July

Film fest
Celebrate African and world cinema in South Africa at the Durban International Film Festival. Over 300 screenings in 22 venues. 22 July – 2 August

Stellar drinks
Sample over 500 wines at the Stellenbosch Wine festival in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Music, wine tasting lessons, fun for the kids and more. 30 July – 2 August

More to Marrakech
Wade into Djemma el Fna and Badi Palace to experience the Marrakech Popular Arts Festival. Folk singers, dancers, fortune-tellers, acting troupes and more. 17-25 July

August

Come to Carthage
Enter Carthage’s ancient Roman amphitheatre and enjoy traditional and modern forms of music and dance at the International Festival of Carthage. 11 July – 30 August

On the run again
The Victoria Falls marathon is back! It’s the only race route that crosses a UNESCO site, a national park and an international border. www.vicfallsmarathon.com. 23 August

At a crossroads
Swing into Livingstone, Zambia, for the InterRegional Festival of Music Crossroads. It’s southern Africa’s premier music competition for young artists of all styles. 7-10 August

September

Ethiopian Enkutatash
September 10 marks New Year’s Eve (Enkutatash) in Ethiopia. Colourful celebrations will fill Addis Ababa’s streets – swing in and soak it all up. 10-11 September

Whale of a time
Descend into Hermanus, South Africa’s top whale watching destination, for the Hermanus Whale Festival. Expect whales, fine food, crafts and family fun. 24-27 September

More at Meskel
Celebrated in Ethiopia for over 1600 years, the Christian festival of Meskel is full of processions, colourful priests, flaming torches and music. 28 September