On the 21st of December 2012, Ubizane hosted the magical wedding of Shirra and Stephen.

One year later and the happy couple decided that there was no better place to spend their first anniversary than were it all started. Ubizane, the Place of Calling.

 As soon as the good news came through, the Ubizane team began crafting plans. We love it when people come back to visit and are always ready to do that little something extra for our guests, especially when it's for the anniversary of a wedding we hosted.

The following illustration and story was made especially for Shirra and Stephen. 

Check back soon for more stories about life in our little slice of heavenly bush and the experiences of our guests. 

To read more on the wedding follow this link:

http://www.ubizane.blogspot.com/2012/12/shirra-and-stephan-tie-knot-at-ubizane.html

A Magical African Wedding:

Ubizane was lucky enough to host yet another magical African wedding!

A big CONGRATULATION goes out to Agata and James, who tied the knot on Ubizane’s breathtaking bush deck.   

Admittedly, Mother Nature had everyone’s nerves on edge when the heavens decided to open up and provide Agata and James with an abundance of good luck.  Fortunately enough, the rain subsided and a romantic ceremony was enjoyed by all! 

Shortly after having photos taken out in the African bush, the happy couple returned to Tree Lodge where a delectable buffet dinner was served in the boma.  

After the celebrations the newlyweds retreated to their honeymoon suite, which the Ubizane staff had romantically decorated for them. Upon arrival the couple was greeted by an ‘old school’ “Just Married” sign with dangling tins which hung across the entrance of their staircase leading into their room. 

An Ubizane Engagement:

After being together for nearly ten years, Peter and Clementine took a step closer to tying the knot, by getting engaged on Saturday the 6^th of October at Ubizane Wildlife Reserve.   

Peter and Clementine after the question was popped 

Peter had been in contact with Ubizane’s Reservationist, Jade for numerous weeks; arranging the special occasion which was a surprise to the fiancé to be. The entire Ubizane team played along and kept the special evening a secret.  After hearing tales about the wonderful adventures their friends had in Africa Peter and Clementine decided to experience it for themselves, little did Clementine know that she would be leaving this majestic continent with more treasured memories than she initially bargained for.

The big day had arrived, and after weeks of counting down the days, preparations to make the engagement as special and memorable as possible were well on the way. Ubizane’s magical Bush Deck, with its mystical Fever Trees as a backdrop and tranquil silence was chosen as the venue. Enjoying a late afternoon game drive, the blissful couple arrived at the bush deck in time to view the breath taking sunset through the Fever Trees. 

Sun set through the Fever Trees 

Peter & Clementine on their Game Drive with guide Julian 

A private table awaited the happy couple 

Thinking it was the usual Ubizane Sun-downers stop off point, the couple arrived at a romantic setting that was subtly lit by candles. The scatterings of delicate yellow veld flowers lead the way to an elegantly set table that had a chilled bottle of Champagne and Chocolate dipped strawberries waiting. Dream-like Chinese lanterns danced subtly in the late afternoon breeze as the Peter asked Clementine to be his wife.   

Chilled complimentary Champagne for the newly engaged couple

Ubizane's Bush Deck 

With the formalities for the most part over, the newly engaged couple relaxed under the canopy of trees and enjoyed a refreshing glass of champagne, while the soothing sounds of the African bush provided peaceful background music, enhancing the African experience a step further.  

Once the sun set, the candles lit the Bush Deck subtly 

Peter and Clementine enjoyed a relaxing stay here at Ubizane, complimented with Hluhluwe Imfolozi and Ubizane Game Drives as well as numerous trips to the surrounding attractions such as an education trip to Emdoneni, a relaxing boat cruise along the St Lucia Estuary and a unique opportunity to revel in the numerous cultural villages that historic Zululand has to offer.   

The entire Ubizane team wishes Peter and Clementine nothing but warm wishes for their future, and hope to see them back here at Ubizane in the not so distant future!