Take part in a New Year’s Eve party like no other during your South African safari this year. See what South Africa has to offer in the way of celebrations on 31 December 2016.
Eastern Cape
The secluded seaside town of Morgan Bay is going all out with a Mexican themed party on the 31st December this year at the Morgan Bay Hotel. Guests can look forward to a free margarita on arrival, a buffet meal, live music and a fireworks display to usher in the New Year in this exquisite part of the world.
Those who prefer a more laid-back event can join in the lantern-making fun and alcohol free festivities at the Nieu Bethesda Festival of Lights.
Gauteng
Get your ‘Razzle Dazzle’ on at the Chicago Piano Bar in Randpark Ridge for an evening of wining, dining and dancing, or ‘Dress to Impress’ for a grand affair at Randlords in Johannesburg.
If dinner and a show are more your style then the Barnyard Theatre 99 Hits Party, in Pretoria, is the place to be this Old year’s eve. This supper theatre club is going all out to break their previous record by presenting 99 of the world’s favorite hits in one evening. Revive old memories with the likes of Elvis and dance in the New year to sounds of Miley Cyrus with this melee of music. Order your platters, pizzas, or gourmet grub in advance from the theatre and prepare to be entertained.
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Kwa-Zulu Natal partygoers take to the beach at Southbroom on the glorious South Coast every year to celebrate as only they know how. Join in the dancing on the sands or watch the live local bands from the VIP deck with private bar and cocktail seating, overlooking the lagoon.
Alternatively book for a Night at the Taj Mahal themed dinner at the plush Oyster Box Hotel, in Umhlanga, where you can enjoy an Indian-inspired 3-course meal, get into the mix of things with an authentic henna tattoo and watch some authentic Indian dancing before submitting to the party beats of DJ Daniel Israel.
Western Cape
See in the New Year under the star-studded skies of the Karroo at the Karoo Art Hotel New Year’s Eve Bash for a two-day celebration starting on 30 December. Tap your feet to local beats and the 90’s era renditions of Nic Turner during this one-of-a-kind outdoor festival under the African skies.
In the Mother City itself take to the streets with the Protea Hotel, Fire & Ice carnival style Street Party, or shimmy on down to the V&A Waterfront where they will once again be hosting a huge shindig with parades, live music and loads of food and drink up for the feasting.
Several restaurants will be hosting themed New Year’s events. Make a booking for a hot summer’s eve downtown at the HQ Tropical Paradise Party, hear Cape Town Calling at The Bungalow in Clifton, celebrate an Evening at the Oscars in the Azure Restaurant at The Twelve Apostles Hotel, or keep it chic with a Kinky Summer at La Paris in Franschhoek.
Make sure your New Year is one to remember in South Africa this December.
