Weddings at Sibuya Game Reserve
Exchange vows surrounded by the untamed beauty of Sibuya Game Reserve, where nature sets the perfect backdrop for your special day.
Celebrate your love in untamed splendor at Sibuya’s Forest or River Camps or Bush Lodge
Forest Camp and River Camp provide enchanting settings for weddings of up to 100 guests, each just a brief 5-minute boat ride apart, they’re both included in your chosen package.
Within these Camps, a diverse array of venue options await, offering picturesque backdrops for both your ceremony and reception.
For intimate weddings for up to 50 people Bush Lodge is a superb alternative option.
Sibuya welcomes weddings throughout the year, though availability and minimum stay requirements vary seasonally, often necessitating reservations up to a year in advance. While there is no venue fee for weddings, a coordination fee may apply for assistance with planning and organization.
During wedding events, the reserve is exclusively reserved for the celebration, ensuring a tranquil atmosphere free from disruptions for your special day. Therefore, all accommodation in both across River and Forest Camps must be booked for the specified minimum duration as outlined below:
Peak Season
A minimum of three nights in both River Camp and Forest Camp
• 15th December to 10th January
• 1st February to 15th April
• 15th October to 30th November
All other dates
• 11th to 31st January
• 16th April to 14th October
• 1st to 14th December
Wedding itineraries must be confirmed 60 days prior to your wedding date. Any changes made after this date incur a fee, this will include changes made to your itinerary, menu, beverage list and rooming list. Please direct all queries to Mariette Olivier: marketing@sibuya.co.za
Your Title Goes Here
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
General info about accommodation and catering
- Sibuya sleeps 24 adult guests – 16 in Forest Camp and 8 in River Camp and most tents can accommodate up two children sharing as well
- Accordingly, couples need to organize that their family and guests take up the balance of the 11 tents in both camps
- Bush lodge having only 4 suites is more suited to intimate weddings
- Our rates are fully inclusive of all meals (excluding the reception dinner), boat transfers to/from camp and all game drives for in house guests
- Sibuya chefs can cater for wedding receptions with maximum of 30 guests. Larger weddings are outsourced and not catered for by Sibuya (please see below)
- For weddings larger than 24 adults, accommodation for the balance can be arranged with the numerous B&B’s in Kenton-on-Sea; reservations can help with a contact list
- These guests can drive to the Sibuya entrance and will be shuttled by game vehicle to the reception at the camps for a nominal shuttle fee
- Bush Lodge guests not accommodated on the Reserve can drive to the venue
- Boat transfers from Kenton can also be arranged, depending on numbers, and will be quoted for separately
- Bookings need to be made at least 6 – 12 months in advance to ensure availability
Venue coordination fee
Our venue coordination fee includes coordinating
- Pre-wedding site inspections for members of your wedding party (groomsmen, bridesmaids), DJ’s, photographers, videographers, caterers etc.
- Wedding rehearsal
- Itineraries for guests not staying at Sibuya and all wedding day service providers.
Venue coordinating fees:
- 2024 – R9173
- 2025 – R9950
Any services supplied over and above those stipulated in the venue coordination fee, will be charged for.
Rates
We offer a 30% discount on accommodation for weddings booked directly with Sibuya.
- Summer 2024 (16 Jan – 30 April) – standard summer rate of R5893 less 30% at R4125 per person per day sharing
- Winter 2024 (1 May – 31 July) – standard winter rate of R4931 less 30% at R3452 per person per day sharing
- Summer 2024 (1 Aug – 15 Dec 2024) – standard summer rate of R6306 less 30% at R4414 per person per day sharing
- Summer 2024/2025 (16 Dec 24 – 15 Jan 25) – standard peak season rate of R6809 less 30% at R4766 per person per day sharing
- Summer 2025 (16 Jan – 30 April) – standard summer rate of R6809 less 30% at R4766 per person per day sharing
- Boat transfers to/from Forest Camp for non-resident guests are charged for at R 300 per person return.
- Reception dinner to be quoted separately depending on menu.
- If Sibuya is required to run the bar and supply waiters, drinks are supplied at cost plus 20%
- Sibuya’s wedding gift to the newlyweds is a further night, or the first night of the honeymoon, at no charge.
- Any guests wishing to extend their stay beyond the minimum will be accommodated at the special prices above.
Contacts for wedding services
We strongly recommend the following, all of whom have experience of weddings at Sibuya
- Naartjie and Cheryl Moss who supply the reception dinner as well as all marquees, tables, chairs, cutlery, drapes, waiters etc. for up to 100 people (Naartjie +27 (0) 82 578 2737, Cheryl +27 (0) 82 773 3984 email naartjie@albanynet.co.za). Please make sure both Cheryl and Sibuya have availability for your wedding dates
- Val Hill of Flower Thyme supplies all floral decor (Flower Thyme +27 (0) 83 350 3998)
- Ultra Liquors will supply and deliver all drinks, ice and glasses. Tel: +27 (0) 46 648 1322
- Designer wedding cakes by Lisette of Fresh From The Ovens Whatsapp: +27 (0) 81 421 2391 FaceBook & Instagram: @freshfromtheovens
- KVR Photography: Karolina +27 (0) 71 115 7696
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063737550511&mibextid=ibOpuV - Andrew Elliott Photography +27 (0) 82 370 0064 or bookings.aephotography@gamail.com
- Sophie Smith Photography +27 (0) 84 250 1496 or @sophiesmithweddings or sophiesmithphotography.com
- DJ Frank for music: +27 (0) 83 663 3070 or dancewithdjfrank@gmail.com
Rhino Conservation Levy
16 January 2024 - 15 January 2026. The Rhino Conservation Levy charged at R247 per adult and R124 per child under the age of 12. This levy will show as an additional charge on your invoice. Learn more about the Sibuya Rhino Foundation.
