ITHALA GAME RESERVE - WEDDINGS

  Nestled in the majestic Northern Natal mountains, in an area of astonishing beauty – the Ntshondwe Camp offers a modern up-market facility within an authentic 30 000 ha African Game Reserve, the perfect venue for the wedding with a difference. This wilderness area boasts some of the most awe-inspiring vistas and combined with exquisite sunsets and star studded nights creates the perfect romantic atmosphere. Ithala Game Reserve offers the rare combination between the splendours of the African bush with the conveniences and comforts geared to suit the most discerning guests. As we do not charge for the use of the venue, wedding guests are expected to overnight.

The team at Ntshondwe will tailor make a wedding to fulfill the dreams of the bridal couple and could include bush braais, game drives, champagne breakfasts or a sunset reception overlooking the Phongola River.

In addition, Ithala Game Reserve offers the couple the choice between a secret hideaway in the heart of the reserve or the equivalent of luxury 5 star accommodation in the Lodge as a honeymoon venue.

Some details follow for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact our conference coordinators should you require anything further.

Yours sincerely
Carol Scheepers
CONFERENCE MANAGER
Tel: (034) 9832540 Fax: (034) 983 2566
Email: ithalaconf@kznwildlife.com
Web www.kznwildlife.com

FACILITIES AT NTSHONDWE CAMP
Exciting curio shop
Ethnic Kraal Restaurant and traditional ladies bar facilities
Guinea Fowl Coffee Shop
Swimming pool set in beautiful natural surroundings
Sun deck overlooking a waterhole complete with bird hide
A secluded boma ideal for braai’s and outdoor gatherings
Magnificent scenery
Excellent Game Viewing (4 out of the big 5) – the absence of lion make the animals unusually tame
An abundance of birdlife
An area steeped in history with many exciting geological features.

Jungle Gym for children

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT NTSHONDWE CAMP
Day and night drives @ ages 6 years and above
Guided walking trails (max 8 per group) @ ages 12 years and up 
Self-guides walks and trails
4 x 4 trails
Boma braais
Bush braais
Talks on various nature conservation, historical and cultural issues-must be pre-agganged. 
Zulu Dancing (by prior arrangement)

ALL THESE ACTIVITIES MUST BE BOOKED WELL IN ADVANCE. TARIFFS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

ACCOMMODATION

AIRSTRIP REGULATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF AIRSTRIP
LENGTH 1.2KM (1200M) of tarred surface from threshold to threshold
WIDTH 10M of tar with 5M of gravel shoulder on either side
ALTITUDE 2854FT (890M)
COORDINATES S 27 31’ 58” E 0.31 17’ 55”
HEADING 240 AND 060
WINDSOCK Northern end
APPROACHES Unrestricted and open from the North. Restricted by mountains from the South. (The approach in short from the South)
Suitable for light aircraft, medium to heave twin-engine aircraft up to a DC3
Parking for 3 medium twin engine aircraft or 5 single aircraft
Possible hazards include occasional strong side winds and wild animals on the strip, despite the cable fence. Pilots are asked to check carefully before landing.
Fuel is not supplied
The airstrip is not registered.

FLY-IN PROCEDURE
Prior permission to land must be obtained from the Camp Manager at Ntshondwe. A nominated member of the flight (normally the pilot) will personally report to the Camp Manager once the flight has landed.
An ETA must be given
Entrance Fees are R200.00 for the plane (less than a 6 seater) R220.00 (more than a 6 seater) and R20.00 per person.
Times of operation are restricted to daylight hours
All flying over the reserved may not be lower than 1500ft above ground level, except when taking off and landing
Flying over Ntshondwe Camp is not permitted
Except when conditions prohibit it, all landings must be made to the South, heading 240 and take off’s to the North, heading 060. All circuits to land must be flown to the South East of the runway.
Transport arrangements to Ntshondwe Camp from the airstrip may be made at the time of booking the airstrip – Guests will be charged R10.00 per person for this service.

THE WEDDING PARTY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DECOR ARRANGEMENTS ALTHOUGH ASSISTANCE WILL BE GIVEN WHEREVER POSSIBLE
GATE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES
WINTER MONTHS 1 MARCH TO 31 OCTOBER
SUMMER MONTHS 1 NOVEMBER TO 28 FEBRUARY
 06h00-18H00
06h00-19H00

GENERAL INFORMATION
CATERING:

COST OF MENU: VARIES ACCORDING TO CHOICE OF MEAL

A selection of menu choices are available

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS:

YOUR OWN FLORIST OR FAMILY
LOCAL FLORIST CAN BE ARRANGED
[RONEL NORTJE – 034 9075074]
[ISOBEL – 034 9075018]

FLOWERS: AVAILABLE LOCALLY : NICCI ; 034 9075040 [after hours]

PHOTOGRAPHER: FROM VRYHEID : DEON AT HABITAT : 034 982 2204

NGK LOUWSBURG, LOCAL MAGISTRATE

MUSICIANS: AVAILABLE FROM VRYHEID, DURBAN OR JOHANNESBURG

RESTAURANT: SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR TABLES AVAILABLE. ROUND TABLES AND CHAIR COVERS CAN BE HIRED FROM: COSMOS IN NEWCASTLE: 034 3122668