Sharula Estate

Welcome to Sharula Estate: Your Dream Wedding Venue in Ballito

Perched on the highest point in Ballito, Sharula Estate offers modern couples a breathtaking setting for their wedding day. Imagine exchanging vows with stunning views of rolling gardens and the distant ocean—a picture-perfect backdrop just 6km from Ballito’s center. This charming country garden venue combines natural beauty with peaceful privacy, making it ideal for your special celebration.

Ceremony and Reception Spaces Designed for Lasting Memories

Sharula Estate features two beautiful outdoor ceremony areas to suit your style:

• The Arch Ceremony Area: A romantic garden nook surrounded by lush hedges and vibrant flower beds, perfect for an intimate vow exchange.
• The Protea Garden Ceremony Area: Offers sweeping panoramic views framed by native Protea bushes, creating a stunning natural backdrop.

For your reception, the Marula Tasting Room is the heart of the estate. This spacious hall boasts a soaring double-volume ceiling and large doors that open to the gardens, blending indoor comfort with outdoor charm. It comfortably seats up to 150 guests banquet-style, and if you want to invite more loved ones, a marquee can extend capacity to 180.

A Unique Setting Rooted in Meaning and Nature

Sharula Estate is more than just a venue—it’s a working Marula farm with over 100 Marula trees. These trees hold special significance in Zulu culture as the “marriage tree,” believed to bring blessings to couples who wed beneath their branches. The estate’s expansive gardens, rolling lawns, and peaceful atmosphere create a truly romantic and tranquil environment for your wedding day.

Flexibility to Bring Your Wedding Vision to Life

Sharula Estate embraces a “blank canvas” approach, giving you full freedom to choose your own caterers, décor, and wedding planner. This flexibility helps you stay within your budget while crafting a celebration that reflects your unique style. If you need recommendations, the venue can provide a trusted list of local suppliers to help you get started.

Venue at a Glance

• Location: Highest point in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, with spectacular ocean and garden views.
• Capacity: Seats 150 guests banquet-style; expandable to 180 with a marquee.
• Ceremony Options: Two outdoor garden areas—the Arch and the Protea Garden.
• Reception Hall: Spacious Marula Tasting Room with high ceilings and large doors opening to nature.
• Supplier Policy: Flexible “blank canvas” model lets you select your own vendors.
• Key Features: Working Marula farm, panoramic ocean views, serene and private setting.