Sarah & Ben
Schedule
Monday, July 17, 2023
shuttle to Jembisa
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
For guests who wish to travel to Jembisa as a group, shuttles will depart from Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park.
safari celebration
Mon, Jul 17, 2023, 12:00 pm - Thu, Jul 20, 2023, 12:00 pm
LP 0530, South Africa
Sarah and Ben's safari wedding celebration includes the activities listed below and more!
welcome briefing
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
LP 0530, South Africa
Jembisa staff will facilitate check-in and a safety briefing.
lunch
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
A light buffet will be served prior to heading to your accommodation.
sundowners
5:00 pm
Jembisa guests should be ready to be picked up from their respective accommodations at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy a drink together at Sunset Rock.
night sky safari
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Bundle up to keep warm!
We'll try our luck finding the "Big 5 of the African Sky" under the new moon with the help of a local astronomer and his telescope. The five celestial objects, representing "the best specimens of each type of deep-sky class," should be viewable in July, according to the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa.
braai
8:00 pm
A braai is a South African cookout. What better way to mingle, see old friends, and meet new ones?
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
breakfast
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Jembisa guests will be picked up from 8:30 a.m. for breakfast on the old airstrip.
ceremony
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
We'll be outside, so keep your safari chic attire sensible.
Guests will be picked up from their rooms starting around 1 p.m. Have a drink and enjoy the scenery while you await the bride and groom!
cocktail hour
3:15 pm
Kick off the reception with cocktails and canapés while you wait for the bride and groom to return from their golden hour photo shoot.
dinner and dancing
6:00 pm
Guests will receive wedding reception menu options by email.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
optional Big 5 morning game drive
4:00 am - 10:30 am
earthy colors and layers
For guests six and older who would like to try their luck at seeing the "Big 5" without a trip to Kruger, for around 1000 Rand per person (under $75), Jembisa will organize it for you. The three hour game drive is an hour and a half away. Ten people can fit in a truck.
optional golf outing
8:00 am
The groom is working to plan a golfing day. If you would like to join, please bring your own golf shoes, and let us know if you'll need to rent clubs. Each golfer should expect to pay around 1000 Rand to play 18 holes and rent clubs. We will share more information on the cost, course, and transportation in due time.
optional Big 5 afternoon game drive
2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
earthy colors and layers
For guests six and older who would like to try their luck at seeing the "Big 5" without a trip to Kruger, for around 1000 Rand per person (under $75), Jembisa will organize it for you. The three hour game drive is an hour and a half away. Ten people can fit in a truck.
traditional supper
6:00 pm
LP 0530, South Africa
Try a variety of traditional stews — "potjie" — out in the bush.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
farewell brunch
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Say farewell at a relaxed riverside brunch before we depart.
shuttle from Jembisa
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
TBD times and drop-off point(s)