Tanzania Live Events
Safaris, Kilimanjaro, and the Zanzibar International Film Festival
Tanzania's live events calendar is anchored by the Zanzibar International Film Festival and the Kilimanjaro Marathon — alongside the year-round spectacle of the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
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Zanzibar International Film Festival
Africa's most important Indian Ocean film festival — in Stone Town's historic venues
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is a 10-day celebration of cinema, music, and culture from the Dhow Countries — held in Stone Town's extraordinary historic venues every July.
Event Highlights
- Opening night on the beach at Forodhani Gardens
- Films from East Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia
- Live music and dance performances
- Stone Town's historic venues as backdrops
- One of Africa's most atmospheric cultural events
What to Do There
- Attend the opening night on the beach
- Watch films in historic Stone Town venues
- See live taarab music performances
- Explore Stone Town during the festival
- Visit the Forodhani Night Market
Event Info
Next Event
July annually
Location
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Duration
10 days
Ticket Price
Film screenings from $5; many outdoor events are free
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam (20 minutes)
- ·Book accommodation in Stone Town well in advance
- ·Combine with a beach stay at Nungwi after the festival
Kilimanjaro Marathon
Run in the shadow of Africa's highest peak — one of the world's most scenic marathons
The Kilimanjaro Marathon is one of the world's most scenic road races — held in Moshi at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro every March, with the snow-capped summit visible throughout.
Event Highlights
- Running in the shadow of Africa's highest peak
- Coffee and banana plantation scenery
- Full marathon, half marathon, and fun run
- One of the most popular marathons in Africa
- Kilimanjaro visible throughout the race
What to Do There
- Run the marathon or half marathon
- Cheer on the runners
- Visit a Kilimanjaro coffee estate
- Combine with a Kilimanjaro trek
- Explore Moshi town
Event Info
Next Event
March annually
Location
Moshi, Tanzania
Duration
1 day
Ticket Price
Entry from $50
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (45 minutes from Moshi)
- ·Register online well in advance
- ·Combine with a Serengeti safari or Zanzibar beach stay
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