How booking works, what to bring and what to expect on the day. Can't find your answer? Send us an enquiry or WhatsApp us.
It takes four simple steps:
1. Pick a date — look at the Calendar and choose any open (green) date on the Bookings page.
2. Tell us about your group — choose the type of visit or event, enter how many people are coming, and send the form. You'll see an estimated total before you send.
3. We check and send you a bill — we'll look at your request within 3 days and SMS you our banking details. If you gave us an email address, you'll also get a pro-forma invoice.
4. Pay and you're booked — pay by EFT or cash within 2 days and send us proof on WhatsApp. Once we've seen your payment, your date is confirmed and we send your final invoice.
If something needs fixing, a red box at the top of the form lists exactly what. Correct those details and press "Book this visit" again — everything you typed stays filled in. If it still won’t go through, WhatsApp us and we’ll help you book.
Your date is held for you straight away, and nobody else can book it while we review your request (we do this within 3 days). It is only confirmed once we have received your payment. Until then the calendar shows it as "reserved".
Please pay within 2 days of getting our banking details. If we haven't received payment by then, we'll send you a reminder. If there's still no payment 24 hours later, the booking is cancelled and the date is opened for other guests. You're always welcome to book again.
We accept EFT or cash only. Use your booking number as the payment reference and send your proof of payment to us on WhatsApp.
Per booking we can host up to 170 guests in total: up to 60 teens and adults, 70 children aged 3–12, 20 pensioners and 20 children under 3. For a bigger group, please contact us first.
Some event types, such as corporate functions, are adults-only: we don't take children, and pensioners are counted with the adults (up to 80 adults in total).
Some event types come with complimentary extras, offered at our discretion — for example drinks, ice and charcoal for corporate functions, or trampolines and braai charcoal for creches and schools. You’ll see them on the booking form and under our prices. They’re a gift from us, not part of the price, and we may give larger groups more.
It depends on the type of visit or event you book — each one has its own hours. See the operating hours list on this page, or the prices on the Bookings page.
eMalondweni Homestead is a private space, unlike a public park. So, whether you are coming to only take photos of the plants or yourself in front of the flowers – you must book ahead of time and pay the applicable fee.
We have plenty of room for events. However, we encourage intimate events with guests not exceeding 170 people (see "How many guests can I bring?") and highly discourage unruly noise.
eMalondweni Homestead is not a licenced liquor holder. Therefore, we do not sell alcoholic drinks. We are strictly a "bring-your-own" drinks and meat location. You can make use of our fridges to store your cold beverages, food, etc.
Some event types, such as corporate functions, may come with complimentary drinks at our discretion. These are a gift from us and are never sold. They are not for persons under the age of 18 — please drink responsibly.
The cameras are there for your safety and security. We do not have intrusive recording devices in, around or facing the swimming pool area – we respect and ensure your privacy from people within and outside the establishment.
Operating hours
School/Creche Graduation09:00 – 15:30
Corporate Event09:00 – 21:00
Family Event/Party09:00 – 21:00
Content Shoot11:00 – 14:00
Ready to book?
Check which dates are open, then pick one on the booking page.