This forms part of the fundraising mandate of the Trust thus enabling the Trust to donate funds to plant conservation, education programmes and projects within the Durban Botanic Gardens. Outdoor Venues in the Gardens: Amphitheatre A beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony, tucked away in the Gardens and surrounded by luscious plant life. This wedding venue can accommodate up to 300 guests. The Lake Enjoy your wedding under the canopy of majestic, grand, old palms surrounding the Lake. This is a premier garden space and forms a scenic backdrop for large weddings. The Lake area can accommodate up to 800 people in a marquee on the lawn, or 3,500 picnic style for receptions. uMphafa This is a large multipurpose green space ideal for larger weddings of up to 7,500 people. Durban Botanic Gardens Public Events The Durban Botanic Gardens has hosted a variety of successful weddings. If you are interested in having your wedding at the Durban Botanic Gardens, please contact our wedding venue hire co-ordinator for a wedding application form.