Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung celebrate their One-Year Anniversary in style in a one-of-a-kind romantic treehouse that overlooks the &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, allowing the couple to become one with nature at this luxurious safari getaway!
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And the duo shared the experience with fans on this week’s episode of The Insider SA.
A little over a year ago, Somizi and Mohale tied the knot in a four-part television special to showcase their love to the world – a deliberate choice by the couple to promote the acceptance of love in all forms.
Mohale Motaung explains, “Telling our love story was not just about us as a couple, but it was also about making this a norm since people frown upon same-sex relationships, especially in a lot of African countries. So, igniting what we have really ignites what other people could have”.
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This decision allowed all of SA to celebrate with the two on their special day. But since their wedding, the couple has been non-stop hustling.
“People think once you’ve ‘made it’ you can just relax. It doesn’t work like that. The higher you get, the harder you have to work”, explains Somizi Mhlongo.
With Somizi as a TV & Radio Personality and entrepreneur, and Mohale as an entrepreneur, model, and actor, it’s hard for the newlyweds to catch a break. This is why their remote overnight retreat in the &Beyond Ngala Treehouse was even more special – and capturing it on The Insider SA meant they could hold on to the memories for a lifetime while sharing this occasion with their fans.
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The Ngala Treehouse is situated in the middle of the reserve, perfectly isolated for a romantic getaway. The design was inspired by the authentic nature and enormous Marula trees that surround it. Most importantly, the treehouse is totally self-sustainable and was built with a light carbon footprint.
“You’ll get to hear the sounds of the birds and all the other animals”, explains the Treehouse’s Assistant Manager, Fabiano Matias. Since the &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve sits on the unfenced border of the Kruger National Park, its wildlife, including the Big 5, are able to roam freely on the Ngala Reserve.
This retreat took Somizi and Mohale’s breath away. “How are we ever going to top this?”, Somizi asks. “This is a proper, luxurious treehouse”, Mohale comments. While laughing he adds, “I’m wondering how much they’d sell it to us for?”. Somizi and Mohale describe their hidden getaway as modern, yet warm. “It’s the perfect spot for an anniversary; the perfect spot for a honeymoon”, Somizi shares.
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Ngala’s talented chef prepares a meal fit for kings – a meal that invokes pride. As a symbol of pride, the lion’s favorite meal is served for dinner: kudu. The meat is a South African favorite but is prepared in the simple, French style.
Somizi and Mohale enjoy their dinner under the starlit African sky – the perfect way to celebrate their love and reflect on the year that’s been. “This is an amazing experience. This is our first outdoor, romantic dinner so we’re excited about it – mainly because it’s in the bush in the middle of nowhere!”, Somizi shares.
With the year beginning to wind down, The Insider had to know more about what the future had in store for two men who continue to push the envelope and break boundaries.
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While Mohale plans to continue growing his current company, Glam Troupe, he also plans to enhance his acting skills as he breaks into the acting industry more.
As for Somizi, he’ll continue working on his cookbook that will be released at the end of November for the festive season. This year has also introduced his very own cooking show, Dinner at Somizi’s (currently embroiled in a legal dispute), and soon we’ll be able to enjoy his crockery range, Somizi Crockery Range Kitchenware. As for the rest, Somizi promises, “There’s a lot more for 2021”.
For now, the couple is simply enjoying living life together as husbands, unified in love and commitment.
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