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=== How do I buy a vehicle pass? ===
=== How do I buy tickets? ===
Vehicle Passes are available to purchase at the gate for R300/R400. Cash and card facilities are available.
You can purchase tickets on Quicket (and ONLY on Quicket.) All ticket info will be available on [https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/ tickets.afrikaburn.org].  


=== How do I connect or hook up with an AfrikaBurn Theme Camp? ===
Once tickets are sold out, resales will be available on Quicket ONLY.
The best place is the AfrikaBurn community run Theme Camp group on Facebook:


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1230848117010749
[https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/re-selling-your-ticket/ How to sell a ticket]. [https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/re-buying-a-ticket/ How to buy a ticket.] [https://www.quicket.co.za/events/231484-afrikaburn-2024-creation/#/ Here is Quicket.] Any ticket queries need to be sent to Quicket Support or email tickets@afrikaburn.com .
 
=== What's an E-Toll? ===
The E-Toll (Environment Toll) is designed to encourage ride-sharing and reduce the number of cars on our event site and the R355 (the tyre-eating and treacherous road to AfrikaBurn). In previous years, it was called a ‘Vehicle Pass’ until scammers started uploading them as tickets to everyone’s least favourite ticketing site, Viagogo.
 
One E-Toll is required per motorised vehicle entering the event. Mutant Vehicles (on trailers), caravans (that are being towed) and trailers do not need to pay E-Tolls – but motorcycles & motorhomes do.
 
=== What is a Work Access Pass (WAP)? ===
A Work Access Pass (WAP), is a (free) pass  which allows you access to the event site before the gates officially open on the first day of the event.  Without this pass, you will not be allowed onto the event site early. Work Access Passes are allocated to the crew leads of registered creative projects. The onus is on the crew lead to both request WAPS and allocate WAPS to crew arriving early to set up the creative project.
 
You will need to present both your AfrikaBurn ticket and a WAP to gain access early.
 
=== How do I join an AfrikaBurn Theme Camp? ===
Some of you coming from overseas will find this helpful as you will be flying in with just your luggage, and Burning solo can be tricky (and expensive!) if you don't have peeps to pool resources with. Or you might even be a local, but none of your mates are joining this year … Either way, you would rather join a theme camp than just free camp. You wanna be part of the action on the Binnekring and contribute to the tremendous communal pageant that is AfrikaBurn. So, where to start?
 
As these camps are just for people like yourself, they get organised at their own pace, sometimes months before the burn, sometimes two days before. There is no single, convenient platform on which these camps are listed.
 
Generally, camps advertise that they are looking for members on the different Facebook platforms below, where you can reach out and contact them. Alternatively, you can look in our online archives (WTF? guide) to see what theme camps were at the previous burn and see if you can find them online (hint: try all the social platforms) to get hold of them and offer your services and undivided devotion.
 
'''Lastly, you can also use the resources below to advertise yourself as looking for a camp to join. It feels a bit like Tinder, but you might strike it lucky!'''
 
'''AfrikaBurn Theme Camps page'''
 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1230848117010749/
 
'''AfrikaBurn Community group page'''
 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2348764031
 
'''AfrikaBurn International group page'''
 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/afrikaburninternational/


=== Do you rent bicycles? ===
=== Do you rent bicycles? ===
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https://www.facebook.com/Pedalsforpeace/
https://www.facebook.com/Pedalsforpeace/
=== Are there other ways to get to the event? ===
If you're unable to [[GETTING THERE & DIRECTIONS|drive or hire a car]], you can also share a ride. Visit [https://www.facebook.com/groups/136553123182062 the Tankwa Ride & Share Group on Facebook] to look for ride options.
There is also an unofficial and private bus service called [https://www.facebook.com/BUStoAfrikaBURN Take a Bus To Afrikaburn.]


=== What about kids? ===
=== What about kids? ===
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The Box Office Crew will request who the guardian is of all under age kids/minors entering the event. Once this person has been identified, we’ll link the guardian/parents’ wrist band to the kid/minors’ wrist band that they will be supervising onsite.  
The Box Office Crew will request who the guardian is of all under age kids/minors entering the event. Once this person has been identified, we’ll link the guardian/parents’ wrist band to the kid/minors’ wrist band that they will be supervising onsite.  


If you know what your Tankwa Town address is, please come prepared with that information so that we can record those details against your name/wrist band on the database.  
If you know what your Tankwa Town address is, please come prepared with that information so that we can record those details against your name/wristband on the database.  


Kids Tickets are available to purchase at the gate (R499). Minor Tickets are not. Cash and card accepted.  
Kids Tickets are available at the gate. Minor Tickets are not. Cash and card accepted. [[File:Participation.jpg|thumb|570x570px|'''Don't forget to Volunteer!''']]


=== How do I edit the details on my ticket? ===
=== How do I edit the details on my ticket? ===
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Log into your account on Quicket.  
Log into your account on Quicket.  


Click on your account (top right)
Click on your account (top right).


Click on “My Tickets”
Click on “My Tickets”.


Find your AfrikaBurn ticket/WAP.  
Find your AfrikaBurn ticket/WAP.  


Alongside “Options” – Click “Edit details”
Alongside “Options” – Click “Edit details”.


To deter scalpers, AfrikaBurn have only allowed one edit – however we are allowing a 2nd edit to ensure that your ticket admin is sorted before you arrive in the desert.  
To deter scalpers, AfrikaBurn have only allowed one edit – however we are allowing a 2nd edit to ensure that your ticket admin is sorted before you arrive in the desert.  


This option is not available to Subsidised Ticket, Pensioner Ticket or Anathi Ticket holders.
Note: This option is not available to Subsidised Ticket, Pensioner Ticket or Anathi Ticket holders.


=== How do I transfer my ticket to someone else? ===
=== How do I transfer my ticket to someone else? ===
If your circumstances have changed and you have sold/gifted your ticket to someone else. Please use the transfer ticket facility on Quicket. This will cancel your ticket barcode and remove the ticket from your basket and deliver the ticket to the new owner’s email address. The new ticket owner needs to download the ticket before arriving in the desert.
If your circumstances have changed and you have sold/gifted your ticket to someone else, please use the transfer ticket facility on Quicket. This will cancel your ticket barcode and remove the ticket from your basket and deliver the ticket to the new owner’s email address. The new ticket owner needs to download the ticket before arriving in the desert.


Log into your account on Quicket.  
Log into your account on Quicket.  


Click on your account (top right)
Click on your account (top right).


Click on “My Tickets”
Click on “My Tickets”.


Find your AfrikaBurn ticket/WAP.
Find your AfrikaBurn ticket/WAP.


Alongside “Options” – Click “Transfer Tickets”
Alongside “Options” – Click “Transfer Tickets”.


This option is not available to Subsidised Ticket, Pensioner Ticket or Anathi Ticket holders.
Note: This option is not available to Subsidised Ticket, Pensioner Ticket or Anathi Ticket holders.


=== How do I get to Quaggafontein? ===
=== How do I get to Quaggafontein? ===
WE HAVE MOVED. AfrikaBurn now takes place on a farm in the Tankwa Karoo called Quaggafontein. For directions please click on the links below:
AfrikaBurn now takes place on a farm in the Tankwa Karoo called Quaggafontein. <u>TOP TIP: Do not use your GPS!</u>


For directions from Cape Town - [[GETTING THERE & DIRECTIONS|CLICK HERE]]
For directions from Cape Town - [[GETTING THERE & DIRECTIONS|CLICK HERE]]
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For directions from Durban - [[GETTING THERE & DIRECTIONS|CLICK HERE]]
For directions from Durban - [[GETTING THERE & DIRECTIONS|CLICK HERE]]


=== '''Gate & Box Office opening & closing times?''' ===
=== '''What time does the Gate open/close during the event?''' ===
Early Arrivals: (Work Access Pass (WAP) holders only)
Check out [[GATE TIMES|GATE TIMES.]]
 
Wednesday 20th April: 09h00 - 19h00
 
Thursday 21st April: 09h00 - 19h00
 
Friday 22nd April: 09h00 - 01h00
 
Saturday 23rd April: 09h00 - 01h00
 
Sunday 24th April: 09h00 - 19h00 - anyone who arrives after 19h00 will not be allowed in and will need to camp outside the gate at Ja-But-No-But camp regardless if you are in possession of a Work Access Pass or not.
 
=== Event Days? ===
Monday 25th April: 09h00 - 01h00
 
Tuesday 26th April: 09h00 - 01h00
 
Wednesday 27th April: 09h00 - 01h00
 
Thursday 28th April: 09h00 - 01h00
 
Friday 29th April: 09h00 - '''19h00'''
 
Saturday 30th April: '''GATE CLOSED/EXIT ONLY (Entry only if you already have a wristband)'''
 
Sunday 1st May: '''GATE CLOSED/EXIT ONLY (Entry only if you already have a wristband)'''


=== '''What documentation will you need to access the event?''' ===
=== '''What documentation will you need to access the event?''' ===


* A valid barcoded AfrikaBurn ticket. The name on your ticket needs to match the name in your ID/Passport, and the face in your passport needs to match the face peering through the Box Office window at us.  
* A valid barcoded AfrikaBurn ticket. The name on your ticket needs to match the name in your ID/Passport, and the face in your passport needs to match the face peering through the Box Office window at us.  
* A Vehicle Pass for the vehicle you are travelling in.  (Vehicle Passes are available to purchase at the gate for R300/R400. Cash and card facilities are available)
* An E-Toll for the vehicle you are travelling in.  (E-Tolls are available to purchase online or at the gate for R299/R499. Cash and card facilities are available)
* '''Early Arrival:''' If you are arriving before gates officially open on Monday 25th April, then you need to be in possession of a Work Access Pass (WAP) which you will have received from your creative project lead or the Volunteer Portfolio. Kids and minors do not require a WAP. *
*Your ID book/Driver's License/Passport. A clear copy will also be accepted.
 
* '''Early Arrival:''' If you are arriving before gates officially open on Monday 29th April 2024, then you need to be in possession of a Work Access Pass (WAP) which you will have received from your creative project lead or the Volunteer Portfolio. Kids and minors do not require a WAP. *
<nowiki>*</nowiki> WAPS include a Vehicle Pass however WAPS will not be accepted as a Vehicle Pass after Sunday 24th April. Crew passes include a WAP and a Vehicle Pass.
 
Please ensure that your ticket/s are either printed out or downloaded on your phone. Any form of WiFi or mobile internet disappears the moment you hit the dust road. Don’t rely on it. Please also make sure that if all your ticket-related admin is on your phone or tablet, that this device does not run out of battery before you arrive at the gate.
 
=== '''COVID-19 - What are the entry requirements?''' ===
You are attending an event with over 2000 participants. Meaning, under the current national regulations, you will be required to present either a '''vaccination certificate OR a negative COVID-19 Test at the AfrikaBurn event gate starting from Wednesday 20 April.'''


* '''Vaccine Certificate''': A valid vaccine certificate showing you are fully vaccinated either in electronic form or your stamped paper certificate received when you were vaccinated.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> WAPS include an E-Toll however WAPS will not be accepted as an E-Toll after Sunday 28th April 2024. Crew passes include a WAP and an E-Toll.  
* '''Negative COVID-19 test''': A valid certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, recognised by the World Health Organisation, which was obtained not more than '''72 hours''' before the date of arrival at the AfrikaBurn Gate. Please note all negative COVID-19 tests require a valid certificate. '''Home tests purchased from a pharmacy (usually lateral flow tests) will not be accepted at the gate because they do not come with a certificate. You have to  cover the cost of the test if you need one.'''


Proof of immunity or vaccine exemption is unfortunately not valid under government regulations, you will need to present a negative COVID-19 test in this instance.
'''Please ensure that your ticket/s are either printed out or downloaded on your phone'''. Any form of WiFi or mobile internet disappears the moment you hit the dust road. Don’t rely on it. Please also make sure that if all your ticket-related admin is on your phone or tablet, that this device does not run out of battery before you arrive at the gate.


'''Kids:''' Unvaccinated kids older than 5 years will also need to present either a negative COVID-19 test or a vaccination certificate as above. Again, this is as per current South African government regulations.


'''Most importantly, if you are feeling sick in the lead up to your departure to AfrikaBurn please stay at home until you are better and can produce a negative COVID-19 test.'''


'''Gastro''' has also been doing the rounds in Cape Town recently. Please practice the same caution when departing for the AfrikaBurn event site. If you have any of the gastro symptoms (upset stomach and vomiting and/or nausea) please stay at home. '''Gastro is more destructive onsite at AfrikaBurn than COVID would be. Please be cautious.'''
'''<big>Please see the other FAQ on [https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/?fbclid=IwAR1g76W4ZVkHYwLiwgH1x3yXtucSOcGOt8wf6O8b0wv_lSMVlQ_VHoqSp7g https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/]</big>'''

Latest revision as of 12:10, 9 January 2024

ViagoNO!

How do I buy tickets?

You can purchase tickets on Quicket (and ONLY on Quicket.) All ticket info will be available on tickets.afrikaburn.org.

Once tickets are sold out, resales will be available on Quicket ONLY.

How to sell a ticket. How to buy a ticket. Here is Quicket. Any ticket queries need to be sent to Quicket Support or email tickets@afrikaburn.com .

What's an E-Toll?

The E-Toll (Environment Toll) is designed to encourage ride-sharing and reduce the number of cars on our event site and the R355 (the tyre-eating and treacherous road to AfrikaBurn). In previous years, it was called a ‘Vehicle Pass’ until scammers started uploading them as tickets to everyone’s least favourite ticketing site, Viagogo.

One E-Toll is required per motorised vehicle entering the event. Mutant Vehicles (on trailers), caravans (that are being towed) and trailers do not need to pay E-Tolls – but motorcycles & motorhomes do.

What is a Work Access Pass (WAP)?

A Work Access Pass (WAP), is a (free) pass which allows you access to the event site before the gates officially open on the first day of the event. Without this pass, you will not be allowed onto the event site early. Work Access Passes are allocated to the crew leads of registered creative projects. The onus is on the crew lead to both request WAPS and allocate WAPS to crew arriving early to set up the creative project.

You will need to present both your AfrikaBurn ticket and a WAP to gain access early.

How do I join an AfrikaBurn Theme Camp?

Some of you coming from overseas will find this helpful as you will be flying in with just your luggage, and Burning solo can be tricky (and expensive!) if you don't have peeps to pool resources with. Or you might even be a local, but none of your mates are joining this year … Either way, you would rather join a theme camp than just free camp. You wanna be part of the action on the Binnekring and contribute to the tremendous communal pageant that is AfrikaBurn. So, where to start?

As these camps are just for people like yourself, they get organised at their own pace, sometimes months before the burn, sometimes two days before. There is no single, convenient platform on which these camps are listed.

Generally, camps advertise that they are looking for members on the different Facebook platforms below, where you can reach out and contact them. Alternatively, you can look in our online archives (WTF? guide) to see what theme camps were at the previous burn and see if you can find them online (hint: try all the social platforms) to get hold of them and offer your services and undivided devotion.

Lastly, you can also use the resources below to advertise yourself as looking for a camp to join. It feels a bit like Tinder, but you might strike it lucky!

AfrikaBurn Theme Camps page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1230848117010749/

AfrikaBurn Community group page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2348764031

AfrikaBurn International group page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/afrikaburninternational/

Do you rent bicycles?

No, but the Pedals For Peace crew does a fabulous job of allowing you to get a bike and then donate it after the event:

https://www.facebook.com/Pedalsforpeace/

Are there other ways to get to the event?

If you're unable to drive or hire a car, you can also share a ride. Visit the Tankwa Ride & Share Group on Facebook to look for ride options.

There is also an unofficial and private bus service called Take a Bus To Afrikaburn.

What about kids?

Kids (14 years and younger) & minors (15 – 17 years old) entering the event:

Anyone under the age of 18 entering the event needs to be accompanied by an adult 28 years or older.  Parents/legal guardians or elected guardians 28 years and older are only allowed to accompany a maximum of 4 kids/minors to the event. This is to ensure that there’s enough adult supervision of kids/minors onsite.

The Box Office Crew will request who the guardian is of all under age kids/minors entering the event. Once this person has been identified, we’ll link the guardian/parents’ wrist band to the kid/minors’ wrist band that they will be supervising onsite.

If you know what your Tankwa Town address is, please come prepared with that information so that we can record those details against your name/wristband on the database.

Kids Tickets are available at the gate. Minor Tickets are not. Cash and card accepted.

Don't forget to Volunteer!

How do I edit the details on my ticket?

If you find that the details on your ticket do not match the details on your ID/Passport please ensure that you edit the details on your ticket before arriving in the desert.

Log into your account on Quicket.

Click on your account (top right).

Click on “My Tickets”.

Find your AfrikaBurn ticket/WAP.

Alongside “Options” – Click “Edit details”.

To deter scalpers, AfrikaBurn have only allowed one edit – however we are allowing a 2nd edit to ensure that your ticket admin is sorted before you arrive in the desert.  

Note: This option is not available to Subsidised Ticket, Pensioner Ticket or Anathi Ticket holders.

How do I transfer my ticket to someone else?

If your circumstances have changed and you have sold/gifted your ticket to someone else, please use the transfer ticket facility on Quicket. This will cancel your ticket barcode and remove the ticket from your basket and deliver the ticket to the new owner’s email address. The new ticket owner needs to download the ticket before arriving in the desert.

Log into your account on Quicket.

Click on your account (top right).

Click on “My Tickets”.

Find your AfrikaBurn ticket/WAP.

Alongside “Options” – Click “Transfer Tickets”.

Note: This option is not available to Subsidised Ticket, Pensioner Ticket or Anathi Ticket holders.

How do I get to Quaggafontein?

AfrikaBurn now takes place on a farm in the Tankwa Karoo called Quaggafontein. TOP TIP: Do not use your GPS!

For directions from Cape Town - CLICK HERE

For directions from Gauteng - CLICK HERE

For directions from Bloem - CLICK HERE

For directions from Durban - CLICK HERE

What time does the Gate open/close during the event?

Check out GATE TIMES.

What documentation will you need to access the event?

  • A valid barcoded AfrikaBurn ticket. The name on your ticket needs to match the name in your ID/Passport, and the face in your passport needs to match the face peering through the Box Office window at us.
  • An E-Toll for the vehicle you are travelling in.  (E-Tolls are available to purchase online or at the gate for R299/R499. Cash and card facilities are available)
  • Your ID book/Driver's License/Passport. A clear copy will also be accepted.
  • Early Arrival: If you are arriving before gates officially open on Monday 29th April 2024, then you need to be in possession of a Work Access Pass (WAP) which you will have received from your creative project lead or the Volunteer Portfolio. Kids and minors do not require a WAP. *

* WAPS include an E-Toll however WAPS will not be accepted as an E-Toll after Sunday 28th April 2024. Crew passes include a WAP and an E-Toll.

Please ensure that your ticket/s are either printed out or downloaded on your phone. Any form of WiFi or mobile internet disappears the moment you hit the dust road. Don’t rely on it. Please also make sure that if all your ticket-related admin is on your phone or tablet, that this device does not run out of battery before you arrive at the gate.


Please see the other FAQ on https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/