Cost of Destination Wedding in Kenya 2024 - Indian Wedding

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Cost of Destination Wedding in Kenya

Want to know what is the Cost of Destination Wedding in Kenya?

What is the cost of destination wedding in Kenya? This is the frequently asked question by wedding couples around the world. Significantly, you have to read the article to get to the answer.

Kenya is scoring as a popular wedding destination. This east African country is offering wedding locations which are unique and out of the box. Indian Couples who are seeking an intimate wedding and sourcing for uncommon locations certainly, Kenya is a great option for them.

Beach Wedding in Mombasa. PC: Katz Photography

cost of destination wedding in kenya — Wedding at Tsavo National Park; PC: Katz Photography

You can host a beautiful forest wedding in Nairobi amidst the wilderness. An all time favorite white sands beach wedding in Mombasa can win the hearts of your guests. Choose the Tsavo national park to host a Safari Wedding having elephants and giraffes in the backdrop and surprise your guests. Kenya offers outstanding venues and backdrops for your wedding and but however, at not- so- expensive budget. Let’s comprehend the cost of destination wedding in Kenya:

POPULAR LOCATION & BEST TIME FOR WEDDING

You can choose from the Forest Venues in Nairobi, Safari Lodges in Tsavo National Park and Beach Resorts in Mombasa. Evidently, these are the best locations to host the wedding.

June to October months are best time to host wedding in Kenya.

TRAVEL & VISA

Kenya Airways, Air India, Indigo – all fly directly from India to Kenya. Flights are available on a regular basis from all metro cities. The average travel time is 7 to 9hrs from Mumbai (India) to Nairobi (Kenya). However, Traveling to Mombasa is another 1 hour flight from Nairobi. The average ticket price per person for round trip is between $480 TO $600.

Indians can obtain an e-visa by completing the formalities online and paying a visa fee of $54

ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND BEVERAGE

This is the most important aspect while contemplating the cost of destination wedding in Kenya as it comprises majority of the wedding budget.

You can choose from unique and stunning resorts available for accommodation. Although, Hotel and Resorts offer various categories of rooms and suites.

Which are the Popular wedding venues in Kenya?

Nairobi: Safari Park Hotel, Zen Garden, Windsor Golf Hotel, Fuchsia Gardens Limuru.

Safari Lodges: Wildlife Lodges in Tsavo east park road

Mombasa and Diani: Pride Inn Paradise, Sarova Whitesands, Southern Palms, Swahili Beach, Neptune Resort.

COST OF ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS: Most of the 4*/5* hotels will offer a special price for the wedding group. They offer a full board price which includes accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for 2 people per room per night. Obviously, the meals are inclusive of soft beverages. Moreover, Meal menus are mostly extensive and include variety of options. Food board price starts from $200 per room per night.

Indian Food: It is very easy to find Indian food in the menus of the 4*/5* hotels as almost all hotels have Indian chefs to cater to culinary needs of your various events.

VENUES

Most of the 4*/5* hotels offer 3 to 4 venues to choose from and host events. Spacious banquets, sprawling lawns, intimate garden area, pool area, beach sands – you name it, they have it! Moreover, Hotels may also serve meals at your event venue for which they charge a rental.

ALCOHOL

Most of the 4*/5* hotels offer local spirits in their full board package. However you can get your own mixologist on board and set up a bar with your favorite spirit brands and pay per bottle.

DECORATIONS FOR EVENTS

Indian wedding events are extensive and so is their decoration requisites. Hence this is the second most important aspect while contemplating the cost of destination wedding in Kenya. Accordingly an average cost of decorations for 3-4 events including wedding event will be approximately $12000 to $14000. This shall include the set up structure, flowers, furniture, lights and props. However, minimal set ups could also look great as Kenya offers outstanding natural backdrops.

Mombasa Wedding PC: Cikunyawira Photography

Cocktail Party PC: Cikunyawira Photography

ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVENTS

Local DJs, entertainment artists, folk dancers, fireshows – variety of options are available to entertain your guests. Entertainment for 3-4 events can range between $4000 to $6000

MAKEUP ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Indian weddings are becoming common in Kenya and hence you can get a variety of artists who can doll up the indian bride beautifully. A local MUA charges $700 to $1000 for 3 events.

Local Photographers and Videographers charge $1200 TO $1800 for 12hrs shoot.

WEDDING PLANNER

We at Diwas Weddings will be more than happy to assist you with your wedding in Kenya. Provided our experience, we are confident to deliver a beautiful wedding event at a best price. We have a local team base for seamless organization and flow of events. Talk to Us and lets get the planning started!

Basically, an average cost of a Destination wedding in Kenya is anywhere between $60K to $70K for 3nights including 100 guests. Accommodation, meals, venue, decorations, entertainment, makeup artiste, photography and wedding planner.