Where Culture, Nature & Creativity Meet

🌍 Welcome to Tabora – The Heart of Tanzania

 Karibu Tabora! A warm welcome to Tabora - Tanzania from Shomari Ibrahim, owner and founder of Asali Wild Screen Festival - a celebration of tasting honey, treated by acupuncture, Tours film, art, culture, and agriculture in the land of honey and tobacco. Tabora, Tanzania’s largest region, is a land of golden savannas, ancient trade routes, and thriving farms. From the buzzing beehives of the Miombo woodlands to the historic streets once walked by explorers and traders, Tabora is a living story - and you are invited to experience it all.

🎬 About the Festival

 Asali Wild Screen Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that unites tasting honey, treated by acupuncture, tours film, business network, traditional arts, sustainable farming, and tourism. Each year, artists, farmers, filmmakers, and travelers gather in Tabora to explore creativity and culture through cinema, honey, and heritage. This festival is a platform for both local and international filmmakers to share their stories - and for visitors to connect with the rich traditions and agricultural pride of central Tanzania.

🌿 Our Vision

 To position Asali Wild Screen Festival as East Africa’s leading cultural and agro-tourism experience - blending honey, tobacco, art, and heritage into a sustainable future for the people of Tabora.

💛 Our Mission & Goals

 Celebrate tasting honey, treated by acupuncture, film and traditional arts that reflect Tanzania’s culture and landscapes. Promote eco-friendly honey and tobacco farming as symbols of sustainability and creativity. Empower local communities and artisans through training, workshops, and exhibitions. Create meaningful connections between artists, travelers, and nature lovers. Showcase Tabora’s hidden gems - its heritage, natural beauty, and warm hospitality.

🎥 Festival Highlights

🎞 Film & Arts

 Open-air film screenings under the stars. Documentaries and shorts on nature, sustainability, and African identity. Beeswax sculpture and tobacco-leaf craft exhibitions. Filmmaker panels, art workshops, and cultural dialogues. 

🍯 Honey & Tobacco Tours

 Guided visits to local beekeeping farms - learn hive-making, harvesting, and honey tasting. Discover the process of tobacco cultivation, from seed to curing barns. Explore sustainable farming techniques that protect the environment and empower rural families. 

🎭 Traditional Arts & Culture

 Live performances of Nyamwezi, Yege, Swezi and Sukuma dances. Drumming, storytelling, and traditional music evenings. Visits to Urambo Museum and Livingstone’s Tembe, showcasing Tabora’s historic Swahili-Arab heritage. Cultural village experiences where you can learn local crafts, language, and cuisine. 

🌳 Nature & Adventure

 Guided eco-walks through miombo woodlands and scenic reserves. Birdwatching and photography safaris. Cycling tours through honey and tobacco farmlands. Night bonfire sessions with local elders sharing folklore and bee myths.

🌱 Sustainability Commitment

 AsaliWild Screen Festival is proudly eco-conscious and community driven. We work closely with local cooperatives, women’s groups, and youth initiatives to: Promote eco-beekeeping and organic tobacco farming. Use solar power, zero-plastic policies, and eco-friendly waste systems. Support local artisans by showcasing and selling handmade crafts. Dedicate a share of festival proceeds to reforestation and bee habitat restoration.

🏡 Stay with Us

 Experience the warmth of Tabora through our handpicked eco-lodges, heritage inns, and community guesthouses. Enjoy comfort, authenticity, and nature — all within reach of the festival grounds. Each stay includes Locally sourced meals featuring honey, peanuts, and tropical fruits. Cultural interactions with nearby villages. Access to festival screenings and guided tours.

☀️ When to Visit

 Festival Season: June – August (dry, sunny, perfect for outdoor screenings and tours). Climate: 13°C / 56°F – 34°C / 104°F Rain Seasons: Short rains: November – December Long rains: April – May

✨ Join the Celebration

 Discover a new way to explore Tanzania - through film, honey, and heritage. Let the sounds of drums, buzzing bees, and rolling cameras fill your senses. Be part of the story. Be part of the Honey Wild Screen Festival. 📍 Location: Tabora, Tanzania 📧 Contact: info@asaliwildscreenfestival.com | +255 681 457 824 .

🐝 Asali Wild Screen Festival – Tabora, Tanzania

 “Sweet Culture. Wild Stories. Real Tanzania.”