Your big day amid the African wilderness and the intimate atmosphere of Rhulani Safari Lodge will bring memories and photos that you will cherish for a lifetime.

The ceremony takes place at a wonderful spot with a beautiful view in the middle of the bush, followed by a photo shoot of the wedding couple in the setting sun, where you may be lucky enough to spot a wild animal in the background. The wedding dinner takes place at the lodge, with singing by the Rhulani employees, giving a local African touch to the breath of luxury and privacy.

For your intimate bush wedding you need to book Rhulani Safari Lodge for a minimum of two nights on an exclusive-use base for you and the wedding guests. You can find the daily rate for exclusive use here. The price is for a maximum of 18 adults accommodated in nine shared double rooms (children can be added).

• Dinner around a campfire under the stars (weather permitting) in our typical African boma for all guests on the evening before the wedding day
• Brunch for all accompanying guests as well as a private in-room breakfast for the bridal couple
• Transportation of the bridal couple and all guests from the lodge to the ceremony area in the bush
• Wedding ceremony in the bush, including a snack and witnesses at the bridal ceremony (Rhulani staff)
• Private drive for the bridal couple for a photo shoot in the bush after the ceremony
• A welcome drink and snack for guests at Rhulani’s outside lounge overlooking the waterhole during the bridal couple’s photo shoot
• Wedding reception and special wedding dinner at the lodge
• Single-layer wedding cake with decoration of your choice
• Singing and dancing by the Rhulani Tswana choir, ensuring a typical safari wedding
• Special wedding turndown for the bridal couple on the wedding day, including a bottle of South African sparkling wine
• Full body massage for bride and groom
• Flower bouquet and decoration according to a basic plan

• Minister and the preparation and processing of all legal documents
• Photographer, hairdresser and make-up artist
• Music entertainment, disc jockey music equipment, professional dancers
• Additional beauty treatments
• Additional flowers of your choice
• Printed place cards and menu cards
• Beverages on your request not included in your accommodation plan

These times are indicative and may change depending on the season and according to your needs.

Arrival day

2pm – arrival, welcome drink
3.30pm – royal tea
3.30pm – game drive
5.30pm – sundowners in the bush
7pm – dinner

Wedding day

6am – game drive for guests (optional)
8am – bride and groom wedding preparations including private breakfast in the bridal suite
10am – breakfast for guests
2pm – royal tea
3pm – wedding ceremony in the bush
5pm – photos of the wedding couple in the bush, guests return to the lodge
7pm – wedding dinner

Departure day

6am – game drive for guests (optional)
9am – breakfast
10am – departure

South African legislation requires a foreign couple to attend an appointment at the Department of Home Affairs before they can be legally married in South Africa. Since this is quite a cumbersome task for someone on safari, we suggest that you process all legal marriage requirements and documents in your home country and enjoy your ceremony on safari in a more traditional way.

Cost: R42 000