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Which of Africa’s unique events are you off to next? Choices, choices…
July Lonely migration
With Kenyan tourism still recovering from the post election troubles, you may just have the highest wildebeest-to-tourist ratio of all time – enjoy! July to October Sublime shucking
South Africa’s stunning Garden Route city of Knysna opens its arms (and mouths) for its famed oyster festival. 4-13 July Cultural crossroads
Held inside an atmospheric amphitheatre within Stone Town’s old fort, the 11th annual Zanzibar International Film Festival is themed on culture crossroads. 11-20 July Screaming for screens
Although presenting over 300 films from around the world, the Durban International Film Festival focuses on South African cinema. 23 July – 3 August August Prepare the palete
Visit the Cape Winelands and swirl up to 500 different wines over your taste buds at the annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival. 31 July – 3 August Malawi for music
Bands from Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe converge in Lilongwe for the Music Crossroads InterRegional Festival 2008. 7-10 August Tomb sweeping
South Africans of Chinese descent visit the graves of their ancestors bearing brooms and gifts in the biannual Tomb Sweeping Festival. 15-19 August Brilliant blooms
Yes, it is that time of year again. Leap through the fragrant and flowered hills of South Africa’s Namaqualand. August to October September Reedy do dance?
Observe thousands of young girls taking part in one of Swaziland’s greatest events, the Reed Dance (or Umlanga). The King will be looking for another wife. 1 September Right on time
Revel in music, cabaret and comedy while the southern right whales’ return to Hermanus is celebrated. 24-28 September www.whalefestival.co.za Mad for Meskel
Join Ethiopia’s Orthodox population in commemorating the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Eleni in the 4th century. Expect plenty of fireworks. 28 September Wild Wodaabe
Join the most colourful Saharan nomads as they look for a wife while taking part in one of West Africa’s most entertaining festivals, La Cure Salée. Last week of September |
