23 Bushveld Wedding Venues For A True South African Experience

Bushveld Wedding Venues

In this blog you will find 23 Bushveld Wedding Venues For A True South African Experience, below is 7 benefits of having a Bushveld Wedding.

7 Benefits of having a Wedding in the Bush

• Sophistication and Elegance in the Bush
• Comfortable Wedding Attire
• An Intimate Wedding But With Enough Space
• Matchless Wedding Photos
• Unique Value Addede to Make Your Special Day – So Much More Special
• The “Natural” Surprises

Western Cape

1. Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat

Nestled near Clanwilliam in the Western Cape, Bushmanskloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat is the ideal Bushveld Wedding venue for the couple who adore nature and envisions a weekend wedding. The resort is ideal for couples planning their wedding, honeymoon and all celebrations of love. The award-winning luxury lodge is deserving of its reputation with wide azure skies and extraordinary landscapes.

Allow their experienced staff and wedding planner to customise your wedding experience.  They can craft a romantic intimate ceremony for two or a grand-scale family production for up to 60 guests at various venues within the reserve. Their passionate staff , generous hospitality and thoughtful touches will leave you feeling relaxed and ready to enjoy your special day.

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2. Heaven’s View

Just outside the little village, McGregor. Heaven’s View is perfectly situated on the peak of the Galgeberg mountain. Overlooking the famous Boesmanskloof hiking trail valley with a 360 degree mountain view make for the perfect backdrop for your special day. Spoiled for choice with a Stone Chapel with a capacity of 120 pax as well as two scenic decks to say your ‘I do’s’. With high altitudes you can expect the experience the majestic allure of white snowflakes bringing your winter wonderland wedding theme to life.

An in-house wedding planner, floral designer & decor specialist, and on-the-day coordinator, provides couples with a stress-free experience to enjoy the important things. With flexible options, couples truly can have their dream wedding.

This bushveld wedding venue & surrounding mountain area is home to some beautiful natural fauna & flora including antelopes, birds, Genets, birds of prey, wild rabbit, the Fynbos & Protea species, and famously the Erika Galgebergensis which is found exclusively on the Galgeberg mountain.

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Gauteng

1. Cradle Boutique Hotel and Nature Reserve

The Cradle Boutique Hotel and Nature Reserve invite you to experience the Cradle of Humankind as it reveals stories of the origins of life on our planet billions of years ago and of the evolution of humankind over the last few-million years. Feel the rhythm of life in this unique place, as they take you on a journey into an ancient landscape, making unforgettable memories on your way.

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2. De La Mas Venue

The venue is designed and built to suit most themes and colour schemes. The focus is on a rustic and romantic ambiance. Concrete, wood, brick, and iron sheets was used in the construction of the facilities. These elements bring together a combination of vintage and modern elements. Rustic industrial, chic and elegant! The neutral colour palette allows any bride or event planner to add their personal touch. Beautiful gardens and backdrops ensure that your wedding photography will be something special.

They cater for open-air ceremonies in the natural woods on the premises. The reception hall accommodates 200 guests. Designed to allow guests to socialise in a relaxed atmosphere. The venue prides itself on going the extra mile. The team ensures that the bridal couple can enjoy their special day. The staff pays special attention to the couple thereby ensuring that their bushveld wedding venue is different from any other venue.

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3. Glenburn Lodge And Spa

Voted as one of the top wedding venues in Gauteng, Glenburn Lodge & Spa has three wedding venues with guest capacities ranging between 60 and 250 guests. Glenkyle overlooks a spectacular waterfall, and is situated on the Blaauwbank River, while Glencove is nestled on the Crocodile River in a beautiful country garden setting. Glenwillow is situated at the foot of the majestic Zwartkops Mountain in the Bush Willow Tented Camp.

The stylish Country Spa has chosen the romance of the vineyard as its theme. The spa facilities include a total of ten treatment rooms of which two have private hydrotherapy baths, three have private gardens and the couples; treatment room boasts a romantic, private Jacuzzi. A heated pool and countryside patio completes the ultimate bushveld wedding venue for relaxation.

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4. Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa

The Lodge comprises of sixty suites and overlooks six exquisite fly-fishing dams; and the lower reaches of the Blaauwbank Spruit, as it meanders through the unspoilt Zwartkops gorge. Five-star hospitality and service are the benchmark of Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa.

Weddings of up to 120 guests are accommodated in the open-air chapel and banquet venues. Kloofzicht Lodge employ their wealth of experience, matched with personal service to ensure the success of your wedding day; so whether you dream of a big wedding or an intimate ceremony, your dreams will come true at this amazing bushveld wedding venue.

Exchange vows with your true love in a beautiful, tranquil country setting which is already picture perfect. With uninterrupted views, beautiful sunsets, panoramic vistas and sparkling waters that will be the backdrop to the start of something remarkable. Your wedding should be a day to remember and there is no greater place to create timeless wedding memories than at this venue.

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5. Leopard Lodge

Leopard Lodge, Hartbeespoort Wedding Venues, is your ultimate bushveld wedding venue for weddings of up to 200 guests. Their team of wedding coordinators pride themselves on service excellence and will do all that they can to make your wedding day the most memorable ever. Keeping this in mind they believe in personal service and therefore all arrangements will be coordinated around your specific needs and requirements.

The spectacular view of Hartbeespoort Dam and Magaliesberg mountain range prove to be an ideal backdrop for bridal photographs taken on the wedding day. As part of the wedding package, a complimentary bridal suite will be booked for the bridal couple for the evening of the wedding and the wedding guests can enjoy a discounted rate on all remaining rooms. At the end of the day, you cannot fail to be enchanted by Leopard Lodge.  Whether darkness finds you swapping a tale or two around the boma fire, sipping a glass of port indoors or simply lying in bed listening to the ‘ orchestra of sounds’ of the night.

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6. Oude Hout Mountain Lodge

Oude Hout Mountain Lodge offers exclusive accommodation and a selection of wedding venues around Pretoria for both business and leisure travelers. Situated in the Bronberg mountains just outside of Pretoria, 9.5 km out on the Lynnwood road. Oude Hout is settled in the heart of the wedding venue belt of Pretoria East, making them more than ideal to spend the night after celebrating the couple’s joy.

The Venue offers 16 rooms and suites, all with their own private entrances.

Oude Hout offers a selection of 5 venues to cater for larger or smaller groups. Their venues have a beautiful vintage chic and rustic feel that has allowed us to become one of the most loved wedding venues in the area, offering a choice of indoor/outdoor functions. Additionally to catering for weddings, they also cater for business functions, celebrations parties, conferencing and many more.

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7. The Lakeside Weddings and Events

The Lakeside Weddings and Events are located in the beautiful countryside to the east of Pretoria, just a 30-minute drive from the city. With breathtaking views over the lake and landscaped lawns, watch while the wildlife grazes at just a stone’s throw away. It is the perfect location for one-of-a-kind weddings, unique celebrations, and memorable conferences. A 30-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of the big city situated in the East of Pretoria is where you will find a wedding venue that will capture your heart.
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This venue is an idyllic piece of paradise waiting to make any occasion an unforgettable one. The Lakeside Weddings and Events is a veritable blank canvas when it comes to events. The flexible spaces give your ideas and creativity the perfect opportunity to come to life. If you’re looking to host a special birthday, a trail run, corporate get-togethers, team building, in fact any event under the sun – the Lakeside team can help you to make it nothing short of sensational. Their venue lends itself to all types of functions and events. 

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Limpopo

1. Bushwillow Creek Ranch

Situated just 12km outside the rural town of Hoedspruit, Bushwillow Wedding Venue is perfect for small intimate weddings and can accommodate up to a maximum of 60 guests seated. The road meanders along a small creek leading to the Venue which sits snug alongside a beautiful dam. The majestic Drakensberg mountains that hang in the background, boast some of the best sunsets on the farm, creating the perfect backdrop for your wedding.

​The panoramic views of the mountains extend into the grass fields for a beautiful open air ceremony where you can say your ‘I do’s’ framed by one of the beautiful Acacia or Marula tree’s or an elegantly decorated wedding arch. ​The Venue, the Reception and the accommodation are all in close proximity to each other.​ A modern yet rustic elegance, the bushveld wedding offers the perfect blank canvas waiting to be styled into your dream wedding. It was built with love from stones found on the farm and is an extension of the farms beauty and charm.

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2. Die Boer en Die Belg @ Andanté Game Farm

This venue is situated on a big open field with a beautiful view of the spectacular bushveld sunsets over Water Berg and next to an Acacia shaded lawn. Die Boer en Die Belg @ Andanté Game Farm epitomises tranquility and “Harmony with Nature”. A beautiful bush chapel under a giant Marula Tree is now part of the offerings. The Marula tree is known to the Zulus as the “marriage tree,” for it is a symbol of fertility and is used in a cleansing ritual before marriage.

The wedding venue has beautiful oak tables and chairs with white crockery, seating up to 100 guests. Additionally, tastefully designed bar area with beer on tap. Large glass folding doors can be opened to bring nature into the bushveld wedding interior.

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3. Khaya Ndlovu Manor House

Khaya Ndlovu Manor House, one of the top Limpopo wedding venues, is situated in the BIG 4 Rietspruit Game Reserve. It is a stone’s throw away from the bustling bushveld town of Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province, South Africa – gateaway to the Greater Kruger area and Panorama Route.

They have extraordinary views of the Drakensberg Mountain Range in the distance, which is home to the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. They offer graded 4-star accommodation for up to 22 guests in their Manor House and surrounding Garden Suites. For a more relaxed cocktail-party style affair, Khaya Ndlovu Manor House boasts a beautiful sit-down function venue for up to 140 guests. Their garden has some of the most incredible trees for the perfect shady afternoon ceremony. The main terrace used as their function venue overlooks the waterhole and mountain range. Can you imagine a more magical venue is frequently visited by a variety of species of wildlife.

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4. Orion – Dithõlõ Game Lodge

If the bush holds a special place in your heart, then why not choose to have your bushveld wedding in a picture perfect bush setting at Ditholo Game Lodge, one of the famous Orion Hotels? Ditholo Game Lodge specifically caters for intimate weddings in the bush. Custom packages are available for your special day on request.

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Mpumalanga

1. Blue Mountain Luxury Lodge

This Bushveld Wedding Venue, Blue Mountain Luxury Lodge, is an exclusive 5-star lodge located in the most picturesque area of Mpumalanga, near the Kruger Park.

Blue Mountain Luxury Lodge is famed for its superb accommodation, individually themed rooms, award-winning gourmet cuisine and exceptional service. It oozes romance and is the ultimate romantic setting with its beautiful stone chapel and intimate reception area for a fairytale wedding. Whether it’s a perfect wedding feast, honeymoon paradise or luxurious holiday you’re after you have to experience Blue Mountain Luxury Lodge. The lodge can accommodate up to 26 guests in its 13 individually themed rooms

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KwaZulu Natal

1. Verbara Farm

Only 22 kilometers from the main hub of Ballito lies Verbara Farm: A blank canvas for you to create your authentic bushveld wedding experience. Get married under their magnificent Natal Fig tree overlooking the start of the valley of a 1000 hills.

Their SIMUNYE PACKAGE for R10 000 includes:

• 120 PAX limit
• Exclusive use of lawn, fairy-lit fig tree, boma area, and small forest walk onsite.
• Fully equipped male and female toilets.
• Numerous plug points.
• Drinks storage – Rustic style ice baths (Ice not included)
• Exclusive use of the surrounding indigenous forest and hill for photoshoots.
• Events Liaison, Hayley Essery, who will be on standby during set up and the night of the occasion.

Services upon request:

They offer an array of flora such as Proteas (King and Cardinal), Aloe, Strelitzia, and whatever else is in season in and around their indigenous farm and garden.
They also offer driver(s) for a photoshoot during golden hour and babysitting services.

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Eastern Cape

1. Intle Boutique Hotel

Intle Boutique Wedding Venue is an exclusive upmarket hotel situated on its own private game reserve with breathtaking views and abundant free-roaming wildlife. The Hotel itself is beautifully designed with flowing decks that have spectacular views of the ocean, wilderness and mountains. The Signature restaurant @ Intle has exquisite food freshly prepared with in-season locally sourced ingredients from the famous Gamtoos valley. Signature’s food style is fresh fine dining with its roots firmly anchored in South African food.

Being one with nature is part of Inlte’s culture, walk among the many species of game and create your own close encounters with nature in nature. Intle has unique unrivalled views over the Gamtoos valley that serves as the backdrop of amazing photo opportunities.

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