You like romance, nature and dream of new landscapes? Africa is one of the best destinations for lovers looking to tie the knot. A gem of a continent, with stunning weather, brimming with cultures, history and beautiful wedding locations offering memories to last a lifetime. Looking to have a destination wedding? You are in the right place. Find inspiration from thematic venues to picture perfect spots. There are truly spectacular and splendorous African wedding locations, some of them having more than one wedding spot for couples to choose from depending on their tastes and number of guests. Here is our selection of the most romantic and beautiful wedding destination venues in Africa.
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya
The Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Kenya makes for a mesmerizing wedding venue. The location boasts of several wedding grounds to soothe the needs of the couple. There is a garden pond perfect for small weddings and can hold up to 150 guests. Then there’s also the Kigwa view, beautifully designed next to a man-made lake, with a natural dam in the background. Capturing the newlyweds with a souvenir picture in such a romantic scenery adds glamour to your big day. A spacious wedding spot that can hold up to 500 guests. They also have the 10th Tee, their most popular wedding venue that overlooks the golf course, also with a beautifully designed backdrop. This spot is the largest and can accommodate up to 1500 guests.
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya, +254 20 8562300
Four Seasons Hotel, Anahita, Mauritius
Celebrating your commitment to your beloved in front family and friends could not be more special with a beautiful destination wedding venue in Mauritius. The famous 5-star hotel, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is an ideal wedding destination. The resort is situated on an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean with peculiar beauty and exquisitely clear waters, which serves as home to people from different races. The location is considered to be one of the most sought-after places for a romantic getaway in Africa. A go-to “wedding destination” for couples from all over the world. This wedding venue is truly unique, a trip to Mauritius with the other half is a dream destination for anyone choosing to solidify your love for one another.
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, +230 402 3100
Mosi-oa Tunya (Victoria Falls), Zambia
Why not get married in nature? Summer or winter, morning or evening, sun or rain, Mosi-oa Tunya has the enthralling ability to always make a stunning impression. Located at the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world. A fascinating spectacle that has attracted many tourists and lovers to the beautiful African continent. Getting married at Victoria Falls would be all shades of perfect. Couples usually choose spots on the river bank, with the cascading and mesmerizing water falls in the background, to create wedding memories that will last forever. April – September has been said to be the best period to hold weddings there as the falls are usually at their best that period. Exchanging marriage vows and kisses before famous waterfall is the ultimate romantic experience!
Kilindi Zanzibar, Tanzania
The 5-star Kilindi Zanzibar is available for rent and is an ideal wedding destination. Located on an island in Tanzania, Kilindi Zanzibar overlooks the Indian Ocean, so it should come as no surprise that this continuous to be one the most photographed spots in the island. Offering a variety of option for all preferences and options for the wedding venue, reception and photo shoots. With stretches of secluded white sandy beaches and tropical gardens, here anyone can create his or her picture-perfect postcard of destination wedding.
Kilindi Zanzibar, Tanzania, +255 773 477 894
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
No style is spared when you celebrate your perfect day at this Egyptian Resort, that offers an oasis of cool greenery and casually elegant accommodations on the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. With rooms and suites that gives you a breezy balcony with the stunning views of the Red Sea, Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh is where you can get married and relax together in sumptuous luxury. You could also take advantage of the desert excursions or explore the diving sites to entertain your guests.
Four Seasons Boulevard, El-Salam, Egypt, +20 69 3603555
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort, Botswana
Gaborone the capital city of Botswana, is truly the capital of Romanticism in Africa. And its Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort creates the perfect backdrop for a wonderful destination wedding. It has a lovely wedding gazebo to shelter you and your guests from the sun, and the Resort can cater to both intimate and extravagant weddings. They also offer a complimentary bed and breakfast to the couple after the wedding. A perfect for the couple that adores nature and its beauty.
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort, Gaborone, Botswana, +267 360 4000
Labadi Beach, Ghana
Labadi Beach and the resident Labadi Beach Hotel is top-choice and splendorous wedding venue just waiting to be customized for your special day. The busiest and one of the most beautiful resorts on Ghana’s coast is the ideal place for a wedding destination filled with romantic possibilities.
Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana, +233 30 277 2501