African Safari Trails Ltd.

Plot 814 Nangabo Kasangati,

P.O. Box 114092, Kampala

A Kenyan safari wedding blends adventure, luxury, and cultural richness. Here’s how to make it magical.

A. Best Safari Wedding Destinations

1. Maasai Mara

  • Why? Iconic savannahs, hot air balloons, and the Great Migration backdrop.
  • Top Venues:
  • Angama Mara (clifftop weddings with Mara views).
  • Sanctuary Olonana (riverfront ceremonies).

2. Diani Beach

  • Why? White sands + turquoise waters for a beach-safari combo.
  • Top Venues:
  • The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel (barefoot luxury).
  • Alfajiri Villas (private beachfront estates).

3. Mount Kenya & Laikipia

  • Why? Mountain backdrops and seclusion.
  • Top Venues:
  • Segera Retreat (private ranch weddings).
  • Solio Lodge (luxury amid rhino conservancies).

4. Amboseli

  • Why? Kilimanjaro views with elephant herds passing by.
  • Top Venues:
  • Tortilis Camp (intimate bush weddings).

B. Unique Safari Wedding Ideas

1. Sundowner Ceremonies

  • Exchange vows at sunset with a Maasai blessing and champagne toasts.

2. Hot Air Balloon Weddings

  • Say “I do” mid-flight over the Mara, followed by a bush breakfast.

3. Cultural Fusion Weddings

  • Incorporate Maasai beadwork, warrior dances, or Swahili traditions.

4. Private Bush Dinners

  • Lantern-lit receptions under acacia trees with a lion roar soundtrack.

C. Logistics & Legalities

Marriage Requirements:

  • Valid passports.
  • Single-status affidavit.
  • 24-hour residency before ceremony.
    Best Time: Dry seasons (Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct).
    Planners: Companies like Wild Romance Kenya specialize in safari weddings.

D. Honeymoon Add-Ons

  • Beach Escape: Zanzibar or Seychelles.
  • Private Safari: Fly-camping in the Mara.