January – June

Sauti Za Busara
Zanzibar, Tanzania
February
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This Tanzanian Festival as if the paradise beaches and spectacular seas of Zanzibar weren't enough to tempt you towards the archipelago. This African music festival set in the historic Stone Town, buzzling with bazaars, busy squares and courtyards, is billed as "the friendliest festival on the planet"

Festival of Dhow
Zanzibar, Tanzania
June

July – December

Mwakakongwa Festival
Zanzibar, Tanzania
July

Tamasha Festival
Zanzibar, Tanzania
July

Eid al-Fitr
Throughout the Country
November

This festival takes place at the end of Ramadan