April

Kijani Kenya Music Festival
This annual celebration of art encompasses everything from opera to ballet. April-August

Royal veggies
Prince Albert Town festival celebrates its local produce, namely olives. Besides food, there are wine tastings, ghost walks, fun runs and more. 25-27 April

Hog Charge
Kids on bikes vs mud. A tamer version of the annual Rhino Charge, which raises money for charity. Held at Nairobi’s Peponi School. 26-27 April

May

Tapping in Tangier
Two-dozen acts from the globe’s four corners coalesce in Algeria’s capital for this annual festival of jazz. 28 May – 1 June

Gripped by La Griba
While the Jewish world commemorates Lag B’Omer with bonfires and prayer, the Tunisian island of Djerba celebrates it with a massive procession. 22-23 May

Cavorting camels
Ever wanted to see how fast a thoroughbred camel can run? Here’s your chance at the South Sinai Camel Festival in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. mid-May

June

Maputo merriment
Join the crowds and choirs in Mozambique’s capital to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. 25 June

Fantastic Fez
Join the 14th edition of the World Sacred Music Festival in Fez. It features artists from all over the world. 6-14 June

Essence of Gnaoua
More Morocco, more music! Essaouira hosts the World Music Festival, a celebration of the mysterious music of the Gnaouas. 26-29 June