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For many newlyweds, a honeymoon is an excuse to begin married life in style, by splashing out on a lavish holiday of a lifetime. 

But one holiday operator has taken it to the next level, launching the world's most expensive honeymoon, aimed at super-rich newlyweds.

The ultra-luxurious trip comes at an eye-watering price that would even put a dent in the pockets of the mega wealthy.

Once in a lifetime experience: Enjoy a private Mokoro Ride with your loved one

The 14-day trip, which takes in parts of both Southern and East Africa, has been dubbed 'The World's Most Expensive Honeymoon'.

The exclusive package is being offered by leading tailor-made safari operator, Discover Africa, and costs a cool £152,348 per couple, including transfers via private jet and helicopter but excluding international flights.

For £10,882 per couple, per day, newlyweds can enjoy a helicopter ride over Cape Town, Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles; stay in a penthouse in an exclusive hotel on the city's V&A Waterfront; and sip sundowner cocktails on top of Table Mountain.

Get a birds eye view of Cape Town: The package includes a helicopter ride over the beautiful city

They can also go on a number of private safaris in some of Africa's most wildlife-abundant areas including the Serengeti; and take part in an adrenalin-pumping game drive in Tanzania, before glamping overnight.

Brides and grooms can also toast their nuptials on tours of vineyards and estates in the wine-lands not easily available to tourists, via a private 4x4 jeep with a specialist guide.

Other excursions on the trip include visiting a traditional Masai village; shopping for a honeymoon gift of Tanzanite jewellery and gorilla trekking in Rwanda.

Go wild on a private safari: If you're lucky you might spot a cheetah at Zarafa

What's more, much of the accommodation is booked exclusively, in order to give newlyweds the ultimate in privacy.

Andre Van Kets, co-founder at Discover Africa, said: 'Africa is a hugely popular honeymoon destination – it combines romantic locations, beautiful wildlife and breath-taking experiences that will bring newlyweds even closer together – and we wanted to put together a package which combines all three of these aspects, along with some of Southern and East Africa's most unforgettable sights.

'We have a number of honeymoon packages that cater for a wide range of budgets – from modest budgets to unlimited budgets – but this trip offers a degree of romance that is truly priceless.'

Sunset picnic: Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at Pixabay, Cape Town while admiring the stunning views

As if that was not enough, there are a number of exclusive extras available to add on, to make the trip even more special.

Guests can splash out on lavish souvenirs and gifts, including as a bottle of vintage Dom Pérignon (£1,500), a Swarovski NC2 night vision telescope (£4,700) for evening safaris and the exotic Kopi Luwak coffee (approx. £165 per kilo), which sees the coffee beans being eaten and digested by the Asian palm civet or 'toddy cat'.

Philanthropic couples looking to leave a meaningful mark on the continent can choose to do so in a number of ways – whether it's sponsoring the relocation of a rhino from South Africa to Botswana to help protect the species from threat of extinction due to poachers and the rhino horn trade (£26,500), or donating to the Environmental Education Centre, to aid in the development of Singita Sasakwa's future leaders (£4,700).

The Penthouse Suite: Relax in beautiful surroundings at the Cape Grace Hotel

Cool off in style: Guests will stay at the Singita Sasakwa Lodge after an adrenalin-pumping game drive

Witness gorillas in the wild: The luxury trip includes private safaris which will provide you with the opportunity to get a glimpse of these wonderful animals

The art of luxury: Guests will have access to an amazing bathroom like this at the Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge