During the festival, the award-winning Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew and The Black Power Station invite you to view the landscape through a fresh lens. From Rhodes Music Radio at Rhodes University, through the Amazwi Literature Museum, to the heart of TBPS, enjoy a guided tour filled with artistic wonders.
This Isn't Just a Walk—it's a creative carnival that blends nature with human artistry. Revel in installations, live performances, and storytelling set against a breathtaking backdrop. Whether you’re a tourist, local, artist, or adventurer, this walk guarantees inspiration and unforgettable experiences.

Walk With Art is your opportunity to slow down, reflect, and discover.

Your Step Matters:
Your donation directly supports the purchase of a fully equipped hiking backpack and First Aid kit for the Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew — helping us to keep our growing hiking community safe on every future adventure.

The meeting point is Rhodes Music Radio at the Steve Biko Building.

Celebrate Art and Community
Embark on a joyful journey that honours Makana's creative spirit. Beginning at Rhodes Music Radio and finishing at The Black Power Station, we’ll take a relaxing break at Amazwi.

As The Black Power Station celebrates 11 years of creativity, join in this vibrant celebration. Join us on a transformative path where art becomes a movement, and the community breathes life into The Black Power Station. As we commemorate this milestone, we pay tribute to Tasco's legacy by walking in his rhythmic and passionate footsteps.

Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts as we explore South Africa's breathtaking trails. We seek adventure, peace, and healing. Celebrating five years of camaraderie, proceeds will assist The Black Power Station in acquiring permanent wheels and connecting with festival walkers this June/July Festival.

This Year’s Theme
We invite all visual artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers to delve into the connections between mental health, artistic expression, nature, art, and spirituality. Through performances, exhibitions, and installations, we’ll investigate how creativity heals, unites, and liberates us.

Celebrating 11 Years of Revolutionary Art
Let’s applaud 11 years of flourishing artistic brilliance. Join us for this creative celebration!

Experience Makhanda on Foot – Where Nature Meets Creative Expression
Join the award-winning Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew for a distinctive experience at this National Arts Festival – a guided walk from Makhanda’s historic town center to one of its most vibrant cultural spaces, The Black Power Station.
This is more than just a hike — it’s a moving gallery of connection, community, and creativity.

As we walk, you’ll encounter pop-up art, live performances, and storytelling moments that transform the landscape into a living canvas. You’ll share the journey with artists, festival-goers, and fellow dreamers — all walking towards a shared celebration of art and nature.

Limited spots are available. Book now and become part of something unforgettable.

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