{"id":9969,"date":"2019-10-04T12:49:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T12:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=9969"},"modified":"2025-04-30T10:25:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:25:26","slug":"kenya-honeymoons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/kenya-honeymoons","title":{"rendered":"Top Kenya honeymoons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Honeymoons are always a tricky thing to plan and whilst they\u2019re a lot of fun, you can get yourself in a twist trying to do everything you want to whilst still enjoying some time to just relax after the fun of the wedding! Sometimes the location is the hardest bit, but if you\u2019re looking for somewhere that ticks both your boxes, how about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a>? This beautiful and vast country in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/an-east-africa-safari-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Africa<\/a> really does have something for everyone, and whether you\u2019re after wildlife, luxury, beaches or adventure, you will find it all here. Keep reading to find your dream Kenya honeymoon&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/classic-kenya-bush-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-lake-naivasha-kenya-timbuktu-travel-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-lake-naivasha-kenya-timbuktu-travel-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-lake-naivasha-kenya-timbuktu-travel-1.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-lake-naivasha-kenya-timbuktu-travel-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-lake-naivasha-kenya-timbuktu-travel-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-lake-naivasha-kenya-timbuktu-travel-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-lake-naivasha-kenya-timbuktu-travel-1.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bush and Beach<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve done any sort of research into African honeymoons, we\u2019re almost certain you\u2019ll have heard of a \u2018Bush and Beach\u2019 break. The classic honeymoon combination, it does exactly what it says on the tin &#8211; 10 days of post-wedding bliss split between safari and sun-lounger time. There\u2019s a reason it\u2019s a popular choice! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/classic-kenya-bush-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our favourite trip<\/a> takes newlyweds through some of our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a> highlights: relax at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/great-rift-valley-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Naivasha<\/a> as you watch candy-floss pink clouds of flamingos drift by, enjoy front row seats to the safari action in the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a>, and then finish your trip sprawled on the beach, book in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Honeymoon heaven you say? Well, quite.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/mara-plains-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perched on the shores of Lake Naivasha, we love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/loldia-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loldia House<\/a> for its 1930s charm and prime spot on the glistening shores of the water. If it\u2019s wall-to-wall luxury you\u2019re after, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/mara-plains-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mara Plains Camp<\/a> in the Masai Mara is the spot for you. This Hemingway-worthy nook is the last word in safari-luxe with its Persian rugs, copper baths and unbeatable access to the park\u2019s remarkable game viewing. For low-key beach chic in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/diani-beach-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diani<\/a>, we love the peaceful and stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/diani-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diani Blue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/mara-plains-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Mara%20Plains%20Camp&lodgeId=484\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"484\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/484\/original\/0-Mara-Plains-Camp-masai-mara-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"484\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Mara Plains Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Mara Plains Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Adventure<\/h2>\n<p>Those newlyweds in search of more of an adventuremoon, we\u2019ve got something for you too. If you\u2019re looking for an off-the-beaten-track, don\u2019t-know-anyone-else-that\u2019s-been-there, bragging-rights escape, let us introduce our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/the-wilds-of-northern-kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wilds of Northern Kenya<\/a>\u2019 trip. Whilst you\u2019ll still get to explore the safari wonderland that is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a>, you\u2019ll also get a taste of a slightly more unexplored side of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a>. Seekers of something \u2018wild and remote\u2019 need look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/matthew-s-range-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matthew\u2019s Range<\/a> (also known as the Lenkiyio Hills) in the north of the country. Adventurous couples can spend their days hiking the slopes, always keeping an eye out for some of the incredible wildlife that call the mountains home. Here you\u2019ll spot everything from elephant to giraffe to oryx, gazelle and zebra! And if all that weren\u2019t enough, you\u2019ll also get a chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/meet-the-samburu-tribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meet the local Samburu tribe<\/a> and understand their culture and way of life. It\u2019s certainly a once-in-a-lifetime trip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/giraffe-manor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/53a0524.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/53a0524.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/53a0524.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/53a0524.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/53a0524.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/53a0524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/53a0524.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll probably have to stop for a night in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/nairobi-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nairobi<\/a> when you arrive in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a>, so why not make your layover a memorable one at the ever-popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/giraffe-manor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giraffe Manor<\/a>? Being as remote as it is, Matthew\u2019s Range doesn\u2019t offer an abundance of accommodation, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/kitich-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kitich Camp<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sarara-tented-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarara Tented Camp<\/a> are both excellent (and romantic) options. With its 12 spacious tents and astonishing river-side locations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/elephant-bedroom-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elephant Bedroom Camp<\/a> is forever a favourite in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/samburu-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samburu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/giraffe-manor?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Giraffe%20Manor&lodgeId=902\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"57\" data-lodge-id=\"902\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/902\/original\/Giraffe-Manor-Front-House-View-Giraffe-Walking-Around-Timbuktu-Travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"57\" data-lodge-id=\"902\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Giraffe Manor Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Giraffe Manor<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/all-the-highlights-all-in-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=599,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=958,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=299,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=511,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>All in one<\/h2>\n<p>You may have heard or read about all the incredible destinations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a> has to offer, and if you don\u2019t know how you\u2019ll ever possibly choose, try our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/all-the-highlights-all-in-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All the highlights, all in one<\/a>\u2019, trip and tick off those must-visit spots. This 13 night adventure will take you across the country in a whirlwind of wildlife, romance, adventure, unparalleled scenery and sandy white beaches. Enjoy walking and horseback safaris in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/laikipia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laikipia<\/a> with your beloved, search for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/top-safari-destinations-big-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Five<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a> (yes the magical Mara comes up again and again &#8211; and for good reason!), spot huge herds of ellies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/amboseli-chyulu-hills-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amboseli<\/a> in front of the incredible backdrop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kilimanjaro-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kilimanjaro<\/a>, before finally flopping down on a beach for a few days of well earned rest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/msambweni-beach-holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Msambweni<\/a>. If you\u2019re a couple who just can\u2019t make up your minds, then this is the perfect Kenya honeymoon for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lovely Laikipia has something for every budget. On the shoestring side of things, you\u2019ve got the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sweetwaters-serena-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweetwaters Serena Camp<\/a> with tents facing directly onto an active water hole, but for those with a little more money to burn, the romantic clifftop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ol-malo-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ol Malo Lodge<\/a> offers charming luxury like no other. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/elephant-pepper-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp<\/a> is the perfect midrange escape in the Masai Mara and offers long game drives and a setting far from the madding crowds. The charming beachside village of Msambweni isn\u2019t short of boutique spots either: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mbuyu Beach Bungalows<\/a> is the perfect no-frills beach lodge and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/the-ocean-spa-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ocean Spa Lodge<\/a> is ideal for those looking for a touch of coastal magic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Mbuyu%20Beach%20Bungalows&lodgeId=4952\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"58\" data-lodge-id=\"4952\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/004\/952\/original\/mbuyu-beach-bungalows-msambweni-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"58\" data-lodge-id=\"4952\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Mbuyu Beach Bungalows Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Mbuyu Beach Bungalows<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/africa-safari?action=DesignATrip&wId=001\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner \" data-entity-type=\"country\" data-country-id=\"10000000\">\n                    <figure><img src=https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/images\/affiliate\/timbuktu-general-african-safari.jpg?w=500&h=634&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom data-country-id=\"10000000\" class=\"timbuktu_desktop_image\" alt=\"General Image\"><img src=https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/images\/affiliate\/timbuktu-general-african-safari.jpg?w=768&h=309&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=1&q=50&crop=center bottom data-country-id=\"10000000\" class=\"timbuktu_mobile_image\" alt=\"General Image\"><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Design your own trip<\/div>\n                        <span class=\"timbuktu_works\">Choose a destination, pick your properties and we'll do the rest<\/span>\n                        <div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Design a trip<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/mara-to-mahe-8583ac03-62de-4ab2-9530-0c7f0c542d56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-seychelles-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-seychelles-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-seychelles-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-seychelles-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-seychelles-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-seychelles-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-seychelles-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Wildlife and white sandy shores<\/h2>\n<p>Just because we\u2019re talking top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a> honeymoons, it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t do a little country-hopping and see a bit more. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/mara-to-mahe-8583ac03-62de-4ab2-9530-0c7f0c542d56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mara to Mahe<\/a> trip is perfect for those that want to combine some of Kenya\u2019s magnificent wildlife highlights with the unparalleled beaches of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/seychelles-holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seychelles<\/a>. Visit one of Kenya\u2019s most abundant wildlife wonderlands in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lewa-downs-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lewa Downs<\/a>, a small but mighty area that packs a punch with both black and white rhino, elephant, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, wild dog\u2026 we could go on, but do we need to? Then, spend a few days in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a> before heading off to the cloud-like beaches of the Seychelles. If you want guaranteed tropical island life then this is where you need to be. Located just south of the equator, the Seychelles enjoys blissful temperatures for almost 365 days of the year, so whether you\u2019re jetting off in the middle of a drizzly winter or hit-and-miss summer back home, you\u2019re almost certain to find some sunshine here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ololo-safari-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of our favourite stopover spots in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/nairobi-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nairobi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ololo-safari-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ololo Safari Lodge<\/a> is easy on the eye and the wallet! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/lewa-wilderness-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lewa Wilderness Lodge<\/a> is a perfect jumping off spot to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/laikipia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laikipia Plateau<\/a>. It\u2019s stylish and unpretentious and has everything you\u2019re looking for. If you want to see the Mara in style, then it has to be the beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/angama-mara-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angama Mara<\/a>, easily one of our favourite lodges on the continent and set on the very hillside featured in the film Out of Africa. The Seychelles has a reputation for being home to some incredible luxury (hello <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/north-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Island<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/six-senses-zil-pasyon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six Senses Zil Pasyon<\/a>) but there are some deals to be found if you look for them. We love Mahe Island\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/le-meridien-fisherman-s-cove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Meridien Fisherman&#8217;s Cove<\/a> for providing all the creature comforts you\u2019ll need, right on the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ololo-safari-lodge?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Ololo%20Safari%20Lodge&lodgeId=734\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"57\" data-lodge-id=\"734\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/734\/original\/tower_suite_ololo_lodge_nairobi_keny_timbuktu_travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"57\" data-lodge-id=\"734\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Ololo Safari Lodge Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Ololo Safari Lodge<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-with-the-magic-of-madagascar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-combined-with-the-magic-of-madagascar-timbuktu-travel.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-combined-with-the-magic-of-madagascar-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-combined-with-the-magic-of-madagascar-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-combined-with-the-magic-of-madagascar-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-combined-with-the-magic-of-madagascar-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-combined-with-the-magic-of-madagascar-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-combined-with-the-magic-of-madagascar-timbuktu-travel.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Animal adventure<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re the sort of couple whose perfect night in involves a box set of David Attenborough\u2019s Planet Earth, then our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/a-big-five-safari-in-kenya-with-the-magic-of-madagascar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;A Big Five safari in Kenya, with the magic of Madagascar&#8217;<\/a> is the honeymoon for you. Whilst a lot of our top Kenya honeymoons involve wildlife, this is for the real animal lovers and you\u2019ll come face to face with endangered species that you\u2019ve probably only seen on screen. The trip is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/madagascar-holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madagascar<\/a> combo and you\u2019ll start in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a>, meeting the famous tribe who are at the very heart of the region and spotting a plethora of magnificent beasts on game drives. And how about upping the honeymoon ante with an unfathomably romantic hot air balloon ride over the national park landscapes? Next, head off to the quirky island wonder that is Madagascar! Immerse yourself in the rainforest of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/andesibe-holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andasibe<\/a> for an encounter like no other as you meet the 13 lemur species the country is renowned for, including one of the largest in the world, the indri. After all that, take a break on the white sandy shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/nosy-be-holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nosy Be<\/a> and discover the wildlife wonders living below the water.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sand-river-masai-mara-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/Tent_20Bathroom_20Interior.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/Tent_20Bathroom_20Interior.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/Tent_20Bathroom_20Interior.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/Tent_20Bathroom_20Interior.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/Tent_20Bathroom_20Interior.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/Tent_20Bathroom_20Interior.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/Tent_20Bathroom_20Interior.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If spotting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/great-migration-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Migration<\/a> is top of your Masai Mara must-see list, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sand-river-masai-mara-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Camp<\/a> might be the place for you. You\u2019ll find it on the banks of the Sand River, one of the main wildebeest crossings, right in the heart of the action. We also love Andasibe\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/vakona-forest-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vakona Forest Lodge<\/a>, an eco-friendly spot set in its own private reserve, where wildlife (aka lemurs) are rife! Onto the tropical beaches of Nosy Be and here we love the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/tsara-komba-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tsara Komba Lodge<\/a>. Set on a hillside slope, with views across the water, this is what you think of when you imagine an island paradise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sand-river-masai-mara-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Sand%20River%20Masai%20Mara%20Camp&lodgeId=381\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"381\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/381\/original\/pool_area_sand_river_masai_mara_camp_masai_mara_kenya_timbuktu.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"381\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Sand River Masai Mara Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Sand River Masai Mara<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/gorillas-game-parks-a-bucket-list-adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-timbuktu-travel-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-timbuktu-travel-6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-timbuktu-travel-6.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-timbuktu-travel-6.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-timbuktu-travel-6.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-timbuktu-travel-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/1-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-timbuktu-travel-6.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Unbeatable bucket list<\/h2>\n<p>A honeymoon is usually the trip of a lifetime, so why not take it to the next level and tick off some major bucket list items? If you\u2019re the sort of newlyweds who want to experience something completely unique and the kind of thing others usually only dream about, then our &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/gorillas-game-parks-a-bucket-list-adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gorillas &amp; game parks<\/a>&#8216; trip is the one for you for you. Despite topping our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a> honeymoon list, this adventure actually begins deep in the heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/rwanda-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rwanda<\/a>, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/volcanoes-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volcanoes National Park<\/a> to be exact. It\u2019s here that you and your beloved will come face to face with one of the most extraordinary creatures on this planet: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/gorilla-trekking-in-rwanda-s-volanoes-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the mountain gorilla<\/a>. To trek through a rainforest and see one of these beautiful beasts in the flesh is an experience like no other and it\u2019s no wonder it regularly tops the must-do-before-you-die lists for most travellers. And if that wasn\u2019t enough of a bucket list adventure, you\u2019ll then hop on a short flight to, yes you guessed it, Kenya\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a>! Spend a couple of days soaking up the magic of the Mara, before heading to the luscious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/amboseli-chyulu-hills-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amboseli &amp; Chyulu Hills<\/a> for more wildlife and incredible views.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ol-donyo-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/e2016-gp-odl-alh-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1420\" height=\"973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=876,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/e2016-gp-odl-alh-30.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1401,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/e2016-gp-odl-alh-30.jpg 1401w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=257,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/e2016-gp-odl-alh-30.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=308,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/e2016-gp-odl-alh-30.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=526,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/e2016-gp-odl-alh-30.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2019\/10\/e2016-gp-odl-alh-30.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your one night stopover in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kigali-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kigali<\/a> can still be extremely chic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/the-retreat-by-heaven\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Retreat by Heaven<\/a> is a stylish, eco-friendly and more-than-satisfying spot to rest your head for a night (or two!). Volcanoes National Park has a great selection of lodges and no matter what your budget is, there will be something for you. We love the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/five-volcanoes-boutique-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel<\/a> for their excellent post-hike massages and the incredible service given to all their guests, but if you\u2019re looking for luxury, you can\u2019t do better than opulent, glamorous, architecture-like-you\u2019ve-never-seen-before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/bisate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bisate<\/a>. Back in the Mara and onto one of our favourites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/speke-s-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speke&#8217;s Camp<\/a>. Sprinkled with ancient artefacts, its a return to the safaris of old but with modern-day luxuries like Wifi and flushing loos &#8211; the best of both worlds! Our must-stay spot in Amboseli &amp; Chyulu Hills has to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ol-donyo-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ol Donyo Lodge<\/a> with its grand, sweeping views of a well-populated water hole, lush green backdrop and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kilimanjaro-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Kilimanjaro<\/a> residing over it all.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ol-donyo-lodge?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Ol%20Donyo%20Lodge&lodgeId=445\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"55\" data-lodge-id=\"445\" >\n          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