Weddings in the African Bush

Imagine a wedding where the bride arrives in an open-topped 4x4 landrover to the sounds of an African drumbeat, for a ceremony under a Jackalberry tree in the midst of the African bush, or on a deck overlooking a waterhole frequented by wildlife … certainly a setting for long lasting memories, and -perhaps surprisingly, a cost effective alternative to a wedding back home.

With the average cost of a UK wedding reported to be £18,500, the option to tie the knot abroad in our difficult times is an increasingly attractive proposition ... choose an unusual location such as a South African Game Reserve, and the setting will provide for a truly memorable – and very private - occasion.

A 3 day wedding package at a South African Game Reserve with specialist Southern Africa operator Native Escapes starts from £2,100 per person, to include flights, accommodation, flowers, photographer, cake, champagne and the wedding breakfast – with additional options of hair & make up, an African choir, and pre-wedding spa treatments.

To complete the whole African safari experience, following the ceremony, couples can enjoy a private safari drive with professional and experienced rangers in open 4x4 game viewing vehicles and a wedding breakfast under the open African skies.

A honeymoon at the Victoria Falls, in Cape Town or on the beach is easily added to an itinerary. For more information, see Nativeescapes.com.