Festival of Motoring

August 27 - September 1, 2026

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg

About Festival of Motoring

South Africa's biggest automotive celebration. Three days of fast cars, live motorsport, and a crowd that brings the vibes at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. This is your all-access weekend in Johannesburg, built around the Festival of Motoring and everything the city has to offer around it. Want a bespoke experience? Email us at concierge@firstarrival.co.

The Kyalami Experience - $1500

    • 5 nights at Hyatt House Johannesburg

    • All private airport and ground transfers

    • Premium Suite Hospitality for all three festival days

    • Hot lap around Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in a high-performance vehicle

    • All-day curated catering and drinks in the suite

    • Prime start/finish line views

    • Complimentary track drives and automotive exhibition

    • Day One Welcome dinner

    • Day Four Farewell dinner

    • A dedicated First Arrival host

    Not Included International airfare · Personal meals and beverages not listed above · Travel insurance · Any service not mentioned above

  • Day 1 — Thursday, August 27 · Arrival

    • Private airport transfer to Hyatt House Johannesburg

    • Check-in and settle in

    • Welcome dinner in Sandton

    Day 2 — Friday, August 28 · Festival Day One

    • Breakfast at the hotel

    • Private transfer to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

    • Premium Suite access (curated catering, all-day drinks, start/finish line views)

    • Hot lap around Kyalami in a high-performance vehicle

    • Complimentary track drives and automotive exhibition

    • Private transfer back to the hotel

    • Dinner in Sandton

    • VIP section in Sandton club

    Day 3 — Saturday, August 29 · Festival Day Two

    • Breakfast at the hotel

    • Private transfer to Kyalami

    • Premium Suite access

    • Drifting championships, drag racing, and karting challenges

    • Private transfer back to the hotel

    • Dinner + VIP section in Sandton club

    Day 4 — Sunday, August 30 · Festival Day Three

    • Breakfast at the hotel

    • Private transfer to Kyalami

    • Final day at the festival

    • Private transfer back to the hotel

    Day 5 — Monday, August 31 · The City

    • Breakfast at the hotel

    • Free day to go to the spa, visit Soweto, go shopping, etc.

    • Dinner on your own

    Day 6 — Tuesday, September 1 · Departure

    • Breakfast at the hotel

    • Late checkout where possible

    • Private transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport

  • · ★★★★ Hotel

    · 5 Nights at Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton

    · Queen bed with Balcony · Garden views

    · Fully equipped kitchenette

    · Complimentary buffet breakfast daily

    · Outdoor pool · Fitness centre · Sun terrace

    · Treehouse deck for private dining

    · Complimentary Wi-Fi

    · 24-hour front desk

    · Free parking

  • Deposit

    $200 deposit per person of total at checkout will hold your spot.

    Deposit A non-refundable deposit per person is required at the time of booking to hold your spot. The deposit amount will be specified in the package description. Deposits are non-refundable. Non-transferable means your deposit may not be applied to another person or another year, but may be transferred to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to approval and availability. Your guaranteed race entry may not be transferred to another person, another year, or another trip.

    Final Payment Deadline

    May 27, 2026 Package must be paid in full by 5 PM ET on this date.

    Travel Insurance

    “Cancel For Any Reason” travel insurance is highly recommended.

    Late Fees

    A $50 fee applies if the Final Payment is received after the deadline.

    Payments not received within five (5) calendar days of the Final Payment Deadline may result in cancellation of the booking at FA’s sole discretion.

    Change Fees

    For booking changes after the Final Payment Date, a $50 fee per person per change applies. For changes requested less than 30 days before the first day of the Travel Package, the fee is $75 per person per change.

    Additional charges from travel or event suppliers which may result from changes to your Booking Order are your responsibility; you agree to reimburse FA for any such charges incurred by FA on your behalf. We will use our best efforts to accommodate the requested changes; however, FA cannot guarantee such changes once the initial booking is confirmed.

    Cancellation Penalties

    These cancellation penalties apply to any cancelled booking regardless of the reason, including but not limited to race cancellation by the organizer, injury during training, or failure to make full payment by the stated deadline.

    All payments are non-refundable regardless of when cancellation is received. Payments are non-transferable to another person or another year. Upon written request, First Arrival may at its sole discretion approve a transfer of your balance to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to availability and applicable pricing differences.

Based on Double Occupancy

Festival of Motoring Aug 27 - Sept 1, 2026
$1,500.00

Five days in Johannesburg built around South Africa's biggest motorsport weekend with Premium Suite access at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, a lap in a high-performance vehicle, all-day catering and an open bar trackside, and curated dinners and experiences hosted by the First Arrival team.

Hyatt House Johannesburg

Studio Room - Queen Bed | 6 Days / 5 Nights

Tucked into the leafy suburb of Sandton, Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton is a five-minute drive from Sandton City Mall and Gautrain commuter rail station. The property offers 62 rooms with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, each with a fully equipped kitchenette and work area, and garden views from your private balcony. Intimate, residential, and genuinely comfortable, this is your base for the weekend.

  • Fitness centre · Sun terrace

  • Complimentary buffet breakfast served daily

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Business centre

  • Dry cleaning and laundry services

  • Free self-parking

  • Queen bed · Balcony access

  • Garden views

  • Fully equipped kitchenette · In-room safe

  • 55-inch flat screen TV

  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi

  • Outdoor swimming pool