Beats in the Bush is South Africa's FIRST Music, lifestyle & Safari experience hosted at Bayala Safari Lodge. Bayala is a premier “Big 5” lodge based in the Munyawana Game Reserve in Northern KZN.
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Join us for this world-class, music & safari festival in the heart of the African Bush! An experience that combines the very best of what Africa has to offer. Big 5 game viewing, incredible food, the best people, bush yoga, the finest live music and dancing till dawn.
OUR EVENT
Dates: 15-17 May 2026
Venue: Bayala Safari Lodge, KZN​​
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Date:
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May 2026
Venue:
Bayala Safari Lodge, Munyawana Game Reserve, KZN
Saturday Dress-Up Theme:
Burlesque Safari
Beats in the Bush is a rare fusion of world-class live music and Big 5 wilderness, set in the iconic Munyawana Game Reserve at the renowned Bayala Safari Lodge.
This is where raw African landscapes meet cutting-edge sound. Where sunrise Big 5 game drives roll into late-night freedom on the dancefloor. Where a vibe comes together for an unforgettable weekend of music, nature, food, firelight, and huge amounts of fun. Join us for an exclusive boutique festival that captures everything extraordinary about Africa: the wildlife, the energy, the people, and the rhythm.
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With a lineup of exceptional artists, 2026 promises to be our most incredible year yet!
ACCOMMODATION
Each ticket category includes access to the full festival experience, 2 x unforgettable dinners beneath the stars, and two Big 5 game drives.
Bayala Regular Accommodation Tickets Include:
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2 nights accommodation at Bayala Safari Lodge
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Weekend Music Festival Pass
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2 × “Big 5” Game Drives (1 per day)
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Daily Breakfast
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2 × Dinners under the African stars
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Yoga & Guided Nature Walk
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Conservation Levy
Superior Room Accommodation Tickets Include:
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2 nights superior-class accommodation at Bayala Safari Lodge
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Weekend Music Festival Pass
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2 × “Big 5” Game Drives (1 per day)
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Daily Breakfast
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2 × Dinners under the African stars
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Yoga & Guided Nature Walk
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Conservation Levy
Luxury Glamping Accommodation Tickets Include:
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**These are LUXURY fully set-up tents with bedding & furniture... so not really camping at ALL!
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Weekend Music Festival Pass
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Luxury 5m glamping tent featuring:
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Two full-size, ultra-comfortable single beds
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White hotel-quality linen & towels
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Floor rugs, bedside tables, storage chest
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Two chairs
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Electricity & lighting
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Toilets & hot showers
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Breakfast Rolls
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2 × Dinners under the African stars
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Bush Yoga
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Conservation Levy
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NB: Game Drives are NOT included in this ticket, however can be purchased and booked at reception at a cost of R750 per person per drive.
Day Pass Tickets Include:
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Saturday Music Festival Pass
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Dinner under the African stars
**Please note as these full tickets are per person sharing you need to book 2 Tickets on Howler,
if you are a single person please purchase a single supplement ticket.
GIVING BACK
A portion of all proceeds supports critical conservation efforts in the Hluhluwe region, including the rescue and release of trafficked pangolins back into the wild.
Join us for our annual charity auction, where together we help protect one of Africa’s most threatened treasures.