Fatherland Estate Wedding Venue

Fatherland estate is the ideal venue to host your wedding or any other required function. It is perfectly situated in the beloved Bushveld, with a magnificent view over Blaauwbankdam.

The venue offers a thatched chapel and a function hall for 250 guests. A celebration on the open deck, surrounded with water, is sheer bliss and calls for a cocktail from the outside bar. A small private party in the boma will be an unique experience.

Hidden between the indigenous trees of the veld, is a luxurious honeymoon suite with a private deck where the newlyweds can relax in the serenity of the bushveld.

Silva Sale Events Wedding Venue

Your wedding day is all about you, and having that special wedding venue is key to your day being unforgettable. Silva Sale Events has the perfect wedding venue for you. Whether it's a beautiful garden wedding venue, a dazzling ballroom affair or an elegant restaurant wedding, Silva Sale Events will embark on making all your expectations of your “big day” come true.

Our amazing venues offer exquisite variations of value added services, such as a kosher kitchen, a halaal caterer as well as a variety of cuisines that can either be served by plate or buffet style depending on your choice. We also have on offer a sophisticated cigar lounge for the more discerning cigar connoisseurs.

We not only offer use of our wedding venue at affordable prices, but we also offer Wedding Services at exceptional rates to ensure that you not only enjoy your day at our amazing Wedding Venue, but also ensure that your budget is not completely strained.

One of the convenient aspects of hosting a wedding at The Wanderers Club is that The Club is conveniently located in Johannesburg with secure, free parking and accompanied by a 3 phase generator to ensure that we don't leave you in the dark when the power cuts out.

Weddings - Ngala Private Game Reserve

A traditional bush wedding is what you will experience if you choose to get married at Ngala Private Game Reserve. Ngala was the first private safari reserve to be incorporated in the world-famous Kruger National Park - the largest wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. With exclusive traversing rights over 14 800-hectares (36 500-acres) of Kruger's game-rich wilderness, Ngala offers an exceptional wedding venue as well as an extraordinary African wildlife safari experience.

Ngala Private Game Reserve offers a choice of extraordinarily beautiful venues for the exchange of your vows:

DRY RIVERBED
Two impressive open wedding venues: one set on the dry riverbed of the seasonal Timbavati River under a huge Sycamore Fig tree, and the other on the Kuduspruit riverbed surrounded by the open African bush. The riverbed provides an aisle for a dramatic bridal entrée. An extraordinary wedding venue, hosted at the most beautiful time of day... sunset.

BUSH SETTING
For those who wish to marry close to nature, the open space of the African bush is the ideal setting. This venue is ideal for small or larger weddings. Guests and groom await the bride's arrival at the bush setting. After the ceremony enjoy celebratory sundowners at a venue of your choice, before being transported to the next location for the wedding banquet and celebration.

GARDEN AT NGALA TENTED SAFARI CAMP
The lovely garden of this Camp overlooks the swimming pool with the Timbavati riverbed beyond - perfect setting for a wedding ceremony

WEDDING BANQUET AT NGALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

COURTYARD
Any time preferred delicious cuisine is served in the candle- and lantern-lit courtyard. A truly romantic setting; Guests will find this a wedding reception that exudes elegance.

BOMA AT NGALA MAIN CAMP
Delicious cuisine is served at the fireside in the Boma, under African skies. The Boma can comfortably seat 42 Guests and there is a bar and space for dancing, should you wish to make use of a DJ. This option is only available for dinners.

WEDDING BUSH BANQUET
Ngala, renowned for exciting bush banqueting in spectacular settings and theatrical alfresco dinners, provides a dinner reception with a difference, illuminated by masses of lanterns and blazing fires. Dining tables adorned with linen, often make one wonder how dining alfresco in such style is possible. Close to the sounds and smells of the African bushveld, this outdoor option offers a spectacular and unforgettable dining affair.

GARDEN AT NGALA TENTED SAFARI CAMP
The lovely garden of this Camp overlooks the swimming pool with the Timbavati riverbed beyond - a perfect setting to host a reception.

*Please note: That outdoor wedding ceremonies and banquet settings are subject to weather and will be confirmed on the day.

Mnemba Island Lodge Weddings

CC Africa’s Mnemba Island Lodge is situated on an exclusive island just 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar in the azure Indian Ocean. Surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs, it boasts some of Africa’s most wonderful dive sites and guarantees a wedding like no other.

WEDDING CEREMONY AT MNEMBA ISLAND LODGE

BEACH SETTING
On the azure waters' edge, beneath a sky painted in hues of blue and pink, couples can share their vows on the white sandy shores of Mnemba Island.

MNEMBA ISLAND LODGE GUEST AREAS
Open makuti-roofed guest areas provide the perfect venue for an island celebration and afford magnificent views of the ocean. These open-air areas allow for ceremonies any time of day.

Phinda Private Game Reserve South Africa

Lying within the Maputaland region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Phinda neighbours the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - a World Heritage Site - to the east and is only 30km/19 miles due west of the white-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Phinda offers an abundance of exceptional wedding venues at which to enjoy a magical African wedding. Phinda comprises 18 000-hectares (44 478-acres) of prime conservation land, seven distinct habitats that shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

An African wedding at Phinda is a truly unforgettable experience.

Madikwe Safari Lodge Weddings

Madikwe
Madikwe Safari Lodge is an idyllic venue for the ultimate intimate and romantic wedding. Situated in the North West Province of South Africa - close to the border of Botswana - Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated in one of South Africa’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries in the heart of the richly diverse and malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve.

The stylish Madikwe Safari Lodge offers a gracious and incredibly romantic experience at which to get married. Famed for Operation Phoenix, the world's largest game translocation exercise with the introduction of more than 8 000 animals, Madikwe's diverse geology and broad mix of habitats allows a wide range of African wildlife to flourish - including the Big Five, cheetah and a thriving population of wild dog.

WEDDING CEREMONY AT MADIKWE SAFARI LODGE

Madikwe Safari Lodge offers extraordinarily stylish guest areas for the exchange of your vows:

LODGE GUEST AREAS
Overlooking Madikwe's game-filled plains, each camp has its own exclusive guest areas and outside dining areas. Intimate sitting areas in all three camps feature shaded outdoor seating on expansive covered decks overlooking the African bushveld. You can discuss the various options in detail with our Wedding Coordinator.

Lastingham Wedding Venue

Garden setting for your wedding reception

Wedding receptions to remember

French doors opening onto the surrounding paddock make this centre ideal for large and small wedding receptions in fabulous country garden surroundings.

We offer a fully inclusive wedding reception package that attends to every detail and your every need.

Wedding ceremonies are easily arranged at nearby chapels and churches (just a few minutes away) including the the famous Michaelhouse Chapel.

Our honeymoon suites

Stay in our fabulous honeymoon suites - designed by a decorating artist for an experience to remember.

The honeymoon suites are in a wonderful country garden setting with views of pastures and rolling hills.

Our wedding reception venue is only four and a half hours from Johannesburg and an hour and a quarter from Durban in the heart of the scenic Natal Midlands

NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE

AN INTIMATE WEDDING
An intimate wedding of 2 to 6 Guests can be accommodated in 1 to 3 suites at Ngorongoro Crater North, South or Tree Camp.

A CLASSIC WEDDING
A classic wedding party consisting of 12 Guests can be accommodated in 6 suites at Tree Camp. This would afford the party the privacy and sole-use of the entire camp. A wedding party of 24 Guests can enjoy ALL 12 suites at either North or South Camp. A group of 24 to 48 Guests can be hosted in the 12 to 24 suites of Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. This option would allow for the sole-use of one camp (North or South Camp), plus additional suites from another Camp.

The combination of both North and South Camps' suites will accommodate 48 Guests perfectly in 24 suites.

The sole-use of Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (North, South and Tree Camps) can host 60 Guests in 30 suites. This option offers an extremely private and exclusive wedding celebration, with the entire lodge staff and its facilities wholly devoted to the couple's wedding.

Drakensberg and Natal Midlands Weddings

Romanic country weddings, Holiday Resort weddings, Wedding receptions in game reserves, Modern weddings, Traditional Hotel weddings, Big wedding venues, Small wedding venues, Drakensberg Mountain weddings, The Drakensberg and Natal Midlands has something that is perfect for you.

We like to recommend Drakensberg and Natal Midlands wedding venues because of its huge range of wedding reception opportunities: majestic mountain scenery, the Midlands Meander, warm climate, golf courses, world heritage sites and excellent hotels.

There are just so many wedding venues to choose - from the vibrant and exciting to the romantic and secluded. KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg also boasts a premier cultural venue, which celebrates the rich heritage of the province.

For those who decide on a Berg Wedding there is a wide choice of wedding venue and conference centres to suit all budgets - from the lower budget wedding to the most exclusive upmarket venues. Weddings right in the mountains and wedding venues with private access to the beach. So whether your wedding is a small intimate and stylish occasion or a large formal celebration I think you will find that the Drakensberg and Natal Midlands offers the wedding opportunities to suite your expectaions perfectly

Stanley Island: Plettenberg Bay

Stanley Island is an exclusive, unique piece of land situated near Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route of South Africa.

Stanley Island measures 27,4 hectares and visiting it could be described as a truly African experience.

The Island is situated two hours drive from Port Elizabeth (200 km), and one hours drive from George (100 km) in the Keurbooms River.

Port Elizabeth and George host domestic daily flights with weekly flights into Plettenberg Bay.

Vegetation

The vegetation could truly be described as a magnificent example of the Eastern Cape Coastal Bush. Various succulent coastal types, as well as dense coastal bush predominantly occupies the Island. Many indigenous tree species are also resident on the Island, Milk woods and Wild Olives to name but a few. The dense brush has been carefully manicured in order to gain various access points, and to create a truly African Bush character.

Bird & Wildlife

Bird life is abundant on the Island. It ranges from the ever present coastal wader species, which is made up of Plovers, Jacanas, Herons, Gulls and others, to the bush varieties including Cysticulas, Honey guides, Apalis, Warblers and some garden varieties such as Mouse Birds, Sun Birds, Drongos, White-eyes etc. The raptors in the area include, African Fish Eagles, Falcons, Kites etc. A comprehensive bird list is available for visitors. There are also some Greybuck and Springbuck on the island.

Airstrip - Runway 18/36

Aircraft with a weight of less than 5400 kg may utilize the strip. Various sizes of aircraft have utilized the strip over time, but 4 and 6 seater aircraft have been the most common.

The 20 year old 1000m grass runway is 40m wide and suitable for light aircraft. The GPS location is S 34º00’24.5” E023º24’00.6” elevation 9ft. Please keep circuit flying to a minimum and throttle back for noise reduction as soon as it is safe to do so. Please phone in advance to let us know of your intended arrival times. Non-residents landing fees R100. No hangerage available.

Pets

Unfortunately due to the wildlife on the island pets are not allowed.

Parking

Secure parking is available on the mainland.

Ferry

We have two full time ferry operators. They both have cell phones and you can phone them at any time to ferry you. Please note that ferry trips for clients staying on the island are free except after 9pm when a fee is charged. Non-residents are charged R10pp.

Restaurants

There are numerous restaurants in Plettenberg Bay only 6km away and we would be happy to make a recommendation.

Universal Car & Limo Hire

Toy Meintjies, owner of Universal Car & Limo Hire has been in the hiring business for the past 25 years and has just launched a new division in upmarket car & limo hire.
Freshly imported from the USA the company sports the new Lincoln Town Cars as well as a Hummer H2 SUV and various other luxury vehicles, all chauffer driven. (specs on cars)

Based in Randburg, Gauteng the company does not only offer a diverse range of vehicles but prides itself on exceptional service.