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Addo Elephant Park Safari Wedding

Weddings in the Addo can be combined with a safari honeymoon along the Garden Route and in Cape Town. Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park. Here, the evenings are punctuated by the strident howl of the black-backed jackal, and the francolin's call heralds each new dawn.

Safe from relentless persecution in the past, the grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace. The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. But the Addo story has only just begun. Plans to expand the 164 000 ha Addo National Elephant Park into a 360 000 ha mega-park are moving forward at an exciting pace. Reception venues in the Eastern Cape range from intimate bush lodges offering an "out of Africa" setting to larger banqueting venues in main centres. Elegant country houses, luxury game lodges, cosy inns, rustic barns and exclusive, hotels. Below are a list of Shamwari Wedding Venues.

Day 01:

Arrive Port Elizabeth Airport. Transfer to Addo Elephant Park. Overnight at Shamwari Game Lodge, Lailbela or Riverbend.

Shamwari Bayethe Lodge

Day 02:

Bush Weddings at Shamwari Game Reserve If your dream wedding includes a luxury honeymoon to one of Africa's finest, luxury, Big 5 game reserves, then why not extend the dream and get married in the wild? At the award-winning luxurious Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa, all aspects of the wedding, from the ceremony to the reception, are arranged for you.

Shamwari Game Reserve are small, intimate and very special. The professional reservations and events team organise everything for you: the venue and all the arrangements including the Minister, flowers, cake, champagne, photography and video.

Package Includes:

• Minister: You will receive a copy of the marriage certificate on the day of the ceremony once he gets it back from the Home Affairs Office • Flowers: Bridal bouquet, button hole for the groom, 2 arrangements for the ceremony and a room arrangement. Rose petal confetti is also included

• Photographer: Includes 36 developed photographs presented in a Henzo wedding album delivered the following day with their negatives and a disk with digital photographs.

• Cake: A one tier wedding cake of your choice, e.g. chocolate mousse, cheese cake, carrot cake or traditional fruit cake. The cake is decorated with fresh flowers fitting in with the theme of your wedding.

• Spa Treatment: Back, neck and shoulder massage for bride & groom as well as a French Manicure for the bride

• Champagne: A bottle in the room on arrival, after the ceremony and a bottle in the room on the wedding night

• Safari drive: A sole use game drive with a sun downer stop including snacks and drinks after the wedding ceremony. The photographer accompanies the couple on this drive and these photographs are included in the package.

• Private Dinner: On return to the lodge, the couple will find their room decorated with rose petals and candles. They will be given a private dinner either in their room or in a private area at the lodge. The dining table will also be decorated according to the theme of the wedding.

• Witnesses: If the wedding couple is alone then the Shamwari staff will sign as witnesses. Optional extras that can be arranged (additional charge) include additional photographs or videoing, African dancers, DJ and any additional requirements i.e. décor, flowers & hiring of equipment, Hair and make up. Addo Elephant Park wedding venues,Addo Elephant Park,weddings,receptions,venues, safari wedding, safaris, honeymoon

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