One of the things discerning New York City couples love about planning a luxury African safari honeymoon is that each and every detail is high-end and completely customized based on your personal preferences.
Here are 5 things Merci’s readers need to consider before booking a honeymoon safari:
1. Your budget: Just like Manhattan real estate, African safaris can be expensive, but what you get in return in priceless. If you want a high-end, completely customized African honeymoon, your budget must be a minimum of $10,000 per person. This includes your airfare and transportation, luxury accommodations, superior services and amenities, private tours / safaris, intimate dinners, and each and every small detail that makes all the difference.
We advise that you book your honeymoon as soon as possible so that each of your accommodation preferences can be met.
We also suggest that you plan on visiting Africa for your honeymoon in the months between July and November, as these months yield the most beauty and wildlife. Although many countries in Africa are year-round destinations, some months do offer greater wildlife observation and weather conditions.
You Upper East Side gals thinking: “A mobile tent on my honeymoon? No way,” might be surprised to discover that although these accommodations are mobile, they are well-appointed, sophisticated, and intimate. It’s also important to consider that these mobile safaris usually only last anywhere from 2 – 5 days, which means you can stay in a luxury chalet or lodge for the rest of your stay in Africa. But, if you and your spouse are not the adventurous type, a mobile safari might not be for you.
Chalets are a great medium between a five-star hotel and a mobile safari. They have a permanent location, often incorporating elements of nature in their design and boast 19thcentury safari décor and romance. Most chalets have an open design which enables air and other natural surroundings to incorporate themselves within these spacious and private accommodations.
Customized itineraries provide you the best of both worlds. Whether you want 80% of your trip to be relaxation and romance with 20% of your trip comprised of adventurous activities, or vice versa, a personalized itinerary has the ability to accommodate your specific needs.
5. The length of time you wish to stay: Whether you want your honeymoon to last for two weeks or a month, you need to plan your destinations and activities based on the time you have in Africa. It’s also important to consider length of stay when planning your budget to Africa.
Also, you will have more time to devote to activities if you remain in the same region of Africa as oppose to moving throughout the continent during your stay. This is why it’s important to understand your transportation options and how much time each option will take away from your activities.
Safe and Stylish Travels!
