1. Sauti za busara
Sauti za Busara, East Africa’s No. 1 festival brings
people together in celebration of the richness and variety of African
music. It takes place in Stone Town Zanzibar. Centered within
the ancient walls of The
Old Fort, the
main stage hosts three nights of non-stop live music, with the main program
continuing Friday ‘til Sunday with performances from 5pm until 1am. Sauti za
Busara features local and international artists across Africa and some other
parts of the world. The month of the festival is mainly February where you
got to celebrate Valentine's day. Named as among Africa's 10
best music festival by
MSN
AFRICA
2. Yatch Club Fishing Competition
Joining Dar es Salaam Yacht Club or Tanga Yatch Club is a
simple matter, and you do not have to be a sailor to join, but it helps to
enjoy the place. There are also the possibilities of fishing, scuba diving,
swimming, sail boarding & kayaking. The sport fishing competition is on
October in Tanga and monthly for Dar es salaam.
3. Swahili Fashion Week
Swahili Fashion Week is now THE platform for fashion and
accessory designers from Swahili speaking countries and the African continent
to showcase their talent, market their creativity and network with clientele
and the international fashion industry. This is all aimed at emphasizing to the
region that fashion is an income generating creative industry, meanwhile
promoting a "Made in Africa" concept. It currently is the biggest and
largest annual fashion event in the whole of East and Central Africa. This fashion week showcases on December.
4. Kilimanjaro Marathon
The Kilimanjaro marathon is run out of the town of Moshi, at
the foot of this iconic mountain. This professionally organized IAAF approved
race consists of a full marathon, half marathon and fun run. Set up by the
organizers to grow sport and promote tourism in Tanzania, these races attract
over 3200 runners from over 50 countries, and numbers are growing yearly.
Known as one of the most scenic races in the world, with
Kilimanjaro's white peak looking over the runners as they run through both
urban areas and rural farmland and villages, this is a must on all runners’
wish lists. March is the month of the competition. You register on February and race on March.
5. Fiesta
Fiesta Tanzania is the annual celebration of Bongo flava
music, the festival brings in local flavor from local artists to international
arts worldwide from such as Lil Kim, Ludacris, Ricky Ross and many others, you
name them. Its evolves from the regional level and finally its gets
to down town Dar es salaam to wind up the event. The finalizing festival
happens on September most of times at Leaders Club ground.
6. Nyama Choma Competition (Meat Roasting)
It involves various cities and town such as Dar es
salaam, Arusha,
Mwanza and others. It’s a competition of roasting
meat where the top five bars with the best roasted meat gets into regional final.
Leaders Club grounds kinondoni gathers winners from Dar es salaam and there is where the fun at,
you will enjoy the sweet aroma and the meat itself. It’s very delicious, March is its season.
7. Miss Tanzania
Re-presenters for Miss World from Tanzania are prepared
and nurtured here. It is among the very popular red carpet event in the
country. The show acclaims International audience since it's prepared
in an international manner. It features high performance from
the pea-gentry themselves and from local and international artists. The event is carried on November.
8. Canoe Competition.
Do you love water sports? Mwanza got you covered on this. Come and compete in
the largest lake in Africa, the lake Victoria canoe competition. If
you have got the skills and the speed why not participating? Date and month of
the competition is on October.
9. Goat Race.
It is the best for family day out, here there is a lot of
family entertainment, kids corner and family picnic area. While the goats have
to race you got to rest and enjoy the race. It is 13 years old now and it is
held at Msasani Peninsula, on June.
10. Miss Utalii (Tourism) Tanzania
The Pageants aims at promotion of tourism, culture and
Investment of the world and the Nations, it also aims at promotion of
Education, Health, Environments, Unite and Peace among Nations. Come and see
the authentic beauties of Tanzania and at the same time enjoying
the colorful event and meet new friends.
11. Rock City Marathon
Aims at promoting local tourism in Tanzania, but foreigners
are warmly welcome to compete. This competition takes place in Mwanza, the home
of Saa Nane Island National Park, the Lake Victoria and were the famous Nile
Perch and Tilapia fish are much found. You will enjoy the magnificent rocky
scenery and Tilapia for dinner. It’s Amazing. The marathon is mainly on October.
12. Tanzania Premier League.
It was started in 1965, the league consists of 14 teams
playing a double round-robin. There are so many merging stars from Tanzania
football so surely don't want to miss watching them kicking it like Messi and
Ronaldo. The league takes off on September.
13. Wildebeest Migrations
The best time to see the migration is usually
between June and August when the wildebeest congregate and
prepare to cross the Grumeti River. However the route and timing of the
migration is unpredictable so visitors must plan carefully to be assured of
seeing the spectacle.
During the early wet season (December to April) the animals are found
on the short grass plains around Lake Ndutu, the Moru Kopjes, the Gol Mountains
and Seronera in the south of the park.
14. Darts Championship
This is for those who like indoor sports, its Darts
Championship. Join the huge number of participating players from several
regions across the country. Simply find a club in your region register and your
already in the game.
15. Kili Music Awards
Here comes the Grammy Awards for Tanzania, its Kili Music
Awards. This is a special night to honor the best musicians or artists in the
country and across East Africa. Have you heard the sweet melodies from
Tanzania? Its your chance to find out what Music means in Tanzania. All genres
are included from coastal music known as Taarab to Bongo flava and so
many more. The event is mostly held on April or May.
16. Mount Kilimanjaro hiking
There are so many reasons to climb to the roof of Africa,
you name them. Here is the best season to hike to this 5895m standing
mountain. Due to Mount Kilimanjaro's proximity to the equator, this region
does not experience the extremes of winter and summer weather, but rather dry
and wet seasons. Therefore, the best time to climb Kilimanjaro tends to be the
warmest and driest months (see
Kilimanjaro weather).
Additional Activities and Outings In Tanzania from comments.
i. Whale shark watching
Whale shark season - October to March, Mafia Island. They are heavily present during that time in the Mafia Channel, outside the Marine Park on the West side.
Do you know any seasonal activities and outing that you wish to be included here? Please just add it to the comment box and will pull it here.
Worthy reading: How to reach climax enjoyment when in Tanzania via tourism activities and sports.
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