Africa Guides

Festivals in Gambia

There are a number of Gambian festivals which have either been part of traditional society or have in modern times been recently created. Some are agricultural in origin having there roots in the land while others are related to the sky above such as the rainmaking festivals involving the women of the village.

Roots Festival

Festivals in Tunisia

One of the most important parts of the Tunisian culture is the numerous Festivals that take place across the country throughout the year. The lively nature of the people of Tunisia is reflected through their celebrations. From the smallest villages to the biggest cities of Tunisia, Festivals are celebrated all over.

Festivals in Mali

Festivals of Mali bring out the vibrant culture of the country. Mali is a butterfly shaped land in West Africa. There are many tourist attractions in the place including beautiful scenery, artistically designed mosques and many villages. Tourists from all over the world visit the place throughout the year.

Festivals in Zimbabwe

Image - Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

Zimbabwe is one of the popular holiday destinations in the world drawing tens of thousands of tourists across the globe every year. The country is home to the spectacular Victoria Falls. Harare is the capital city of Zimbabwe. The country is landlocked on all sides. The Victoria Falls is situated on the Zambezi River.

Festivals in Morocco

Fixed Date Festivals in Morocco

February

Festival of the almond blossom

Festivals in Ghana

One of the most attractive aspects of the Ghanaian culture is the colorful traditional festivals and durbars which are held yearly in all parts of the country. These festivals reveal some common features and beliefs of our society. Through the festivals, the people remember their ancestors and ask for their protection.

Festivals in Zanzibar

Mwaka Kongwa Festival

The last week of July sees the village of Makunduchi celebrate Mwaka Kogwa, the Persian New Year. The festival is a riot of colour, filled with rituals and fun. Men are given the chance to mock fight each other with banana stems, to clear any past disputes for the new year, women dress in their best clothes and sing songs about family, love and life.

Festivals in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam Music and Dance Festival
This is a competitive festival of ethnic music and dance featuring performers from all across the mainland of Tanzania.

Mount Meru International Marathon
The World's Most Exotic Marathon, starts and ends in Arusha, Tanzania, the gateway to the magnificent national parks of Tanzania and nearby Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Festivals in Kenya

Festivals in Kenya are grandly observed all over the country. Kenya is a country of Eastern Africa, which is enclosed by Ethiopia to the northern edge, Somalia to the eastern edge, Tanzania to the southern edge and Uganda to the western edge. This country is flourished by a number of significant landmarks and plenty of sightseeing spots.

Festivals in Nigeria

Nigeria has many local festivals that date back to the time before the arrival of the major religions, and which are still occasions for masquerade and dance. The local festivals cover an enormous range of events, from harvest festivals and betrothal festivals, to the investing of a new chief and funerals. It seems odd to Western ways of thinking to see a funeral as something to be celebrated.

Festivals in Zambia

Cultural ceremonies and festivals

Festivals in Ethiopia

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Celebrations in Ethiopia are great and colourful events, mostly religious, and frequently take place over several days.

Timkat-Feast of the Epiphany, 19 January

Festivals in Egypt

Egypt is a wonderous country with many festivals and celebrations. Some festivals are historic, some are secular and some are religious.

Public Holidays and Moulids

Festivals in Swaziland

Reed Dance (Umhalanga)
Lobamba, Swaziland

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Gorillas in Rwanda

The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is one of the two most endangered apes in the world (with the Cross River Gorilla, Gorilla gorilla diehli). There are only approximately 350 mountain gorillas alive today, and all of them are found in the wild.