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Cape Town – New Year’s eve will be on a wild Wednesday this year, which means partiers will celebrate ‘klein Saterdag” to the full extent.
There’s something amazing lined up for everyone, so no excuses for missing out will be tolerated.
Start your 2015 the right way – with a zero FOMO and all out YOLO approach.
CAPE TOWN & THE WESTERN CAPE SURROUNDS
Cafe Extrablatt
What: All you can eat breakfast brunch from 09:00 to 14:00
Where: Exhibition Building, 79 Main Road, Green Point
Contact: (021) 286 0460
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Leopard's Leap Family Vineyard NY day celebrationWhat: Celebrate New Year’s Day with family on this Franschhoek estate. Their rotisserie lunch is a particular fav.
Where: Main Rd, Franschhoek Valley
Contact: (021) 876 8002
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Rcaffé
What: Party until the sun comes up in Long street, and then head right over to Rcaffé for your first epic breakfast of 2015.
Where: 138 Long Street, City Bowl, Cape Town
Contact: (021) 424 1124
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NYE dinner party at Grand Café & Beach
What: A New Year’s eve dinner party which includes 3 course meal and bottle of Suzette brut with entertainment from our in house DJ.
Where: Granger Bay Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town
Contact: (021) 438 42 53 or grandcampsbay@grandafrica.com
Cost: R875 per person
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What: Fire and Ice Hotel is hosting a blazing street party as always – this year, the theme is “Tropical Beach Party.” There will be confetti, cannons lining the street, and pyrotechnics, as well as a massive lighting show.
Where: 198 Bree St, Cape Town
Contact: (021) 488 2555
Cost: R200 - outside area, R400 - access to the hotel foyer and bar, and R1 500 for VIP (includes a bottle of champagne and access to the pool area).
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Hot White New Year’s Eve Party at the All Star Theater
What: Dress in your best whites and dance off the old year with SA artists to the likes of Emo Adams, ADAM and Take Note.
Where: All Star Theater, Okavango Rd, Cape Gate
Contact: (021) 981 6064
Cost: R240 per person
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Shimmy's Beach Club's NYE Extravaganza
What: Party like a rockstar at this glamourous event of the Cape Town sea shore. Thrilling entertainment and plenty of VIPs are guaranteed.
Where: 12 South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Contact: 021 200 7778 or info@shimmybeachclub.com
Cost: R850 - R5 500
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NYE Party at SpierWhat: Trust Spier to do it right. You can either book a seat at the communal table to have a 3-course farm style meal with friends and family, or take your own picnic along. WINK WINK parents: The are childminder on the venue on this particular eve.
Where:R301, Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch
Contact: reservations@spier.co.za
Cost: R750 per adult; R150 per child
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NYE party at HQ restaurant What: Have of of the most talk-about steaks in CT before celebrating the New Year whilst drinking bubbles and dancing to the beats of a DJ.
Where:100 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
Contact: (021) 424 6373 or email matt@hqrestaurant.co.zaCost: R600 per person
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NYE dinner at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaWhat: Who would say no to welcoming 2015 with real French bubbles at this prestigious venue in the Mother City? Not us.
Where: Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Contact: (021) 437 9000
Cost: 6-course meal (plus French champagne) R2 200 per person
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NYE buffet dinner at Rick's Café AmericainWhat: Rick’s got everything you can dream of – belly dancers, a live pianists and ever a resident DJ to ensure no beat gets dropped whilst patrons celebrate 2014 in style.
Where: 1 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town
Contact: (021) 424 1100 or info@rickscafe.co.za
Cost: R374 per person
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NYE dinner and DANCE at Richard's Supper Stage
What: This is the event you need to attend. Enjoy a 4-course buffet meal including oysters and champagne and a special edition of the ‘Kaapse Stories from the Mother City’ and the Kaapse Klopse, who’ll welcome 2015 in style.
Where: 229 Main Rd, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town
Contact: (076) 144 4809 or bookings@richardscapetown.co.za.
Cost: R1 500 per person
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Rezonance NYE trance party What: This New Year’s Eve festival has become an iconic ritual for festival goers to welcome the New Year. This time of year is perfect for camping under the stars, or even dancing right through the night. Bring along your oldest boot for ‘stomping’ in the mud! Fun.
Where: Durbanville’s Contermanskloof Farm
Contact: info@rezonancefestival.comCost: R540 – R700 per person
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New Year's Eve Concert at Kirstenbosch
What: South African favourites Mango Groove and Arno Carstens will make music at Cape Town's 100-year-old botanical garden, welcoming the New Year under the SA summer sky.
Where: Rhodes Drive, Kirstenbosch, Newlands
Contact: (021) 762 2866
Cost: R310 per person
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New Year’s Eve Boat Party CruiseWhat: The V&A Waterfront offers a variety of party cruise boats on New Year’s Eve, from sailing schooners to a catamarans. Some boats will be cruising the V&A harbour, while others will go over to Clifton and moor in Granger Bay to watch the fireworks.
Where: V&A Waterfront
Cost: From R550 to R850 per person, depending on the boat
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NYE dinner at Trees RestaurantWhat: A certain bet if you’re looking to eat well and celebrate the New Year with a satisfied, full yummy tummy.
Where: 60 Corporation Street, City Bowl, Cape Town
Contact: trees@townhouse.co.zaCost: R338 per person for the full menu or R238 per person for the 2-course meal
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Freshlyground & the CTPO NYE concert in Paarl
What: The best combination ever as Freshlyground team up with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at this outdoor New Year’s Eve event at the Nederburg Wine Farm
Where: Sonstraal Rd, Paarl
Contact: (021) 862 3104
Cost: R300 per adult; R175 per child
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Radisson Blu celebrationsWhat: Choose from plenty of feasts at this iconic hotel in the Mother City. They also have a masked ball, so if you’re in the mood for a dress-up, here you go.
Where: 100 Beach Rd, Granger Bay, Cape Town
Contact: (021) 441 3000
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Lanzerac NYE dinner What: A lavish New Year’s eve dinner on one of the most beautiful wine farms in Stellenbosch.
Where: 1 Lanzerac Rd, Stellenbosch
Contact: (021) 887 1132
Cost: R950 per person
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Cape Town Calling at The Bungalow
What: Party in style with breathtaking views and world-class DJ’s for one unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. Top local DJ’s will also be in the mix, including 5FM’s top DJs Poppy, Roger Goode, and Milkshake, as well as Goodluck ringing in the New Year.
Where: The Bungalow, Glen Country Club, 3 Victoria Road, Clifton
Contact: (021) 438 2018
Cost: R550 for general admission, R850 for VIP
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EASTERN CAPE
St Francis NYE party at The Ruins
What: This is the biggest NYE party in SA. Enough said. Miss it and you miss everything, including The Kiffness, and Zebra & Giraffe perform live.
Where: The Ruins, St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Coast
Cost: R295 – R595
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Nieu Bethesta NYE festival of lightsWhat: The iconic festival of lights in the great Karoo near the Camdeboo Sneeuberge. Make your own lantern at one of our workshops, then join the parade for a magical night walk through starry Nieu-Bethesda.
Where:Bethesda Arts Centre, Muller Street, Nieu Bethesda
Contact: (049) 841 1731
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Oxbraai in Cradock
What: A true Karoo feast on a farm in the mountains near Cradock. Expect langarm-dancing, brandy-drinking a good, clean fun around the bonfires under the stars.
Where: Blomfontein Guest Farm and venue, outside Cradock
Contact: (072) 227 6730
Cost: R150 per person
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GAUTENG
Roots at Forum HominiWhat: Enjoy either breakfast brunch or a full on New Year’s eve dinner at this highly acclaimed restaurant.
Where: Forum Homini Boutique Hotel, Letamo Game Estate, near Cradle of Humankind, Kromdraai Road, Krugersdorp, West Rand
Contact: 011 688 7000 or reservations@forumhomini.comCost: NYE dinner – R650; Breakfast brunch – R320
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Irene Farm
What: Welcome 2015 the South African way with a New Year’s day braai buffet lunch.
Where: Dr Livingston Drive, Irene
Contact: 012 667 4822 or barn@ireneestate.co.za
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All White Mile High PartyWhat: The party in this airport beach bar will knock your socks off. Imagine Top Gun in the 21 century plus plenty of champagne.
Where: Flyboys Rand Airport, Germiston
Contact: (011) 383 2101
Cost: R100
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Parc FerméWhat: A classic New Year’s eve gourmet dinner with a live band.
Where: 8 Maude Street, Sandton
Contact: (011) 245 4000
Cost: R950 per person
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Back to the Future party at Randlords
What: Clive, Bobstar Deluxe, Tommy D, Selektaa and Ricardo da Costa are some of the DJs that will play the soundtracks to fuel the mood. Late night snacks including chicken pregos, veggie wraps and beef burgers will be available for those who are still peckish.
Where: Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Contact: (011) 403 1833
Cost: R300 – R350 for the Sundowner Party (entry before 20:00) and R400 – R450 for the Sunrise Party ticket (entry from 21:00). For a more exclusive party make a booth reservation for max 10 people for R10 000.
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Clico Boutique HotelWhat: Clico Boutique Hotel will be opening their restaurant to serve guests a 5-course tasting menu – the perfect, way to head into 2015.
Where: 27 Sturdee Ave, Johannesburg
Contact: (011) 252 3300
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Katzy's - Rosebank
What: A BIG New Years bash featuring Gavin Morein and Dj Floyd as live entertainment.
Where: The Firs, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Contact: (011) 880 3945
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Cantare Dinner and Dance - FourwaysWhat: An celebratory 6-course meal whilst wishing the 2014 well and welcoming 2015 with open arms.
Where: Monte Casino Blvd, Sandton
Contact: (011) 511 0505
Cost: R950 per person
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Beefcakes Drag NYE party
What: A Drag Extravaganza Show with 1 and a half Queens, Midnight Countdown Drag Show plus a 3-Course Meal and Bottle of Boschedal Brut Bubbles per couple
Where:198 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton
Contact: (011) 447 5266 or joburg@beefcakes.co.zaCost: R595 per person or R795 per person when you want Moët & Chandon champagne
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KWAZULU-NATAL
Smoking Dragon Festival DrakensbergeWhat: Join Jeremy Loops and Desmond and the Tutus for an epic New Years Fesitval at the foot of the Drakensberge.
Where: Amphitheatre Lodge, R74
Contact: (082) 551 2495
Cost: R600
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Ballito NYE party
What: 21 000 party-goers can't be wrong. Join the partying masses to welcome the New Year and kick to old one out the door with a BANG!
Where: Ballito Street Party and Crush Night Club, Sandra Road, Ballito
Cost: R200 - R520 per person
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Amafullthrottle New Year’s Festival
What: A proper KZN celebration nestled deep in the Hella Hella valley with the mighty Umkomaas river on your doorstep. There will be a variety of DJs keeping you in top gear, and two seperate dancefloors – one Psytrance, one Electronica.
Where: Highover Lodge, Richmond
Cost: R150 pre-sale, R250 at the gate
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OysterBox Hotel
What: If you’re looking for a great party, lasting the whole night through, with exceptional cuisine and top drawer entertainment
Where: 2 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga
Contact: (031) 514 5018 or restaurants@oysterbox.co.za
Cost: Various dinners set in different restaurants in the OysterBox Hotel range from R1 600 – R1 700.
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Umgababa NYE party
What: One of the largest family and music festivals in KZN, with over 50 performers sharing the stage performances by comedians, poets, dancers and other forms of entertainment art. Pack your picnic and join in the fun.
Where: Umgababa Beach
Contact: (082) 833 1810 or tate@tzzprod.co.za
Cost: General entry - Free; Golden circle - R100; VIP - R500
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St. Michael's Beach Affair NYE partyWhat: A beach party and music fest on SA's summery East Coast - the perfect location for a South African New Year's Party.
Where: St. Michael's Beach front
Cost: R100; VIP - R450
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JUST BEYOND SA’s BORDERS
Vic Falls NYE party
What: combine Africa's biggest artists, the world’s greatest adventures and a New Year's countdown like nowhere else on earth
Where: Victoria Falls, Kazungula, Zambia
Contact: info@adventurezonevicfalls.com
Cost: R550 – R 1 100 per person
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Namibia's New Year on the Orange River What: Spend your days paddling on the river and sleeping under the stars. Dance the night away on the 31st with a DJ who will ensure you see 2015 in with a bang.
Where: Namibia (bus leaves from Cape Town)
Cost: From R3 440 per person (including meals and canoeing
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