Tides of Time

A New Year's Journey

For friends, by friends

Welcome to the Show

Hello, Adventurers of Time

Welcome back to the only New Years celebration you want to be at this year. Not in some random club surrounded by strangers spilling their drinks on you.

At Tides of Time, you will be embarking on an extraordinary journey of exploration and discovery through time, surrounded by your people, dancing to some phenomenally groovy beats in a canyon that is millions of years old... or up on a hill top oasis overlooking the Karoo desert...

On top of the sheer magnificence of Place of Dreams, the best part of Tides of Time is always the people. A beautiful mix of welcoming voyagers from all over that come together to achieve one common goal - having the best time possible with your friends, old and new!

For this reason, this event is invite-only and we limit the crowd to exactly 150 friends of friends. You are welcome to invite friends that you trust, but you will be responsible for their behaviour, so choose wisely.

All tickets include breakfast and dinner. There is no dietary requirement that our amazing chef can't handle! You will be prompted for your dietary requirements on the ticket form. Fun fact: Including food in your ticket has been a massive factor in reducing waste.

The Journey

Arrival

30 December before 16h00

Settle into your desert sanctuary

Departure

2 January — any time

Depart renewed, carrying the magic with you

Location

Place of Dreams, Karoo

A desert sanctuary unlike any other

What to Bring

Here's everything you need for an amazing festival experience:

Food & Drink

✅ Breakfast & dinner are INCLUDED in your ticket!

Snacks for between meals – coffee, snacks & additional meals available for purchase
BYOB allowed – bring your own drinks to enjoy anywhere
Drinking water (tap water is drinkable but tastes like sulphur)
Ice – bring as much as you can for communal freezers

Essentials

Bin bags – leave no trace, take your trash with you
Head torch with spare batteries
Toilet paper – single ply only (delicate loo systems)
Bag of wood – minimum 1 bag per car for the braais
Towels – for showering and swimming
No wifi or signal – nearest wifi point 15 mins away for emergencies

Clothing & Gear

Closed shoes – for walking around safely at night
Party outfits & warm clothes for night and sunrise
Swimming stuff – pool at main area + afternoon at infinity dam
Sun protection – sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, rehydration sachets, sarongs
Yoga mat – if you like yoga
Hiking shoes & running shoes – for added enjoyment
Personal first aid – experienced medic on-site, but bring your own too

Personal Items

Cigarette butt holder – if you smoke
Games & party favours – for added fun

Daily Themes

Dress up and join the fun with our curated daily themes:

📅 30 DEC

💪

Acceptable in the 90s

90s / retro themed exercise clothing. Bright colours, tights, cut-off sleeves. Get ready for a workout!

POD 1

🍉

Fruitopia

Fruity swimwear, hats, inflatables, drinks & snacks.

Infinity Dam

📅 31 DEC

🦸

The Origin Story

Dress as a made-up superhero. No existing superheroes allowed.

Canyon

📅 1 JAN

🏜️

Just Deserts

Desert / burn outfits. Would be a shame if we didn't acknowledge we're in Tankwa at least once.

Rooftop & POD 1

The Many Gifts of T.O.T

This will give you an idea of what to expect at the festival. POD is home to so many luxuries that it's genuinely hard to believe you're in the desert.

One Dancefloor at a Time

Only one dancefloor will be open at any given time to keep everyone together and make the festival feel like a never-ending journey through paradise.

Place of Dreams – POD 1

An enclosed but open-air living room in the desert, complete with rugs, vetsaks and treffers.

Infinity Dam

A fully outdoor desert space with 4 mega dancefloors, a beautiful swimming dam and plenty of shade.

Canyon

A massive million-plus-year-old canyon with mesmerizing lighting, a powerful sound rig and homely furniture. One of the most unbelievable festival spaces Africa has to offer.

Rooftop

An elevated space with beautiful desert views and built-in stone chill booths.

Meticulously Curated Music

The flow of music is carefully designed to match the energy of the crowd throughout the event. Expect a musical journey through: Downtempo • House • Disco • Indie Dance • Funk • Tech-House • Techno • Minimal • Psy-Tech — all without drifting into the more chaotic side of music.

Meticulously Curated Crowd

The event is limited to 150 people and is invite-only. There is also no social media for this event. Everyone attending was invited by someone who has been before, and each person takes responsibility for the people they invite. The result: a welcoming, trustworthy crowd and long-lasting connections heading into 2026.

Air-Conditioning

Mobile air-conditioning units are installed in the glamping pods and the main common area.

Comfy Furniture

Place of Dreams is filled with thoughtfully placed vetsaks, rugs and couches. Chilling is always an option.

Delicious Food

Gourmet breakfast and dinner will be prepared and served throughout the event. Additional snacks and meals will also be available for purchase.

Bar Services

You are welcome to bring and consume your own drinks at any time. There will also be cash bars at all dancefloors for when you want something colder and fresher.

Beautiful Showers & Toilets

Place of Dreams has running water and plumbing (a big deal in the desert). Shower and toilet facilities are spacious, plentiful and well spaced out. You cannot drink the tap water.

Electricity

Campsites and common areas all have plug points (another big desert luxury).

Full Kitchen Facilities

A fully functioning kitchen is available with fridge space for ice and food, plus cutlery and dishes. Just remember: cleaning them is your responsibility.