{"id":470,"date":"2025-04-01T04:34:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T04:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bragahost.com\/?p=470"},"modified":"2025-07-14T15:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:35:23","slug":"a-babymoon-safari-heres-why-it-might-be-the-best-idea-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bragahost.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/01\/a-babymoon-safari-heres-why-it-might-be-the-best-idea-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"A Babymoon Safari? Here\u2019s Why It Might Be the Best Idea Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let me start by saying I have never been pregnant, I’m painfully awkward around children, and I once referred to a swaddle as a \u2018baby burrito wrap-thingy.\u2019 My maternal instincts are about as sharp as a wooden spoon. So, of course, I found myself in the perfect position to write about a babymoon safari<\/a>. Why? Because my dear friend and colleague, Katharina, who is far more qualified in the pregnancy department, decided that instead of putting her feet up in a fluffy robe at a five-star spa, she and her hubby would take her beautiful baby bump on an adventure through the African bush. And naturally, I had to find out why.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunset, safari, and a little one on the way, Image Credit: Marlin Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Perfect Pre-Baby Getaway<\/h2>\n

Before giving birth to their daughter, Katharina and her husband, Andrew, embarked on not just one, but two babymoons. The first was a babymoon safari in South Africa\u2019s<\/a> Eastern Cape, and the second was a luxury coastal retreat in Cape Town and Hermanus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why? How? Was it a peaceful, soul-nourishing experience or a strategic mistake that left her questioning all life choices? I had many questions. And Katharina, being the absolute gem that she is, humoured me with answers.<\/p>\n

So, what did I learn from our chat? Quite a bit, actually. Here\u2019s the lowdown on what to expect when you\u2019re expecting… on a babymoon safari.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fireside comfort after a day of safari adventures, Image Credit: Marlin Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Exactly i<\/em>s<\/em> a Babymoon Safari?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re like me and assumed a babymoon involved reclining by a pool while your partner fans you with a palm leaf and feeds you grapes \u2013 or perhaps some sort of celestial event involving infants \u2013 you’re not alone. That’s where my mind strayed, too, until Katharina steered me to the right path.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cA babymoon safari is a pre-baby getaway that expecting parents take to celebrate each other, their relationship, and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives…\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Katharina explained to me patiently, as if talking to a toddler (which, in fairness, is how I felt).\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a chance to relax and connect before everything changes.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Essentially, it\u2019s a honeymoon <\/a> \u2013 but instead of being buzzed on champagne and marital bliss, you\u2019re sober (but still blissful, I’m sure), slightly swollen, and mentally preparing for endless nappy changes. Sounds fun, right? Well, according to Katharina, a babymoon safari absolutely was.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Slow mornings plus sunrises equal babymoon safari perfection, Image Credit: Marlin Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Choose a Babymoon Safari?<\/h2>\n

Most people opt for a beach getaway or a spa retreat for their babymoon. But not Katharina. For her, a babymoon safari was the obvious choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe African bush has something magical. As soon as I step into the wilderness, with all its unique colours, sweet smells, and warm air, I feel at peace. There is no better place to find relaxation during pregnancy.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fair enough. But surely, being pregnant in the bush presents some challenges? She assured me…<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly, it was much easier than people think…\u201d<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Serenity, sunshine, and safari moments to remember, Image Credit: Marlin Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Babymoon Blueprint<\/h2>\n

Since one babymoon wasn\u2019t enough (classic Katharina), she and Andrew embarked on two \u2013 one safari and one coastal escape.<\/p>\n

Safari Babymoon:<\/h4>\n