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Africa Honeymoons & Africa Romantic Getaways

For many couples, Africa represents a dream honeymoon destination or the culmination of a long-held wish to visit one of the world's most exotic places. Read about African safaris, game parks, islands, cities, resorts, and more here to inspire your journeys.

Big Five

See pictures of "The Big Five" -- cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino -- taken on safari in South Africa.

Touring Cairo Egypt

One day tour of Cairo, Egypt on a tourist bus.

Cairo, Egypt in a Day

Is it possible on a one-day tour of Cairo to absorb thousands of years of Egyptian history? To learn about the pharoahs and the Nile river, the sphinx and the art of papyrus? In a word: No. But you can survey Egypt Lite.

Lion Pictures

Lion pictures reveal how the lion spends its time in the bush. WARNING: This gallery includes photos of a lion kill.

Rovos Rail

Come aboard South Africa's Rovos Rail, which bills itself as the world's most luxurious train. Your Honeymoons Guide traveled from Pretoria to Cape Town on it and reports back.

Zambia's Stanley Safari Lodge

Photo tour of Stanley Safari Lodge in Zambia.

Kenya Honeymoon Safari

Honeymoon safari in Kenya - where to stay and what to see.

Kenya Safari Photo Tour

Pictures of a safari through Kenya.

Madagascar

What you need to know if you're planning a trip to Madagascar.

Seychelles

Visit Frégate Island in the Republic of Seychelles, where former Beatle Paul McCartney and bride Heather Mills honeymooned.

African Penguins

African penguins mate for life; could that have to do with their gorgeous environment? See for yourself.

Africa for Visitors

Let your About Guide to Africa help you explore this fascinating continent.

Top Romantic Destinations in Africa

About.com's Guide to Africa presents a gorgeous survey of the most romantic places for couples to explore on the continent.

Amanjena

The first Amanresort on the African continent is located in Morocco. Each of these properties is exquisite.

Classic African Safaris

Two Oxford Ph.D’s (a South African and an American) design southern Africa safaris.

Court Classique

Clean, hospitable business hotel in Pretoria.

Explore Africa

Interactive site based on the PBS/National Geographic TV special.

Gametrackers

Three extraordinary safari properties in Botswana's Okavango Delta region.

Mount Nelson Hotel

Cape Town's oldest and most distinguished hotel celebrates its centenary in 1999.

On Safari

Information about game parks, itineraries, parks, and lodges in eastern and southern Africa.

Sun City Resort - Suncity Resort Complex

South Africa's Sun City is an extraordinary resort complex that offers golf, safari trips, and gambling as well as a selection of hotels and the Palace of the Lost City.

Tanzania - Thomson Safaris Online

Tour operator to the ultimate safari destination.

Twelve Apostles Hotel

Award-winning property in Capetown, South Africa.

Ulusaba

Sir Richard Branson's private game reserve -- and a honeymoon hotspot for couples who can afford a luxury safari in South Africa.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

It's not the world's tallest waterfall or the widest, but it is an awesome sight. Spanning Zimbabwe and Zambia, Vic Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of place. (Consider trading in that new flatware for first-class airfare to get there.)

The Westcliff

A Mediterranean-style resort..in Johannesburg.
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