BEATS IN THE BUSH 2026

📅 Date: 15 – 17 May 2026
🕔 Gates Open: 12:00
📍 Venue: Bayala Private Safari Lodge, Farm Versfeldt Bayala, Hluhluwe.
🎶 Genre: Electronic Music | Boutique Festival | Safari Experience
📋 Organiser: Beats in The Bush
🔞 Age Requirement: 18+

Step into the wild at Beats in the Bush – Music & Safari Festival 2026, as South Africa’s premier music and safari experience returns to KwaZulu-Natal for an unforgettable boutique electronic music festival in the heart of Big 5 territory.

Set within the iconic Munyawana Game Reserve at the renowned Bayala Safari Lodge, this immersive KZN music festival blends world class live music with luxury safari adventure, creating a one of a kind escape for electronic music lovers and festival goers travelling from Durban and beyond.

By day, embark on sunrise Big 5 game drives through raw African landscapes. By night, dance beneath the stars as cutting edge sound meets the rhythm of the bush. Beats in the Bush is where wildlife, music, food, firelight and community come together in one extraordinary weekend experience.

Artists & Lineup

The 2026 lineup is still to be announced, but expect something unforgettable. Beats in the Bush is known for curating exceptional artists and soundscapes that flow from golden hour grooves into late night dancefloor energy, delivering a premium electronic music festival experience in KZN.

This is more than just a music festival. It is a celebration of nature, connection, and rhythm, where likeminded festival lovers gather in an exclusive boutique setting to create memories in one of South Africa’s most breathtaking safari destinations.

Super Limited Tickets Available

Tickets are strictly limited due to the intimate lodge setting. Demand is high for this luxury safari and music festival experience, so early booking is essential.

What to Expect

✅ 2 × Big 5 safari game drives (included in select tickets)
✅ Boutique electronic music festival in KwaZulu-Natal
✅ Luxury lodge and glamping accommodation options
✅ 2 × Dinners under the African stars
✅ Bush yoga & guided nature walks
✅ Saturday Dress Up Theme: Burlesque Safari
✅ Charity auction supporting pangolin conservation

Why Beats in the Bush

Because this is not your typical Durban music festival. Beats in the Bush 2026 combines the thrill of a Big 5 safari with the energy of a premium electronic music festival, creating a multi sensory escape unlike anything else in South Africa. Wildlife by day. Dancefloor by night. Beats in the Bush 2026 is where Africa’s rhythm comes alive.