27 days in Africa Itinerary

On the 2nd (Tue), contemplate the long history of Mandela House, see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct. Keep things going the next day: try to win big at Gold Reef City and then buy something for everyone on your list at Jack Friedman Eastgate.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip itinerary planning tool.

Chennai, India to Johannesburg is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Chennai to Johannesburg, you'll gain 3.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Chennai in April; daily highs in Johannesburg reach 28°C and lows reach 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Kruger National Park.

Spend the 4th (Thu) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's more to do: hike along Sweni Wilderness Trail and stroll through Bushmans Trail.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Kruger National Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Kruger National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire all the interesting features of Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, enjoy the sand and surf at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, see the interesting displays at District Six Museum, and step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Cape Town trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Kruger National Park to Cape Town by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, daytime highs in Cape Town are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Marrakech.

Marrakech is known for shopping, parks, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, contemplate the long history of Ben Youssef Madrasa, admire all the interesting features of Jemaa el-Fnaa, and admire the landmark architecture of Koutoubia Mosque.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Marrakech day trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Marrakech takes 21.5 hours. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In April in Marrakech, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Cairo.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Giza (Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx) and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, admire the striking features of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), wander the streets of Islamic Cairo, and shop like a local with Khan Al-Khalili.

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Cairo trip builder app.

You can fly from Marrakech to Cairo in 10 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Marrakech to Cairo is 2 hours. Traveling from Marrakech in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Cairo, with lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Luxor.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Tomb of Queen Nefertari, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Medinet Habu, then explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak, and finally pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Luxor Museum, then get advice or help at ACE - Animal Care in Egypt, then explore the ancient world of Valley of the Kings, and finally appreciate the history behind Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Luxor trip planner.

Getting from Cairo to Luxor by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. When traveling from Cairo in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Luxor, with highs around 41°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Mara Triangle. Keep things going the next day: soar above the sights with a balloon tour and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Maasai Mara National Reserve road trip planning website.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Luxor to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 20.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and car; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Luxor to Maasai Mara National Reserve due to the time zone difference. You'll set off for home on the 26th (Fri).