The wedding is over, the champagne has been popped and drunk, the last guests have waved you off as you embark on your magical celebration of love for each other, your honeymoon. Where better to spend this romantic holiday than under the splendour of the African skies? And where better to experience the raw, unspoilt beauty of nature than at Bergplaats Game Farm?
Bergplaats Honeymoons presents the perfect romantic getaway for newlyweds. Situated 80 kilometers outside Beaufort West in the heart of the Karoo, Bergplaats Game Farm is the ideal place to escape the everyday grind of worldly cares and celebrate your marriage in the rich glow of a Karoo sunset. The endless veldt stretches in front of you in all of God’s glory, and a ragged mountain enfolds you in its comforting clasp. Antelopes graze on the plains, bearing witness to your happiness. Bergplaats Honeymoons guarantees that your time here will be special and memorable, carefree and fun.
We offer a wide range of activities to fill up the lazy emptiness of your honeymoon bliss, should you be so inclined. Early risers can catch the world coming to life on a game drive or a horseback ride. Those who prefer to sleep in can breakfast at their leisure and traverse one of the 4x4 routes in search of zebra. From rock climbing to bird watching (Bergplaats boasts more than 300 species), we cater for every need and preference.
After lunch, and perhaps a light nap, you can take a late afternoon hike up the side of the mountain to watch as the dusk settles on the arid grandeur of the Karoo. Returning, you can indulge in one of our specialities: a romantic bush supper. This event offers the finest traditional catering served in the midst of the wilderness, lighted by the soft glow of lanterns and firelight, with only the occasional gaze of an inquisitive antelope looking in from the darkness around. And spread above you, a sight that has to be seen, to be believed, the luminous brilliance of the mythical Karoo sky, studded with brilliant stars.
Honeymooners are accommodated in the Private Guest Suite, with a private lounge and dining area. The adventurous, or those seeking complete isolation, can also spend a night or two at “God’s Window”, a mountain lodge that takes its name from the breathtaking view of the world spreading beyond the patio.
Bergplaats is 450 kilometers from Cape Town. It is easily accessible by car, and we offer a private jet charter service to our newly laid landing strip from all the major airports in South Africa. Getting to and from your honeymoon destination will present no difficulty at all – the only difficult part will be to break the spell of your romantic getaway when you do decide to leave! To make sure your honeymoon is an event to be treasured for the rest of your life, come to Bergplaats, and let the Karoo whisk you away.
