What's the plan?

The wedding details...

THE VENUE

A place of peace and tranquillity, found just a quick 40 minutes drive from Port Shepstone, South Coast of KwaZulu Natal.

Date: 02 September 2017
Venue: Lake Eland Nature Reserve

SAYING I DO

Situated on a hill, the ruins of a rustic, stone dairy has been restored into a beautiful wooden and stone chapel.

Time: 3:30 pm
Place: The Chapel
Dress: Smart Casual

THE PARTY

Oribi Hall, a natural and rustic space, overlooking a small dam with a spectacular view of the game reserve.

Snacks: 4:15 - 5:30
Event: 5:30 - 12:00

The Vibe

Venue & Activities

The Hillside Chapel

the ceremony

Once an old, rustic, stone dairy used by farmers, these ruins have been restored into a beautiful wooden and stone chapel. The chapel is situated on a hill, hence its name and is usually surrounded by a vast variety of antelope, zebra and wildebeest grazing the grassy plains. The chapel looks onto the game reserve, providing spectacular views for guests to admire before and after the service, as well as a stunning back drop for photos.

The inside allows guests to be captivated by the natural and rustic feel of the chapel, while embraced by the natural beauty all around.

Accommodation

a relaxing and peaceful retreat

Retreat to the comfort of one of Lake Eland's beautiful self catering chalets. The chalets are surrounded by natural vegetation and provide a peaceful and romantic escape.

Some of the chalets are on the waters edge and include a private deck, and grassy braai area ideal for those tranquil evenings spent under the stars.

The accommodation ranges standard to delux and from 2 sleepers to 8 sleeper family homes.

We advise you to book as early as possible. As spaces will only be held by Lake Eland for a limited time.

6 x Double Cabin - Standard

5 x Double Cabin - Deluxe

7 x Family Cabin - Standard

4 x Family Cabin - Deluxe

1 x Family Home

1 x Park Home

Out & About

activities for the adventurous

Lake Eland Game Reserve is the perfect venue for day visitors, a family holiday, team building  or romantic getaway.

Activities to choose from include a self game drive, viewing the abundant wild life and flora to be seen from the comfort of your car. In addition guests can walk across our 80m suspension bridge, as well as our fabulous Zip Line Tour.

Horse rides, walking and single track mountain bike trails, paint ball, fishing, picnic sites  and specific 4×4 track are available. The restaurant and fully licensed tea garden is close to a children’s playground.

Nature Reserve

a place of peace & tranquility

Covering an impressive 2500 hectares with diverse ecosystems of bushveld, grassland, coastal forest and wetland this natural landscape offers a place of peace and tranquility.

Brothers Eric and Trevor Dunstone purchased the land for conservation and founded the reserve in 2003. A large lake shaped like the eland common in bushman paintings gives the reserve its name “Lake Eland” in honour of this magnificent antelope and its symbolic meaning to the San. This natural landscape is truly a place of peace and tranquility and can be found just a quick 40 minutes drive from Port Shepstone, South Coast of KwaZulu Natal.

Spectacular Views

the magnificence of Oribi Gorge

One of the main highlights for guests visiting Lake Eland Game Reserve are the views from the 80m Suspension Bridge. The scenery is breathtaking and you will be inspired by the magnificence and grandeur of the Oribi Gorge.

Lake Eland has a variety of routes that one can select depending on the amount of time you have to spend touring the Game Reserve.

One of the popular routes including a visit to the suspension bridge and caves, a scenic drive on the reserve to the Lake and back along the western side of the Reserve, which is just over 30km.

There are three designated picnic and braai facilities available on the Game Reserve. One being a short drive from reception, another picnic & braai site ideally situated nearby a stream among lush old trees providing shade for those hot summer days. The third being at the the Lake where there are shaded gazebos along its banks.

Lake Eland’s outdoor deck and garden area, overlook the Game Reserve, a great spot for sundowners.

Good times!

Weekend Schedule...

Why not make a weekend of it............ or a week

Friday, 1 September 2017

For those who can make it on friday.
Checkin: 2pm Onwards

Braai ~ Conference Centre
Time: 6pm
Cost: R100 p/p Braai Pack
Note: Please bring own drinks

Saturday, 2 September 2017

For those ariving on Saturday.
Checkin: 2pm Onwards

Ceremony ~ Hillside Chaple
Time: 3:30pm