Festival & Events
Numerous, entertaining and must watch festivals and events are hosted in the various regions in the country. The main ones include the Kenya international film festival, Kenya Tourism Week, the Safari Rally, Concours d'Elegance Motor Show, The Rhino Charge, The Great Migration, International Camel Derby, The South Coast Goat Derby at Leisure Lodge, The KSPCA, Shaggy Dog Show, Art, Music, Cultural and Food festivals organized by the Ministry of Culture,The Dugong Festival/ Lamu Donkey Race, Mombasa Carnival, Trade and Agricultural Shows and other festivals around the Public Holidays especially Christmas, Idd and Easter holidays.
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadhan that precedes Eid al Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruptions may continue into Eid al Fitr itself. (This may last between 2- 10 days depending on the region.)
There are also festivals held within tribal, communal and ethnic settings. For example the bull fights by the Luhya community among others
Kenya's most spectacular annual event is the immigration of wildebeests. This is where millions of them move in mass in July and August from the Serengeti in search of grass, and head south around October. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is the best place to watch this wonder of the world.