Intimate Bush Wedding
Rhulani Safari Lodge presents you a dazzling, alluring offering to celebrate your intimate wedding with family and friends in a stunning setting.
Your big day amidst the fascinating African wilderness and the intimate atmosphere of Rhulani Safari Lodge will bring you 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 in the lodge, surrounded by local singing by the Rhulani employees, which gives the breath of luxury and privacy a typical African touch.
The "Intimate Bush Wedding Package" is based on an accommodation plan which you will book for you and your guests for a minimum of two nights, which includes meals, drinks (with the exception of premium wines and spirits) and daily safaris. The Wedding Package services mentioned below is booked in addition.
Intimate Bush Wedding Inclusions
- Dinner around the campfire under the stars (weather permitting) in our typical African boma for all guests on the evening before the wedding day
- Rich brunch for all accompanying guests as well as a private in-room breakfast for the wedding couple
- Transportation of bridal couple and all guests from the lodge to the ceremony place in the bush
- Wedding ceremony in the bush including a snack, witnesses at the bridal ceremony (Rhulani staff)
- Private drive for the couple for a photo shoot in the bush after the ceremony
- A welcome drink and snack at Rhulani’s outside lounge overlooking the waterhole during the bridal couple’s photoshoot
- Wedding reception and special wedding dinner in the lodge
- Single layer wedding cake with decoration of your choice
- Singing and dancing of Rhulani Tswana choir, ensuring a typically safari wedding
- Special wedding turndown for the bridal couple on the wedding day including a bottle of South African Sparking Wine
- Full Body Massage for bride and groom
- Flower bouquet and decoration according to a basic pla
Possible Add-Ons (extra cost)
- The Minister and preparation and processing of all legal document
- Photographer, hairdresser and make-up artist
- Music entertainment, Disc jockey music equipment, professional dancers
- Additional beauty treatments as per request and quoted accordingly
- Additional flowers of your choice
- Printed place cards and menu cards
- Beverages on your request which are not included in your Accommodation Plan
Wedding Timetable
The times are indicative and may change depending on the season and according to your needs
Arrival Day
2.00pm Arrival, Welcome Drink
3.30pm Royal Tea
3.30pm Game Drive
5.30pm Special Sundowners in the Bush
7.00pm Dinner
Wedding Day
6.00am Game Drive for guests (optional)
8.00am Bride and groom wedding preparations including private breakfast in bridal suite
10:00am Breakfast for guests
2:00pm Royal Tea
3:00pm Wedding ceremony in the bush
5:00pm Photos of the wedding couple in the bush, guests return to the lodge
7.00pm Wedding dinner
Departure Day
6.00am Game Drive for guests (optional)
9:00am Breakfast
10:00am Departure
The times are indicative and may change depending on the season and according to your needs
Legality of foreign weddings in South Africa
The law in South Africa 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 documents in your home country and enjoy your ceremony on safari in a more traditional way.