Nyege nyege festival -Jinja,Kampala

About This Event

Overview The Nyege Nyege Festival is an international music and cultural celebration held annually in Uganda. Founded in 2013 by Arlen Dilsizian and Derek Debru, it has grown into one of Africa's premier underground electronic and contemporary music festivals. Meaning and Origins The Name: "Nyege nyege" originates from the Luganda phrase eki nyege, which translates to an uncontrollable, irresistible urge to dance Focus: The event serves as an incubator for outsider and underground African music, ranging from electronic genres, Afro-house, and Amapiano to traditional East African sounds and drumming. Location and Venue Kalagala Falls: The festival is hosted at the scenic Adrift Overland Camp and surrounding community grounds overlooking the sacred Kalagala Falls on the River Nile.Accessibility: It is located about 35 minutes outside of Jinja town and roughly 2.5 hours from Uganda's capital. What to Expect Music and Stages: Features multiple music stages hosting over 300 artists, performers, and international DJs playing continuous sound over four days. Art and Culture: Includes fashion showcases, a night film club with headphones, wellness areas for yoga and meditation, and diverse Pan-African food courts. Attendees can access nearby white-water rafting, bungee jumping, quad biking, and river excursions. 🌍 NYEGE NYEGE FESTIVAL X OVERLAND ROAD TRIP SHEREHE 🎶 20TH – 22ND NOVEMBER 2026 Hit the road...Feel the rhythm... Live the adventure!It’s Nyege Nyege season — and this time, we’re taking the Overland! Love music,live adventure,make friend,camp when the skies are clear. 🚌 19TH NOVEMBER — THE JOURNEY BEGINS at 12 midnight. NAIROBI → ELDORET → MALABA 📍 Boarding Point:Outside CJ's, Koinange Street 🕐 Departure:19/11/2026 11:00PM 🎶 Music onboard ,good vibes and board games and trivia as we hit the road. - 🍳 Breakfast stopover in Eldoret. - 🛣️ Continue towards Malaba as we prepare to cross into Uganda 🇺🇬 20TH NOVEMBER — HELLO UGANDA! 🇺🇬 MALABA → JINJA → -cross Malaba border. - Drive towards beautiful Jinja. - Arrive and settle into camp. 🏕️ Afternoon - Set up camp. - Relax and soak in the atmosphere on the banks of the River Nile. - Connect with fellow travellers and get ready for the festival. 🎶🔥 EVENING — NYEGE NYEGE DAY 1 -Head into the festival. - Music, dancing, culture and pure sherehe! - Dance into the night. 🌊 21ST NOVEMBER — ADVENTURE + NYEGE NYEGE DAY 2 RIVER NILE • ADVENTURE • MUSIC • NETWORKING ☀️ Late Morning - Wake up at your own pace. - Breakfast at camp. - Freshen up and prepare for a day of adventure. 🔥 ADVENTURE TIME Choose your thrill and make memories: - 🪂 Bungee jumping - 🚤 Boat cruise - 🎯 Camp games - 🤝 Networking & meeting fellow adventurers - 📸 Plenty of moments to capture the journey 🍽️ Late Lunch / Early Dinner 🎶🔥 EVENING — NYEGE NYEGE DAY 2 - Gear up for another unforgettable festival experience. - Music, performances, dancing and sherehe until late. 🇰🇪 22ND NOVEMBER — THE JOURNEY HOME JINJA → NAIROBI ☀️ Late Morning - Breakfast at camp. - Pack up and check out. - Say goodbye to Jinja and the River Nile. 🚌 12:00 NOON DEPART FOR NAIROBI Settle into the Overland, share stories, pictures and memories from an incredible weekend. One road. Two festival days. Countless memories. ❤️ 💰 BOOK YOUR SPOT — KSH 5,000 LIMITED OVERLAND SPACES Pack your bags. Bring your dancing shoes. Leave nothing but footprints. 🎶 NYEGE NYEGE 2026 Music • Adventure • Culture • Friendship • Sherehe TREK SPORTS & ADVENTURES × THE OVERLANDERS