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.

On the 4th (Tue), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Victoria Falls trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Victoria Falls is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Victoria Falls due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in August, expect nights in Victoria Falls to be a bit cooler, around 11°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 33°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 Natural History Museum. Take a break from Bulawayo with a short trip to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place in Matobo National Park - The Matopos, about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Khami Ruins, examine the collection at Bulawayo Railway Museum, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Matobo National Park, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

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.

Get some cultural insight at Paroquia Santo Antonio and Fortaleza of Maputo. Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Inhaca Island, see the interesting displays at Museu dos CFM, stroll around Maputo Elephant Reserve (Reserva Especial de Maputo), and steep yourself in history at Matola Raid Memorial.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Maputo vacation planning website.

Traveling by flight from Tofo to Maputo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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), Sterkfontein Cave (in Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site) and Ukutula Conservation Center (in Brits). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Mandela House, try your luck at Montecasino, brush up on your military savvy at South African National Museum of Military History, and have fun at RollEgoli.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Johannesburg online trip maker.

Getting from Maputo to Johannesburg by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, Johannesburg is slightly colder than Maputo - with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.