South Africa Honeymoons

South Africa offers a honeymoon full of contrasts: Cape Town’s restaurants and mountain views, beautiful wine estates and the extraordinary experience of seeing wildlife on safari. Stay in a stylish city hotel, retreat to a historic Cape Dutch estate or wake to the sounds of the bush at a private game lodge.

With superb food, exceptional wine and so much to explore, it’s a wonderful choice for couples who want their honeymoon to be an adventure as well as an escape.

South Africa honeymoon highlights

Cape Town

Combine the sophistication of the city with its spectacular natural setting. Explore beneath Table Mountain, discover neighbourhood cafés and restaurants, and spend time along the coast. A few nights here make a wonderful introduction to South Africa, with plenty of opportunities for memorable meals and days out together.

Our top South Africa honeymoon resorts

Cape Grace

Cape Grace is one Cape Town's finest hotels, situated on a private quay in the vibrant Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, with Table Mountain providing a stunning backdrop.

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Babylonstoren

Artisanal charm and chic organic living have reached the heart of the beautiful Winelands in the form of Babylonstoren, a stunning and historic working wine farm just under an hour's drive from Cape Town.

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Morukuru Beach Lodge

Set in the heart of De Hoop Nature Reserve, between the ancient milkwood forests and the blue ocean, this family owned and run luxury retreat will guarantee a barefoot elegance experience, mixed with the beauty and serenity of the wilderness in the renown Wahle Coast.

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Coot Club

Tucked above the Klein River Lagoon in Stanford, Coot Club is one of those rare coastal stays that feels both rugged and welcoming. Surrounded by mountains and water, the setting is quietly dramatic, while inside the mood is lighter - bright, characterful interiors softened with a gentle nautical charm.

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Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

One of the original farmhouses built on the slopes of Table Mountain, the boutique Cape Cadogan Hotel is located in Cape Town’s ‘Gardens’ suburb.

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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

A Capetonian icon for over 100 years, the Belmond Mount Nelson is the most renowned luxury hotel in Cape Town.

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The Last Word, Franschhoek

Finalist in the World Travel Awards for Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel, this delightful historic residence - now a charming boutique hotel - sits in the heart of Franschhoek village.

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Birkenhead House

This glamorous coastal retreat has all the wow factor you’d expect of a stylish contemporary beach house, perched on a clifftop in Hermanus, less than a 2 hour drive south-east of Cape Town.

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Why Choose Turquoise?

Family Owned & Run

We are one of the few remaining family owned and run operators of our size. We have direct relationships with every single destination, island, resort and hotel we work with, in order to deliver exceptional and truly personalised service.

Our Passion Runs Deep

We are - and always have been - mad about travel. For almost 25 years we've been scouring the globe for the best places to stay, the newest routes to take, the perfect people to meet. No-one will care more about your holiday.

Definition of Luxury

Luxury means something different to everyone. Whether you are seeking the silence of vast spaces, the isolation of a private island, the buzz of a new city, the adrenaline of a safari or anything in between, we listen, we learn, we advise.

Fun & Refreshing

We endeavour that every Turquoise experience is unique, fun and refreshing. Travel is all about experiences, about serendipitous moments and endless smiles. It is a joy and an honour to plan each and every Turquoise holiday.