31 days in Africa Itinerary

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get great views at Cape Point, see the interesting displays at District Six Museum, head off the coast to Robben Island Museum, and take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cape Town is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Cape Town: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Stellenbosch.

Change things up with these side-trips from Stellenbosch: Franschhoek (First South African Perfume Museum & Senechal-Senekal Art Gallery). Dedicate the 7th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Eikehof, get engrossed in the history at The Stellenbosch Village Museum, and see the interesting displays at Franschhoek Motor Museum.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Stellenbosch trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Cape Town to Stellenbosch in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Stellenbosch are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Augrabies Falls National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Augrabies Falls National Park.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Augrabies Falls National Park online travel planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Stellenbosch to Augrabies Falls National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Walvis Bay.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take a memorable tour with Tours and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Walvis Bay vacation builder app.

Drive from Augrabies Falls National Park to Walvis Bay in 14 hours. Traveling from Augrabies Falls National Park to Walvis Bay, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May in Walvis Bay, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Swakopmund.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, then stop by Die Muschel, and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Swakopmund trip planner.

Getting from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. May in Swakopmund sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C at night. You'll set off for Etosha National Park on the 14th (Sun).

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park road trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Swakopmund to Etosha National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Okavango Delta.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): stroll through NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. On your second day here, stroll through Moremi Wildlife Reserve.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Okavango Delta holiday maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Etosha National Park to Okavango Delta. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time (CAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. On the 18th (Thu), you're off to Chobe National Park.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Chobe National Park trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, browse the exhibits of Tami Walker Gallery, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Victoria Falls online trip builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls. In May, daily temperatures in Victoria Falls can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park online vacation planner.

Getting from Victoria Falls to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park by combination of car, bus, and flight takes about 9.5 hours. You will leave for Gaborone on the 25th (Thu).

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Gaborone. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): get a taste of the local shopping with Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana), head outdoors with Maroon Tours & Safaris, then get great views at Kgale Hill, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Balaji Temple.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Gaborone visit planning site.

Getting from Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Gaborone by flight takes about 3.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can fly to Johannesburg.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Johannesburg: Pretoria (Voortrekker Monument & Kruger House Museum) and Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, try to win big at Montecasino, try out the rides at Gold Reef City, and make a trip to Nelson Mandela Square.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Johannesburg when traveling from Gaborone in May, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.