A Romantic 11-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands Reserve & Victoria Falls

• Day 1: Kruger National Park
  5 hours 15 minutes (404 km) from O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg

  Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Start your honeymoon adventure by exploring the park's diverse wildlife including the Big Five (lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos). You can also enjoy guided nature walks and night safaris.

• Day 2- 4: Sabi Sands Reserve
  4 hours 15 minutes (318 km) from Kruger National Park

  After your Kruger experience, drive to Sabi Sands Reserve, one of South Africa's premier private game reserves. Relax in luxurious lodges and enjoy guided game drives, bushwalks, and wildlife spotting. Experience fine dining, spa treatments and private picnics in scenic locations.

• Day 5-7: Victoria Falls
  1 hour 40 minutes (885 km) from Sabi Sands Reserve

  After Sabi Sands Reserve, take a flight to Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Indulge in activities like bungee jumping, white water rafting, and sunset cruises on the Zambezi River with your partner. Relax in luxurious resorts and dine against the backdrop of the falls.

• Days 8-11: Cape Town
  2 hours 50 minutes (1,605 km) from Victoria Falls International Airport

  End your honeymoon in the vibrant city of Cape Town, admired for its natural beauty, history and culture. Climb to the top of Table Mountain for a breathtaking view of the city, take a stroll down Camps Bay for a romantic sunset, or tour the various museums and galleries around town. You can also visit the V&A Waterfront, enjoy a fine dining experience in town, or hike the Cape of Good Hope.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kruger National Park entrance fee (full-day): (8 hours, ZAR 430)
• Sabi Sands Reserve lodge stay (3 nights): (72 hours, ZAR 47,250)
• Victoria Falls guided tour (2 hours, USD 60)
• Cape Town rental car (4 days, ZAR 4,320)
• Cape Town food and activities (4 days, ZAR 7,200)
Total Estimated Costs: ZAR 59,460/ USD 4,020

Transportation

For this itinerary, travelers will need to consider air travel and rental car services. It’s important to note that road travel times may vary depending on traffic, conditions, and route. Domestic flights within South Africa may vary depending on the season.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can consider visiting other scenic destinations such as the Blyde River Canyon, Garden Route, Robben Island, and the wine regions around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. If you have less time, you can reduce the number of days spent in Cape Town.

Airports

South Africa's main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) located in Johannesburg. Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) and Nelspruit's Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) are also options for travelers to these destinations.