Luxury bushveld glass wedding venue

Luxury bushveld glass wedding venue

Framed by glass, embraced by the

African bushveld

Whispering Thorns is Mpumalanga’s best-kept secret – a fully inclusive luxury glass venue nestled
in the bushveld near Kruger National Park. We’re devoted to helping our guests craft
unforgettable moments in nature. Whether it’s exchanging vows beneath an acacia canopy or
retreating into the bush for a romantic weekend, Whispering Thorns offers a soulful escape from the everyday.

Exclusively Yours

Exclusively yours

Fully inclusive

Our fully inclusive wedding venue
ensures every detail is perfected,
from exquisite floral artistry by
our in-house designers to an
indulgent gourmet five-course
meal, crafted for refined palates.

Dream. Book. Travel.

From finding your perfect garter to planning your
dream honeymoon, Whispering Thorns offers a
fully inclusive wedding experience… In partnership
with Lewis & Luyt Travel, who curate bespoke honeymoons.

To ensure your journey begins exactly as it should…
Book and pay via our website in order to enjoy
an exclusive discount on your honeymoon package.

Simply get in touch and we’ll take care of the rest.

Dream. Book. Travel.

From finding your perfect garter to planning your
dream honeymoon, Whispering Thorns offers a
fully inclusive wedding experience… In partnership
with Lewis & Luyt Travel, who curate bespoke honeymoons.

To ensure your journey begins exactly as it should…
Book and pay via our website in order to enjoy
an exclusive discount on your honeymoon package.

Need more details?
Simply get in touch and we’ll take care of the rest.

Timeless. Wild. Refined

Timeless. Wild. Refined

Bridal cottage

As a wedding venue with on-site
accommodation in South Africa, we
ensure your experience is effortless.

Designed especially for the bride on
her big day, our bridal cottage with
arched windows, welcome soft
bushveld light and a dedicated salon
setup, a space to soak in the magic of becoming.

Our Venue

Our Venue

Follow us for a glimpse into the beauty we create. From wild acacia ceremonies to candlelit tablescapes and everything in between. Whispering Thorns offers a self-catering restaurant option to our couples who are looking to combine the beauty of the majestic bush with the comfort of leisure living.

Eat, Stay, Fall in love

Eat, Stay, Fall in love

Stay with us

The Farm house can accommodate
a total of 22 guests.
All accommodation on the farm
is reserved for the bridal couple
and all bookings will take place
through them.

Featured weddings

Nicola & Steven
(Coming Soon)

Pitsi & Bolielo

Kayla & Daniel

Carey & Oliver

Customer Testimonials

“From our first visit, we knew
Whispering Thorns was the one.
It’s more than a venue,
it’s an experience.

Our photos are breathtaking thanks to the
natural beauty of the space”

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