Kenya has some of the most romantic places you can choose for your getaway honeymoon. With its beautiful sceneries held in serene isolations, strikingly stunning white sand beaches, beautiful water bird scenes and plenty wildlife that keeps the wilderness a dramatic set of life and death; Kenya is undoubtedly the place to create the unforgettable memories. A honeymoon safari in kenya is enhanced by the exclusivity and romantic ambience it give depending on the choice of destinations and hotels you make. Here is a comprehensive honeymoon guide covering most exquisite places in Kenya where you can spend your moments of bonding with your partner.
Manda bay island
The idyllic and romantically serene island hotel is the perfect paradise for honeymooners in the north coast. The island is one of the few places in the Kenya Indian coast that have kept off the huge crowds and the pestering beach boys. Manda bay boutique hotel hangs in a tip on the north of the island giving an intimately exquisite view of emerging dhows in the blue ocean. The bay is a popular spot for viewing the humpback whales which are easily seen leaping from the water. The magically peaceful lodge offers a variety of activities like scuba diving, snorkeling and dhow safaris. The beach hotel has a private cottage overlooking the turquoise sea with a private verandah and grass thatched shades and relaxation beds on the white sand seafront.
The sand at chale island
The private island resort is a great hideout with a magical fusion of delightfully charming natural forest comprising of a mixture of indigenous and tropical flora that host varieties of primates, a comfy cottage and beautiful white sand stretch that is the lining of an isolated archipelago in the middle of turquoise water seas. The resort is the most prestigious choice in the South Coast and a stay here guarantee quality services from responsive staffs who will be at your beck and call as you create the beautiful memories of your union. Notably, the sand at chale island is the only beach resort that offers a private stay for holidaymakers away from the huge crowds and beach boys who are endemic problem along the Kenyan South Coast. Here you can spend some relaxing moment with your spouse on the seaside beds or in the fascinating island’s forest whose unique sounds and sights of nature makes it the most exclusive spot to chill and bond. Just two kilometres west of the island is Gazi village, a fishing coastal village. An excursion here will enable you learn more about the local culture and how villagers use mangrove in the nearby coastal swamp to make different furnitures and artifacts.
Afrochic hotel
With only ten rooms the hotel is one of the most private facilities in Diani beach. The hotel facilities are singularly personable each room having a private balcony, a bathroom and sun-loungers. The hotel is uniquely designed into a marriage of romance and African styles. The ocean view leads to the ancient and exotic dhows in full sail. Shimba hills national park which is just 60 kms away is a romantic getaway where you can spend some time with your partner in the last remaining coastal forest in kenya South Coast. The park is intimately unique with over 159 coastal plants varieties. The incredible 25m sheldrick falls offers offer the most relaxed location from where you can view the beautiful woodlands at a glimpse. The beach resort is the choice of couples wishing to spend some moments snorkeling in the hidden underwater paradises of Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park.
Olare motorogi conservancy (Olare Kempinski)
Masai Mara together with its numerous private reserves makes up Kenya most popular safari destination. The region has one of the highest wildlife density in Africa and with an exclusive game view granted a private safari in one of the Mara wilderness can lead to some mind-blowing episodes for you and your partner. If you are lucky to have your honeymoon in the months of July to August you will be treated to a breathtaking game viewing, unseen anywhere else in the world, with over 1.2 million migratory wildebeest and 200000 zebra confined in the 1510 kilometre square wilderness. During this period the numerous Mara river crocodile and Mara lions frequently ambush the herds leading to dramatic life and death episodes. Since the main reserve gets crowded especially during migration season you should consider staying in one of Mara conservancies preferably Olare motorogi. The private conservancies often limit the number of people who can visit over a given period rewarding its guest with unmatched exclusivity. Hotels like Olare Mara Kempinski treat their guest to a more exclusive honeymoon through services like private lantern sundowners or bush dinners for two.
Elewana Elsa kopje
The hotel is perched on mughwango hills in meru national park with each cottage romantically crafted around rocks (kopjes). Meru National park is home to all the big five with large herds of Samburu ecosystem species like reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, elephants and buffalo. Elsa kopje gives its clients an up-close game drive with open roofed vehicles uncommon in most other public national park. The facility has three honeymoon cottage that features private romantic outside baths, private sitting room and a private deck overlooking the Meru park plains. The hotel organize night game drives which heightens the sense of intimacy and closeness to nature. During night game drives you will have an opportunity to spot hippos who comes out of the water for grazing along river Tana.
Lake Rutundu and Lake alice
The mount kenya tarns are at 3100 metres above sea level an altitude that still experience the summer warmth against the cool winds from the mountain. Its in the hidden secrets of Lake Rutundu that prince William proposed to his fiancé Cate Middleton in one of the most romantic Kenya safari epics. Lake Rutundu treats its visitors to a beautiful moorland vegetation with a beautiful lake isolated in the steep mountains. The lakes creates the best place to enjoy the romantic tranquility of the mountain away from the usual proceeds of civilizations. Perched along the banks of the lake are log cabins where you can stay with your partner on self catering bases. While staying in the cabins you can take up natural trails to the beautiful cedar and poda forest half an hour drive below the cabins and which is one of the best spots to have a bush lunch. Alternatively you can the uniquely beautiful lake Alice which is just 1500 feets above with a walk from Rutundu leading up to beautiful giant groundsel and heather forest. Alternatively, you can opt for a horse ride from the neighbouring kisima farm to Rutundu. The horses are well schooled polo ponies.
Lake Elementaita serena hotel
Have a glimpse of the beautiful birdlife in the flamingo tinged lake on the floor of the great rift valley. Elementaita serena hotel built on the shores of the lake in the beautiful british colonial architecture is our choice for a honeymoon in this paradise. The hotel offers an affordable honeymoon package that comes with an exclusive stay in a private room overlooking the glamorous lake. In the package you can have a personalized lakeside breakfast where you retreat for a continental morning meal with your partner with armchairs to the serene banks of the lake. The camp also offers private game drives in the soysambu conservancy. Other things included in the honeymoon package include: archery, scented candles in your tent, house wine and guided bushwalk along the lake.
