THE WEDDING WEEKEND
We've got the weekend schedule outlined below. We'll continue to add more details as they materialize, and all guests will receive an email with details as well. For dress codes, please see the 'Attire' page.
THURSDAY, 4 DEC
Travel to Mdluli Safari Lodge
Bus shuttles will be available from OR Tambo International Airport (email with booking details to come). The drive is around 5 hours. For those flying into Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, the lodge offers shuttles that can pick you up. This ride is around 50 min.
Arrive by 3pm
We recommend all guests arrive at Mdluli Safari Lodge by 3pm for plenty of time to check-in, unpack, and relax.
6pm
Join us for casual welcome reception. Starting with drinks in the boma, and followed by dinner.
FRIDAY, 5 DEC
6am — 8am
Rise bright and early and grab your binoculars for a sunrise game drive through the Kruger Nationl Park. (This activity is optional, an email with details to come.)
7am — 10am
Breakfast at the lodge restaurant
4:30 — 7:30pm
Join us for a special sunset game drive. Our amazing photographer, Nina, will join us to take pictures!
8pm
After the game drive, we return to the lodge and gather in the boma for dinner—a traditional South African potjie, a pot stew cooked over the bonfire.
SATURDAY, 6 DEC
7am — 10am
Breakfast at the lodge restaurant
4pm — Midnight
Gather for the wedding vow ceremony, followed by cocktails, reception dinner and, of course, dancing.
SUNDAY, 7 DEC
7am — 10am
Breakfast at the lodge restaurant
All day
A mostly unplanned day for relaxing and lounging by the pool, and time for another morning game drive, bush walk, or spa time!
3:30pm — 8:30pm
Join us for an evening bush braai. Game vehicles will take us into the park, where we'll enjoy a traditional South African grill—we call it a braai—in the middle of the bush. (This is an optional activity, an email with details to come.)
7pm
There will be dinner at the lodge restaurant for those not joining the bush braai
MONDAY, 8 DEC
6am — 10am
Departure day. Shuttles will be available for those traveling back to Johannesburg (email with booking details to come). Mdluli Lodge also provides shuttles to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.