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Destination Wedding Planners

The wonderful thing about traveling to Africa for a destination wedding or safari honeymoon is the ease with which you can combine a bush safari with a beach or island stay. For example we can combine a beach wedding in Cape Town, Zanzibar, KwaZulu Natal with a safari stay in the Kruger National Park, Madikwe, Shamwari, Sanbona or Serengeti. Below are just a few of our favourite bush & beach combos in South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar

Cape Town - The biggest day of your life and the start of your marriage together is your wedding day. Cape Town has become one of the most popular wedding destinations both locally and internationally over the past few years, with many couples from abroad choosing the beautiful Cape for their wedding day and honeymoon to follow. A myriad of welcoming places await you on your arrival in this beautiful city Cape Town - to suit all your wedding needs and preferences, to fill your heart's desires. You can enjoy everything from luxury hotels along the coast , to seaside resorts, to the spectacular greenery of the Garden Route, to the sweeping mountain views and romantic settings of the many famous Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winery’s. There is so much to choose from in Cape Town that would ensure your wedding is the day you have dreamed of.

Zanzibar - The main island in the group, the island of Zanzibar takes over ninety percent of international visitors to the Tanzanian coast. Although the coastline is more developed here than elsewhere, Zanzibar does remains authentic and full of local colour ... We can plan a beach wedding on Zanzibar Island.

Kenya Coast - Miles upon miles of unspoiled palm fringed beaches, islands and towns that still reflect Kenya's rich cultural heritage present yet another facet of this amazing country. Unique to East Africa's coast are the historic and symbolic reminders of the mix of African, Arabic and European cultures. They stretch the length of the coast from the Port of Mombasa and from Shimoni in the south to the serene and enchanting island of Lamu in the north. The proximity of some of the largest wildlife reserves make it easy to enjoy game viewing in Tsavo National Park and go back to the coast in a day.

The Madikwe Reserve - The 60 000 ha Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the far north of the North West Province, adjacent to the Botswana border. Three hours drive from Pretoria or Johannesburg - now one of South Africa's prime safari destinations. History Madikwe was announced to the public in August 1991 and officially became part of the Board's estate on 31 October the same year. A detailed feasibility study showed that wildlife-based tourism was the most beneficial option for this remote and economically depressed area. Madikwe Game Reserve is home to 66 large mammal species including the Big Five and approximately 300 resident and migrant bird species. It is one of South Africa's largest game reserves. SafariWeddings can plan a cultural wedding or authentic bush wedding in the Madikwe!

KZN Wildlife Parks - mountains in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site, through the tropical savannahs of Zululand where the "big five", elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard inhabit Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park and on to the brilliant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean that fringe the lakes and wetlands of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, also a World Heritage Site. Fly into Durban and go on safari to enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, birding and the wildlife of this scenic and culturally rich province of KwaZulu-Natal. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is entrusted with the long term conservation of the regions rich biodiversity for the people of South Africa.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - Home to the African White Lion! At the foot of the Warmwaterberg, in the heart of the Little Karoo, between Montagu and Barrydale on the famous Route 62, the vision of the San is becoming a reality. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, rock formations and rock art make this a destination not to be missed. Specialist guiding is a key element in providing a memorable and varied experience. The name Sanbona is a combination of the "San" people who roamed this area for thousands of years and "bona" which represents their vision in order to position this portion of the Little Karoo. Be it a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery or absorbing the various essences and activities, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve represents in true form the philosophy of the Mantis Collection - taking care of the small things in life.