Ouidah Voodoo Festival– Each January, Benin holds a national celebration in honor of its traditional religion and the associated cults.
Festival of the Dancing Masks in Burkina Faso – This festival brings together people from over 40 different villages, wearing masks and costumes to celebrate, story tell, and perform music.
Timkat in Ethiopia – This Orthodox celebration is a 3-day celebration, held in towns and cities across the country. The most famous celebration is in Gondar, where thousands of pilgrims join, dressed in white robes. The waters of the Fasiladas’ bath are blessed and pilgrims renew their baptism vows.
Tunisia’s International Festival of the Sahara – This 4-day event celebrates the rich culture of the Sahara Desert and its people; full of singing, poetry readings, feasting, and dancing. This is a fun, creative African celebration.
The Great Wildebeest Migration– Each year, the great migration takes place through Tanzania and Kenya and you can plan a trip to witness natural wildlife at its best. We recommend planning a trip to Arusha National Park!
African Celebrations and Festivals FAQ What is the African Traditional Festival? There are many African Traditional Festivals but the Mombasa Carnival in Kenya and the Gerewol Festival in Chad are two popular, traditional festivals in Africa.
What holidays do they celebrate in Africa? The Central African Republic holidays are generally celebrated throughout the continent.
These include:
New Year’s Day
Anniversary of Barthelemy Boganda’s Death (29th March)
