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Knysna Elephant Park Lodge is a resort destination wedding venue in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, hosting 100 at the ceremony.

Knysna Elephant Park Lodge

Plettenberg BayWestern Cape, South Africa

Knysna Elephant Park Lodge sits near Plettenberg Bay on South Africa's Garden Route, with mountain views and the option to exchange vows outdoors or in the on-site chapel.

About the venue

Knysna Elephant Park Lodge sits near Plettenberg Bay on South Africa's Garden Route, with mountain views and the option to exchange vows outdoors or in the on-site chapel.

Seated ceremonies accommodate up to 100 guests, and the lodge's meeting and banquet space handles the reception with in-house catering, a bar and room to dance.

Overnight accommodation ranges from Deluxe Double Rooms for two to a Superior Family Room sleeping four, with parking on site and a shuttle available for guests arriving from elsewhere.

  • On-site chapel plus an outdoor ceremony option
  • Seated ceremony capacity of 100 guests
  • Meeting and banquet space with dedicated dance space
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Ceremony, seated
100 guests

Staying over

Room types
12 listed

The ceremony

Chapel on site
Yes
Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Getting there

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Parking
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can be seated for the ceremony?
The venue seats up to 100 guests for a ceremony.
Can we marry outdoors or is there a chapel?
Both. There is a chapel on site, and outdoor ceremonies are also possible.
Is catering and bar service provided by the venue?
Yes, catering is handled in-house and there is a bar on site.
What accommodation is available for our wedding party?
Room types include Deluxe Double Rooms (some with balcony), Twin Rooms, a Deluxe Double or Twin Room for up to three, a Deluxe Double Room for two adults plus one child, and a Superior Family Room for up to four guests.
How do we get in touch about a wedding?
You can reach the functions team at functions@knysnaelephantpark.co.za or call +27 44 532 7732.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Ceremony, seated: 100 guests

    “The intimate Chapel can accommodate up to 100 guests.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Deluxe Double Room with Balcony”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “The intimate Chapel can accommodate up to 100 guests.”
    Read the source for chapel on site

  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “For those smaller, more intimate occasions, where your guest number is no more than 12, we can arrange for an outdoor ceremony with the elephants as a backdrop.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “We have our own onsite restaurant, Indlovu Cafe, which can assist with all your catering and bar requirements.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “We have our own onsite restaurant, Indlovu Cafe, which can assist with all your catering and bar requirements.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Transport for your guests to and from the venue to the main parking area is included in the wedding package, as is transport for the bride before the ceremony.”
    Read the source for parking

  • Guest transport: Yes

    “Transport for your guests to and from the venue to the main parking area is included in the wedding package, as is transport for the bride before the ceremony.”
    Read the source for guest transport

  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “The space allows for a choice of table arrangements, dance floors, catering and DJ’s.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “The Chapel and adjoining reception venue, the Lapa, are both beautifully situated at the edge of pristine indigenous forest and overlook the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountain ranges, providing the perfect backdrop for your occasion.”
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