Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens just proved that the best honeymoons aren’t late—they’re perfectly timed. Two years after tying the knot in Cabo, the couple finally took off for their long-awaited romantic getaway, and they didn’t just book a typical beachside resort. Nope, they went big with a dreamy trip to South Africa, embracing the full safari experience. Think breathtaking landscapes, up-close encounters with wildlife, and just the right amount of honeymoon PDA—because what’s a romantic getaway without a little Instagram-worthy smooching?

Biles, always serving travel goals, gave fans a peek into their adventure with an Instagram post captioned just a few days back, “Consider this my postcard from South Africa 🇿🇦🩶🐘.” And let’s just say, they’re making every moment count. Most recently, on February 19, Biles shared even more stunning snapshots, including a swoon-worthy shot of her and Owens sharing a romantic kiss.

Another showed them enjoying a sundowner with drinks in hand—because no safari is complete without a golden-hour toast. Then there was Biles standing tall in a safari car, soaking at the moment like a true explorer, followed by a shot of her rocking binoculars, looking ready to track down the next lion sighting.

And can we talk about the looks? Biles was effortlessly stunning with her wavy, burgundy-highlighted hair, proving once again that she could do it all. Meanwhile, Owens fully embraced the safari aesthetic, sporting a cowboy hat like he was about to wrangle some wildlife. With every post, fans are falling even more in love with this couple, and honestly, who can blame them?

Simone Biles’ safari adventure has fans living through her posts

One fan gushed, “Just went on a safari last Thursday!!! In Cape Town now leaving to go back to the States tomorrow 😢😢😢😢 Ugh, I love it here—Africa is BEAUTIFUL!!” Another added, “This is so romantic, Omg I’m jealous 😢❤️.” And honestly, can you blame them? Biles and Owens originally tied the knot in April 2023, but their demanding careers kept them too busy for a honeymoon. Between Biles training for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Owens grinding through his NFL season, finding time for a romantic getaway was like trying to squeeze an extra carry-on into an already stuffed suitcase.

Biles earlier opened up about their delayed honeymoon on the Call Her Daddy podcast last April, explaining just how fast life got in the way. “We were together the whole entire time, and then as soon as we get married, Green Bay [Packers] were like, ‘Hey, we wanna sign him.’ So we went from our wedding, dropped our bags, flew out the next morning, signed with Green Bay,” she told host Alex Cooper. And just like that, honeymoon plans were replaced with long-distance marriage life.

Biles then hit the road for her Gold Over America Tour, dazzling fans across 30 cities, while Owens packed his bags again—this time heading to Chicago to play safety for the Bears. But now that the tour and NFL season are behind them, the couple is finally getting the honeymoon they deserve.

 The couple kicked things off in South Africa, where they’ve been soaking in the beauty of the wild—complete with elephants, giraffes, and even a leopard lounging lazily on a tree branch. Fans have been loving every update, with one commenting, “Beautiful couple. Hope you are having an amazing vacation. ❤️” and another simply declaring, “OBSESSED!” But while their honeymoon has been mostly picture-perfect, Biles had one terrifying moment that was definitely not on the itinerary.

During a safari game drive, a massive male lion casually strolled past their open-air vehicle, getting way too close for comfort. Biles shared a video of the heart-racing moment on her Instagram story, making it clear just how nerve-wracking it was. Owens, equally shaken, posted his own clip before admitting he had to stop recording because his heart was pounding. Fortunately, the couple made it out of the wild unscathed and continued soaking in the beauty of their surroundings before moving on to the next stop on their honeymoon.

Even Simone Biles’ sister couldn’t resist hyping them up, dropping a comment: “Y’all are killin’ this whole safari vibe!” And honestly, she’s not wrong. With every post, it’s clear that Biles is living her best life, fully soaking in every adventure on this dream honeymoon.