Forrest James Safaris

MYLES & JULIA HONEYMOON SAFARI

From the beauty of Cape Town to the untamed romance of South Africa’s safari wilderness. A journey designed to celebrate the beginning of a lifetime together.

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Two remarkable settings.
One unforgettable beginning.

10Nights in South Africa
2Distinct destinations
11Days in South Africa
Your honeymoon, thoughtfully imagined

Love, adventure and the beauty of South Africa.

Celebrate your first days as newlyweds with an extraordinary South African escape. Begin in Cape Town, where ocean views and mountain scenery set the scene for a few days of discovery and relaxation.

Continue into the wild heart of Greater Kruger, where intimate safari experiences bring you close to Africa's remarkable wildlife.

A collection of exceptional hotels and safari lodges creates a journey with just the right balance of city, safari and romance.

The route

From the coast to the heart of the bush.

A thoughtfully paced journey through Cape Town and Greater Kruger’s extraordinary safari wilderness.

4 nights · 23–27 September 2027

Cape Town

A choice of exceptional city hotels, ocean views and mountain landscapes.

6 nights · 27 September–3 October 2027

Greater Kruger

A choice of private safari lodges and immersive wildlife experiences.

Cape Town · Hotel accommodation options

Discover your Cape Town stay.

Luxury collection
LUXURY HOTEL

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

SEP 2027

Cape Town’s iconic pink landmark, set in nine acres of gardens beneath Table Mountain. The hotel offers a broad collection of rooms, suites and private garden cottages.

Mount Nelson suite terrace with Table Mountain viewsMount Nelson pink hotel exteriorMount Nelson garden swimming poolMount Nelson gardens and mountain settingMount Nelson dining experienceMount Nelson Planet Bar
Superior Room · per person per night$763 / night · 4 nights: $3,051
Deluxe Room · per person per night$862 / night · 4 nights: $3,449
Deluxe Junior Suite · per person per night$1,058 / night · 4 nights: $4,231
Studio Suite · per person per night$1,080 / night · 4 nights: $4,321
Deluxe Studio Suite · per person per night$1,129 / night · 4 nights: $4,514
One Bedroom Suite · per person per night$1,165 / night · 4 nights: $4,658
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite · per person per night$1,834 / night · 4 nights: $7,336
Garden Cottage Suite · per person per night$1,834 / night · 4 nights: $7,336
Deluxe Garden Cottage Suite · per person per night$1,894 / night · 4 nights: $7,577

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LUXURY HOTEL

Cape Grace

SEP 2027

An intimate waterfront address on a private quay at the V&A Waterfront, with harbour, marina and Table Mountain views.

Cape Grace hotel and V&A WaterfrontCape Grace loungeCape Grace restaurantCape Grace suite loungeCape Grace swimming poolCape Grace bedroom
Fairmont Harbour View · per person per night$651 / night · 4 nights: $2,604
Family Room, Marina View · per person per night$762 / night · 4 nights: $3,046
Deluxe Mountain View – Accessible · per person per night$774 / night · 4 nights: $3,096
Deluxe Mountain View · per person per night$774 / night · 4 nights: $3,096
Rooftop Room · per person per night$804 / night · 4 nights: $3,214
Junior Suite · per person per night$878 / night · 4 nights: $3,510
Signature One Bedroom Suite · per person per night$1,538 / night · 4 nights: $6,151
Rooftop Terrace Suite · per person per night$1,640 / night · 4 nights: $6,560
Family Suite, Marina View · per person per night$1,710 / night · 4 nights: $6,838
Two Bedroom Suite · per person per night$2,001 / night · 4 nights: $8,004
Cape Grace / premium multi-bedroom suite (listing label varies) · per person per night$2,382 / night · 4 nights: $9,527

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LUXURY HOTEL

Ellerman House

SEP 2027

A highly exclusive Bantry Bay retreat overlooking the Atlantic, known for its private art collection, intimate service and individually designed rooms and suites.

Ellerman House Deluxe Spa Room private poolEllerman House ocean-view suiteEllerman House bedroomEllerman House ocean-facing terraceEllerman House bedroom and bathroomEllerman House dining room
Classic House Room · · per person per night$722 / night · 4 nights: $2,889
Superior House Room · · per person per night$873 / night · 4 nights: $3,491
Deluxe Spa Room · · per person per night$1,234 / night · 4 nights: $4,935
Deluxe House Room · · per person per night$1,565 / night · 4 nights: $6,259
Ellerman House Suite · · per person per night$1,776 / night · 4 nights: $7,101
Villa One – 3 Bedroom · · entire villa per night$7,583 / night · 4 nights: $30,330
Villa Two – 3 Bedroom · · entire villa per night$6,620 / night · 4 nights: $26,479
Villa One – 5 Bedroom · · entire villa per night$10,050 / night · 4 nights: $40,200
Villa One – 5 Bedroom with exclusive spa · · entire villa per night$11,464 / night · 4 nights: $45,857

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PREMIUM HOTEL

Camissa House

SEP 2027

An eight-room boutique hideaway on the slopes of Table Mountain, with garden-facing rooms and terrace rooms looking across Cape Town and the Atlantic.

Camissa House terrace and Table Mountain viewCamissa House luxury roomCamissa House room with private terraceCamissa House bathroomCamissa House marble interior detail
Luxury Room (5 rooms) · 2026 high season · per person per night$369 / night · 4 nights: $1,474
Luxury Terrace Room (3 rooms) · 2026 high season · per person per night$440 / night · 4 nights: $1,761

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PREMIUM HOTEL

The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

SEP 2027

An ocean-facing hotel framed by the Twelve Apostles mountain range, with private balconies and terraces across many of its room categories.

Aerial view of The Twelve Apostles HotelThe Twelve Apostles ocean-facing terraceThe Twelve Apostles swimming poolThe Twelve Apostles outdoor spa gazeboThe Twelve Apostles spa loungeThe Twelve Apostles restaurant terrace
Classic Room · · per person per night$321 / night · 4 nights: $1,284
Milkwood Room · · per person per night$365 / night · 4 nights: $1,461
Deluxe Room · · per person per night$410 / night · 4 nights: $1,639
Luxury Room · · per person per night$479 / night · 4 nights: $1,917
One Bedroom Suite – non sea-facing · · per person per night$773 / night · 4 nights: $3,091
Junior Sea-Facing Suite · · per person per night$732 / night · 4 nights: $2,927
One Bedroom Sea-Facing Suite · · per person per night$839 / night · 4 nights: $3,354
Two Bedroom Non-Sea-Facing Suite · · per person per night$1,203 / night · 4 nights: $4,813
Two Bedroom Sea-Facing Suite · · per person per night$1,330 / night · 4 nights: $5,319

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PREMIUM HOTEL

Morea House, Autograph Collection

SEP 2027

A design-led Camps Bay hotel between the Atlantic and the Twelve Apostles, with 90 rooms and suites, a guest-only heated pool and Morea House Spa.

Morea House pool deckMorea House Spa relaxation areaCamps Bay coastline viewed from Morea HouseMorea House loungeMorea House pool
Deluxe King Guest Room · per person per night$456 / night · 4 nights: $1,824
Larger King Guest Room with Mountain View · per person per night$491 / night · 4 nights: $1,961
Executive King Guest Room with Ocean View · per person per night$513 / night · 4 nights: $2,051
Azure One-Bedroom Junior Suite with King Bed · per person per night$525 / night · 4 nights: $2,098
Morea Signature One-Bedroom Penthouse Suite with Balcony · per person per night$616 / night · 4 nights: $2,462

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PREMIUM HOTEL

Atzaró Cape Town

SEP 2027

A small luxury hotel at the foot of Table Mountain, with six individually designed suites, panoramic city views, a pool deck and wellness facilities.

Atzaró Cape Town Lion’s Head Signature SuiteAtzaró Cape Town Madiba Deluxe SuiteAtzaró Cape Town Protea Superior SuiteAtzaró Cape Town Marula Superior SuiteAtzaró Cape Town exclusive-use propertyAtzaró Cape Town Rooibos Suite
Suite with garden-view terrace · per person per night$271 / night · 4 nights: $1,081
Superior King Suite · per person per night$285 / night · 4 nights: $1,139
Deluxe King Suite, high floor · per person per night$377 / night · 4 nights: $1,505

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PREMIUM HOTEL

The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa

SEP 2027

A five-star boutique hotel on the Camps Bay Promenade, set between the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles. The Marly combines spacious sea- and mountain-facing rooms and suites with a rooftop pool, boutique spa, gym, and celebrated restaurants just steps from the beach.

The Marly Studio Sea-Facing Room The Marly Classic Sea-Facing Room The Marly Superior Sea-Facing Room The Marly Superior Sea-Facing Suite The Marly Deluxe Sea-Facing Suite
Studio Sea-Facing Room · 30m² · per person / night$317 / night · 4 nights: $1,270
Classic Mountain-Facing Room · 35m² · per person / night$351 / night · 4 nights: $1,404
Classic Sea-Facing Room · 35m² · per person / night$418 / night · 4 nights: $1,673
Superior Mountain-Facing Room · 54m² · per person / night$351 / night · 4 nights: $1,404
Superior Sea-Facing Room · 45–54m² · per person / night$519 / night · 4 nights: $2,076
Superior Sea-Facing Suite · 45–54m² · per person / night$519 / night · 4 nights: $2,076
Junior Sea-Facing Suite · 45m² · per person / night$586 / night · 4 nights: $2,345

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Greater Kruger · Safari accommodation options

Choose your safari lodge.

Eight individual lodge sections, each with its own accommodation gallery, room categories and published 2027 rates. September 2027 falls within the 1 July–19 December 2027 rate season for the lodges that publish seasonal pricing.

27 SEP – 3 OCT 2027Check-in to check-out
6 nightsSafari stay duration
2 adultsOne room / suite
USDNightly rates and stay totals
LUXURY SAFARI

Kapama Karula

SEP 2027

Kapama’s flagship lodge, with private river-facing villas, heated plunge pools and a highly private safari setting.

Kapama Karula villa loungeKapama Karula family villa pool deckKapama Karula suite bathroomKapama Karula private deckKapama Karula villa pool
Superior Villa · standard rate · USD per person / night$2,531
Standard rate · per person · 6 nights$15,181
Karula 6-night honeymoon / long-stay offer · 5 nights charged$12,651
Saving · per person over 6 nights$2,531
Superior Family Villa · standard USD per person / night (2 adults sharing)$4,368
Family Villa · per person · 6 nights (no listed complimentary-night offer)$26,205

September 2027 offer: Pay for 3 nights, stay for 4, or pay for 4 nights, stay for 5. Both offers are valid 5 January–19 December 2027. For this six-night comparison, the estimate assumes one complimentary night and five nights charged: $12,651 per person (approximately $25,302 for two adults), saving approximately $5,061 per couple against the six-night standard accommodation total. The published promotion is for a Superior Luxury Villa; the Superior Family Villa is shown at standard pricing. The offer is for new bookings and cannot be combined with other specials. The lodge must confirm the promotion on the six-night reservation.

Included: Published Kapama rates include accommodation, all meals, two daily safaris, a guided bush walk, selected local and premium drinks, and Hoedspruit Airport transfers for fly-in guests.

Additional fees / conditions: Kapama conservation levy: approximately $43 per person per night for 1 July 2027–5 January 2028, payable separately for the full stay.

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LUXURY SAFARI

Makanyi Private Game Lodge

SEP 2027

An intimate lodge in the Timbavati, with refined suites, private decks and a small collection of pool suites.

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Makanyi Suite · 2027 standard rate · USD per person / night$1,958
Standard rate · per person · 6 nights$11,747
Honeymoon rate · couple / night (50% off one partner)$2,937
Honeymoon total · couple · 6 nights$17,621
Honeymoon saving · couple · 6 nights$5,874
Makanyi Pool Suite · 2027 standard rate · USD per person / night$2,079
Standard rate · per person · 6 nights$12,470
Honeymoon rate · couple / night (50% off one partner)$3,118
Honeymoon total · couple · 6 nights$18,705
Honeymoon saving · couple · 6 nights$6,235

Included: All meals and beverages, including South African house wines and MCCs; two daily game drives; gym use; laundry; and seasonal bush walks and stargazing where offered.

September 2027 honeymoon special: 50% off one partner’s accommodation in a Makanyi Suite or Makanyi Pool Suite. Valid year-round through 30 April 2028, with a minimum two-night stay and travel within six months of the wedding date; proof of wedding date is required. The package also includes a bottle of South African MCC and welcome platter, a surprise private dinner, romantic turndown and a complimentary 30-minute massage for each guest. The offer cannot be combined with other specials.

Additional fees / conditions: The 2027 Timbavati conservation levy is R700 per person per night (approximately $43), payable in full for both guests even when the honeymoon accommodation discount applies. The USD estimates use the 4 November 2026 reference rate and are not a lodge quotation.

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LUXURY SAFARI

Simbambili Game Lodge

SEP 2027

A nine-suite lodge in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, known for private plunge pools, shaded sala beds and excellent leopard viewing.

Simbambili luxury suiteSimbambili Waterhole Suite bathroomSimbambili suite interiorSimbambili deck and plunge poolSimbambili lodge exterior
Per person · USD per night$1,745
Per person · 6-night stay$10,470

Included: Accommodation, all meals and snacks, local drinks, minibar drinks, morning and afternoon game drives with guide and tracker, Wi-Fi and laundry. Premium wines, champagne, spa treatments, gratuities and reserve/gate fees are excluded.

Additional fees / conditions: Additional 2027 Sabi Sand conservation/community levy: $57 per person per day (published as TBC), plus Gowrie Gate fee of $11 per person and $23 per vehicle (also TBC).

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PREMIUM SAFARI

Kapama Southern Camp

SEP 2027

A welcoming, contemporary camp with standard suites, private-pool villas and family villas.

Kapama Southern Camp suiteKapama Southern Camp family villaKapama Southern Camp suite interiorKapama Southern Camp luxury suiteKapama Southern Camp suite
Per person · USD per night$993
Per person · 6-night stay$5,958
Per person · USD per night$1,324
Per person · 6-night stay$7,944
Luxury Family Villa · USD per person / night (2 adults sharing)$1,986
Per person · 6-night stay (2 adults sharing unit)$11,916

Included: Published Kapama rates include accommodation, all meals, two daily safaris, a guided bush walk, selected local and premium drinks, and Hoedspruit Airport transfers for fly-in guests.

Additional fees / conditions: Kapama conservation levy: $42 per person per night for 1 July 2027–5 January 2028, in addition to accommodation.

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PREMIUM SAFARI

Kapama River Lodge

SEP 2027

A larger lodge with several suite categories, multiple pools, dining spaces and an on-site spa and wellness centre.

Kapama River Lodge Tamboti suiteKapama River Lodge Tamboti sitting areaKapama River Lodge suiteKapama River Lodge Royal Suite deckKapama River Lodge Royal Suite interior
Per person · USD per night$1,324
Per person · 6-night stay$7,944
Per person · USD per night$1,204
Per person · 6-night stay$7,221
Per person · USD per night$1,053
Per person · 6-night stay$6,318
Per person · USD per night$1,053
Per person · 6-night stay$6,318
Leadwood Family Suite · USD per person / night (2 adults sharing)$1,580
Per person · 6-night stay (2 adults sharing unit)$9,477

Included: Published Kapama rates include accommodation, all meals, two daily safaris, a guided bush walk, selected local and premium drinks, and Hoedspruit Airport transfers for fly-in guests.

Additional fees / conditions: Kapama conservation levy: $42 per person per night for 1 July 2027–5 January 2028, in addition to accommodation.

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PREMIUM SAFARI

Kapama Buffalo Camp

SEP 2027

An intimate, adults-only tented camp set among the trees, with elevated walkways and ten luxury safari tents. Minimum age 16.

Kapama Buffalo Camp luxury tentKapama Buffalo Camp tent balconyKapama Buffalo Camp bomaKapama Buffalo Camp tent exteriorKapama Buffalo Camp lounge
Luxury Tent · standard rate · USD per person / night$1,115
Standard rate · per person · 6 nights$6,687
6-night offer estimate · 5 nights charged$5,573
Saving · per person over 6 nights$1,115
Honeymoon / offer total · two adults · 6 nights$11,145
Saving · two adults · 6 nights$2,229

September 2027 offer: Pay for 3 nights, stay for 4, valid 1 April–31 October 2027. For this six-night comparison, the estimate assumes one complimentary night and five nights charged: approximately $5,573 per person or $11,145 for two adults, saving approximately $2,229 per couple. New bookings only; cannot be combined with other specials. The lodge must confirm that the offer can be applied to the full six-night reservation.

Included: Published Kapama rates include accommodation, all meals, two daily safaris, a guided bush walk, selected local and premium drinks, and Hoedspruit Airport transfers for fly-in guests.

Additional fees / conditions: Kapama conservation levy: approximately $43 per person per night for 1 July 2027–5 January 2028, payable separately for all six nights. Children under 16 are not permitted.

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PREMIUM SAFARI

Klaserie Drift Misava Safari Camp

SEP 2027

A boutique camp on the Klaserie River with river-view villas, river-view suites and garden-view suites.

Misava Safari Camp pool deckMisava River View Suite bedroomMisava River View Suite deckMisava Safari Camp accommodationMisava Safari Camp infinity pool
Per person · USD per night$1,367
Per person · 6-night stay$8,202
Per person · USD per night$1,185
Per person · 6-night stay$7,110
Per person · USD per night$910
Per person · 6-night stay$5,460
River View Villa with Starbed & Pool – 2 bedroom · USD per person / night (2 adults sharing)$2,979
Per person · 6-night stay (2 adults sharing unit)$17,874

Standard stay includes: Luxury serviced accommodation, all fine-dining meals and snacks, all local beverages (including house wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee), two game drives daily, laundry and Wi-Fi.

September 2027 honeymoon package: Available to two adults sharing for a minimum three-night stay. The complimentary honeymoon extras include a bottle of South African MCC per couple on arrival (a non-alcoholic option is available), a romantic rose-petal turndown and a 30-minute African massage per person. The lodge also highlights private dining under the stars and a candle-lit bath with rose petals and bubbly as part of its romantic honeymoon experience; confirm the exact arrangements and any applicable charges directly with the lodge.

Additional fees / conditions: For international guests, 2027 Klaserie conservation fee is $34 per person per night and the Misava Love in Action levy is $12 per person per night. Self-drive reserve entry is $19 per vehicle.

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CLASSIC SAFARI

Isambane Camp

SEP 2027

A relaxed, intimate bush camp in the Parsons area of Balule Game Reserve, within the Greater Kruger. Set in Big Five country, Isambane offers an authentic tented safari experience across a 10,000-hectare landscape.

Isambane Camp bush setting and accommodationIsambane Camp safari tentIsambane Camp accommodation and bush surroundings

Accommodation: Luxury Safari Tents featuring queen beds and private bathrooms.

Luxury Safari Tent · estimated 2027 rate · USD per person / night$497
Standard rate · per person · 6 nights$2,982
6-night stay · two adults$5,964

Pricing basis: The 2027 estimate applies the requested 10% increase to the published 2026 guide rate and converts the result to USD using the same indicative exchange rate used elsewhere on this itinerary. Isambane's official room information describes rates as per person per night sharing; a third-party rate listing describes its displayed amounts as per room per night for two sharing. Confirm the exact rate basis and room allocation directly with Isambane before booking. All Isambane accommodation prices on this itinerary are displayed in USD.

Included: Tented accommodation, daily housekeeping, breakfast, lunch and three-course dinner, tea and coffee, and morning and afternoon/sunset game drives with selected drinks and snacks. Wi-Fi is available where applicable.

Not included: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, transfers to and from the reserve, Parsons gate fee, laundry, boutique purchases and certain special meal requests. Additional activities can be arranged separately. Minimum stay and age conditions may apply by room type.

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A journey to celebrate your beginning

A honeymoon is not simply a holiday. It is the first journey of a new chapter, filled with places, experiences and memories that will stay with you long after you return home.

Your own South African story awaits

Let us create a honeymoon that is entirely yours.

This page presents a choice of Cape Town hotels and safari lodges. Your selected properties, room categories and confirmed September 2027 USD rates can be added as the options are finalised.

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