For the first time, Africa’s multi award-winning DJ Black Coffee will take to the decks on Saturday, 30 December. Joining Black Coffee is Tresor, who released his debut album, VII, in September 2016. The album – which he worked on for the past seven years – features collaborations with AKA, Beatenberg, Khuli Chana, and The Soil.

The Kiffness will bring their multi-instrument electric performance back to The Falls. Their live performance is a mix of jazz, groove and uplifting house music – making them one of South Africa’s popular live electronic acts.

Zambian RnB musician, Mampi, will bring her performance to the stage, adding some African flavour to the line-up. Founder of Neverland and Zimbabwean local Jason Le Roux will curate and perform at the African carnival, making sure every beat elevates the crowd. While Vic Falls locals, Flying Bantu, will perform their Afro-fusion of rock, reggae, jazz, and funk.

African carnival train

Participants can get dressed in traditional African fabrics, paint their faces, and bring masks on Friday, 29 December for a journey through the African bushveld with DJ Francis on board as they speed past lions and elephants. The train stops in a secret bush location in the Vic Falls wildlife park for a night under the stars with DJ’s Neverland and founder DJ Jason Le Roux.

Concert featuring Black Coffee

On Saturday, 30 December, participants can start their New Year's celebration early with an electric night of live house music, African, indie, and electro-pop. Black Coffee is headlining the night with many more artists to be announced. Participants can also head into town for a host of parties at local venues, like Shoestrings Lodge.

New Year's unity concert, featuring Tresor and more

On Sunday, 31 December participants can bring their own flags, paint faces in their home colours, and represent their roots, as we all come together to countdown to 2018. The night will host artists including Tresor, The Kiffness, Mampi, Flying Bantu, and more.

Visitors can also participate in white water rafting, bungee jumping, riding an elephant back or cocktails at the Safari Lodge. All festival-goers receive 10% off all adventure packages when booking their festival ticket.

Ticket prices:
  • Three-day pass – $90 or R1 170. This includes the train party on Friday, 29 December, the concert featuring Black Coffee on Saturday, 30 December and the New Year’s concert on Sunday, 31 December;
  • Two-day pass– $65 or R845. This includes the concert featuring Black Coffee on Saturday, 30 December and the New Year’s concert on Sunday, 31 December.
  • One-day pass – $50 or R650. This includes the New Year’s unity concert.

You can buy tickets here.

For more information, visit www.vicfallscarnival.com. Alternatively, connect with them on Facebook or on Twitter.