ZAR 15,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 80
10 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Description
Description
Book your wedding with us and book our rooms for your retinue & close family.
Bespoke decor & plated 2 or 3 course dinners
Note: Unlike other venues We do not charge a "Venue Hire"
Weddings can be in the bush with poitjie & braai South African food (This does cost a little more due to logistics) or at our 4 star graded lodge with a plated meal. You choice where you want ceremony.
Rates would include hire of decor, tables, chairs, flowers as chosen, setup& cost of meal per head.
Note;
We do not allow friends & family to set up. Only are staff and owners do this.
Any Item from the bridal couple must reach us a week before the wedding This is in order to have everything done timeously & properly.
We can offer outside companies that we trust for make up, photography & music.
Get in touch now to arrange your dream wedding in the bush!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Sue Lawrie
Hi, We look forward to welcoming you for your special day/weekend.
Regards Sue & Ian Lawrie.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of Shikwari Nature Reserve
Wedding Venue Type
Unique Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
80
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Note: only eco confetti is allowed. We are able to get a minister or a celebrant for the ceremony. The whole lodge is used for weddings
Wedding Venue Details
AC
Decorations
On-Site Parking
Mountain view
Outdoor Reception Space
Transportation / Shuttle
WiFi
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Wedding Catering
Alcohol Licence
Bar
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Vegan Catering
You choose what you would like and we oblige. We also do menu suggestion that we know work for weddings.
Pricing for Shikwari Nature Reserve
Pricing for Shikwari Nature Reserve
Venue Hire Only
Maximum Price
ZAR 15,000
Note all set up is done by our staff. Any Item that couples want to place near or on tables must reach us 7 days before date of wedding
Cuisine is done by our very accomplished Private chef. Couples with liase with her for their meal for the wedding
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
In-house Catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
ZAR 450
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Cutlery included
Menu tasting included
Minimum numbers apply
Table linen included
Packages(price per head)
Prices Start At
ZAR 800
Minimum Number of Guests
30
Includeds
Hire of items & decor
2 or 3 course meal (lunch, high tea or dinner.
Set up for ceremony & reception
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Packages(total price)
Prices Start At
ZAR 95,000
Number of Guests Included
60
Pricing includes -
Extra staff,
Decor & hire items
Venue
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Location & Contact Details for Shikwari Nature Reserve
Location & Contact Details for Shikwari Nature Reserve
Travel Notes
There are connections from zzOrtambo International Airport in Johannesburg & Capetown Airport direct to Hoedspruit.
Alternatively drive from Johannesburg 5 -6hr drive.
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Nearest Town
Hoedspruit
Nearest Motorway & Junction
N4 get off a Belfast.
Nearest Train Station
No trains afar as we now. Maybe Rovos Rail & The Blue Train
Nearest Airport
EASTGATE INTERNATIONAL, Hoedspruit (HDS)
Gallery
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at Shikwari Nature Reserve?
A wedding in 2015. Set up at the lodge. We photos are on our website . People are still talking about it
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Get things done as early as possible and let us do our job. You relax and enjoy the area.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Candles for those departed
Describe Shikwari Nature Reserve in 5 adjectives
Stunning, wild, warm, friendly & focused.
Where’s the best photo spot at Shikwari Nature Reserve?
At the wedding ceremony area.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Shikwari Nature Reserve?
No but we are very private and happy to be discrete.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Crostini with different Italian toppings and smoked salmon on buckwheat crumpets with a yoghurt & dill sauce & Rocket.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Chocolate
What is Shikwari Nature Reserve most unique feature?
Our wild animals - Giraffe, Kudu, Zebra, Wildebeest, Duiker & Ostrich.
The view.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
All of it. We started 14yrs ago as green as the hills. What a journey!