Jennifer Morawiecki
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!
Maria Lohan
Maria Lohan
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
Arishana Riek
Arishana Riek
03 July 2024
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Sivan Debeljakovic
Sivan Debeljakovic
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.
Sergio Santini
Sergio Santini
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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lilia sanabria
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
Bill Lenew
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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