MTN Bushfire is a uniquely African, and yet globally infused festival experience that welcomes thousands in an atmosphere of tolerance and passionate commitment to music, the arts and the environment.

Every year, over 29,000 attendees hailing from 60 different countries make the journey from near and far to the peaceful Malkerns Valley of eSwatini for an energizing and uplifting weekend that celebrates the music and arts of Africa and beyond.

With MTN Bushfire 2019 tickets sales already up 70% on this time last year, fans of the festival are encouraged to book now for accommodation, travel and to secure your festival passes. With so many guests attending every year, the festival sells out well in advance for the past two years, leaving many disappointed.

When purchasing your MTN Bushfire tickets, please make sure to ONLY purchase via the website or official ticket outlets. Similarly guests are STRONGLY advise to book travel and accommodation packages ONLY with OFFICIAL travel partners, all of whom can be found on the MTN Bushfire website.

See below for other options available and all information is available, explore the website for more Camping and Travel options.

MTN BUSHFIRE Campsite
The MTN Bushfire official campsite will open on the Thursday May 23rd and campers can check in from 11:00am. But remember – all campers must have their full festival pass before purchasing their camping ticket. As in previous years, only those with full festival tickets will be permitted to enter the campsite.

The official MTN Bushfire campsite leads directly into the main festival site and there are many options available to you whether you have your own equipment or not.

Please take note – for 2019 it will only be possible to purchase Ready erected or Bring Your Own camping spots IN ADVANCE of the festival. It will no longer be possible to purchase camping spots on arrival and camping spots are expected to sell out at least a week in advance of the festival. Don’t miss out!

The MTN Bushfire campsite, run by All Out Africa, has great facilities, including hot showers, flushing toilets and running drinking water available all weekend. There is a 24-hour café that sells breakfast, muffins, tea, coffee and juices throughout the weekend.

If you have a family there is a special zone where only those with children under 16 can camp, and if you are in a group of 20 or more and wish to camp please email us at tours@alloutafrica.com to make plans for your group.

Please note that the Rush Glamping Tents and Harambee Hotel are fully booked.

All camping information can be found here: https://site.bush-fire.com/useful-info/camping/

Travel Packages

Once again there are also fully inclusive travel and accommodation packages available from various destinations available from MTN Bushfire’s official travel partners.

MTN Bushfire 2019, in partnership with Festicket is also offering a new travel package that includes add-on events and offerings, including the Azgo Festival, a partner in the Igoda Southern Africa Festival Circuit package.

Festicket: Southern Africa Festival & Big 5 Tour 16 – 27 May 2019

Package includes the following:

• 3 nights’ accommodation at Southern Sun Hotel in Maputo in twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms https://www.tsogosun.com/southern-sun-maputo
• 3 nights’ accommodation in Kruger National Park at two different camps Skukuza and Pretoriuskop (basic air-conditioned huts with ensuite shower rooms)
• 2 nights’ accommodation at Phophonyane Eco Lodge in northern Swaziland in a range of rooms (2 twin occupancy  cottages, 1 single occupancy cottage, 1 single occupancy beehive,  2 single occupancy luxury tents, 1 twin occupancy luxury tent – allocation depending on tour participation and cannot be reserved) http://www.phophonyane.co.sz/
• 3 nights’ accommodation at the MTN Bushfire Festival in the comfortable Lux Camping Site https://site.bush-fire.com/useful-info/glamping/
• 9 breakfasts – Southern Sun, Kruger National Park and Bushfire Festival Deluxe Camping
• All transport (at Azgo  Festival transport includes 1 drop off and 1 pickup from/to festival/accommodation)
• Mafalala Tour – cultural walking tour of Maputo
• Maputo City Sightseeing Tour – informal half day tour with hop on and off guide
• 3 night Kruger National Park Safari (including: accommodation, specialist safari guides, open safari vehicle game drives, unlimited daily safaris, 1 x sunset drive, park entry fees, conservation fees)
• Azgo Full Festival Pass (VIP ticket) including complimentary t-shirt
• Bushfire Full Festival Pass (Golden Lounge ticket) including complimentary t-shirt
• Swaziland Cultural Village tour
• Experienced guide for full duration of tour

Other all-in travel packages include 2, 3 and 4 night options that include transport from various destinations as below, as well as various camping and ticket options. All of the details for the inclusive travel packages can be found here: https://site.bush-fire.com/useful-info/travel-packages/

• Joburg to Joburg Rush Budget Camp Packages
• Tofo to Bushfire (3 nights)
• Maputo to Bushfire (2 nights)
• Nelspruit to Bushfire (2 nights)
• Durban to Bushfire (2 nights)
• Gabarone to Bushfire (3 nights)