Sharula
Estate

Garden Weddings | Country Weddings | Outdoor Weddings | Wedding Reception | Self-Catering Venue

Elegant Country Event Venue

Wedding and Event Venue Near Ballito

Indoor and Outdoor Weddings and Events

Venue Hire From

R29 000

Blank Canvas Packages and Styled Wedding Packages Available

✓ Up to 200 guests
✓ Three beautiful ceremony areas
✓ Rolling green lawns
✓ Stunning countryside views
✓ Just 6 km from Ballito
✓ Recommended service provider list available

THE BLANK CANVAS

A flexible venue experience where you have the freedom to bring your own décor, caterer, bar service, photographer and chosen service providers.

THE COMPLETE SHARULA EXPERIENCE

A beautifully styled wedding experience with table décor, ceremony setup and additional styling elements included, while still giving you the freedom to choose your own caterer, bar service and preferred suppliers.

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Sharula Estate offers elegant indoor and outdoor weddings with breathtaking countryside views overlooking Ballito. Whether you dream of a blank canvas celebration or a beautifully styled wedding, our flexible venue hire packages provide the perfect setting for your special day.

Conveniently located just 6km from central Ballito, 27km from King Shaka International Airport and 34km from Durban in Kwazulu Natal, accessibility meets charm at Sharula Estate.

Discover the enchanting garden ceremony areas at Sharula Estate, thoughtfully designed to elevate your wedding day to unforgettable heights.

First, immerse yourself in the charm of the Marula Courtyard, our open garden ceremony space featuring a white arch, enveloped by verdant hedges, lush flower beds and expansive rolling lawns. It is a picturesque setting that promises romance and tranquillity, ideal for exchanging vows surrounded by natural beauty.

For those seeking panoramic vistas and a touch of grandeur, our Protea Terrace (elevated) awaits. Perched atop one of the highest points in Ballito, this space offers sweeping countryside views that stretch as far as the eye can see, framed by beautiful Protea bushes. It provides a breathtaking backdrop that captures the essence of your love story against nature’s most stunning canvas.

For added peace of mind, Sharula Estate also offers the Garden Pavilion, a covered ceremony space accommodating up to 120 guests. This elegant setting allows you to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding gardens while ensuring comfort and protection from the elements, making it a perfect option for all seasons.

The heart of our estate, the Marula Tasting Room, sets the stage for your wedding reception. Its spacious design welcomes the outdoors in, highlighted by expansive doors and a lofty double-volume ceiling keeping the hall cool during the summer season.

Nestled on a Marula farm, Sharula Estate boasts over 100 Marula trees aged between 4 to 8 years. Adjacent is a vibrant orchard with over 20 fruit tree varieties, a promise of future flavors for our Marula wine and products. As we eagerly await our inaugural harvest, our commitment to quality and tradition shines through.

In African cultures, weddings hold profound significance, and the Marula tree occupies a central role in these festivities. Revered as the "Marriage Tree," it symbolises enduring strength and fertility for couples. During ceremonies, the bride and groom share a cup of Marula juice, uniting their families and sealing their bond. The Marula tree's auspicious presence extends to newlyweds, believed to bestow blessings and prosperity. Many couples commemorate their union by planting a Marula tree at the home, a living testament to their love.

Celebrate your special day surrounded by the timeless beauty and cultural richness of Sharula Estate.

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Wedding Venue

Your wedding day is a day you wait for your entire life. You've planned it all down to the very last detail.

Now it is time to book your wedding venue with us!

Our Marula Tasting Room is the perfect wedding venue for your special day.

Seats up to 150 guests in the hall and an additional 40 guests on our balconies, accommodating up to 190 guests.

Functions & Events

Looking for somewhere unique and special to host your function?

Book our Marula Tasting Room. Seats up to 150 guests in the hall and an additional 40 guests on our balconies, accommodating up to 190 guests.

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Marula Tasting

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Sharula ... An African Story...

Our Sharula trees are still in the development stages and we will let you know as soon as our products are available.

With panoramic views over Ballito and the tranquil surrounds you will find it an idyllic place to spend time learning about the Marula Legends.

We look forward to hosting an annual Marula Festival in the coming years.

The Marula Tasting Room

The Marula Courtyard

The Protea Terrace

TWO BEAUTIFUL WAYS TO CELEBRATE

At Sharula Estate, you can choose the freedom of our Blank Canvas Venue Hire, or the beautifully styled Complete Sharula Experience. Both options give you exclusive use of our estate, beautiful ceremony settings and the flexibility to create a celebration that feels uniquely yours.

YOUR SHARULA ESTATE VENUE INCLUDES:

The Marula Tasting Room – The main reception hall, thoughtfully designed for dining and celebration, accommodating up to 200 guests indoors.

Welcome Court – Ideal for pre-ceremony gathering or welcome drinks, offering relaxed elegance within the estate’s countryside setting.

Cocktail Garden – Designed for drinks, canapés and relaxed social moments, flowing naturally from the ceremony spaces and overlooking the estate’s gardens.

THREE BEAUTIFUL CEREMONY SETTINGS

1. Marula Courtyard – An open garden ceremony space featuring a white arch, framed by natural greenery and tranquil views.

2. Protea Terrace (Elevated) – An elevated garden ceremony setting with sweeping panoramic views across the countryside, creating a breathtaking backdrop for exchanging vows. Optional white stretch tent hire.

3. Garden Pavilion – A covered ceremony space accommodating up to 120 guests, offering comfort and protection while still embracing the surrounding garden atmosphere.

THE COMPLETE SHARULA EXPERIENCE

For couples who would love their wedding beautifully styled and prepared

Our Complete Sharula Experience combines exclusive venue hire with elegant table décor, floral centrepieces and ceremony setup, creating a beautifully cohesive setting for your celebration.

You choose your caterer, bar service and other suppliers — we provide the styled setting.

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