Destination Weddings

Kenya

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At a glance

Marrying in Kenya

Kenya lets couples say their vows on a safari conservancy at dawn, then honeymoon on the Indian Ocean coast. Few places combine wildlife and beach so naturally in one trip.

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Best timeJun to Oct, Jan to Feb

The dry seasons

Flight time8h 40m

Direct to Nairobi from Heathrow, around 8 hours 40 minutes

VisaeTA needed

Electronic travel authorisation needed before travel, plus Kenyan travel health insurance

Legal weddingLegally binding

By special licence applied for on eCitizen. Both of you must be in Kenya seven days before applying

Top tipSafari first

Arrive a week before applying for the licence, so plan the safari first and the wedding at the end

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Kenya by area

Diani Beach3 venues · Beachfront, ResortExplore the area →Laikipia & Mount Kenya2 venues · Nature, BohemianExplore the area →Maasai Mara2 venues · Nature, BohemianExplore the area →

12 venues in Kenya

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Kenya wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner