- Introduction
- Ceremony and Reception Venue
- Wedding Packages
- Menu Options
- Wedding Gallery
- Terms and Conditions
- Conferencing
- Elephant Park Restaurant
Celebrate with us
'Every celebration deserves an elephant’s blessing …’
Dear Bride & Groom,
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, and we thank you
for showing an interest in hosting your wedding and reception at Knysna Elephant Park.
Your wedding is one of the most special days of your life, and for those who wish to celebrate it in a uniquely African style, Knynsa Elephant Park is the perfect venue. Imagine the mountains as your backdrop, the forest your audience and an elephant your carriage ….
We look forward to planning your special day with you and we will do all we can to make it extraordinary. We guarantee that a wedding blessed by an elephant is a very special union indeed!
Best regards, Knysna Elephant Park team
Ceremony and Reception Venue
The Chapel and reception venue, or Lapa, are both beautifully situated at the edge of pristine indigenous forest and overlook the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountain ranges. The Lapa can accommodate up to 110 guests, and with its open plan design, 180 degree views and natural rustic finishes, it offers a true taste of Africa yet adapts easily to a variety of themes and décor. A vast deck and equipped kitchen complete the facilities.
The resident herd of elephants will pay tribute to your vows if you wish. There is nothing more wonderful than a special occasion being blessed by these gentle giants – depending on your sequence of events, your guests can interact with the elephants before or during the reception.
Renowned chef Simon Ash (of Brothers and 57 Kloof fame) has created a delectable choice of plated or buffet menus using the freshest available ingredients. Keeping in mind that each wedding is unique, our menu options are merely ideas and they can be tailored to suit your needs.
Luxury Accommodation
Luxurious accommodation is provided for in the Elephant Lodge. Here six stylish rooms, each with a distinct elephant theme and a central lounge overlooking the elephants, deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the Lodge you will be privy to the elephants’ every sound and movement, and will also be able to answer the question – do elephants lie down when they are sleeping?
The Lodge rooms offer the following:
- Private deck (2 of the rooms)
- Spa bath (3 of the rooms)
- Crisp linen sheets and accessories
- Luxurious duvets & pillows
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Fan
- Electronic safe
- Hair dryer
- International adapters
- Bar fridge
- DSTV (limited channels)
Wedding Packages
For those bridal couples wanting to create their own special theme upon the basics of what their wedding requires, we have developed the Harry met Sally Package. This package will offer you the necessities of your wedding requirements in terms of venue and catering. All the more personal details (such as minister, flowers, music etc) are then left up to you to decide upon, with us helping you as much as you wish.
Harry met Sally Package Pricing*:
2 - 20 people |
R1 110.00 per person |
21 - 40 people |
R820.00 per person |
41 – 60 people |
R610.00 per person |
61 – 80 people |
R540.00 per person |
81 – 110 people |
R480.00 per person |
*Prices are subject to change. Quoted prices valid until 30 April 2010.
Please note the above rate includes:
- Bridal arrival on elephant, if desired
- Elephant experience for the guests (conditional upon timing of the wedding)
- Chapel seating
- Transport from the Elephant Park parking lot to the Lapa and back
(up to 50 guests at one time)
- Cutlery and crockery
- Standard tables and chairs
- Table linen – white tablecloths and napkins
- Fairy lights
- Catering - a choice of menu options. Please note that these are examples. We will happily accommodate your needs and wishes. Should you have any suggestions or ideas and would like to incorporate them into your menu please do not hesitate to consult with the caterer/chef. However prices are subject to change depending on the menu requested.
- Waiters available until cut-off time (24h00). After 24h00, double rate will be charged.
- Bar personnel available until cut-off time (24h00). After 24h00, double rate will be charged.
- Overtime starts at 24h00 and is charged at R1 000.00 per hour for the venue.
- Preparation suite for the bride in the Elephant Lodge. This is subject to availability and booking is essential.
- Complimentary Honeymoon Suite to the bridal couple for their wedding night. Subject to availability and booking is essential.
- Welcome basket and champagne for the bridal couple.
- A discounted rate on the remaining rooms will be offered to your wedding guests should they wish to stay over at the Elephant Park. Subject to availability and booking is essential.
Please note that the package rates do not include:
- Minister for the wedding ceremony
- Unabridged certificate and apostil
- Flowers
- DJ
- Musicians
- Free-form tent
- Wedding cake
- Candles
- Photographer**
- Videographer**
** Please note that Knysna Elephant Park’s photographic and videographic services are available at a cost of R3 000 each i.e. a CD of wedding photos or a professional DVD of the ceremony and part of the reception, or both for R5 000.
We can also recommend other professional photographers and videographers in the area - we will supply their details on request.
Tailormade Weddings
Knysna Elephant Park and Lapa is an intimate and unique setting that lends itself perfectly to tailormade weddings. From pre-wedding arrangements to the smallest detail of your wedding, our small but experienced team will help your dream day become a reality.
Tailormade weddings are quoted on request. |
Menu Options
Menu 1
CANAPÉS ON ARRIVAL
Sesame and honey marinated seared tuna with sweet chilli dipping sauce
Thai coconut and coriander chicken sticks
Spinach, feta and macadamia nut cigars served with cranberry ginger chutney
STARTER
Large loaves of sliced ciabatta breads filled with olive tapenade.
SOUP
SERVICE: Plated
Roasted Tomato Soup with garlic croutons and a swirl of cream
MAIN COURSE
SERVICE STYLE: Platters to the table
Roulade of sirloin with herb mushroom stuffing
sliced and served with a deliciously rich red wine jus.
Garnished with large sprigs of rosemary
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Chicken Supreme filled with a hearty combination of spinach, feta
and black forest ham served with a piquant sundried tomato cream sauce
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Creamed parmesan potatoes with melting butter
Bowls of herb and garlic brown farm mushrooms
Marinated and grilled vegetables
(butternut, courgettes, sweet potato, aubergine and peppers)
Fresh herb salad of rocket, watercress and mixed lettuce
tossed with rosa tomatoes, spicy sweet cashew nuts, caper berries
and delicate slices of pepperdew, topped with crumbed feta cheese.
Chef's dressing on the side.
DESSERT
Chocolate mousse “wedding” cake with berry coulis and cream.
COFFEE (ON REQUEST)
MENU 2
CANAPÉS ON ARRIVAL
Rosemary and Parmesan shortbreads with olive and Chorizo tapenade
Crunchy Thai chicken peanut cakes on bamboo sword sticks with chilli jam
Macadamia nut, feta and mint filo cigars served
with cranberry and ginger chutney
Spicy Tom Yum soup served with lemon grass swizzle sticks and prawn tails
Corn cups filled with fine roasted vegetable and topped with creamy blue cheese dressing and toasted black sesame seeds
STARTER
No starter served. The canapés become the starter.
MAIN COURSE
SERVICE STYLE: Platters
Mature beef fillet herb marinated and roasted
served with a red wine and mushroom jus
Oven baked butter fish marinated in mild Tandoor spices.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Small bowls of Hot English and Dijon mustard
Hot buttered chive and parsley new potatoes
Bowls of minted baby peas
Bowls of orange and cardamom scented glazed carrots
Cos lettuce and baby spinach salad
with Rosa tomatoes, Israeli cucumbers, crisp shards of Parma Ham
and shavings of Parmesan cheese with balsamic syrup
DESSERT
Chocolate and cream cheese brownies
served with Pecan nut brandy ice cream
COFFEE (ON REQUEST) |
MENU 3
CANAPÉ
SERVICE STYLE: Platters served by waiters
Sweet Corn and Courgette Fritters served with tomato basil dipping sauce
Chicken satay sword sticks
Tiny babootie squares with apple and tomato chutney
Mini lamb and onion sosaties with an apricot glaze
Tempura fried calamari with Lime and Chilli Inkomazi
Roasted Tomato Basil and Feta tarlets
MAIN COURSE
SERVICE STYLE: Buffet
Slow spitted lamb with rosemary infused rock salt
and drizzled with freshly squeezed lemon.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Roosterkoek brood (simple bread dough shaped and grilled on the open fire)
Marinated and grilled aubergine, butternut and red pepper salad
with basil oil dressing.
Grilled pineapple salad with marinated feta cheese
Bowls of spicy pickled mushrooms tossed with baby cucumbers
Simple mixed leaf salad with crisp Parma ham, croutons
and mustard white wine vinaigrette.
Bowls of roasted new potatoes (slow cooked under the lamb on the spit)
Bowls of Chakalaka (the irrepressible spicy vegetable relish)
Inkomaas Chutney
DESSERT
Dainty koeksusters, milk tarts on platters to tables.
COFFEE (ON REQUEST) |
Terms and Conditions
Payment:
- To secure the date and venue, the client agrees to pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the estimated invoice. This must be paid within 10 days of the enquiry.
- 50% of the estimated amount of the invoice is then payable four months before the date of confirmation, with the balance due one week prior to guests arrival.
- Knysna Elephant Park reserves the right to cancel such a reservation without prior notice, unless such a deposit has been received.
- Banking details: Please e-mail or fax proof of payment to Knysna Elephant Park once payment has been made. Please remember to write your name clearly on the deposit slip. Please note: Your booking will only be secured when proof of payment for the deposit is received. Before payment, Knysna Elephant Park may take other bookings.
Cancellation policy:
In the case that a client wants to cancel the booking, the following will apply:
- If written notice from the client to the supplier is received by fax or e-mail prior to 4 months of the date of arrival, there will be no charge.
- If written notice from the client to the supplier is received fax or e-mail 4 months or less to the date of arrival, Knysna Elephant Park will retain 50% of the 50% deposit paid.
- If written notice from the client to the supplier is received fax or e-mail less than two weeks to the date of arrival, the 50% prepayment will be forfeited.
- We suggest that you are covered by travel insurance in the event of unforeseen cancellation.
Confirmation of details:
- All changes to the chosen menu must be made two weeks before the function. If changes are made to the menu, price is subject to change.
- The final numbers for the function must be confirmed three weeks before the event, together with the order of events / time schedules / bar requirements.
- Kindly note that no liquor or food may be brought onto the premises.
- The client is responsible for the guest seating plan, guest list and table numbers.
- Normal function hours are until 24h00. A surcharge of R1 000.00 will be charged for every hour after midnight.
- Gratuity is excluded from the rate.
Risk/Loss/Damage:
- Due to the high risk of fires in this fynbos area, Knysna Elephant Park will not allow candles to be placed directly on linen and reserve the right to remove the candles if the candleholder is not wide enough.
- Damage to our property and theft will be charged for at full replacement cost.
No guests allowed in the kitchen.
- No paper confetti allowed on the premises.
- Whilst every precaution will be taken to ensure the safeguarding of your belongings, Knysna Elephant Park will not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage of any kind.
- Knysna Elephant Park will not be held responsible for any injuries to guests.
Functions and Conferencing
Perfect for any celebration or gathering, this venue comfortably seats up to 120 people. The Lapa has hosted a number of high profile events and has the added advantage of never having to be ‘dressed’ for the occasion. Its natural design lends itself to easily adopting small touches of your personality, or corporate identity, in preparation for your special occasion. Self-catering facilities are available on the premises at our luxurious Elephant Lodge.
For rates and additional activities, please contact us to tailor a quote that is specific to your requirements.
Elephant Park Restaurant
The restaurant at Knysna Elephant Park operates independently; open for breakfast, lunch and tea, Elephant Park Restaurant has been known to serve the best carrot and chocolate cake on the Garden Route! Dinners are catered for on request. Elephant Park Restaurant will also happily cater for any function or event by prior arrangement.
Please contact us to tailor a quote that is specific to your requirements.
| Telephone: |
+27 (0) 44 532 7738 |
| Facsimile: |
+27 (0) 44 533 0152 |
| Mobile: |
+27 (0) 82 921 1393 |
| Physical Address: |
Situated at the Knysna Elephant Park on the N2 between Knynsa (22km) and Plettenberg Bay (9km)
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| General Enquiries: |
eat@mweb.co.za |
Elephant Park Restaurant Menu
Breakfast - click to open and close
BACON AND EGGS ON CIABATTA TOAST R25
Simplicity itself! Two rashers of bacon and two eggs, scrambled, fried or poached served on hot buttered Ciabatta toast.
HARRY’S BREAKFAST R45
A real trunk full! Bacon, two eggs, sauté mushrooms, hot cheese grillers, herbed sauté baby tomatoes, toast and preserve.
SALLY’S BREAKFAST R35
Bacon, fried egg, delicious homemade onion marmalade, herbed sauté baby tomatoes, toast and preserves.
SALMON SCRAMBLED EGGS ON A TOASTED BAGEL R45
Delicately smoked salmon folded into lightly scrambled eggs and served on a crisp hot buttered bagel.
SMOKED TROUT AND LEEK TART R40
A tart a day keeps me happy! Try this one with smoked trout and leeks, soft poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce.
VANILLA AND CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST R35
Decadent layers of French toast and fresh fruit served with a dash of crème fraiche, shavings of dark chocolate and lashings of Maple syrup. It must be healthy, it’s got fruit!!
HEALTH BREAKFAST R39
Why walk when you can eat yourself healthy! Crunchy muesli with low fat yoghurt and mixed berry compote.
POACHED EGGS, HAM AND CREAMED SPINACH ON A TOASTED BAGEL R38
Crisp toasted bagel with creamed spinach, shavings of farm style ham and topped with soft poached eggs. It’s a must!!
Burger it!- click to open and close
100% HOMEMADE BEEF BURGERS
THE CLASSIC HAMBURGER R35
Fresh crisp lettuce, plump ripe tomatoes, finely sliced red onion, pickle and a 150gram pure griddled beef burger. Pure class.
THE CLASSIC CHEESE BURGER R45
Very simple! Take a classic burger and pour on the most tangy mature cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce. No other frills required!!
SIMON’S BEST R45
Freshly toasted buns, 150gram beef patty, topped with wild rocket, onion marmalade and Parmesan cheese shavings.
MUSHROOM AND HOLLANDAISE BURGER R45
Never has a mushroom burger tasted so good. A delicious combination of caramelised onion, sizzling hot sautéed mushrooms topped with Dijon mustard Hollandaise sauce.
CHILLI GINGER AND TOMATO RELISH BURGER R45
How most guy’s like it? Hot and spicy! Unlike a lot of other things this burger will never disappoint.
BACON AND EGG BURGER R45
Take the edge off with this brunch burger. Soft eggs, grilled bacon and a dash of bbq sauce.
CHICKEN AND GUACAMOLE BURGER R45
Tender breast of chicken marinated in Prego sauce topped with spicy guacamole.
EXTRAS
DOUBLE UP PATTY R15
DOUBLE UP CHICKEN PATTY R15
CHEESE SAUCE R15
3 RASHERS OF BACON R15
AVOCADO SLICES R15
ALL OUR BURGERS ARE SERVED WITH CHIPS
AN ADDITIONAL SURCHARGE OF R10.00 FOR SALAD
Toasted Sandwiches - click to open and close
Simple yet so effective, the humble toasty........
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With Chips |
With Salad |
| CHEESE AND TOMATO |
R25 |
R30 |
| CHEESE AND ONION |
R25 |
R30 |
| CHEESE AND HAM |
R28 |
R33 |
| CHEESE AND SALAMI |
R28 |
R33 |
| BACON AND EGG |
R30 |
R35 |
| TUNA MAYONNAISE |
R30 |
R35 |
| CHICKEN MAYONNAISE |
R30 |
R35 |
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| TOASTED DAGWOOD – hot of the grill and sandwiched between three slices of bread |
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| THE DAGWOOD |
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| Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Tomato and Caramelised Onion |
R35 |
R40 |
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| THE BIGGER DAGWOOD |
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| Beef Patty, Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Caramelised Onion |
R40 |
R45 |
Salads- click to open and close
GREEK SALAD R44
Nothing beats a good old Greek salad. Feta cheese, Black olives and fresh crisp garden greens.
SMOKED SALMON SALAD R48
Delightfully smoked salmon served with crisp lettuce and assortment of greens, olive oil and Balsamic vinegar
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD R44
Tender strips of chicken grilled and tossed with fresh herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh salad, cucumber, peppers and tomatoes
BBQ BEEF SALAD R44
Strips of mature beef marinated in a delicious BBQ sauce and served on a crisp salad of cucumber, peppers and tomatoes
A Little Seafood- click to open and close
BEER BATTER DEEP FRIED HAKE WITH CHIPS OR SALAD R48
Hake dipped in a light beer batter and fried till crisp and golden brown served with a large helping of chips and Tartare Sauce.
CRUMBED CALAMARI WITH CHIPS OR SALAD R45
The most tender strips of calamari, fried and served with chips and a tangy Tartare sauce
MALAY CURRIED MUSSELS AND PRAWNS R65
Mussels and prawns gently simmered in a mild Malay curry served with fragrant Jasmine Rice
Kiddies Menu- click to open and close
THE ULTIMATE KIDDIES BEEF BURGER R25
A 100gram burger patty served on a toasted bun. No frills, no extras, just chips and a whole lot of tomato sauce.
KIDDIES CHEESE BURGER R35
A 100gram burger patty topped with cheddar cheese. This burger has tomato, lettuce and a dash of mayo, served with chips and the essential tomato sauce.
KIDDIES CHICKEN BURGER R30
Grilled chicken, mayo and lettuce with enough chips and tomato sauce.
KIDDIES FRIED CALAMARI R30
Strips of calamari fried, served with chips and mayo.
PLAIN CHEESE TOASTED SANDWHICH R25
Every parents standby. Simple toasted cheese sandwich with chips.
CHICKEN NUGGETS R20
Crumbed and deep fried tender strips of chicken served with.....chips!
CHEESE GRILLER SAUSAGES ON STICKS R20
Bursting with flavour, cheese griller sausages on sticks served with chips and a dipping bowl of tomato sauce.
Chips Medium Plate R15.00 Large Plate R20.00
NEVER HAVE SO MANY BEEN SILENCED BY ONE BITE
Sweet Things - click to open and close
HOME BAKED CAKES
All our cakes are baked and supplied by COCOA MICHELLE HOME BAKE! Cakes are delivered daily to ensure the freshest scrummiest cakes you will ever eat!!
CHOCOLATE CAKE R20
CARROT CAKE R20
BAKED CHEESE CAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING R20
INDIVIDUAL LEMON MERINGUES LARGE R20 SMALL R12
MINI MILK TARTS R10
SCONES served with cream and preserve R15
ORDER A CAKE!!!
CARROT AND MACADAMIA NUT CAKE 22CM R160
A deliciously moist double layered carrot cake with a spiced cream cheese Macadamia nut icing.
BLUEBERRY BUTTER CAKE 20CM R120
Single layer sour cream butter cake with blueberry and crunchy brown sugar topping.
Delicious served warm with whipped cream.
RASPBERRY BUTTERMILK CAKES 20CM R110
Single layer buttermilk cake topped with a fresh raspberry syrup.
LEMON TART 26CM R140
Tangy glazed lemon tart with an almond nut pastry. Best served with crème fraiche.
Whole Nut Chocolate Ring Cake 23cm R140
Delicious chocolate sponge ring cake laced with brandy syrup and topped with whole nut chocolate.
Chocolate Sponge with Ganache 22cm R160
Double layered chocolate sponge filled and covered with chocolate ganache and topped with decadent chocolate curls.
White Chocolate Pecan Nut Brownies 20cm x 20cm R150
A decadent tray of chocolate brownies with toasted Pecan nuts and White chocolate chunks
RASPBERRY AND CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE 20CM X 20CM R160
Chocolate and cream cheese swirled brownies topped with raspberries.
Drinks- click to open and close
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TEA’s |
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| FILTER COFFEE |
R10 |
FIVE ROSES |
R9 |
| DECAF FILTER COFFEE |
R10 |
ROOIBOS |
R9 |
| SINGLE ESPRESSO |
R10 |
LIPTON GREEN TEA |
R10 |
| DOUBLE ESPRESSO |
R15 |
LIPTON LEMON TEA |
R10 |
| CAPPUCINO |
R15 |
EARL GREY |
R12 |
| DECAF CAPPUCINO |
R15 |
INFUSED MINT TEA |
R8 |
| CAFE LATTE |
R15 |
INFUSED GINGER TEA |
R8 |
| AMERICANO |
R12 |
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| HOT CHOCOLATE |
R14 |
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| MILO |
R14 |
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R14 |
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WATER |
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| Orange Juice |
R12 |
Still Mineral 500ml |
R10 |
| Mango Juice |
R12 |
Sparkling Mineral 500ml |
R10 |
| Apple Juice |
R12 |
Lemon Mineral 500ml |
R10 |
| Fruit Cocktail |
R12 |
Strawberry Mineral 500ml |
R10 |
| Guava |
R12 |
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R10 |
FLAVOURED MILKS R10
Chocolate Milk, Strawberry, Cream Soda, Banana and Bubblegum
LIPTON ICED TEAS R12
Lemon, Peach, Mango, Green Tea and Peach
ENERGADE R10
Naartjie, Blueberry, Tropical
SOFT DRINKS R9
Coke, Coke Lite, Coke Zero, Soda Water, Tonic Water, Dry Lemon,
Fanta Grape, Fanta Orange, Fanta Pineapple, Cream Soda, Lemon Twist, Granadilla Twist
Appletiser and Red Grapetiser R12
WINES BY THE GLASS
Blue Cove Sauvignon Blanc R15
Zandvliet MBF (Semi Sweet) R15
Blue Cove Cabernet Sauvignon R15
WHITE WINES
Robertson Sauvignon Blanc R60
Blue Cove Sauvignon Blanc R60
Darling Cellars Sauvignon Blanc R70
Pecan Stream Sauvignon Blanc R75
Beaumont Chenin Blanc R80
Springfield Life from Stone R145
Ross Gouwer Rose R55
Zandvliet MBF (Semi Sweet) R60
RED WINES
Blue Cove Cabernet Sauvignon R60
Blue Cove Shiraz R60
Robertson Ruby Cabernet R70
Darling Cellars Merlot R85
Darling Cellars Shiraz R85
Pecan Stream Pebble Hill R85
BEER AND CIDER
Castle R12
Black Label R12
Amstel R13
Millers R13
Windhoek Lager R13
Windhoek Light R13
Savanah Dry R13
Hunters Dry R13
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