21 days in Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa holiday planner
Start: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 1 night
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Lusaka, Zambia
— 2 nights
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Likoma Island, Malawi
— 1 night
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Chikwawa, Malawi
— 1 night
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Mulanje, Malawi
— 1 night
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Moshi, Tanzania
— 2 nights
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Arusha, Tanzania
— 3 nights
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Nungwi, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 3 nights
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Harare, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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On the 11th (Sat), look for gifts at Cultural Vibes Music Shop, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Victoria Falls Snake Park, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Prime Art Gallery.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Victoria Falls road trip tool.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Victoria Falls is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, Victoria Falls is somewhat warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Livingstone.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Victoria Falls road trip tool.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Victoria Falls is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, Victoria Falls is somewhat warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Livingstone.
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Livingstone, Zambia — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and finally admire all the interesting features of Mukuni Village.
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Livingstone is just a short distance from Victoria Falls. Traveling from Victoria Falls in July, you will find days in Livingstone are slightly colder (25°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (15°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Lusaka.
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Livingstone is just a short distance from Victoria Falls. Traveling from Victoria Falls in July, you will find days in Livingstone are slightly colder (25°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (15°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Lusaka.
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Lusaka, Zambia — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Jame Mosque, then stroll through Lilayi Elephant Nursery, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Munda Wanga Environmental Park, and finally get advice or help at Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): stop by Manda Hill and then stroll through Chaminuka Game Reserve.
For where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Lusaka online itinerary planner.
Getting from Livingstone to Lusaka by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Likoma Island.
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For where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Lusaka online itinerary planner.
Getting from Livingstone to Lusaka by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Likoma Island.
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Likoma Island, Malawi — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Cathedral.
Before you visit Likoma Island, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can fly from Lusaka to Likoma Island in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Chikwawa.
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You can fly from Lusaka to Likoma Island in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Chikwawa.
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Chikwawa, Malawi — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): stroll through Majete Wildlife Reserve.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Chikwawa online tour planner.
Fly from Likoma Island to Chikwawa in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry, car, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Mulanje.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Chikwawa online tour planner.
Fly from Likoma Island to Chikwawa in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry, car, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Mulanje.
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Mulanje, Malawi — 1 night
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On the 17th (Fri), take in the awesome beauty at Mount Mulanje.
To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Mulanje road trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Chikwawa to Mulanje takes 2.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly to Moshi.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Mulanje road trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Chikwawa to Mulanje takes 2.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly to Moshi.
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Moshi, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Kikuletwa Hotsprings and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Balloon Rides and Mama Africa Giftshop. There's more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Chala and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.
To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Moshi day trip tool.
Getting from Mulanje to Moshi by flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Mulanje to Moshi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Arusha.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Moshi day trip tool.
Getting from Mulanje to Moshi by flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Mulanje to Moshi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Arusha.
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Arusha, Tanzania — 3 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Ol Doinyo Lengai and Ngurdoto Crater. Explore hidden gems such as Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Shanga & Shanga Foundation. The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Tanzanite Experience and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.
To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip planner.
You can take a shuttle from Moshi to Arusha in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Nungwi.
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To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip planner.
You can take a shuttle from Moshi to Arusha in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Nungwi.
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Nungwi, Tanzania — 1 night
On the 24th (Fri), Head underground at Tazari Caves, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then stop by Bahati Beach Boutique, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi.
For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Nungwi day trip planning app.
Fly from Arusha to Nungwi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, ferry, and taxi. Traveling from Arusha in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Nungwi: highs are around 34°C and lows about 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zanzibar City.
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For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Nungwi day trip planning app.
Fly from Arusha to Nungwi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, ferry, and taxi. Traveling from Arusha in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Nungwi: highs are around 34°C and lows about 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 3 nights
Get some historical perspective at Mtoni Palace Ruins and Christ Church Cathedral. Relax by the water at Matemwe Beach and Uroa Bay. Explore Zanzibar City's surroundings by going to Scuba & Snorkeling (in Matemwe), Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Paje) and Kuza Cave (in Jambiani). There's more to do: stop by Aromas of Zanzibar and hit all the best shops with Tangawizi Spice Farm.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Zanzibar City trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Nungwi to Zanzibar City by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July in Zanzibar City, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to fly to Harare.
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To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Zanzibar City trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Nungwi to Zanzibar City by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July in Zanzibar City, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to fly to Harare.
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Harare, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
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On the 28th (Tue), buy something for everyone on your list at The Garmin Concept store / Fereday and sons, stroll through Mukuvisi Woodlands, and then get to know the resident critters at Wild Is Life. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Sam Levy's Village, admire the landmark architecture of Eastgate Centre, then stroll through Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary, and finally learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lion and Cheetah Park.
For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Harare online trip planner.
You can fly from Zanzibar City to Harare in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, car, and bus. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time to Central Africa Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Zanzibar City in July, you will find days in Harare are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are cooler (8°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can fly to Bulawayo.
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For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Harare online trip planner.
You can fly from Zanzibar City to Harare in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, car, and bus. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time to Central Africa Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Zanzibar City in July, you will find days in Harare are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are cooler (8°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can fly to Bulawayo.
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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): make a trip to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Matobo National Park, then admire the landmark architecture of Nesbitt Castle, and finally see the interesting displays at Bulawayo Railway Museum. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Tshabalala Game Sanctuary and then get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum.
To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Bulawayo vacation builder website.
Traveling by flight from Harare to Bulawayo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Bulawayo, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Bulawayo vacation builder website.
Traveling by flight from Harare to Bulawayo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Bulawayo, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Zimbabwe travel guide
Tourism in Zimbabwe experienced a boost after the country's turbulent recent history seemed to settle down. Waterfalls, "Big Five" national parks, and the Eastern Highlands provide contrasting but complementary images of southern Africa, with the growing tourism infrastructure helping visitors see the best of what the country offers. Though corruption and unemployment remain everyday problems, the vast majority of Zimbabweans are a welcoming bunch, proud of the natural riches and culture of their hopeful country.
Zambia travel guide
Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
Malawi travel guide
Warm Heart of Africa
To find out how Malawi earned its nickname the "Warm Heart of Africa," just head to one of the country's little villages and ask for a place to stay. The reintroduction of lions in 2012 gave a much-needed boost to Malawi tourism sector, with safaris across the diverse natural landscape increasingly more popular and varied. The Great Rift topography gives the country some of its main scenic features, including one of the continent's largest lakes, a focus of many adventurous Malawi holidays.
Tanzania travel guide
Though the size and scale of Tanzania may be overwhelming, the people make it a personable and easy-going place to visit. The bigger cities not only offer good connections to the main natural attractions, but also feature bustling markets where locals sell fresh produce, snacks, and crafts. Smaller villages retain their long-held customs, beliefs, and artistic traditions. With the continent's highest peak, and some of the most animal-rich safaris available, Tanzania holidays tend to dart between the big and bold, and the personal and low-key.
