While time may seem to stand still during your southern African safari, here the passing of another year is celebrated in fine style just like anywhere in the world.
You’ll find no shortage of places to ring in the New year during your stay. Whether you prefer to spend it gazing up at the stars or bopping to the big city beat, Africa has got you covered when it comes to New Year celebrations. Here are some of the best:
Vic Falls Carnival
This 3-day extravaganza is just as OTT as the Falls it is named for. Think live bands for days on the trot, train rides over the magnificent falls and an abundance of adrenalin-infused activities.
For 2018, you can look forward to a train ride to a secret bush party with the best DJ’s in town to start off the celebrations. Next, the Electric Safari Concert kicks off with the best live house, Indi, electro-pop and African beats to see you through the night.
On the big night, there will be fire breathers, traditional dancers and even more artists in action at the Unity New Year’s Concert.
Cape Town Classics
From going undercover at a masked ball to intimate dining with friends, Cape Town has something to offer every kind of traveler that’s in town at the end of 2018.
The V&A Waterfront will be at full force all night long with extended restaurant hours, colorful buskers and food trucks galore. The whole property offers an excellent view of the fireworks planned for midnight and everyone can join in the countdown.
Out in the winelands, you’re in for a lower-key evening with classic music concerts, fine dining and plenty of bubbly to go around.
The sky’s the limit in the Karoo and on the West Coast, where spectacular celestial displays are all that will be lighting up the night skies this New Year.
Johannesburg’s Big City Beat
The City of Gold is always abuzz with frenzied action and New Year’s is no exception. The rooftops will be alight with parties and the clubs will be thumping all night long with exclusive offers and live performances.
Head to Gold Reef City for a day of fun and action followed by a cabaret show and dinner or take a trip to Carnival City where the action is ongoing around the clock.
Durban
Shut the door on 2018 with a massive bang at the Moses Mabida Stadium’s big music fest on 31 December where several stages will be hosting live artists well into 1 January 2019. Some of the artists expected at this bash include Davido, Black Coffee, Dj Tira, Smash Africa and Scoop among many others.
Up the North Coast, Ballito’s amazing street party is always a blast with stalls, food trucks and live beats to keep you going through the night and into the dawn.
Wherever you choose to let the cork fly on your bottle of bubbly this New Year, we can help you put together an unforgettable southern African safari this December.
