Honeymoons
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Amazing service, always very helpful and organised the perfect honeymoon. I couldn’t recommend them enough!” Christina
St Pierre Island, Seychelles Front cover: Lion Sands Chalkey Treehouse, , South Africa
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Farandwild.travel 01768 603 715
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Finding you the one We firmly believe that a honeymoon should be a once in a lifetime trip. Romantic, unique and something you both talk about for years to come. Whether you are dreaming of embarking on a safari adventure to see the big five, planning to island-hop around the pristine beaches of the Seychelles or to go wine tasting in South Africa, our consultants will create a trip that is tailored to your taste and budget. To inspire your trip of a lifetime, we’ve handpicked some of our favourite honeymoon ideas …but these simply for inspiration, every honeymoon we create is completely unique (seriously, we’ve never organised two honeymoons the same), so dream big, let your wanderlust go wild and we’ll make it happen for you.
Happy honeymooning!
Ben Morision Director, Far & Wild
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KENYA
Big Cats, Warriors and White Sands
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Big cat game viewing in a private conservancy Stay in luxury traditional tented accommodation Sunrise hot air balloon over the Masai Mara Meet the Maasai Warriors in their traditional dress Relax on white sand beaches & enjoy incredible snorkelling
Best time to go: July – September Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara
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Breakfast at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi
Lion on safari
The vast plains of the Masai Mara inspired Karen Blixen’s ‘Out of Africa’ and continue to make us fall in love with Kenya today. Staying in a private reserve in the Mara means you maximise your chances of seeing big cats which the area is famous for and experience the Great Migration without the crowds, giving you an unbeatable safari experience. In the evenings relax in luxurious tented accommodation, enjoy bush baths and candlelit dinners. For a truly memorable experience, add a sunrise hot air balloon to see the game from a completely new angle. Afterwards fly to Diani beach for a few days of pure relaxation. Spend your days gazing at flawless white sandy beaches, snorkelling, kayaking, diving or just watching the world go by.
14 days from £7,200pp
Dinner at Little Governors’ Camp
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The Sands at Nomad, Diani Beach
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SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town, Wine and Whales
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Climb Table Mountain and enjoy the panoramic views Watch the penguins at Boulders Beach Taste fine wines and enjoy vineyard lunches Relax on a boat as you look for whales Enjoy world-class cuisine
Best time to go: September – November Sunset over Table Mountain
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Begin with a few days in cosmopolitan Cape Town, full of incredible restaurants. Climb the iconic Table Mountain and look down over the city, stroll along Boulders Beach famed for its penguins and visit the Cape of Good Hope. Continue on to Stellenbosch, the world-renowned wine region where there is no shortage of fine wines to try as you toast the start of married life. The rolling hills also provide the perfect backdrop for some spectacular hiking and horse riding trails.
Penguins at Boulders Beach
Horse riding at Birkenhead House, Hermanus
Round your trip off in the beautiful town of Hermanus where you have the chance to spot whales frolicking in the sea, enjoy the exquisite seafood restaurants and relax in the stunning countryside before heading home. Whale watching in Hermanus
11 days from ÂŁ2,685pp Last Word Constantia near vineyards
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TANZANIA & ZANZIBAR Great Migration, Craters & Reefs
Highlights • Witness the greatest show on earth, the Great Migration • Spot the Big Five • Visit Ngorongoro Crater, fondly called the eighth wonder of the world • Relax on soft sandy beaches & snorkel in the crystal-clear sea • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Best time to go: July–September Great Wildebeest Migration
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Lions in the Serengeti by Lamai Lodge
View from Ngorongoro Crater
Safari and beach are a match made in heaven, and you can’t get better than Tanzania. Stay on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater in an incredible domed tent with panoramic views, then witness the Great Migration cross the Serengeti, keeping an eye out for the big cats which follow it. Next fly to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar to relax on their glorious beaches, snorkel in the pristine waters and explore the cobbled streets and bazaars of Stone Town. Relish in romantic candle lit suppers on the beach and sunset dhow cruises. For a completely unique experience, spend the night in a glass underwater room on the Pemba coast, a small island next to Zanzibar. Watch the incredible sea life lit up and undisturbed.
14 days from ÂŁ5,225pp
The Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater
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Glass underwater room at Manta Resort, Pemba
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BOTSWANA & SEYCHELLES Elephants, Mokoros and Island Hopping
Highlights • • • • • •
Africa’s most exclusive game viewing and beaches Float down the Okavango Delta in a Mokoro Densest population of elephants in Africa Try horse-riding, walking safaris, quad biking, or night drives Outstanding snorkelling and diving Watch turtles hatch on talcum powder soft beaches
Elephants in the Okavango Delta
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Best time to go: June – August
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For exclusivity, true wilderness and exceptional game viewing including rare wild dogs and all the big cats, Botswana tops the list. Yoga at San Camp by Natural Selection
Spend your days watching large herds of elephants in the Chobe National Park, spotting predators, gliding down the Okavango Delta in a Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or sitting with meerkats. In the evenings, sip gin and tonics round a bushfire and perhaps sleep out under the night sky on a star bed. Then, jet off to the Seychelles to island hop around the best beaches in the world - powdery white sands lapped by a dreamy azure sea. Snorkel amongst the pristine coral with turtles, manta rays and parrot fish, see giant tortoises and experience exquisite candle lit suppers on the beach.
Helicopter flight and lunch in the Okavango Delta
Float down the Okavango Delta in a Mokoro
14 days from ÂŁ7,200pp Scuba diving in the Seychelles
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SOUTH AFRICA & MOZAMBIQUE Leopards, Treehouses and Something Blue
Highlights • • • • •
Big Five game viewing in a private conservancy Night safaris and bush walks Sleep out under the stars Exceptional snorkelling and diving in a marine national park Private pool and personal butler
Leopard Hills – sundowner drinks
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Best time to go: May – September
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Lions at Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge
Leopard from Ngala Safari Lodge by &Beyond
This is bush to beach at its most luxurious combining the incredible wildlife of Sabi Sands with Mozambique’s paradise beaches. Begin in Sabi Sands, a private conservancy near Kruger National Park which is home to the big five and famous for its high leopard population. Enjoy off-roading and night safaris, as well as bush walks which are a real treat for the senses. For a truly off the grid experience, add a night under the stars in a treehouse such as Lion Sands Chalkey Treehouse (front cover image). Arrive by helicopter to the gorgeous Azura Benguerra, a paradise of soft beaches, warm seas and gentle breezes – perfect for rounding off your honeymoon. This is true barefoot luxury with your own private pool and personal butler. Spend your days relaxing on the beach or snorkelling and diving along unspoilt reef – bliss.
12 days from £5,925pp
Sundowners at Azura Benguerra
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Diving at Azura Benguerra. Image by Scott Ramsay.
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NAMIBIA
Dunes, Desert Elephants and Cheetahs
Highlights • • • • • •
Ever-changing extraordinary landscapes Climb the largest red dune called Big Daddy Unique desert safari experience at Etosha Thrill seekers paradise Stunning, romantic hotels with complete privacy Explore at your own pace – just the two of you
Shipwreck Lodge, Skeleton Coast
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Best time to go: May – September
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Vast dramatic landscapes, remote and ruggedly romantic, Namibia is a one-of-a-kind destination. Whilst the stunning scenery is an undeniable draw, Namibia is perfect for couples looking for a more active honeymoon with the chance to climb or quad bike up giant dunes, skydive, see desert adapted elephants and rhino, kayak with seals and walk with cheetahs. Most couples choose to self-drive Namibia, exploring it at their own pace so they can stop to marvel at scenery and wildlife as they go, but if you are looking for the ultimate luxury experience and to reach otherwise inaccessible parts of the country, then a private flying safari could be for you. With unique hotels such as Shipwreck Lodges (designed to look like a shipwreck), private desert picnics and dark sky reserves where you can wish upon a star, Namibia will be sure to capture your heart.
Big dune walk in Sossusvlei, photo from Desert Lodge by &Beyond
Ongava Cheetah
Namibia Desert elephants
13 days from ÂŁ2,895pp Sossusvlei Desert quad bike experience by &Beyond
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Governor’s Camp sunrise hot air ballooning safari
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50% OFF A SAFARI HOT AIR BALLOON The Icing On The Cake. Treat to yourself to the experience of a lifetime with a sunrise hot air balloon over the Masai Mara. Float silently over the plains, forests and rivers as the sun begins to illuminate the sky. Enjoy your birds eye perspective as you gaze at the game below; watch elephants washing, giraffes feeding, hear lions roar and if you are lucky perhaps even see a chase take place. Toast your return to earth with a bush breakfast complete with sparkling wine. Quote HB2021 on enquiry to claim. Call 01768 603 715 to find out more. Terms and conditions apply. Valid on bookings of 7 nights of more. Excludes Christmas and Easter period.
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Our Service Experts who listen to you
Created for you
Our experts know their countries inside out and will listen to exactly what you want from your holiday – activities you enjoy, the types of places you want to stay, any mustsees and your budget – so they can create a trip that is perfect for you.
Our itineraries are there to inspire you, but we personally create each and every holiday down to the very last detail. This means we create a trip that is genuinely unique and tailored to you. We will refine it until it is right.
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Tailor-made doesn’t mean expensive – it simply means we create every element of your trip specifically with you in mind and that we take care of all the pesky details so you can relax. Our price promise means you’ll never spend more booking with us than if you went direct.
We’re extremely proud to have a five-star rating on Trustpilot and that over 25% of trips booked are either repeat bookings from happy customers or clients referring a friend. Ensuring our customers have the best time possible is our number one priority.
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We are determined to make travel more sustainable and to ensure it has a positive impact. Our world-first carbon scoring initiative gives every trip we create an impact score and suggestions of how you can reduce this. We champion boutique hotels who are working with the local community and environment. Our charity partnerships give additional support to the countries we love to travel to.
We are ATOL protected to give you financial security. One of the joys of booking with us is that we take care of all the nitty gritty details from flights and transfers to making sure hotels know about any dietary requirements. While you’re away we provide a 24-hour emergency hotline so if for any reason you need help on your trip, we are immediately contactable.
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Meet Our Specialists Ben I’ve been involved with holidays to Africa for pretty much all my life... growing up in Sudan and Kenya, taking them, and then a working life in the UK making them. I’m happy talking about anywhere from Cape Town to Ethiopia, and now that I’ve got 3 children, I’m fast becoming a family holidays expert too.
Alistair I’ve been working in travel for most of my life... from being a guide travelling through most of central and southern Africa, to heading up sales teams at some of the UK’s best specialist tour operators. Talk to me about anywhere in southern Africa and I’m a happy man.
Peter Be it on the desolate Skeleton Coast of Namibia, the rainforests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park or even the chic beaches of Camps Bay, I am always happiest when in Africa. This passion extends to planning trips there as well and I am always on hand to give impartial, first-hand advice on all of our destinations and help you plan the perfect trip!
Honeymoon gift list We can create you a personalised honeymoon gift list so that your friends and family can contribute towards something you’d like to experience on your honeymoon. It might be a hot air balloon ride, a flight upgrade, a spa treatment or a scuba diving experience, we can include whatever you fancy on the list.
A little extra We’ll always try to get you a treat – whether that’s a little surprise on arrival or a special discount, we go above and beyond to ensure you get the best experience. Call us today on 01768 603 715 to find out more.
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Book With Confidence Book your honeymoon with total peace of mind thanks to our flexible booking policy.
Refunds If you have booked an ATOL bonded trip with us and would like to cancel your trip due the FCO advising against ‘all but essential travel’ to the particular area you are travelling to, and you are unable to postpone to a later date, we will refund you in full.
Postponing
ATOL Protection
Which? Recognised
We’ll always happily look into changing your holiday dates if you wish (whatever the reason) and will try to avoid you having any additional costs.
We are an ATOL bonded tour operator which means in the unlikely event of anything happening to Far & Wild, you are still financially protected.
Consumer champion Which? included Far & Wild Travel in 2020 as one of their top travel companies you can trust.
Contact Us To start organising your tailor-made holiday, contact our friendly team, we’re to help. 01768 603 715 | enquiries@farandwild.travel | Farandwild.travel
The Highlands honeymoon hot tub, Tanzania
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