11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Transport to leave Melrose arch Marriot Hotel at 11:00AM. ETA 2:00PM at Monate Lodge.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Elegant Dinner Attire: Wear dresses, skirts, trousers, dress shirts, and sport coats/blazers are welcomed (but not required). Please avoid wearing jeans or casual wear.
Shabbat will be held indoors and attended by invitation only.
8:00 am
Monate serves breakfast from 8:00–10:00 AM. Activities, including game drives, spa treatments, clay pigeon shooting, and bush walks, must be pre-booked.
1:00 pm
An assortment of "mini" pies will be served in the main restaurant at 1:00 PM.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Attire: “Out of Africa” theme
Meet at the main lodge at the reception to depart for Sundowners. There will be a Gin bar and light snacks. Photographer on sight to capture memories!
7:00 pm
Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and dark jackets and slacks.
The rehearsal dinner will be an intimate, invite-only gathering set in an elevated cave. Please wear footwear suitable for walking up and down stairs.
2:15 pm
Arrive ready for the wedding to follow.
The Fig Tree transport departs from the main lodge at the reception. Please arrive on time to catch the main event of the weekend.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Semi-Formal (but bring your A-Game): Suits, gowns and cocktail dresses! (No tuxes)
Please do not wear sneakers!
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
After the ceremony, join us for drinks and snacks at the Airport Bar before the Bush Boma transport takes guests to the reception area at 6:00 PM.
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Dinner, dancing, and a proper celebration under the African sky.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:00 pm - Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 am
Late-night snacks provided