ZANZIBAR TOURISM SHOW  2018

For the first time it will be held in Zanzibar on the 17th -20th October 2018.

Zanzibar is proud to announce the first tourism show which will take place in October for 4 days from 17th -20th

Venue will be at Then Former House of Representatives, Stone Town in Zanzibar

It is an ultimate business event for the domestic and international tourism industry. The Zanzibar Tourism Show is like no other event as it plays host in many destinations, venues and attraction dedicated exclusively to Zanzibar, Tanzania and African markets.

For more information visit www.zanzibartourismshow.com

Rafiki Network in collaboration with Zanzibar commission for Tourism kindly Invite you to 2ND PEMBA TOURISPORT BONANZA (PTSB) that will be held at Gombani  in Pemba from 23rd  - 29th  July, 2018

KARIBU PEMBA

Welcome to the Second Pemba Tourisport Bonanza. A  celebration of Pemba Island with sports, music and culture. The event will involve both local and international participants.

This year, we will include the firm favorites from our inaugural Bonanza, including traditional bullfighting and Pemba on Pedals; The Bicycle race that makes the most of the island’s rolling hills and the thrilling dhow race that drew a crowd of 6000+ on the final day of festivals last year.

We are delighted to trialing new events a traditional donkey parade at Chake Chake-Pujini route, complete with brass band, a football tournament to be held at Gombani Stadium, and Pemba’s first ever marathon. For more information visit rafikinetwork.net

THE ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (ZIFF), ALSO KNOWN AS FESTIVAL OF THE DHOW COUNTRIES WILL BE HELD FROM JULY 7th TO 15th 2018 AT STONE TOWN – ZANZIBAR

ZIFF is an annual film festival held in Zanzibar, Tanzania. It has been described as the largest cultural event in East Africa.

 Every year ZIFF has a theme, with the theme for ZIFF 2018 being SPEAK UP AND BE HEARD!  In Swahili Language means   SEMA USIKIKE 

The annual multi disciplinary arts and cultural festival is ZIFF’s major activity; the festival is an all-arts affair, with 8 days of local and international discussion panels, workshops, 10 days of screenings of the best local and international cinema and evenings of musical concerts including a Gala each evening. All festival programs are a culmination of the realization of the capacity of film to fuse together the best of each art-form, offering a wide range of Entertainment, Educating and Networking options for world audiences. The festival is arguably the largest multi disciplinary art and cultural festival in Africa, and continues to lead as a tourist attraction event in the region. For more detailed information visit. http://www.ziff.or.tz

Sauti za Busara festival 2019 will be coming , aka the friendliest festival on the planet!  
2019 Stone Town, Zanzibar,  7 -  10 February  2019. 100% live! Sauti za Busara " One of Africa's best loved music festivals

Leave your jackets and socks at home. www.busaramusic.org

Sauti za Busara brings people together to celebrate African music under African skies.
The 2018 edition will rock the walls of Stone Town with 46 shows on three stages:

United in Music: 400 artists,46 shows, three stages: Old Fort & Forodhani Gardens
Carnival Parade: All welcome to join the festival kick off: Kisonge, Michenzani
Movers & Shakers: Networking for local and visiting music industry professionals
Swahili Encounters: Local and visiting musicians meet, exchange and collaborate
After-Party: Festival vibes continue with African DJs at a fabulous beach location, tbc
Busara Xtra:  Festival Fringe activities: across the island

Festival location

(See Google view.) The main festival venue is at the Old Fort, on the waterfront of historic Stone Town.

This World Heritage Site is part of Zanzibar Town. Most places are within easy walking distance

Accommodation

We recommend that visitors to the festival stay in or near Stone Town on the nights of 8 - 11 February 2018 (Thu – Sun). Please make arrangements as soon as possible, as most hotels are booked well in advance.

·         Safety & security

Zanzibar is a peaceful location inhabited by peaceful people. However, it is in the best interest of all visitors to "wise-up" on a few simple "dos and don'ts".

Please avoid walking around with more valuables than you need, especially late at night, or on the beaches.

Please be mindful that what may be quite "normal" behaviour or dress-code in some cultures may invite attention or cause offence in others.