Beach and Bush - a honeymoon testimonial.

Trevor and Bunty Meeks were already planning their wedding when they moved to Sussex from London.  Bunty takes up the story:

Mnemba Island, Zanzibar“Trevor and I had always planned to go on a safari for our honeymoon, but we wanted more than that – preferably a desert island, a chance to see the cultural side of a country and absolute luxury!  I noticed an advertisement for Diplomatic Travel, who seemed to offer exactly the sort of special holiday we were seeking.  Their knowledgeable, friendly service made the booking experience incredibly enjoyable.  We felt completely safe in the hands of Simon Lacey and his team, especially when we realised we had TVR sports cars in common!

“Our honeymoon began in Zanzibar where we dined in the moonlight in a private grass leaved ‘room’ with the flawless beach a stone’s throw away.  Nothing, however, could prepare us for the utter heaven of Mnemba Island with just 10 rooms.  To call it a resort would be to miss the uniqueness of this island treasure; where our personal butler took care of our every whim, from laundry to food and drinks.  We strolled around the island, went kayaking and loved dining by candlelight on the beach every evening.

Kleins Camp, Tanzania“Finally, the game drives on safari in Tanzania were awesome and we saw the big five many times over.  Ngorongoro Crater Lodge was decadence personified:  our petal-strewn, chandelier-draped room mirrored the colonial-style splendour of the dining room and our ranger and butler could not have been more helpful.  Klein’s Camp was a short plane “hop” away where we experienced thrilling night drives and even watched a leopard make a kill.

“Where else, we wondered, would we have the opportunity to be thrilled by the close proximity of wild animals and the freedom from clock-watching the rules our normal lives?  The answer is Africa.  It goes without saying, “we shall return”!