Event Information
15 July 2023
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CEREMONY
14:00 -
DRINKS & HARVEST TABLE
15:00 -
GROUP PHOTOGRAPH
17:00 -
DINNER & SPEECHES
17:30 -
CAKE CUTTING
19:30 -
FIRST DANCE
20:00 -
SPARKLER SEND-OFF
23:30
Event Information
15 July 2023
- CEREMONY
- DRINKS & HARVEST TABLE
- GROUP PHOTOGRAPH
- DINNER & SPEECHES
- CAKE CUTTING
- FIRST DANCE
- SPARKLER SEND-OFF
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 23:30
Dress Code
Formal
In July, temperatures range between 25°C and 12°C.
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wedding giftS
Sharing our wedding day with you is enough of a gift!
We are blessed to have all we need and more however, we are in the process of saving for a home of our own. If you would like to contribute to either our future home or our honeymoon fund, you may do so through the link below.
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Things to do in Ballito
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Beaches
Willard Beach, Thompson’s Beach, Salt Rock Beach, Shaka’s Rock Tidal Pool
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Ballito Pro Surf Competition
The annual surf competition is held between the end of June and mid July.
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Crocodile Creek
Home to over 6 000 crocodiles, alligators and snakes. Try their home-made crocodile burger if you are brave enough. They have beef too.
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Microlight
Enjoy a flight over the ocean spotting turtles, whales, dolphins and more.
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Flag Animal Farm
Wonderful family outing to entertain the kids. Over 1 000 rescued animals.
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Monkey Land
Walking safari in 23-hectare forest with free roaming primates.
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Lifestyle Centre
An amazing indoor/outdoor market and shopping experience
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Ballito Junction
A large indoor shopping mall.
Things to do in Umhlanga
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Umhlanga Promenade
A beautiful 2.5km paved walkway along the beachfront, passing the iconic lighthouse and Umhlanga pier.
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Dolphin Watching / Whale Watching / Deepsea Fishing
Umhlanga Ocean Charters
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Sharks Board
Learn about the various sharks roaming the Durban coastline, including the infamous Great White. Watch a shark dissection to learn about the harm littering/pollution causes to sharks.
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Gateway Shopping Centre
One of the largest shopping centres in the world. Contains movie theatres, over 90 restaurants, over 450 stores, an artificial wave house, a skate park, a gym, and the highest fountain in Africa.
Things to do in Durban
Overnight Excursions
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Phezulu Safari Park
Visit a Zulu Village to learn about Zulu culture and to watch Zulu dancing. Safari drives and a reptile park also available. Accommodation option on site.
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Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Reserve
The oldest game reserve in Africa. Large reserve containing the ‘Big Five’ and several other species. Accommodation options are not the most luxurious but are right in the game reserve.
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Hilltop Camp (Hluhluwe)
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Mpila Camp (Imfolozi)
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Drakensberg Mountains
Situated roughly between Durban & Johannesburg, spend a few days in the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Activities range from hikes, mountain game-viewing, bushmen art, horse riding, golf, swimming etc. There are very many wonderful accommodation options all over the mountain range, which covers hundreds of km’s. Just a few options below:
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Fairways
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Giant’s Castle
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Champagne Castle
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Montusi Mountain Lodge
Accommodation
Accommodation is not available at the venue, however, we have made a block reservation at Petite Provence B&B for the 14th and 15th of July. Please contact them directly to make a booking and inform them you are attending the «Andersen Wedding».
We recommend that you book accommodation in Ballito or surrounding areas such as Salt Rock, Shaka’s Rock, Sheffield Beach, Zimbali or Simbithi. You may also find accommodation in Umhlanga, a larger town, situated about 39km (35min) from the Manor House Venue and about 31km (25min) from Ballito centre.
Airport
King Shaka Intl. Airport is:
• 20km (22min) from central Ballito
• 28 km (30min) from the Venue
Ballito Area Accommodation
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Sala Beach House (5-Star) Ballito
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Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel (4-star) (Ballito)
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The Boathouse Guesthouse (4-star) (Ballito)
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Canelands Beach Club (4-star) (Salt Rock)
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Zimbali Lodge (4-star) (Zimbali)
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Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse (4-star) (Zimbali)
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La Montage Hotel (3-star) Ballito
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eBandla Hotel (3-star) (Ballito outskirts)
Taxis
Uber
Book using app. (Pay via card or cash).
Not just for airport rides, can pick you up / take you anywhere in Ballito and surrounding areas.
+27 (0) 74 790 7505
Dolphin Coast Tourist Services
Offers taxis, but also tours and packages around the wider Durban area.
083 431 2749
Ballito Shuttle Service
Standard taxi services in and around Ballito.
083 697 9761
031 561 1846 / 082 454 1577
083 585 6707
SAFETY
South Africa is a beautiful and vibrant country, however, there is unfortunately a lot of crime. As our guests, we want you to be as safe as possible at all times.
To help with your safety, we recommend the following:
- Watch out for your personal belongings such as mobile phones and wallets.
- If possible, try to travel in groups rather than alone.
- Avoid remote places in the evenings.
- Do not give money to the beggers at traffic lights etc.
- Ubers and taxis are generally safe, however, it is not a bad idea to share your location with someone else.
The south african ways
- «Howzit» is a greeting, short form of «Hello, how are you?».
- Driving is on the left. A «circle» is a roundabout and a «robot» is a traffic light.
- At a petrol station, DO NOT attempt to fill the car youself or you will have some angry workers. Inform the attendent how much you want filled and if you would like your windows cleaned. It is custom to give them a tip (R20).
- You may or may not tip car guards when at a shopping centre etc. Small amounts are fine (R10).
- It is custom to leave a 12% tip at restuarants. Many workers rely on tips as a form of income.