As the countdown to Africa's biggest music festival, Nyege Nyege, continues, plans are underway for the best experience at the grand new location, Itanda Falls.
Preparations are going on to make the magnificent grounds safe, memorable, and habitable for the tens of thousands of local and foreign revelers that are anticipated from the 15th to the 18th of September.
Invited by His Highness the Kyabazinga (King) Wilberforce III of Busoga and the Busoga Ministry of Tourism, the festival is moving to one of Busoga’s main cultural hotspots: the Itanda Falls. Known for its grade 6 rapids, the majestic waterfalls will be a highlight of the festival, as all adequate security measures are taken by all relevant authorities.
These include a mega wall fence cutting off access to the falls but leaving just a view that will stand adjacent to one of the main festival stages. Nyege Nyege is confident that the new site will be able to offer revelers a more comfortable and safe experience, while putting Itanda on the map as one of East Africa’s most exciting tourism destinations.
This year’s Nyege Nyege will also mark the official opening of Nyegeville, a city within the festival where revelers will be treated to 5-star camping and glamping facilities, including small lodges overlooking the Nile, experiential camping that will include everything from hot showers to morning yoga classes, safe lockers and a private beach.
With Nyegeville the festival wants to emulate the biggest festivals in the world, giving people an on-site accommodation experience that will allow them to live the experience to the fullest. Bookings can be made through nyegenyege.com/accommodation/
Entering a site 5 times the size of the Nile Discovery Beach will give Nyege Nyege a unique opportunity to further expand on art installations, mind blowing stage design and visual shows bringing both the forest, the Nile and the falls to life at night. The festival is partnering with ADRIFT to offer the best guided activities, including a brand-new bungee jump, Nile rafting that takes you directly to the festival, paddling, sunset cruises, waterparks and more that revelers can pre-book through nyegenyege.com/activities/
The festival is partnering with TREEPZ to offer affordable and convenient transportation options from the airport, Kampala and Jinja to Itanda falls, making it an easy journey to the festival that can be booked through nyegenyegetreepz.com/ . This will also avoid accidents related to driving under the influence of alcohol through the festival.
Conscious of its environmental impact, Nyege Nyege is partnering with Bamboo Uganda to offset its carbon emission by planting bamboo, as well as showcasing bamboo-based installations and stages to promote further use of bamboo.
Nyege Nyege Festival Plot 1, Hill Drive, Kololo info@nyegenyege.com www.nyegenyege.com
East African residents can purchase tickets at nyegenyege.com/tickets/ for UGX 160,000/= or at Shell Lugogo, Shell Capital and Shell Bugolobi.
For more information on vending and partnership opportunities, email events@talentafricagroup.com , call 0703825368 or 0776301557 or visit www.nyegenyege.com.
Expect the unexpected!
— Nyege Nyege in September (@NyegeNyegeFest) August 10, 2022
Yesterday’s site visit to where the magic is taking place left us with nothing but positive vibes. Early bird sales at 160,000 ugx is ending soon, so purchase yours now!
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