Events & festivals across Tanzania

Late February / March (annual)

Arusha

Kilimanjaro Marathon

A popular international road race staged in nearby Moshi with the mountain as its backdrop, drawing runners worldwide.

Events in Arusha

June (annual)

Arusha

Karibu-KiliFair

East Africa's major travel and tourism trade fair, bringing hundreds of exhibitors to Arusha.

Events in Arusha

8 August (annual)

Arusha

Nane Nane (Farmers' Day)

A national agricultural fair with large exhibition grounds in Arusha showcasing farming, crafts and produce.

Events in Arusha

7 July (annual)

Arusha

Saba Saba (Industry Day)

A national trade and industry holiday marked with fairs and exhibitions across the region.

Events in Arusha

Late February / March (annual)

Kilimanjaro & Moshi

Kilimanjaro Marathon

A major international road race through Moshi with the mountain as its backdrop.

Events in Kilimanjaro & Moshi

August to December

Kilimanjaro & Moshi

Kilimanjaro coffee harvest

The season when Chagga cooperatives pick and process arabica, best for farm and cooperative tours.

Events in Kilimanjaro & Moshi

9 December (annual)

Kilimanjaro & Moshi

Uhuru (Independence) Day

National celebrations, echoing the naming of Uhuru Peak, marked across the region.

Events in Kilimanjaro & Moshi

June to October

Kilimanjaro & Moshi

Peak climbing season

The busy dry-season window when most climbers attempt the summit and Moshi fills with trekkers.

Events in Kilimanjaro & Moshi

June to October

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Dry-season elephant gathering

The peak months when huge elephant herds and other wildlife concentrate along the Tarangire River.

Events in Lake Manyara & Tarangire

November to May

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Flamingo season at Manyara

The wetter months when flamingos and migrant waterbirds flock to the soda lake in greatest numbers.

Events in Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Various (annual)

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Mto wa Mbu cultural festival days

Community cultural events in the gateway village celebrating the area's many ethnic groups.

Events in Lake Manyara & Tarangire

December to March

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Green-season birding peak

The prime window for migrant birds across both parks, ideal for keen birdwatchers.

Events in Lake Manyara & Tarangire

August to December

Karatu

Coffee harvest season

The picking and processing months on Karatu's estates, the best time for coffee farm tours.

Events in Karatu

8 August (annual)

Karatu

Nane Nane (Farmers' Day)

A national agricultural celebration marked strongly in this farming heartland.

Events in Karatu

Year-round (dry season best)

Karatu

Hadzabe cultural encounters

Guided visits to the Lake Eyasi hunter-gatherers, most accessible in the drier months.

Events in Karatu

November to May

Karatu

Green-season farm blooms

The lush stretch when coffee flowers and highland farms are at their most scenic.

Events in Karatu

December to March

Ngorongoro Crater

Green-season calving

The wet months when many animals give birth and the highlands turn lush and green.

Events in Ngorongoro Crater

June to October

Ngorongoro Crater

Dry-season peak viewing

The busiest window, when wildlife is easiest to see and roads are at their best.

Events in Ngorongoro Crater