Description
Discover Your Dream Wedding at Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve
Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by the stunning Witteberg Mountains in the Free State. Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve, a registered Natural Heritage Site, offers 3,300 hectares of breathtaking landscapes—open skies, sandstone peaks, and wide plains where wildlife roams freely. It’s the perfect place for couples who want a wedding that feels both intimate and unforgettable, blending nature’s beauty with heartfelt moments.
Whether you’re planning a small elopement, an intimate gathering, or a full weekend celebration with up to 100 guests, Moolmanshoek creates a warm, personal atmosphere where you can truly connect with your loved ones.
Venue Spaces and Capacity
Moolmanshoek offers versatile spaces that can be tailored to your wedding vision—whether you picture an open-air ceremony or a classic service.
- Outdoor Ceremonies: Exchange vows with the majestic mountains as your backdrop, creating a natural amphitheater that makes your moment unforgettable.
- Stone Chapel: Prefer tradition? The rustic stone chapel offers a charming, intimate setting for your ceremony.
- Reception Hall: Celebrate in an elegant hall that’s warm and inviting, perfect for dining and dancing.
- Open-Air Dining: Enjoy meals under the stars or gather around a bonfire in the reserve’s vast open spaces, ideal for relaxed, memorable celebrations.
Accommodation and Guest Experience
Your guests will love staying in the beautifully crafted sandstone lodge, featuring fourteen en-suite bedrooms designed to blend with the natural surroundings. Many rooms include cozy fireplaces or Queen Ann stoves, while executive suites offer underfloor heating for extra comfort. Choose from executive suites, deluxe queen rooms, or family suites to suit your group’s needs.
A wedding at Moolmanshoek is more than just a day—it’s a shared adventure. Extend your celebration with unique activities like:
- Pre-wedding horseback rides through the reserve, home to over 300 horses.
- Guided hikes and picnics among the stunning sandstone formations.
- Game drives to spot wildlife such as eland, zebra, black wildebeest, and springbok.
Catering and Service
Enjoy a farm-to-table culinary experience that highlights the best of Free State’s local ingredients. From intimate dinners to festive feasts, the exceptional South African cuisine will delight your guests. The friendly, professional staff are dedicated to making your wedding seamless and welcoming, so you can focus on celebrating your special day.
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Reviews (3)
- LLeHa05/03/2024a truly magical placea truly magical placeMoolmanshoek is a truly magical place. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home. Everyone is incredibly friendly and attentive, and they go above and beyond to make sure that you have a memorable stay. Thanks a lot to Lindy who became a friend to me and a person I can look up to. She is very profesional, well organized and super friendly. I loved to work with the horses and how I could integrate my own way of working with them and I´m so grateful that they where open for [...]Moolmanshoek is a truly magical place. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home. Everyone is incredibly friendly and attentive, and they go above and beyond to make sure that you have a memorable stay. Thanks a lot to Lindy who became a friend to me and a person I can look up to. She is very profesional, well organized and super friendly. I loved to work with the horses and how I could integrate my own way of working with them and I´m so grateful that they where open for [...]
- TThabiso Vincent05/03/2024so clean and breathtaking!so clean and breathtaking!This was a great experience ever to come to,the place is really attractive and so welcoming, it’s definitely a nice place to visit with your loved ones, the service was amazing and it was so clean and breathtaking!This was a great experience ever to come to,the place is really attractive and so welcoming, it’s definitely a nice place to visit with your loved ones, the service was amazing and it was so clean and breathtaking!
- DDoktor Nkosi05/03/2024I can't wait to visit againI can't wait to visit againThe place is so wonderful, I wouldn't mind to recommend it to a friend or family, like the view and the atmosphere,my son loved it, and I can't wait to visit again.The place is so wonderful, I wouldn't mind to recommend it to a friend or family, like the view and the atmosphere,my son loved it, and I can't wait to visit again.
