Top honeymoon hotspots

Congratulations! After months of planning for the wedding, it’s finally time to start your new life together. And what better way to ring in a new chapter than with an indulgent, fabulous honeymoon? Once you have scrolled through the different destinations you can pick any of our top irresistible destinations to keep you sane.

Paraa Safari Lodge
Located in Northwest of Uganda, in Murchison Falls National Park, Paraa is a worthwhile destination.
Why go: This offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Each of the rooms is a haven of style and serenity, complete with balcony and private bathroom. The safari décor of the lodge reflects the bygone era of early explorers, enshrined with a modern touch. The luxurious pool overlooks the winding River Nile below. Enjoy a variety of excursions!

Kyambura Gorge Lodge
For the lovers of the wild, this is a destination in Queen Elizabeth at the edge of the gorge. Why go: Private bandas are strategically positioned with an amazing scenery overlooking the Queen Elizabeth National Park and the mythical Rwenzori Mountain at a distance. Packages like a couples’ massage, private meals, trekking the elusive chimpanzees of the Kyambura Gorge, game drives and boat cruises, sights of tree-climbing lions in Ishasha Reserve and a tying the knot ceremony that entails wrapping long woven ropes around the couple wrists to symbolise bonding.

Wildwaters Lodge
Nestled in rainforest on its own private island, mid-stream in the mighty River Nile waters, Wildwaters Lodge lacks nothing for a honeymoon dream.
Why go: Known as the home for the legendary white water rafting on the Nile, river otters and hundreds of species of birds. Each cottage is surrounded by river vegetate with five-star views of the Nile. The symphony of thunder of the rapids and birds wake you up, take you through the day and will sing you to sleep.

Bunyonyi Safari Resort
Lake Bunyonyi has been described by BBC as, “the most beautiful lake in the World”. The resort proves this.
Why go: You cannot miss the scenery of the terraced rolling hills which enhance serenity of the place. Honeymooners are given full board accommodation in a private lake view cottage with various adventurous couple activities such as twilight canoeing with romantic picnic lunch with picturesque, hiking and cycling. There are also organised excursions to go to the nearby Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for those who love gorilla trekking.

Brovad Sands Lodge, Ssese Islands
It is an island resort in the middle of Lake Victoria, with beautiful homestead cottages on the site that recreate the romantic ideal honeymooners.
Why go: If your ideal honeymoon is at lush tropical gardens, white sand beach, exotic decor and priceless artwork; this is the resort to be. Enjoy fishing trips, forest walks, village walks, bird watching, beach volley ball and football, canoeing, sport fishing and lots more. An affordable honeymoon package including accommodation for two nights in a self-contained suite with 24 hour room service, 24 hour security, daily honeymoon breakfast, fruit basket meals.

Apoka Lodge Kidepo
In Kidepo Valley National Park is Apoka Lodge. Kidepo was listed by CNN as one of the top 10 parks to visit in Africa. What with lions who like to take rest in the ‘sausage’ trees, hartebeests frolicking about, the Napori hills, Narus river beds and Imatong hills that make for picturesque background. Why go: You can take a game drive that offers unusual sightings of elephants, antelopes, giraffes, springs, sand beds, fauna and flora. Go break a leg!

The Rainforest Lodge, mabira
Located 15km to the west of Jinja within the smaller section of the forest.
Why go: It has the peace and calm of an equatorial hardwood rainforest that every newlywed couple needs. The cosy cottages were built using local and onsite materials to create a unique atmosphere for visitors. They have balconies overlooking the forest and windows that provide a 180 degree view of the indigenous forest. To create memories, do forest walks, go bird watching and take a plunge in a luxurious swimming pool or a tingly massage.