Tips for Planning a Bush or Safari Wedding
We have the privilege of living in a country with such a wide variety of bush camps and lodges in which to get married in. Because it is such a popular theme, many bush-themed wedding venues that give a feeling of being in the African bush have been custom built. These are generally situated closer to the city and are thus more accessible. So if you want a bush themed wedding, there is definitely one that will fit into your budget.
The Bush Lodge Venue
These Lodges are normally situated in a big 5 game reserve in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Province or in Kwazulu Natal. These lodges are often luxury, 5 star venues. They offer luxury accommodation, 3 meals daily, game drives and game related activities. Some of them include beers, wines and local spirits in their rates, and others charge extra for these. The number of guests they can accommodate is dictated by how large their traversing rights are, how many other lodges there are in the area, etc.
These are the type of venues that work really well for a smaller, more intimate wedding where all the guests stay over for at least 2 nights. The wedding party would take exclusive use of the Lodge. Madikwe Collection Lodges offer a free wedding package for the couple that take exclusive use of an entire Lodge for their wedding.
Maybe the bride and groom wish to elope and want a memorable wedding at one of these exclusive lodges. These Lodges would be able to organize a wedding for the couple only, and may have a wedding package specially designed for couples. These are popular with visitors from overseas as the package normally offers everything from the priest to the photographer, flowers, and cake. This makes it so much easier for the bride as all she has to do is arrive on the day with nothing to stress about.
These Lodges are unsuitable for those weddings where the couple wish to have many guests, as besides not being able to cater for large parties, these Lodges also do not allow day visitors.
For larger weddings where not all the guests need accommodation there are many options like Out of Africa Village in Hartebeespoort, Knotted Roots, Ubumanzi and many others found on http://www.saweddingvenues.com. Many of these have buck and other animals that you can use in your photographs, so you can still get the safari feel to your wedding.
There are lodges that can accommodate larger parties. Kapama and Moholoholo in Limpopo can both accommodate up to 100 guests, but Kapama would require all the guests stay over in luxury accommodation. Moholoholo is a wild life rehabilitation centre and is an option for the budget conscious bride.
We have the privilege of living in a country with such a wide variety of bush camps and lodges in which to get married in. Because it is such a popular theme, many bush-themed wedding venues that give a feeling of being in the African bush have been custom built. These are generally situated closer to the city and are thus more accessible. So if you want a bush themed wedding, there is definitely one that will fit into your budget.
The Bush Lodge Venue
These Lodges are normally situated in a big 5 game reserve in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Province or in Kwazulu Natal. These lodges are often luxury, 5 star venues. They offer luxury accommodation, 3 meals daily, game drives and game related activities. Some of them include beers, wines and local spirits in their rates, and others charge extra for these. The number of guests they can accommodate is dictated by how large their traversing rights are, how many other lodges there are in the area, etc.
These are the type of venues that work really well for a smaller, more intimate wedding where all the guests stay over for at least 2 nights. The wedding party would take exclusive use of the Lodge. Madikwe Collection Lodges offer a free wedding package for the couple that take exclusive use of an entire Lodge for their wedding.
Maybe the bride and groom wish to elope and want a memorable wedding at one of these exclusive lodges. These Lodges would be able to organize a wedding for the couple only, and may have a wedding package specially designed for couples. These are popular with visitors from overseas as the package normally offers everything from the priest to the photographer, flowers, and cake. This makes it so much easier for the bride as all she has to do is arrive on the day with nothing to stress about.
These Lodges are unsuitable for those weddings where the couple wish to have many guests, as besides not being able to cater for large parties, these Lodges also do not allow day visitors.
For larger weddings where not all the guests need accommodation there are many options like Out of Africa Village in Hartebeespoort, Knotted Roots, Ubumanzi and many others found on http://www.saweddingvenues.com. Many of these have buck and other animals that you can use in your photographs, so you can still get the safari feel to your wedding.
There are lodges that can accommodate larger parties. Kapama and Moholoholo in Limpopo can both accommodate up to 100 guests, but Kapama would require all the guests stay over in luxury accommodation. Moholoholo is a wild life rehabilitation centre and is an option for the budget conscious bride.
In the Eastern Cape there is a very special place called Inkwenkwezi which not only has small game, but also access to the beach thus giving you many options.
The good news is that no matter what your budget is, there is an option for you if you want an African Bush theme wedding.
The good news is that no matter what your budget is, there is an option for you if you want an African Bush theme wedding.
