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If you are planning a wedding and starting to wonder whether a traditional wedding actually feels like you, you are definitely not the only one. Many of the couples I work with begin planning in the usual way. They look at venues, guest lists, catering costs, décor, florals, and everything else that comes with hosting […]

Safari Elopement vs. Traditional Wedding: Which Is Right for You?

Bride and groom walking through golden grass during their South Africa safari elopement

The best season for a South Africa safari elopement depends on more than wildlife viewing. Compare green summer scenery, dry winter weather, temperatures, rainfall and the best months for wedding photography.

Best Time of Year for a Safari Elopement in South Africa

Bride and groom walking beside a safari vehicle during their South Africa safari elopement

Sorica and Caleb wanted their wedding to feel intimate, luxurious, and completely centered around the two of them. At the time, they were living in Mozambique and already loved safari. Unlike many of my couples who are experiencing their first game drive when they arrive for their wedding, these two already knew how much they […]

A Luxury Safari Elopement in South Africa at Lion Sands River Lodge

Sorica and Caleb standing beside the Sabie River during their luxury safari elopement at Lion Sands

Matt and Izzy knew they wanted their wedding to feel completely different from a traditional wedding in the UK. They had always wanted to go on safari. When they started researching ways to combine that experience with getting married, they found me through Google. They loved the idea of traveling to South Africa for an […]

An Intimate Safari Wedding in South Africa: Matt & Izzy at Zulu Rock Lodge

Matt and Izzy overlooking the Babanango hills at sunset during their intimate safari wedding in South Africa

When Shay and Larissa started thinking about getting married, they already knew that a big traditional wedding was not for them. They had always dreamed about going on safari, so when they came across the idea of combining their wedding with a safari in South Africa, everything started to make sense. They found me through […]

A Legal Safari Wedding in South Africa: Shay & Larissa’s Rainy Elopement

Shay and Larissa spraying champagne after their legal safari wedding at Nambiti Hills in South Africa

If you are planning a safari elopement in South Africa, there is a good chance you have come across both Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands and wondered: What is actually the difference—and which one is better for a wedding? My short answer for most international couples is Sabi Sands. That does not mean Kruger […]

Kruger National Park vs. Sabi Sands: Which Is Better for a Safari Elopement?

Bride and groom kissing beside an open safari vehicle during their Sabi Sands elopement

One of the questions I get most excited about from couples considering a safari wedding is: “Could we actually have elephants near us when we get married?” The answer is yes. It can happen. I have photographed safari weddings where elephants have wandered past couples’ suites while they were getting ready, walked through the landscape […]

Can You Get Married With Elephants Nearby? What Safari Weddings Really Look Like

Bride and groom kissing during their South Africa safari wedding with elephants gathered at a waterhole behind them

Choosing the right safari lodge is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning a safari elopement in South Africa. And surprisingly, the prettiest lodge on Instagram is not always the best lodge for a wedding. The reserve, wildlife, privacy, room layout, landscape, accessibility, ceremony possibilities, guest policies, and overall atmosphere can […]

The Best Safari Lodges for Elopements in South Africa

Bride and groom walking through golden grass at sunset during their South Africa safari elopement