Tanzania's Calendar of Wonders
From the Great Migration to Zanzibar's cultural festivals — plan your visit around Tanzania's most spectacular moments.
Jul 15 – Oct 30
The Great Migration — River Crossing
Witness over a million wildebeest brave the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River in one of the world's most spectacular wildlife events.
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Jun 20 – Jun 25
Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF)
East Africa's largest film, music, and arts festival held in the historic Old Fort of Stone Town.
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Feb 28 – Mar 2
Kilimanjaro Marathon
Run at the foothills of the highest standalone mountain in the world. A truly unique African marathon experience.
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Feb 10 – Feb 12
Sauti za Busara Music Festival
A pan-African music festival celebrating the wealth and diversity of live music from across the African continent.
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Mar 15
Ngorongoro Conservation Day
An annual celebration of heritage, wildlife mapping, and conservation efforts within the caldera rim and floor.
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Jul 05 – Jul 08
Bagamoyo Arts & Cultural Festival
Traditional dances, drumming, and acrobatics staged in the historic coastal town of Bagamoyo.
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Jul 22 – Jul 24
Mwaka Kogwa Shirazi New Year Festival
Zanzibar's ancient four-day Shirazi heritage festival featuring symbolic banana-stem duels, traditional songs, and beachside feasts.
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