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Wolfkop Weekender Lilo River Flow: Slick Beats + Riverside Camping in Citrusdal
Two back-to-back weekends of hot summer fun.
By Inside Guide • 12 January 2021
If floating down the river, toe-tapping to smooth summer beats with the wind in your hair and a cocktail in your hand is your idea of fun, then drift on over to Wolfkop Weekender Lilo River Flow – taking place over two weekends (14 January 2022 and 21 January 2022).
The banks of the gently flowing Olifants River are ready and waiting to welcome everyone to what is probably one of the most popular summer festivals in the Cape. With citrus fields fruiting and wild flowers blooming, it’s the perfect spot to let off some steam and dance your (Janu)worries away.
Pandemic aside, these riverside weekends will have the same festive vibe as they’ve always had, but with cautionary protocols (such as mandatory tests and proof of vaccination) in place, ensuring everybody’s safety.
Two Weekender Festivals
There are two back-to-back Weekender festivals – with different musical lineups: the first weekend kicks off on Friday, 14 January 2022 and runs until Monday, 17 January, with the second taking place from Friday, 21 January 2022 to Monday, 24 January.
As always, top local DJs will take centre stage at the main Grootfontein campsite, and Weekenders are invited to soak up the tunes from the dancefloor, riverbank or the comfort of your lilo, before hitting up the bar or grabbing a bite to eat in the scenic food garden.
Various camping options
Wolfkop’s three campsites – Berry Fields, Lost Valley and Golden Valley – are situated on the banks of the Olifants River. There are various ticketing tiers to suit various budgets, from singles to couples and early-bird rates. A standard BYO ticket (R1 125) includes a festival pass and accommodation – you’ll just need to bring your own camping gear and bedding.
For an additional cost, you can secure a spot in one of several pre-pitched bell or dome tents (adorned in festival-ready decoration), each featuring an equipped kitchen, private ablutions, and a communal self-catering dining area with spaced-out tables and benches.
For those who prefer bricks and mortar, there are cottages available for rent. Once settled, you will have the freedom to visit your friends throughout the festival at their lodgings, be it on foot or floating down the river.
All that’s left to do is book your tickets and kick back on the lilo of your choice.
Good to know If you hold a ticket to Lilo River Flow 2021, the exact same ticket is still valid for 2022. You do not need to update it, you can simply arrive with your 2021 ticket to gain entry.
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