30 days in Africa Itinerary

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

Visit Robben Island Museum and Great Synagogue for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Bo-kaap and Groot Constantia. When in Cape Town, make a side trip to see Shark Diving in Gansbaai, approximately Gansbaai away. The adventure continues: get great views at Cape Point, take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, tour the pleasant surroundings at Signal Hill, and identify plant and animal life at Platteklip Gorge.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Cape Town trip itinerary builder site.

Melbourne, Australia to Cape Town is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Melbourne to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Melbourne in November, Cape Town is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can fly to Swakopmund.

Nestled on Namibia's Atlantic coast and surrounded by the sand dunes of the vast Namib Desert, the resort town of Swakopmund enchants visitors with its distinct German colonial architecture and pleasant climate.

Get some cultural insight at Swakopmund Museum and German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Explore Swakopmund's surroundings by going to Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing & Off-Road Tours). There's still lots to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, admire the landmark architecture of Hohenzollernhaus, and browse for treasures at Peter's Antiques, since 1983.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Swakopmund trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Swakopmund takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Town to Swakopmund is minus 1 hour. In November, daily temperatures in Swakopmund can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel to Namib-Naukluft Park.

One of the world's largest nature and game reserves, the vast Namib-Naukluft Park boasts sweeping desert and mountain landscapes, a diverse range of animal life, and the surreal Sossusvlei, a scenic saltpan sprinkled with towering red sand dunes and petrified acacia trees.

Step out of the city life by going to Big Daddy Dune and Gobabeb Desert Research Station. Step out of Namib-Naukluft Park to go to Gobabeb and see Dorob National Park, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. There's more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Elim Dunes.

To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Namib-Naukluft Park route builder app.

Explore your travel options from Swakopmund to Namib-Naukluft Park with the Route module. In November in Namib-Naukluft Park, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Windhoek.

Located in the heart of the country, Namibia's capital city Windhoek receives a constant influx of tourists, in part because of its international airport.

Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis. Step out of Windhoek with an excursion to Hoanib River in Kaokoland--about 7 hours away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche and tour the pleasant surroundings at Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve.

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Getting from Namib-Naukluft Park to Windhoek by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park in November, with highs in Windhoek at 38°C and lows at 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Siduli Hide. There's still lots to do: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, wander the wide-open spaces of Crocodile Park Victoria Falls, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and stop by Cultural Vibes Music Shop.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Victoria Falls trip maker website.

Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Victoria Falls takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Windhoek in November, Victoria Falls is a bit warmer at night with lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): stroll through NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Moremi Wildlife Reserve.

For more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Okavango Delta trip builder app.

You can 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 November in Okavango Delta, expect temperatures between 40°C during the day and 24°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 29th (Sun).