Application Process

APPLICATION FORM / TICKETS / REGISTRATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM 1 AUGUST 2024

Before you fill out your application form please ensure that you have read all the info on this site.

If you proceed with your application it will be assumed that you are in agreement with our principles, ethos and festival guidelines.

This application is a necessary submission for every INDIVIDUAL adult wanting to celebrate the New Year at Wild Spirit, even if you have already booked your stay with us.

If you are enquiring on behalf of friends who are joining you, please direct them to this site and ask them to read it thoroughly and apply independently.

Applications will be assessed to ensure that everyone who attends is aligned, prepared and committed to contributing positively to this special event.

Please do not encourage friends to apply who you know will behave in ways which are out of alignment with our ethos. We will ask anyone who causes a scene to leave.

Once submitted, we will contact you to confirm your spot and proceed with the booking of your accommodation or camping.

Tickets are limited.

Processing applications early helps us enormously with all the admin involved in putting this event together so please submit your form as soon as possible to support us and avoid disappointment and secure your phase price.

If you have any difficulties we are happy to help!

Please email wsfestivaloffriends@gmail.com for assistance.

TICKETS & PAYMENT

5-night Full festival passes will give you entry into all the workshops, classes, live music and general festivities from the 28th December to the morning of 2nd January.

If you would like to come earlier, or stay on after to enjoy some down time then camping is charged at R180 per person per night, and should be booked separately and in advance through book.wildspirit@gmail.com (please let us know when booking that you have purchased a festival ticket).

A 50% deposit via EFT will secure your ticket
The balance should be settled upon arrival in CASH only at the Gate
Full payment required when booking for lodge tickets
No card facilities at the gate.
Your ticket will be confirmed upon acceptance of your application form and once we have received your deposit
Tickets are non refundable but they are transferable, provided an application form is submitted by the person taking over the ticket
No ticket purchases at the Gate

Please familiarise yourself with the CAMPING page so that you come prepared for the best possible time.

TICKETING STRUCTURE

TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO 500 IN TOTAL

PLEASE NOTE: GATE CLOSES AT 5PM EVERY DAY

LATE ARRIVALS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT

Festival Tickets (only full 5-day tickets available)

Happy campers:

Early Birds: R1700
Phase 1: R1800
Phase 2: R1900
Phase 3: R2000
Late Birds: R2200 (All sales end 26 Dec 2024 - no tickets at the gate)

Lodge guest ticket prices will be adjusted accordingly.

NO SALES AT THE GATE.

*KIDDIES TICKET PRICES AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON APPLICATION FORM.

WILD SPIRIT LODGE ACCOMMODATION

For enquiries please email wsfestivaloffriends@gmail.com.

B e sure to add our email address to your contacts to avoid our emails going to spam.

There will be an additional accommodation charge if you are staying in the Wild Spirit lodge, which has a limited amount of Private rooms, Safari tents and Dorm beds available (Private rooms sold out).

No reduction in price will be given for staying less than 5 nights on the premises.

Lodge accommodation needs to be paid in full by the person making the booking (Ticket price will be adjusted accordingly)

Please confirm availability BEFORE filling in your application form to ensure we have space for you in the Lodge.

Once we have confirmed your accommodation type, you can select the ticket option applicable to you on the application form.

Disclaimer: The Wild Spirit lodge is run as a separate entity over New Years Eve. It will be totally full and at capacity.

As such, all Lodge facilities and amenities (such as catering, kitchens, dining area and communal ablutions) will be reserved for in-house lodge guests only. Overuse of the above amenities creates chaos and stress for all festival guests & staff.

We value your co-operation and understanding.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If we cancel:

If the powers that be unavoidably dictate that this event should be cancelled at the last minute, the full amount paid for your festival ticket will be 100% convertible into either an accommodation voucher to be used at Wild Spirit within the next 5 years or a festival pass for the following year’s festival - as per your choice.

If you cancel:

Tickets are not refundable but they are TRANSFERABLE to another person. Should your plans change and you are unable to attend, please let us know who will be taking over your ticket no later than the 23rd December. We will need time to process their application form before we can confirm the transfer.

REGISTRATION STEPS

Read this website thoroughly. If you are comfortable with all the information then please
Submit your Application Form individually here: (CLOSED)
Enquire about accommodation by emailing wsfestivaloffriends@gmail.com
Once we have processed your form we will contact you via the email address provided with final info and banking details for payment.
Please save all Proof of Payments for the Gate & remember your ID & Reference number
Armbands and dated stickers for your car will be issued at the Registration Station
Please check in between 11am-5pm on day of arrival.
LATE ARRIVALS BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY!

Thank you so much for taking the time to acquaint yourself with this important information.

We are so excited to share this special event with you!

With love,

The Festival of Friends team xxx