14 days in Africa Itinerary

You won't run out of things to do in Marrakech, a city where you can spend days exploring grandiose palaces and mosques, photogenic gardens, sacred tombs, and traditional mansions that evoke a bygone era.

Marrakech is known for shopping, parks, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, admire the landmark architecture of Ben Youssef Madrasa, don't miss a visit to Jemaa el-Fnaa, and contemplate the long history of Medina of Marrakesh.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Marrakech trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Marrakech is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Amsterdam in May, expect nights in Marrakech to be somewhat warmer, around 18°C, while days are warmer, around 35°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can fly to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get great views at Cape Point, kick back and relax at Clifton Beaches, take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Greenmarket Square.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Cape Town day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Cape Town takes 21.5 hours. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. In May, Cape Town is a bit cooler than Marrakech - with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly to Kruger National Park.

One of Africa's largest game sanctuaries and part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program, Kruger National Park provides an immersive experience of wildlife.

Get out of town with these interesting Kruger National Park side-trips: Kumbaya Home Decor (in Hoedspruit) and Kruger National Park (in Nelspruit). Spend the 17th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's still lots to do: hike along Sweni Wilderness Trail and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bushmans Trail.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kruger National Park tour itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Cape Town to Kruger National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Cape Town in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kruger National Park: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and then see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Johannesburg online attractions planner.

You can fly from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Kruger National Park in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Johannesburg, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Victoria Falls.

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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): see the world from above with a helicopter tour, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then admire the sheer force of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Victoria Falls trip website.

You can fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in May, expect Victoria Falls to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.