Beach ceremonies in Diani, vows on the savanna or a Swahili celebration in Lamu — what to know before you plan.
Choose your setting
- Beach: Diani and Watamu offer palm-fringed lawns and sunset ceremonies on the sand.
- Savanna: an intimate ceremony on a Maasai Mara ridge, often with a traditional blessing.
- Island: Lamu's rooftops and dhows create a romantic, intimate celebration.
Plan the timeline
- 12 months ahead: pick dates and a venue, and share save-the-dates with guests.
- 6–9 months ahead: confirm accommodation blocks and guest travel.
- 3 months ahead: finalise menus, music, décor and photography.
- The week before: welcome dinner, rehearsal and safari activities for guests.
Make it easy for guests
Offer group departures from Nairobi, a choice of room categories and pre- or post-wedding safari extensions. With Wild Horizon, guests can pay their share Polepole.
Paperwork
Civil and religious ceremonies have different requirements, so allow time for documents. Many couples hold a symbolic ceremony in Kenya and register at home.
Your guests come for the wedding — they remember the safari.
Send us an enquiry with your dates and guest numbers and we'll shortlist venues.
