CAMPOUT DUNE FEST 2026
31 Dec - 1 Jan SAST (+02:00)
Seukelduine
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Campout Dune Fest 2026 | New Year’s Eve in the Namib Desert
31 December 2026 | Dorob National Park, outside Swakopmund, Namibia
End the year somewhere extraordinary.
Campout Dune Fest brings music, adventure and New Year’s Eve celebrations into the dunes of Namibia’s spectacular Dorob National Park. Join us on 31 December as we come together for an unforgettable celebration beneath the desert sky and welcome 2027.
Bring your friends, your tent and your festival spirit. Whether you’re making Campout part of your coastal holiday or travelling to Namibia for a different kind of New Year’s experience, expect a celebration surrounded by an incredible natural landscape.
With this setting comes a shared responsibility: respect the desert, look after one another and leave the area clean.
Please read the event policies below before purchasing your ticket and planning your visit.
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NO UNDER 18 ALLOWED
Guests may arrive in their own vehicles. On-site parking is available in designated areas. Follow the approved event access route, signage and instructions from marshals.
- No off-roading, dune driving or creating new tracks will be tolerated.Stay within marked access roads, parking areas and authorised event boundaries.No quad bikes are permitted.Drive slowly and carefully around pedestrians, tents and parked vehicles.Keep emergency access routes clear at all times.Carpooling is encouraged.
Bus services will operate between Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and the event. Timetables, collection points and any applicable fares will be communicated separately. Please check the final transport information before travelling.
Do not drink and drive. Arrange a designated driver or use the event transport.
The following are not permitted:
- Firearms, knives or other weapons.
- Illegal substances or drugs.
- Glass containers or bottles.
- Fireworks, explosives, flares or sky lanterns.
- Dogs or other pets.
- Quad bikes.
- Drones.
- Professional filming or photography without prior organiser accreditation.
- Off-roading, reckless driving or entering restricted areas.
- Littering, dumping or damaging the natural environment.
Guests may bring their own tents. Camping is permitted only within the designated, authorised event camping area and during the published camping times.
Secure your tent properly for coastal wind conditions. Keep access lanes clear and leave sufficient space between tents. Do not camp outside the event boundaries or disturb surrounding vegetation and wildlife.
Follow the published ticket conditions regarding camping access and any separate booking requirements.
No ground fires, bonfires or fires in personal braais or improvised containers are permitted.
The only permitted fires are in fire drums supplied by the organisers, positioned in designated areas and expressly authorised by the event team, subject to park permit conditions.
- Do not move fire drums or light fires elsewhere.Never leave a fire unattended.Do not collect wood or vegetation from the park.Do not dispose of hot coals or ash on the sand or in waste bins.Fire use may be stopped immediately if wind or other conditions make it unsafe.
If the event team has not authorised a fire, do not light it.
Campout takes place in a protected national park. Every guest must help keep the site and surrounding area clean.
Use the provided bins and waste collection points. Bring refuse bags for your campsite and remove all camping equipment and belongings when leaving. Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, cable ties or other small waste in the sand.
No confetti or loose glitter is permitted. Do not disturb wildlife, damage vegetation or remove natural materials. Use the provided toilets; do not dispose of wastewater or toilet waste in the dunes.
Treat fellow guests, staff and the environment with respect. Violence, harassment, threatening behaviour and unsafe conduct will not be tolerated.
Follow instructions from security, marshals, medical personnel and park officials. Security checks may take place at entry. Guests who breach event rules may be refused entry or removed, and unlawful conduct may be referred to the relevant authorities.
Prepare for sun, sand, wind and cooler nighttime temperatures. Bring suitable footwear, sunscreen and warm clothing, stay hydrated and seek assistance promptly if you or someone nearby needs help.
Organiser
Information
NO UNDER 18 ALLOWED
Guests may arrive in their own vehicles. On-site parking is available in designated areas. Follow the approved event access route, signage and instructions from marshals.
- No off-roading, dune driving or creating new tracks will be tolerated.Stay within marked access roads, parking areas and authorised event boundaries.No quad bikes are permitted.Drive slowly and carefully around pedestrians, tents and parked vehicles.Keep emergency access routes clear at all times.Carpooling is encouraged.
Bus services will operate between Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and the event. Timetables, collection points and any applicable fares will be communicated separately. Please check the final transport information before travelling.
Do not drink and drive. Arrange a designated driver or use the event transport.
The following are not permitted:
- Firearms, knives or other weapons.
- Illegal substances or drugs.
- Glass containers or bottles.
- Fireworks, explosives, flares or sky lanterns.
- Dogs or other pets.
- Quad bikes.
- Drones.
- Professional filming or photography without prior organiser accreditation.
- Off-roading, reckless driving or entering restricted areas.
- Littering, dumping or damaging the natural environment.
Guests may bring their own tents. Camping is permitted only within the designated, authorised event camping area and during the published camping times.
Secure your tent properly for coastal wind conditions. Keep access lanes clear and leave sufficient space between tents. Do not camp outside the event boundaries or disturb surrounding vegetation and wildlife.
Follow the published ticket conditions regarding camping access and any separate booking requirements.
No ground fires, bonfires or fires in personal braais or improvised containers are permitted.
The only permitted fires are in fire drums supplied by the organisers, positioned in designated areas and expressly authorised by the event team, subject to park permit conditions.
- Do not move fire drums or light fires elsewhere.Never leave a fire unattended.Do not collect wood or vegetation from the park.Do not dispose of hot coals or ash on the sand or in waste bins.Fire use may be stopped immediately if wind or other conditions make it unsafe.
If the event team has not authorised a fire, do not light it.
Campout takes place in a protected national park. Every guest must help keep the site and surrounding area clean.
Use the provided bins and waste collection points. Bring refuse bags for your campsite and remove all camping equipment and belongings when leaving. Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, cable ties or other small waste in the sand.
No confetti or loose glitter is permitted. Do not disturb wildlife, damage vegetation or remove natural materials. Use the provided toilets; do not dispose of wastewater or toilet waste in the dunes.
Treat fellow guests, staff and the environment with respect. Violence, harassment, threatening behaviour and unsafe conduct will not be tolerated.
Follow instructions from security, marshals, medical personnel and park officials. Security checks may take place at entry. Guests who breach event rules may be refused entry or removed, and unlawful conduct may be referred to the relevant authorities.
Prepare for sun, sand, wind and cooler nighttime temperatures. Bring suitable footwear, sunscreen and warm clothing, stay hydrated and seek assistance promptly if you or someone nearby needs help.
Organiser
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Campout Dune Fest 2026 | New Year’s Eve in the Namib Desert
31 December 2026 | Dorob National Park, outside Swakopmund, Namibia
End the year somewhere extraordinary.
Campout Dune Fest brings music, adventure and New Year’s Eve celebrations into the dunes of Namibia’s spectacular Dorob National Park. Join us on 31 December as we come together for an unforgettable celebration beneath the desert sky and welcome 2027.
Bring your friends, your tent and your festival spirit. Whether you’re making Campout part of your coastal holiday or travelling to Namibia for a different kind of New Year’s experience, expect a celebration surrounded by an incredible natural landscape.
With this setting comes a shared responsibility: respect the desert, look after one another and leave the area clean.
Please read the event policies below before purchasing your ticket and planning your visit.