A Restoration Celebration, Easter Weekend 2025
18 – 21 April 2025 | Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat
Where creativity meets participation, join in the diverse array of entertainment with interactive art & theatre for the whole family – all whilst having a blast getting active for the environment. Help restore degraded land; attend workshops, talks & classes. Celebrate under the stars with local live music & DJ’s and delight in the wholesome food village.
Since 2011, Greenpop’s biggest tree-planting event of the year has always been the Reforest Fest! By facilitating attendees to plant between 5,000 and 10,000 indigenous trees each year, this event contributes towards Greenpop’s Uilenkraal Forest Restoration Project which aims to restore degraded forest patches at the Platbos Forest Reserve and Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat. So far, the project has planted over 150,000 trees, restoring forest habitat and furthermore helping to preserve and expand a forest that is home to many incredible, often endangered, species, such as our elusive apex predator, the Cape Leopard. Other creatures that make use of the indigenous forests for their survival include Bushbuck, Large-spotted Genet, and baboons.
Get Involved
Grab your tickets!
We will be releasing tickets in phases (read more below)
Early Bird Festival Ticket
SOLD OUT- Includes festival entry, a place to pitch your tent, and all workshops and activities
- Excludes food, tents, accommodation upgrades, transport, and campervan camping
Phase 1
SOLD OUT- Includes festival entry, a place to pitch your tent, and all workshops and activities
- Excludes food, tents, accommodation upgrades, transport, and campervan camping
Phase 2
Tickets on Sale Until 9 Dec- Includes festival entry, a place to pitch your tent, and all workshops and activities
- Excludes food, tents, accommodation upgrades, transport, and campervan camping
Phase 3
Release date: 25 Feb 2025 - Until 11 Mar 2025- Includes festival entry, a place to pitch your tent, and all workshops and activities
- Excludes food, tents, accommodation upgrades, transport, and campervan camping
Phase 4
Release date: 25 Mar 2025 - Until 8 Apr 2025- Includes festival entry, a place to pitch your tent, and all workshops and activities
- Excludes food, tents, accommodation upgrades, transport, and campervan camping
**Please take note that this is a family-friendly festival. Minors (U18s) must attend with a parent or guardian. We encourage you to bring the whole family! Tickets for Children between the ages of 4 – 12 are R390. Children under 4 attend free of charge.
TREE PLANTING
KIDS AREA
LIVE MUSIC
ARTS
ECO WORKSHOPS
THEATRE
WELLNESS
DELICIOUS FOOD
Selected Highlights
Here are some of the unforgettable experiences awaiting you. From tree planting and workshops to live music and delicious plant-based cuisine, Reforest Fest promises a weekend of joy, learning, and connection.
Musicians, Bands & DJs
Workshops & Activities
Kids Activities
Food Vendors & Experiences
Indulge in unique food experiences
Sunday Harvest Feast
Join Chef Bridget Bartleman from Kolossal Hospitality in celebrating the Overberg and the forests we preserve, for an array of locally sourced harvest indulgence of predominantly planted-based dishes, with options of local cheese and honey.
Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat
The 2024 event is being held at Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat, which is located only 2.5 hours from Cape Town, nearby Gansbaai and Stanford. The stunning surroundings of Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat welcome explorers to its milkwood forests and fynbos trails, in addition to beautiful on-site accommodations.
This will be the third Reforest Fest to be held at this venue, which is also an ongoing Forests for Life Reforestation Partner of Greenpop.
Upgrade your stay!
BOOK A ROOM
Upgrade your stay at Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat, in one of their tastefully decorated rooms / accomodation options. Contact them here: [email protected] for more information.
LUXURY BELL TENT
Our luxurious Glamping option by Expedition Glamping sees you enveloped in comfort inside a beautiful 5m bell tent.
It includes: Two single beds with comfy mattresses, quality linen and towels, bedside tables, solar lighting, rugs, throws on the beds and scatter cushions and two chairs.
Book now or alternatively email [email protected] for further information.
Luxury Bell Tent – 3 nights – R 5,300
EASY CAMP TENT
This pre-erected tent sleeps two people for three nights. We set it up for you so that you can simply show up and join the festivities! Ticket includes: One 2.2×2.2m standard nylon tent, two camping mattresses with mattress covers, and two pillows with pillow covers. Blankets or sleeping bags are NOT included – please remember to bring your own! Check out time: 1 April at 10am NB- festival ticket not included.
Easy Camp – 2 Person Tent – R1300
CAMP & PARK
This ticket allows you to park alongside your tent, or camp in your vehicle/camper van/rooftop tent in a designated camp and park area. Each Camper Van tickets gets you a +-4 x 7m space and allows one vehicle. Festival ticket not included.
Camper & Park Ticket – R300
Become a Patron
If you’re looking to contribute to (probably) the largest tree-planting festival in Africa, we invite you to become a patron of Reforest Fest.
Becoming a Patron will not only support your love for Reforest Fest, the arts, environmental experiential education and the inspiring, immersive nature experiences for thousands of people; but it will significantly contribute to the sustainable improvement of the event, co-creating a space with us to celebrate the age of restoration.
A Big Thank You To Our Partners & Sponsors
No alcohol will be sold to persons younger than 18. Responsible drinking is encouraged. For more information visit aware.org.za.
Greenpop Foundation NPC is a registered non-profit organisation. Registration Number (NPO): 151-411 NPO.
