At Bonamanzi Game Reserve, your wedding day transforms into something magical. Spread across 4000 hectares of pristine landscapes, from sand forests to wetlands and savanna, the reserve sets the perfect tone; abundant wildlife creates the soundscape for your special day. It’s an area where, from the East, you have views of False Bay while the West overlooks the Lalapanzi Dam. And as you say, “I do”, everything comes together in the most magical way.
A Scenic Setting for Your Special Day
If you and your partner have been dreaming of a wedding tucked away in the bush, look no further than Bonamanzi Game Reserve. Near the Hluhluwe River, the reserve offers a tranquil setting for your ceremony and reception, thanks to its passionate staff. With flexible service, attention to detail, and an on-site wedding co-ordinator, your wedding is in safe hands at Bonamanzi.
Throughout their variety of landscapes, the reserve offers a selection of venue options for your ceremony and reception. Imagine exchanging vows under the African sky by the water’s edge. That’s the setting that Lalapanzi Palm Island promises. Accessed by a wooden bridge, the island features a west-facing gazebo where you’ll say “I do” under a grove of Acacia trees.
For your reception, Bonamanzi provides three fantastic venue options, each ensuring your wedding runs as smoothly as possible.
The Viewing Deck is perfect for an intimate reception, hosting up to forty guests. Perched on stilts above the lily-filled Lalapanzi dam, your guests can mingle while the wrap-around views create romance. For a larger reception, the Ndlovu Hall seats 350 guests. With glass sliding doors opening onto views of the Sand forests, plus a thatched roof and hanging lantern chandeliers, it creates an airy space where you and your loved ones can celebrate. The Lalapanzi Restaurant serves a delicious meal for your reception with special menus designed by the restaurant’s talented Executive Chef.
Bonamanzi Game Reserve provides excellent conference venues for gatherings of all sizes, featuring flexible seating arrangements and prompt service. Throughout their stay, delegates can also engage in plenty of energetic and fun activities.
Accommodation That Extends the Celebration
Bonamanzi provides a variety of accommodation options, each designed to meet the needs of even the most discerning guest. From bush view chalets to Deluxe lake view chalets and the famous self-catering lodges, every guest can feel at home. Furthermore, the variety of activities offered at the reserve ensures a memorable stay, including guided game drives, boat cruises, and a bush braai.
Contact details
For more information about Bonamanzi Game Reserve call 087 821 6368 or email info@bonamanzi.co.za.
Bonamanzi Game Reserve is located at 324 Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, 3960
Facebook: @bonamanzigamereserve
