Are you looking for an intimate luxurious wedding destination?
Do you dream of an unforgettable romantic wedding?
Exchange your vows at Africa’s most romantic safari destination:
At Thanda you are the African queen.
Why choose Thanda as your Wedding venue?
It is lavish, intimate and truly romantic.
Thanda can organize every aspect of your wedding enabling you to relax and enjoy your special day, as you transform into a true African beauty.
A bush wedding is an unforgettable and unique experience.
The wedding ceremony can be held in a bush location under Acacia trees with plains game curiously watching from a distance, or in a starlit boma at night or on a deck overlooking unspoilt African bush. Zulu dancers can usher you down the aisle and dance in celebration as you are announced husband and wife.
Thanda’s professional and trained staff will go out of their way to make your wedding day memorable as they are renowned for their attention to detail and extra special service.
Getting married in the bush at Thanda will allow you to combine your wedding and honeymoon.
The wedding ceremony, reception and first night can all take place at one location.
The bride and groom can then enjoy seclusion and romance with every need met as they take pleasure in being newlyweds.
HONEYMOONS & ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES
Thanda Luxury Tented Camp is intimate and ideal for a colonial themed wedding. The tented camp is non-electrified, with four tents (max. 8 adults) each with a four-poster bed for the safari wedding that dreams are made of.
Thanda Main Lodge comprises of nine luxury villas (max. 18 adults) each with its own spacious lounge area and master bedroom with inter-leading fireplace, a thatched outdoor game-viewing deck and infinity pool, private bomas and outdoor showers.
Thanda’s Exclusive Luxury Villa (max. 10 adults) is the epitome of opulence equipped with a private boma, library, cellar, business room with internet connectivity, games room, heated swimming pool and magnificent viewing deck looking out onto a waterhole often visited by the Big Five.
For wedding guest overflow, Thanda will organize accommodation at surrounding lodges.
Spa and Wellness Centre: Luxurious. Pampering. Relaxing. Five-star. Wellness. Soothing. Romance. Safari. Thanda offers you the ultimate bush-spa experience that you deserve. Our award-winning wellness centre and staff are waiting to pamper you with our spa treatments fit for royalty.
Package includes:
Minister including marriage certificate
A bottle of Champagne
Bridal bouquet and groom’s corsage
Wedding cake
Wedding gift
Romantic turn-down
Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage (Bride & Groom)
Non professional photographer (own camera)
Additional services can be arranged at an extra cost:
Hairdresser
Make-up
Wedding coordinator
Professional Photographer
Zulu Dancers
Choir
Wedding reception meals
DJ / Music
Additional flower arrangements
Equipment hire
Standard Package – per couple: R9000.00
Your special wedding day can be arranged to your special requirements and wishes.
Star Gazing Bush Breakfast Bush Dinner Bush Walk Night Walk Game Drives Vula Zulu Dancers Wildlife Lectures
Points of Interest
Vula Zulu Dance Theatre Elephanting and Rhino Experience Wild Dog Project Jac star School Projects
Facilities
9 5 star Luxury Villas with own Private Boma pool and outdoor Sala 4 5 star safari styletented camps with pool in camp Award Winning Wellness Centre in the Reserve
Distances
Thanda is situated 23km north of Hluhluwe on the N2, towards Mkuze, approximately 300km north of Durban. The reserve is easily accessible from the N2, with a gravel road, the D242, going westward approximately 5 kilometers to the Thanda gate The closest commercial airport is Richards Bay, and transfers are available. International guests usually fly to Johannesburg and a connecting domestic flight takes you to Richards Bay, where Thanda staff will meet you.