Bayete Zulu (Manyoni Private Game Reserve)

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started on a small private reserve called Manyoni in northern Zululand. Sitting around the fire neither of us had any idea what would happen next... It took a year and the next thing we were engaged! The story in between is too long to tell for now, but you'll get to know more at the wedding...! We are sure it will all be explained in the speeches :)Looking forward to sharing this experience with you all!Kyle &amp; Rossella...per chi non avesse capito la versione inglese della nostra storia, ecco la traduzione :)È cominciato tutto in una riserva di nome Manyoni in Sud Africa. Seduti accanto a un falò nel cuore della riserva, non avevamo idea di quello che sarebbe successo... ma un anno dopo eccoci fidanzati e pronti a compiere il grande passo! Vi racconteremo tutti i dettagli il prossimo 21 luglio, nel luogo dove tutto ha avuto inizio :)Kyle &amp; Rossella

A Meeting in the Bush

Our Story

Details

Kyle & Rossella

Photos

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Are you ready to book your flight? If so, flights can be booked from Johannesburg to Durban with: Kulula.com; Mango; Flysafair; South African Airways; British Airways; Airlink; SA Express.We will have a shuttle service that will pick you up at the airport on Friday, July 20. Any one who wishes to arrive earlier than this date will have to organize their own transport or ask Kyle very nicely to fetch them. He does accept money, gold or silver ;-)ITALIANO:Pronti a prenotare il vostro volo? Ci sono diverse opzioni che potete prendere in considerazione.Potete volare da Zurigo a Johannesburg con la Swiss che offre un volo diretto, oppure potete volare da Milano a Durban, Emirates vola a Durban da Milano con scalo a Dubai.Se decidete di volare a Johannesburg dovrete prenotare un volo interno per Durban. I voli verso Durban da Johannesburg sono operati dalle seguenti compagnie: Kulula.com; Mango; Flysafair; South African Airways; British Airways; Airlink; SA Express. Ci sara' uno shuttle che vi portera' dall'aeroporto alla riserva venerdi' 20 luglio (il giorno prima della cerimonia).

FLIGHTS

Hello everyone! In this section you will find a list of lodges that are located in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve. The ceremony and reception will take place at Bayete Zulu and the other lodges will arrange transport to and from Bayete on the day of the wedding. So, pick the one you prefer :) ... it will be a hard choice, since they are all amazing!As you'll read in the Travel and Trasnportation section, we will organize transport from/to the airport on specific dates. If you would like to extend your stay, the lodges themselves organize transport services as well.For those wishing to stay outside the reserve, there are a few options in the closest town Mkuze (10 min drive), such as Ghost Mountain Inn and Tandweni Villa. We are sure you will find many more on Booking.com :) Important: please make sure that once you have booked your accommodation, you'll send us an email or a message. Thank you :) ITALIANO:Ciao a tutti! Qui sotto troverete una lista di tutti i lodge disponibili. Si trovano tutti all'interno della riserva Manyoni. La cerimonia si terrà nel lodge Bayete Zulu, ma qualsiasi alloggio scegliate, verranno organizzati trasporti da/per Bayete Zulu durante il grande giorno :)I siti web dei lodge sono tutti in lingua inglese, quindi non esitate a contattarci se avete domande!Come troverete scritto nella sezione "Travel and Transportation", organizzeremo trasporti da/verso due aeroporti in date specifiche. Volete prolungare il vostro soggiorno? Nessun problema! I vari lodge prevedono un servizio di trasporto. Potrete quindi accordarvi direttamente con loro.Importante; una volta prenotato l'alloggio ricordatevi di mandarci un messaggio/email. Grazie :)

Accomodation Information / Dove alloggiare

Transport will be arranged from King Shaka International Airport (DURBAN). Transport to and from lodges will be provided by the lodges. We will send more information closer to the time. ITALIANO:Verra' organizzato un trasporto dagli aeroporti King Shaka International Airport (DURBAN) alla riserva Manyoni. Lo stesso avverrà il giorno della partenza verso i due aeroporti.

Airport transfers  /  Trasporti da/verso l'aeroporto

This is where the ceremony will take place!Bayete Zulu is perfectly placed in the heart of the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, which is considered to be one of the most densely stocked and ecologically balanced in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The big five roam freely around the reserve along with a wide variety of other wildlife. Bayete Zulu offers comfortable self-catering accommodation with breath-taking views, it truly is the best place to get away, rest and relax. Bayete offers two different types of accommodation:-Bayete Homestead-Little BayeteIf you would like to book this lodge, you'll have to pay Kyle and Rossella and not the lodge itself. We booked the lodge for two nights (July 20-21). We will be staying there for three nights. Price: R 1658.50 pp/pn. The price includes: conservation fees, two game drives a day (one drive each on arrival and departure days), all rooms serviced daily, staff to prepare meals, exclusive use of Homestead and Little Bayete facilities. NB: To date Bayete has been fully booked. ITALIANO:La cerimonia si svolgerà proprio qui! Se desiderate prenotare questo lodge dovrete scrivere a noi perché abbiamo già prenotato il lodge per due notti (20-21 luglio). Noi saremo lì per tre notti. Prezzo: R 1658.50 a notte per persona (CHF 120.- a notte). Il prezzo include: tassa di conservazione, due safari al giorno (uno solo il giorno della partenza e dell'arrivo), cuoco pronto a cucinare i vostri pasti.Importante: Bayete è al momento al completo.

Bayete Zulu Game Reserve

Rhino River Lodge is a Big 5 safari lodge in KwaZulu Natal. It is situated along the shore of the Msunduze River in the southern section of the Manyoni Private Game Reserve (formerly the Zululand Rhino Reserve). This 23,000 hectare private game reserve is located in the very heart of Zululand , 30kms North of the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. It's in an area renowned for its African wildlife and rich cultural heritage. The private game lodge offers you an intimate and comfortable safari experience, with excellent game viewing and luxury accommodation.

Rhino River Lodge

Mavela Game Lodge is the only tented-safari lodge located inside the very diverse 23 000 hectare Manyoni Private Game Reserve. Experience the scents of the African bush and big night sounds.Mavela offers, early morning and late afternoon/evening, game drives through this Big 5 reserve facilitated by our highly qualified guides.

Mavela Game Lodge

Situated within the 23,000ha Manyoni Private Game Reserve, and under new ownership and completely refurbished to luxurious standards, Zebra Hills Safari Lodge is a perfect break-away for the discerning wildlife and bush-lover. Available on a self-catering basis for rental at reasonable rates, the 7 room Main Lodge or 3 room Homestead (which also has 3 attached family rooms) can either be rented separately or together. Every room is air-conditioned with its own bathroom facilities. Our kitchens are a chef's delight or make use of our excellent cook who can prepare delicious meals. Our boma is the perfect venue for sundowners and a braai, and both the boma and our expansive deck overlook a busy floodlit waterhole that often teems with game including Lion, Buffalo and Rhino. Zebra Hills boasts two brand new safari vehicles and our rate includes two daily game drives with an experienced game guide on this superb Big 5 game reserve. The lodge is child-friendly and children of all ages are welcome. Facilities include a net-covered swimming pool and a jungle gym and sandpit.

Zebra Hills Safari Lodge

"A Big 5 multiple award winning 4 Star lodge, set within an Endangered Species Protected Area in the magnificent Manyoni Private Game Reserve, offering peace and tranquillity with friendly hospitality. Our beautiful lodge has the most spectacular views in Zululand, from the river meandering below to the distant Lebombo Mountains.Our game drives take you through well stocked, unspoilt bush veld and endless rivers winding through indigenous forest, a birders paradise. Our guided walking safaris offer an intimate encounter with the African bush veld and wildlife, taking you to places beyond the reach of vehicles. Join our mid day waterhole lookout activity to watch an array of animals coming down to drink from our unique waterhole setting.Luxury accommodation in 9 well appointed, stone chalets with a hammock and private plunge pool nestled in the cliff tops overlooking the river below. Our sought after chef will prepare your tantalizing meals, which can be accompanied by your choice of wine from our multi-award winning cellar."

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge

Calling all photo enthusiasts and bush lovers, based in the Manyoni game reserve, African Spirit will accommodate you in luxurious African style. Join us as we explore neighbouring game reserves and tourist destinations across Zululand.

African Spirit Game Lodge

Travel

No matter where you are staying, the accommodation will offer two game drives per day in the Big 5 reserve where the wedding is taking place. Don't miss it! ITALIANO:Manyoni Private Game Reserve è la riserva che ospita gli alloggi che occuperemo al matrimonio. Ovunque voi decidiate di alloggiare, ogni lodge offrirà due game drives al giorno. Preparatevi ad esplorare la riserva e ad avvistare tutti gli animali che ci circondano, troverete leoni, elefanti, rinoceronti, leopardi, bufali, facoceri, giraffe, licaoni, e chi più ne ha piu' ne metta!

Manyoni Private Game Reserve

"Come and enjoy an up close and personal meeting with Rambo, Rachel and Jabulani our habituated elephants. One of our knowledgeable rangers will talk you through Rambo and Rachel's history and provide you with interesting facts about elephants. You will be given opportunity to feed Rambo and Rachel as well as touch Rambo's ears, behind his tusks, between his front legs, and even get to feel his tongue!" ITALIANO:Bayete Zulu vi dà la possibilità di interagire con degli elefanti che, seppur liberi di girovagare nella riserva durante il giorno, sono cresciuti a contatto con gli umani e per questo motivo vi daranno l'onore di ammirarli da molto vicino!

Bayete Zulu Elephant Interaction

The oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa, Awaits. 96000 Hectares of wilderness, rolling hills and magnificent wildlife. It is located about 60km from Mkuze (45 min drive) and offers different types of accommodation as well as safari packages. The main page picture of us with the elephants was taken here! ITALIANO:Questa magnifica e immensa riserva si trova a 60 km da Mkuze (45 min in macchina). Offre diversi tipi di alloggio così come dei "pacchetti safari". Noleggiando una macchina potrete esplorare la riserva individualmente. In caso non voleste alloggiare all'interno della riserva, partendo da St. Lucia (come leggerete nel prossimo post) ci saranno dei safari giornalieri organizzati. La foto in copertina sulla pagina principale del nostro sito è stata scattata proprio qui!

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

This small town is the perfect spot to rest and recuperate after the wedding. It has a small market and many places to stay. Besides that, it offers a great range of activities/attractions, such as:- iSimangaliso Wetland Park- Hippo and Croc Boat Cruises- Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safaris If you decide to go there, beware of hippos at night! ITALIANO:In questa tranquilla cittadina potrete rilassarvi, esplorare un mercatino locale e scoprire quanto altro ha da offrire questa magnifica area del KwaZulu Natal. Da St. Lucia potrete, tra tante altre cose, esplorare iSimangaliso Wetland Park, salire in barca e vedere ippopotami e coccodrilli nel loro habitat naturale, prendere parte a dei safari organizzati che vi porteranno nella riserva Hluhluwe-Imfolozi. Importante: non camminate in città di notte o potrete finire nelle fauci degli ippopotami!

St. Lucia, KwaZulu Natal

"The aim of the Emdoneni Lodge Cheetah Project is to care for Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx), which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and are in need of care and rehabilitation. We also intend to breed successfully (where possible) with our ambassador animals and release the offspring back into their natural habitat. We pride ourselves on the many successful releases done in the past." ITALIANO:Questo centro di riabilitazione per felini si occupa principalmente di ghepardi, servali, caracal e gatti selvatici. La maggior parte di questi felini stanno al centro per un periodo di riabilitazione e poi vengono rimessi in libertà. Alcuni ghepardi sono residenti permanenti del centro. I loro cuccioli vengono cresciuti fino a quando sono ritenuti in grado di sopravvivere e poi vengono messi in libertà. Questo avviene perché quasi il 90% dei cuccioli di ghepardo che nasce in natura non sopravvive.

Emdoneni Cheetah Project

The Zamimpilo Community Market project was born from a group of women whose husbands had lost their jobs in the mines and who decided to do something about their plight.Today the Zamimpilo Community Market is a favourite stop-over for tourists as well as locals who travel the N2 between Richards Bay and Piet Retief. ITALIANO:In questo meraviglioso mercato troverete frutta, cesti di paglia, collane e tanti altri accessori e souvenirs. Non perdetevelo!