I've Planned Over 500 Honeymoon Safaris-Here Are My Top Recommendations for This Once-in-a-lifetime Trip

"Book 12- to 18-months out for migration seasons, and consider shoulder months. The period of May through June, or late October, will have smaller crowds. Talk to your advisor about timing. The wrong month can mean missed migrations or sparse wildlife. Well-timed visits, on the other hand, deliver peak sightings. I also recommend spending six- to eight-days in a country with more than one habitat to explore."

"In Botswana, for example, you can glide by mokoro (a traditional, dug-out canoe) through the Okavango Delta's lily-dotted channels, then take a 30-minute flight to the Linyanti Reserve. In Kenya you can pair the Masai Mara's golden plains with Laikipia County's rugged ranchlands, where you can track rhinos on foot or spot giraffes on horseback. And lastly, pack light; soft-cushioned bags are ideal for bush flights."

Book 12 to 18 months ahead for migration seasons and consider shoulder months; May–June and late October typically have smaller crowds. Spend six to eight days in a country with multiple habitats to increase wildlife variety, for example combining the Okavango Delta with the Linyanti Reserve, or the Masai Mara with Laikipia County. Pack light and use soft-cushioned bags for bush flights. Choose owner-run boutique camps with limited tents or villas for intimacy, and consider adults-only camps for privacy. Select camps that partner with local communities to support schools, anti-poaching, and conservation training. Include a rare experience such as a lantern-lit tree-house night with a Milky Way skylight.

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