Newsletter January 2016

Africa & Beyond

WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS

INSIDE THIS MONTH:- Key wedding venues………...Honeymoons on safari

Our tips on weddings and honeymoons abroad………………………….And new year news

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Welcome…… And a very Happy New

Year!

This time of year brings

much excitement as

romance is always in the

air with wedding and

honeymoon plans taking

shape.

This month, we're

suggesting some

wonderful places to say 'I

do' as well as some

exciting and adventurous

honeymoon options.

And of course our experts

are on hand to make all

those thoughts and

dreams a reality.

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Messing about on the River!

When planning a wedding, one of the first things to decide is,

where?

Whilst almost anything is possible, our four

most popular wedding settings in Southern

Africa and the Indian Ocean are a safari, Cape

Town, the Winelands and beach. Each of

these settings offers a unique perspective that

can be personalised to create the perfect feel

and style to suit you.

So many of our lodge/hotel partners now

have designated very special areas of their

properties for weddings from the banks of the

Zambezi River to glorious gardens within the

Winelands. They help us plan, prepare and

provide those key details and special touches.

AFRICA & BEYOND GUIDE TO

WEDDING DESTINATIONS

On safari

Elephants as ushers, hippos as page boys! Well not quite, but certainly curious on

lookers as a wealth of camps from Tanzania to Zambia, South Africa to Kenya offer

exciting and unusual places to tie the knot. An island in the middle of the Zambezi, a

wedding breakfast in the wilderness, or an elephant back ride arrival instead of a car.

All these things and more are possible when you let your imagination run wild on

safari.

On the beach

You’d be right to instantly think of Mauritius or the Seychelles for a beach wedding, but

the pristine coastal stretches in Mozambique or Zanzibar as well as the numerous South

African beaches, might also offer the ideal wedding location.

The Winelands in the Western Cape of South Africa are lush, green and beautiful and

provide the most serene backdrop for a wedding ceremony. Many charming and

picturesque guesthouses are found here providing first class hospitality.

The Winelands

Cape Town

Brides & grooms say their vows under the watchful gaze of Table Mountain.

Outstandingly attractive locations such as Kirstenbosch Gardens, Camps Bay, gorgeous

hotels & private villas and the Waterfront all offer idyllic settings.

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After the whirl of a wedding, a relaxing safari is an ideal way to

start a honeymoon. Here are just a few of our favourite safari

lodges in pristine, remote locations where if feels like the rest of

the world is a million miles away.

Azura Selous - Tanzania

The setting here could not be more perfect. This luxury camp is positioned on the banks

of the Ruaha River in Selous Game Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is

teeming with wildlife and birds. The camp is set in a remote region of the park and

throughout your stay you’ll be hard pressed to see vehicles from other camps and with

just 12 luxury tented villas, exclusivity comes as standard.

Each individually designed villa feels like a private haven with views over the river,

where hippo calls serenade you to sleep. Awaken refreshed the next morning ready for a

thrilling game drive, walk or boating safari. Alternatively take some time out in the spa

or soak up the surroundings from your private plunge pool. Honeymoon couples will be

spoilt with treats and surprises to make their visit a very special and personal memory to

treasure forever.

A Dream of a Safari

Elephant Eye Camp - Zimbabwe

Start married life journey in this remote and

elegant camp in the heart of the Hwange

National Park.

The owners offer a luxurious package for

honeymooners including spa treatments,

private bush dinners, ‘under-the-stars’ sleep

outs, as well as a the wealth of wildlife in

this incredibly pristine park.

Makanyi Lodge - South Africa

Set in the Big 5 region of Timbavati, part of

the Greater Kruger National Park, this

relative newcomer to the safari world offers

an exquisite welcome to newlyweds.

Packages include Champagne on arrival,

game drives to observe white lions, private

bush and in-room dining. For the ultimate

experience upgrade to a suite.

Mchenja Bush Camp - Zambia

The South Luangwa National Park remains a

firm favourite for good reason, the bush and

river combination offers visitors a wealth of

wildlife including lion, leopard and hippo.

A truly adventurous beginning to married life

starts here, each of the five specially de-

signed tents has its own open air en-suite

bathroom with Victorian style bath

overlooking the Luangwa River.

Little Kulala - Namibia

For something a bit different, try the ochre

coloured dune landscape of the Namib

Desert. Little Kulala offers a tranquil,

remote setting under endless starry skies.

Enjoy a Champagne breakfast & balloon

flight over the dunes or climb to the top of

Sossusvlei Dune at sunrise for a wholly

unique experience. Each, stylishly furnished

‘kulala’ has its own a plunge pool and

viewing desk for ultimate privacy.

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Tips for weddings & honeymoons

abroad

You can’t plan too early! crossing take time and last minute changes will cause you

unnecessary stress.

Remember your legal documents. numerous forms before a wedding ceremony, so having

everything with you will speed this along.

Book flights in the right name. their surname once married, so if your passport has been

changed, make sure any flights are booked in the same name.

Confirm numbers as soon as you can. bringing family and friends with you, let us know who is coming

asap if you want them all to stay in the same place.

You’ve found the perfect dress, your carry on just in case of luggage not arriving, but gents, maybe

give top hats a miss!

Additional help and advice, visit https://www.gov.uk/marriage

Tips for weddings & honeymoons

abroad

You can’t plan too early! Formalities, paperwork and ‘T’

crossing take time and last minute changes will cause you

Remember your legal documents. You’ll need to fill in

numerous forms before a wedding ceremony, so having

everything with you will speed this along.

Book flights in the right name. Many people change

their surname once married, so if your passport has been

changed, make sure any flights are booked in the same name.

Confirm numbers as soon as you can. If you’re

bringing family and friends with you, let us know who is coming

asap if you want them all to stay in the same place.

You’ve found the perfect dress, if possible pack it in

your carry on just in case of luggage not arriving, but gents, maybe

Additional help and advice, call us and https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad

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Safari News & Updates We have a unique take on a Weddings &

Honeymoon Brochure. Our folder style

format contains 4 wedding destination

cards; Safari, Winelands, Cape Town &

Beach. Chose your preferred

destination(s) and we’ll send out

suggested properties to host your big

day.

We’ll also include a tailored selection of

honeymoon destinations to help plan

your trip from start to finish.

Guardian

Photographer of the Year

In case you missed it,

the winner of the 2014

Guardian Photography

competition, Mr Lewis

Freeth, travelled to

Kwa Zulu Natal, South

Africa in October

2015. The competition

was run in conjunction

with ourselves. See his

beautiful and inspiring

images here.

Planning for 2016 & beyond?

Call today and allow us to create the perfect

honeymoon or wedding

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2016

Each month in 2016 we're inviting anyone who has travelled with Africa &

Beyond to send us their favourite photo taken during their trip. Just let us

know where and when it was taken, and why it's a favourite

We’ll add a short list each month to our Instagram account and each month the winner will

receive a glossy, hardback African photography book brought to you by some of the

talented photographers at Wilderness Safaris.

Each month’s winning photograph be included in the 2017 Africa & Beyond Calendar.

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