JOURNEY TO THE BAOBABS’ RETURNS TO KILIFI FOR ITS 2ND EDITION ON THE LUSH NORTH COAST OF KENYA.
The festival returns to Kilifi for two days of pure bliss, celebrating African house music in a unique location, on the North Coast of Kenya on the 24th-25th August 2024
As part of their mission to develop a year-round sustainable events industry in Kilifi, Beneath The Baobabs introduced JOURNEY TO THE BAOBABS to their roster in August 2023 for its first ever edition. The exclusive 2 day event celebrates African House Music in the coastal bush, and the team see this as the beginning of their road towards the epic Beneath The Baobabs Festival, which takes place over New Year.
Tickets for this years edition launched on 12th July and Die Hards sold out in 48 hrs! Clearly the hype is real for this event built with their hardcore fans in mind, and in response to the call to do more events outside of the busy New Year period.
August proved to be a great month for the event as Kilifi has much accommodation available, the weather is more forgiving and Kilifi is full of greenery after the rains. Get your limited advanced and VIP tickets here.
VIP Tickets are very limited but are on sale offering table & bottle service by The Twisted Fig Team, VIP Parking as well as the best seat in the house, right behind the DJs.
So what can you expect from this 2 day event set in the heart of Beneath The Baobabs Venue? Both days will be hosted on the Twisted Fig Stage: A beautiful pagoda stage, facing a 1000 year old baobab tree, surrounded by a deck overhanging the Takaungu Valley.
The venue alone creates a sense of wonder and magic, allowing for dancers to really lose themselves in the music, with no metal barriers, concrete or tarmac in site.
As always the team have curated a cutting edge line up, showcasing OGs and rising stars alike, comprising of DJs from the coast of Kenya and Nairobi, and headliners from South Africa on each day of the show. Saturday 24th August will be headlined by 3-Step DJ / Producer SUFFO CATE SA, for his debut set in Kenya and first time outside of South Africa. He will be on stage with local heroes championing some heavy weight sounds including GHEDI B2B HIRIBAE, BIG NYAGZ, AVOCADO.THEDJ, SHANGATATU & ZIPPIE NYUMU.
Sunday 25th August will be headlined by the much loved SUN-EL MUSICIAN from South Africa, who will be playing 1.5hrs of only the best Afro- House. He will be joined on stage by Coastal and Nairobi based DJs SOULFUD, DJ MISS RAY, KNVL, VIDZA & LEMI, all offering their unique take on African House Music.
You can find a limited amount of onsite accommodation for those who are looking for the full baobab experience. With 2 x Ensuite Cottages and 4 x Glamping Tents available, it is best to book through this link. Otherwise keep locked on socials (@beneaththebaobabs) for links to their accommodation partners in the coming weeks.
To get to Kilifi, flight options internationally are to Mombasa Moi Airport, whilst more regional travelers can fly to Malindi Airport & Vipingo Air Strip. The Train is possible via SGR to Mombasa with a shuttle to Kilifi, or a direct bus to Kilifi Town.
For more info DM @beneaththebaobabs on socials, or email: karibu@beneaththebaobabs.com
We strongly advise you move fast on purchasing a ticket to ensure the party experience of a lifetime!