Weddings & Honeymoon Destination in Kenya

Safari Wedding Venues and Honeymoon Destinations in Kenya

What is a safari themed wedding

If your ideal wedding's venue is an authentic Kenyan or African outback where wildlife animals and birds roam freely in the background, you are thinking of a safari themed wedding. This is a very unique way to enjoy one of the most important days of your life because venues which offer safari themed weddings are beautiful, stylish and very elegant.

What to Expect out of a safari wedding

5 Simple Safari Wedding Ideas and Tips

Reputation for Excellent Service

The most important part of your wedding preparation is to choose a venue that will give you value for your bucks. If you have settled on a safari themed wedding, it will cost you a little more. The reason is that venues which cater for such weddings are exceptionally professional, the benefit on your part is that you are guaranteed they will not drop the ball on you. So, tip no.1 is choosing a venue with a great reputation for hosting safari weddings.

2. Location and Distance.

Safari wedding venues are located all across Kenya, make sure to choose one where the location won’t be a huge inconvenience for you and your wedding party. As an example, if you are in Nakuru or Naivasha, you might consider going for safari wedding venues within the county of Nakuru. However, if you are flying into the country, distance to the wedding location might not be a big concern for you. Remember distance can easily deter some people from making it to your wedding celebration; therefore choose your wedding venue well.

3. Cost

Yes, we were going to discuss about the cost of a safari themed wedding. If you want to have your safari wedding in the Maasai Mara, be prepared to pay, and then some. The reason is that this is the best of the best destinations for a safari themed wedding. However, you do not need to go all the way to Maasai Mara for a wedding venue. There are other excellent locations in Kenya you can find a venue for your safari wedding. Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, Lodges in Amboseli National Park, Lodges in Mt Kenya, and many others, are some beautiful destinations which can host your big day. In regards to cost, be sure to factor in other services such as photography, transport to and from the venue, floral arrangement, cake, meals, drinks, and your accommodation.

4. Communicate Consistently

Make your safari wedding venue of choice know exactly what you want early enough. Do you want flowers, how many, and which ones. How about a wedding photographer, and who will preside over the ceremony, does the venue arrange for such services? Please let them have all the information they need, and as early as you can. How about the wedding cake, meals and drinks, let them know how you want them too, so that everything is prepared and ready before or on the day of your wedding.

5. Safari Wedding Day

Do you want to bring your hair and make-up assistants to your wedding location? If it’s not necessary, have everything done including body, nails, and hair, prior to you leaving for the wedding venue. This will significantly bring down your cost because you will not have to pay for extra transport fee, room and meals for the assistants. Make sure to park early enough so that you have everything ready and with you for your special day. When the time comes, one of your bride’s maids can assist with your hair and makeup, along with your dress and shoes.]

Are you thinking of having a safari themed wedding, we are the best service providers in the market. We guide brides-to-be on the best venues, and how to go about taking care of the fine details for their safari themed wedding. With our services and help, you can relax and we will make sure you get the very best service on your wedding day.

Email us today to start planning for your ideal venue, for inquiries, or if you want more information on safari themed weddings in Kenya.

Excellent service and an expertly planned wedding, from the ceremony to reception. There are many advantages of having a safari wedding in Kenya. Top on the list is that you will not have to worry about your wedding photographs. It does not matter what time of the year your wedding is because the backdrop or the canvas of your wedding pictures is assured to be unique and gorgeous.

Safari and Beach Honeymoons in Kenya

Kenya is a haven for amazing, beautiful, and romantic honeymoon destinations. You will easily fulfill your desire for getting away and relaxing after your wedding celebrations. If you have waited for some time to enjoy your honeymoon too, Kenya is the place to visit.

Honeymoons are important because they help you wind down and reflect on the future and how your marriage is going to be.

There are two great destinations you can enjoy in Kenya. Safaris and beach honeymoons are two ways to indulge, relax, and unwind in Kenya.

Safari Honeymoons

Safari honeymoons are best enjoyed in safari destinations such as Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Mt. Kenya, Amboseli, Tsavo East, and Tsavo West. These prime safari destinations offer a exceptional and modern way of enjoying a honeymoon. In addition there is so much to do while on a safari honeymoon.

Here is a list of what to enjoy while honeymooning in Kenya

1. Relax in Private, beautiful, romantic, and comfortable Accommodation

If you are worried about finding a quiet, romantic, and private destination to go on your safari honeymoon, Kenya's beautiful destinations will take care of all your concerns. Keep in mind even royalties have been to Kenya to enjoy private and quiet getaways. The Queen of England, and her grandchildren Price William and Kate Middleton - they got engaged while on a getaway in Kenya, at different times, have been to beautiful destinations in Kenya. Honeymoon accommodation is excellent. You can choose to stay in elegant lodges, resorts, villas, cottages, or modern hotels. The service is excellent and fine dining experience is world class.

2. Hot air balloon safaris, game drive safaris, and guided foot safaris

An early morning, or midday safari, is a romantic way to enjoy beautiful scenery and a wide range of wildlife animals. Hot air balloon safari is ideal for taking in stunning views of Kenya’s dramatic landscape. You can easily see large numbers of wildlife animals, and a view of the sun rise in the horizon can be very gratifying.

Mix up your safari adventure by going on wildlife animal game drives either on a night safari or day safari. This allows you to take up close photographs, and you can enjoy seeing the animals very close to you. Guided foot safaris is a way for you to interact with tame animals such as giraffes, birds, and monkeys.

3. Spa and Wellness Sessions

A beautiful way to relax while on a safari is by enjoying great food, spa sessions, and massage services. Spas are available in numerous lodges, resorts, villas, and hotels. If you enjoy swimming, you can add it to your spa and massage session too. This will help you relax and indulge in your getaway even more.

Beach Honeymoons in Kenya

Mombasa, Diani, Malindi, Funzu and Che Chale Islands, Watamu, Lamu, just to name a few, are incredible destinations for an unforgettable beach honeymoon in Kenya. Just as a safari in other parts of the country, beach honeymoons allow you to relax and choose from a wide range of activities to do.

1. Private, Personal, and Unique Accommodation

For your accommodation, you can choose from beautiful villas in Mombasa, to the charming cottages and resorts commonly found in Malindi. These are fabulous if you want to enjoy total privacy while on your honeymoon. You can choose to have a chef prepare your meals, or simply shop for your groceries and retreat in your private villa to enjoy your honeymoon.

There are wonderful hotels in Mombasa with equally romantic honeymoon packages. Some good examples include Best Western Plus Creekside Hotel Mombasa, Sarova Whitesands Beach and Resort, Serena Beach Resort and Spa, and many more. They are professionally run and provide excellent service for couples on honeymoons.

2. Sun, Sand, and Sea

Your honeymoon accommodation will most likely be on a beach front which gives you plenty of time to just lie on the beach and soak in the sun. Beach honeymoons are incredibly relaxing, so be sure to get one or come back another time to enjoy a beach holiday in Kenya.

Some fun activities to do include going on boat rides, snorkeling, swimming in the Indian Ocean, visiting marine parks, and shopping for charming Swahili and Kenya handicrafts.

3. Amazing food

While on a beach honeymoon in Kenya, one of the best things to do is to sample food and cuisine found in coastal towns. The food culture is amazing with a wide variety to choose from. Sea food, red meat, fresh vegetables, and fruits are all available. You can decide on fine dining experience in restaurants such as the Tamarind Mombasa or indulge in local and mouthwatering dishes from locally known restaurants. If you happen to take a stroll on the beach, be sure to buy the refreshing green coconut drink commonly known as madafu.

4. Nightlife

Whether you are in Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi, Watamu, Diani, or any other coastal town, a night out can make your beach honeymoon even more fun. There are interesting clubs in the towns. The opportunity to meet incredibly friendly people on a night out can be good for you.

They best part of choosing Kenya as your honeymoon destination is that you can easily combine a rich and authentic safari honeymoon with a beach honeymoon. You can start with one and finish your honeymoon with the other. Or you can just choose one that really suites you and dive in and make the most of it. This would be ideal if you are planning for a short honeymoon.However, if you have the opportunity to enjoy a longer honeymoon, combining the two experiences will make your Kenyan honeymoon even better.

Transport to Honeymoon Locations in Kenya

Road and air transport is excellent and efficient in Kenya. Flying to Kenya from any part of the world should not be a problem because the main Airport is well connected with countless international flights, and they are regular as well.

You don’t have to worry about planning for your honeymoon to cover different destinations in Kenya. You can easily start with a honeymoon on the slopes of Mt Kenya, and fly to Mombasa for your beach honeymoon. Going to multiple destinations by road is also very easy because the road network is in great condition.

We provide expert planning services for safari themed weddings, and information on safari and beach honeymoon destinations. We also have beautifully designed romantic honeymoon packages, including luxury safari and beach honeymoon plans.

If you are looking for advice on lodges, resorts, cottages, hotels, and villas to stay in while on your honeymoon in Kenya, drop us a line as well.

Top Safari Wedding Venues in Kenya

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Nakuru

The Lake Nakuru Lodge is an ideal venue for an intimate and private wedding. The quiet atmosphere and beautiful grounds make for a perfect venue.

Our staff ensures that your wedding party is well taken care off and you can relax, enjoy your beautiful wedding and reception at a beautiful setting.

Your wedding party can go on game drives and beautiful accommodation at the lodge.

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

Naivasha

Beautiful, serene, and quiet is the venue at the Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp.

The grounds are spacious enough and perfect for wedding photographs. Your party wedding party can enjoy all wedding services under one roof, and the scenery which includes Lake Naivasha makes it all the more perfect for your wedding.

More safari wedding venues and Safari honeymoon destination are going to be added soon. Please stay tuned.