Gathering of the Jimny's is a go!

The popular Suzuki Jimny has become a cult classic in SA and Suzuki has decided to celebrate this diminutive offroader with a weekend gathering in Clarens. Get all the info here

Lawrence Minnie

5 Jul 2023 · 16:33Automotive News8 min read

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Gathering of the Jimny's is a go

The Suzuki Jimny has wiggled its way into the hearts of South Africans and earlier last year Suzuki Auto South Africa announced its plans to host the largest-ever Suzuki Jimny gathering, exclusively for Jimny owners, in Clarens from 22 to 24 September 2023 and promised that it would be an event for the record books.

Just recently confirming that the event is a go and preparations and planning have been completed, the organisers have now announced that there will be a further celebration that even those who don't own a Jimny can join in on. The Suzuki Safari Town Festival, which will be hosted on 23 September in Clarens Town Square, will host a number of South African music artists, performers, and delicious food for those that just want to get away and enjoy the weekend's entertainment.

You do still have a few months to go before the event so now is the time to get your hands a Jimny and join the family!

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More than just Jimny ownership

The festival celebrating all things Jimny and the accompanying Safari Town event promises to be quite entertaining, with music artists such as Goodluck, Mango Groove, and Spoegwolf as well as Femi Koya and Black Heidi. Side-splitting comedy from SA legend Schalk Bezheidenhout and more food and kids entertainment than you can shake a Jimny at will be awaiting festival goers. there are even rumours that we may see a special guest or two!

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Tickets prices range from R60 to R250 per person for the festival while the Suzuki Jimny Gathering hopes to attract and then entertain as many of the over 20 000 owners of the Jimny, SJ, LJ and Samurai owners that are in South Africa.

Jimny owners can register on jimnygathering.co.za to join the gathering, while fans of live music, good food, and craft beer can purchase tickets online to join the fun.

“The Suzuki brand is for everyone. So, while we have many special treats planned for the Jimny owners, we wanted to make sure that everyone who visits Clarens on the weekend can have a jol. That is why we are so excited to be the headline sponsor of the Safari Town Festival,”

Brendon Carpenter, Brand Marketing Manager of Suzuki Auto South Africa.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more