26 days in Africa Itinerary

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, snap pictures at Victoria Falls Bridge, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and look for gifts at Cultural Vibes Music Shop.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Victoria Falls tour itinerary maker app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Victoria Falls is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Victoria Falls. When traveling from Amsterdam in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Victoria Falls, with highs around 33°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Okavango Delta.

Listed as a World Heritage Site, Okavango Delta represents a sanctuary for a rich and diverse animal and plant life, which continues to attract swarms of tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers.

Go for a jaunt from Okavango Delta to Maun to see Okavango River about 48 minutes away. Spend the 7th (Fri) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Spend the 8th (Sat) in the pleasant surroundings of Moremi Wildlife Reserve.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Okavango Delta online holiday planner.

Do a combination of car, bus, and flight from Victoria Falls to Okavango Delta in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Okavango Delta can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Bulawayo.

A vacation in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, offers a pleasant base for wider explorations of some of the country's national parks and game reserves.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Matobo Hills and Khami Ruins. Take a break from Bulawayo with a short trip to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place in Matobo National Park - The Matopos, about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Bulawayo Railway Museum, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Matobo National Park, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Bulawayo travel planning website.

Getting from Okavango Delta to Bulawayo by flight takes about 9 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Okavango Delta in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Bulawayo: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to fly to Vilanculos.

Tourism in Vilanculos, a small town on the coast of Mozambique, owes much to its convenient location as a base for exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago, a national park.

When in Vilanculos, make a side trip to see Inhassoro Beach in Inhassoro, approximately Inhassoro away. Next up on the itinerary: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Vilanculos trip simple and quick.

Traveling by flight from Bulawayo to Vilanculos takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Bulawayo in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 19°C in Vilanculos. On the 15th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Tofo.

Historically a fishing village governed by Portuguese colonists, Tofo has become a top destination for adventurers, divers, and marine life lovers.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Tofo, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional de Bazaruto, and then kick back and relax at Barra Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Marine Megafauna Foundation, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceicao.

For maps and more tourist information, read Tofo travel route builder site.

Fly from Vilanculos to Tofo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly to Maputo.

Walking the broad, leafy avenues of Maputo, Mozambique's capital and bustling harbor city, you can discover numerous architectural gems and come to appreciate the area's Portuguese-influenced culture.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Paroquia Santo Antonio and Fortaleza of Maputo. The adventure continues: head off the coast to Inhaca Island, admire the landmark architecture of Maputo Central Train Station, tour the pleasant surroundings at Maputo Elephant Reserve (Reserva Especial de Maputo), and view the masterpieces at CCFM - Centro Cultural Franco-Mocambicano.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Maputo tour planner.

Fly from Tofo to Maputo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Maputo can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Johannesburg.

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

Get some cultural insight at Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct. Change things up with these side-trips from Johannesburg: Union Buildings (in Pretoria), Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits) and Sterkfontein Cave (in Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, wander the streets of Maboneng Precinct, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and steep yourself in history at Mandela House.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Johannesburg route maker app.

You can fly from Maputo to Johannesburg in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, Johannesburg is a bit cooler than Maputo - with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.