Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor is a resort destination wedding venue in Hoedspruit, South Africa, hosting 150 at dinner and 170 standing.

Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

HoedspruitLimpopo, South Africa

Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor sits outside Hoedspruit with mountain views, gardens and a pool, and sleeps 22 guests across suites, double rooms, family suites and tents.

Guests
150 at dinner170 standing
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
HDSabout 10 min by car

About the venue

Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor sits outside Hoedspruit with mountain views, gardens and a pool, and sleeps 22 guests across suites, double rooms, family suites and tents.

Ceremonies take place outdoors, with outdoor reception space, a dance area, an on-site bar and in-house catering for up to 150 seated or 170 standing.

The property is available as an exclusive buyout with a two-night minimum, priced in ZAR and including rooms and reception space, with an on-site coordinator to manage the details.

Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) is roughly a 10-minute transfer away, and a shuttle is available.

  • Exclusive-use buyout with a 2-night minimum; pricing in ZAR includes rooms and reception space
  • Accommodation for 22 guests across Family Suites, Suites, Double Rooms, the Marula and Jackelberry Rooms, and tented options
  • Seats 150 for dining or hosts 170 standing, with a dance space and on-site bar
  • Outdoor ceremony sites, gardens, pool and mountain views

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
150 guests
Standing reception
170 guests

Staying over

Sleeps
22 guests
Room types
10 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
2 nights

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes
Nearest airport
HDS, 10 min by car
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can stay on site?
The manor sleeps 22 guests across Family Suites, Suites, Double Rooms, the Marula Room, the Jackelberry Room, and classic tent accommodation.
Can we book the whole property?
Yes. Khaya Ndlovu is available as a full buyout with a minimum stay of 2 nights, and the buyout rate includes rooms and reception space.
What is the largest reception you can host?
The venue can seat 150 guests for dining or host 170 standing, with dedicated dance space, an outdoor reception area and an on-site bar.
How do guests get there?
The nearest airport is Hoedspruit (HDS), about a 10-minute transfer from the property. A shuttle is available.
Is catering handled in-house?
Yes, catering is provided in-house, and there is an on-site coordinator plus a meeting and banquet space for events.

Weddings held here

2026 · beneath the mottled shade of a Marula tree just below the lodge
Kim and François

To the unmistakable, joyful notes of Hakuna Matata, Kim and François came bounding down the bushveld aisle, laughter replacing ceremony, tears of joy giving way to broad, carefree smiles, and setting the tone for the evening ahead.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 150 guests

    “Recently extended, and naturally shaded from the overhanging branches of the Marula, Scented Pod and Wild Pear trees, the deck can comfortably seat over 150 guests.”
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  • Standing reception: 170 guests

    “It comfortably seats up to 140 guests for a formal dinner or accommodates 170 for a lively cocktail reception.”
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  • Sleeps: 22 guests

    “Whilst Khaya Ndlovu can accommodate 22 in-house guests, the Lodge is well equipped, and the ample deck setting can comfortably oblige the bigger guest parties.”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Family Suite”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Our wedding package consists of a 2 night lodge take-over, which includes all accommodation (22 guests) and the exclusive us of the wedding and function venue for up to 70 guests.”
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  • Shortest whole-property stay: 2 nights

    “Our wedding package consists of a 2 night lodge take-over, which includes all accommodation (22 guests) and the exclusive us of the wedding and function venue for up to 70 guests.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Ceremonies may be conducted in the lush gardens, on the deck overlooking the Khaya waterhole in the foreground of the Klein Drakensburg mountains, or at a chosen spot deep in the bush.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Dinner, prepared by the Khaya chefs, was a feast in its own right, generous, thoughtful, and quietly grounding amidst the revelry.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Guests can enjoy the dining and pool deck, bar area, & various lounges at their leisure, feeling right at home in our tastefully furnished manor.”
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  • Included: Rooms and reception space

    “Our wedding package consists of a 2 night lodge take-over, which includes all accommodation (22 guests) and the exclusive us of the wedding and function venue for up to 70 guests.”
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  • Nearest airport: HDS, 10 min by car

    “HDS”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “Convenient transfers from Eastgate Airport can be easily arranged.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “With its breath-taking views, the Khaya alfresco deck is an obvious choice for a reception.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Floating candles shimmered across the infinity pool, and beneath the vast African sky, guests danced.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Shimmering candles afloat the infinity swimming pool add to the serenity of this perfect function venue.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Ceremonies may be conducted in the lush gardens, on the deck overlooking the Khaya waterhole in the foreground of the Klein Drakensburg mountains, or at a chosen spot deep in the bush.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Located within the heart of a Big 5 Rietspruit Game Reserve, Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor offers spectacular views of the Klein Drakensberg Mountains, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and an atmosphere of pure bushveld romance.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “They include wedding coordination as well as securing all service providers.”
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