36 days in Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa tour planner
Start: Vancouver, Canada
Fly
1
Marrakech, Morocco
— 4 nights
Fly
2
Cape Town, South Africa
— 4 nights
Fly
3
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
— 4 nights
Fly
5
Nungwi, Tanzania
— 3 nights
Fly
6
Arusha, Tanzania
— 3 nights
Shuttle
7
Moshi, Tanzania
— 1 night
Drive
8
Tsavo National Park East, Kenya
— 1 night
Drive to Kibwezi, Train to Nairobi
9
Nairobi, Kenya
— 2 nights
Fly
10
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
— 4 nights
Taxi to Sharm el-Sheikh, Fly to Hurghada
11
Hurghada, Egypt
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Vancouver, Canada
Sat, Sep 10 - Sat, Oct 15
Edit
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
1
|
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
View full calendar
Marrakech, Morocco — 4 nights
©
Red City
Step out of the city life by going to Balloon Rides and Off-Road Tours. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Ben Youssef Madrasa and Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech, explore the different monuments and memorials at Koubba of Fatima Zohra, stroll around Cyber Parc Arsat Moulay Abdeslam, and soak in style at Turkish baths.
Start your trip to Marrakech by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
Vancouver, Canada to Marrakech is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Vancouver to Marrakech is 8 hours. When traveling from Vancouver in September, plan for much hotter days in Marrakech, with highs around 38°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
more
Start your trip to Marrakech by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
Vancouver, Canada to Marrakech is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Vancouver to Marrakech is 8 hours. When traveling from Vancouver in September, plan for much hotter days in Marrakech, with highs around 38°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
Find places to stay Sep 10 — 15:
Highlights from your trip
Cape Town, South Africa — 4 nights
©
Mother City
Visiting Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Lion's Head will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Shark Diving and Grotto Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cape Town: Stony Point Penguin Colony (in Betty's Bay) and Stone House Estate Cheeses (in Hermanus). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Signal Hill, cruise along Chapman's Peak Drive, explore the striking landscape at Twelve Apostles, and kick back and relax at Camp's Bay Beach.
To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip builder website.
Fly from Marrakech to Cape Town in 21.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Marrakech to Cape Town. While traveling from Marrakech, expect colder days and little chillier nights in Cape Town, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Oudtshoorn.
more
To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town trip builder website.
Fly from Marrakech to Cape Town in 21.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Marrakech to Cape Town. While traveling from Marrakech, expect colder days and little chillier nights in Cape Town, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Oudtshoorn.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Sep 15 — 19:
Highlights from your trip
Oudtshoorn, South Africa — 2 nights
©
Ostrich Capital of the World
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): experience rural life at Safari Ostrich Farm and then take a memorable drive along Swartberg Pass. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Wed): stop by Bella-Mia Pottery, explore the fascinating underground world of Cango Caves, and then stroll through Cango Wildlife Ranch.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Oudtshoorn vacation planner.
You can fly from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September in Oudtshoorn, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Plettenberg Bay.
more
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Oudtshoorn vacation planner.
You can fly from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September in Oudtshoorn, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Plettenberg Bay.
Find places to stay Sep 19 — 21:
Highlights from your trip
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa — 4 nights
©
Take a break from the city and head to Robberg Nature Reserve and Garden Route National Park. Explore hidden gems such as Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary and Birds of Eden. Explore Plettenberg Bay's surroundings by going to Knysna (Knysna Museum & Featherbed Nature Reserve). There's more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Sanctuary The Crags and contemplate the long history of Nelson Bay Cave.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Plettenberg Bay tour planning site.
Getting from Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Plettenberg Bay can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can fly to Nungwi.
more
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Plettenberg Bay tour planning site.
Getting from Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Plettenberg Bay can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can fly to Nungwi.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Sep 21 — 25:
Highlights from your trip
Nungwi, Tanzania — 3 nights
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Tazari Caves. Visiting Nungwi Beach and Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond will get you outdoors. There's more to do: stroll through Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi and look for gifts at Bahati Beach Boutique.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Nungwi online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Plettenberg Bay to Nungwi takes 13 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, car, train, and ferry. Traveling from Plettenberg Bay to Nungwi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, Nungwi is a bit warmer than Plettenberg Bay - with highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Arusha.
more
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Nungwi online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Plettenberg Bay to Nungwi takes 13 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, car, train, and ferry. Traveling from Plettenberg Bay to Nungwi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, Nungwi is a bit warmer than Plettenberg Bay - with highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Arusha.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Sep 25 — 28:
Highlights from your trip
Arusha, Tanzania — 3 nights
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Climbing Tours and Cultural Heritage Centre. Step out of the city life by going to Off-Road Tours and Nature & Wildlife Tours.
To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip itinerary planning app.
Traveling by flight from Nungwi to Arusha takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, train, and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Nungwi in September: high temperatures in Arusha hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Moshi.
more
To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip itinerary planning app.
Traveling by flight from Nungwi to Arusha takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, train, and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Nungwi in September: high temperatures in Arusha hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Moshi.
Find places to stay Sep 28 — Oct 1:
Highlights from your trip
Moshi, Tanzania — 1 night
©
Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.
To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Moshi holiday maker tool.
Traveling by shuttle from Arusha to Moshi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Tsavo National Park East.
more
To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Moshi holiday maker tool.
Traveling by shuttle from Arusha to Moshi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Tsavo National Park East.
Find places to stay Oct 1 — 2:
Highlights from your trip
See timeline
Tsavo National Park East, Kenya — 1 night
©
Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tsavo East.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Tsavo National Park East journey maker app.
You can drive from Moshi to Tsavo National Park East in 6.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time for travel to Nairobi.
more
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Tsavo National Park East journey maker app.
You can drive from Moshi to Tsavo National Park East in 6.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time for travel to Nairobi.
Find places to stay Oct 2 — 3:
Highlights from your trip
See timeline
Nairobi, Kenya — 2 nights
©
Green City in the Sun
Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour and then stroll through Giraffe Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
For ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Nairobi road trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and train from Tsavo National Park East to Nairobi in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. October in Nairobi sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
more
For ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Nairobi road trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and train from Tsavo National Park East to Nairobi in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. October in Nairobi sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
Find places to stay Oct 3 — 5:
Highlights from your trip
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — 4 nights
©
City of Peace
Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Scuba & Snorkeling. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Blue Hole and Off-Road Tours. Go for a jaunt from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab to see WICKEDiCANDY about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Shark's Bay Beach.
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Sharm El Sheikh trip planner.
You can fly from Nairobi to Sharm El Sheikh in 10.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Nairobi to Sharm El Sheikh, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Nairobi in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Sharm El Sheikh: highs are around 38°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Hurghada.
more
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Sharm El Sheikh trip planner.
You can fly from Nairobi to Sharm El Sheikh in 10.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Nairobi to Sharm El Sheikh, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Nairobi in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Sharm El Sheikh: highs are around 38°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Hurghada.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Oct 5 — 9:
Highlights from your trip
Hurghada, Egypt — 6 nights
©
Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Off-Road Tours. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Safaris and Hurghada Marina. Next up on the itinerary: head off the coast to Mahmya Island, pause for some serene contemplation at Coptic Cathedral of Saint Shenouda, stop by Cleopatra Bazar Bostan Branch, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.
To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Hurghada online trip maker.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in October, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.
more
To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Hurghada online trip maker.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in October, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.
Find places to stay Oct 9 — 15:
Highlights from your trip
South Africa travel guide
Rainbow Nation
The landscapes of South Africa match its people in terms of diversity, richness, and vitality. From desert lands and coastlines, to the famous nature reserves sheltering the "Big Five" game animals, the country has natural charm in spades. The main cities provide a wealth of bars, clubs, shopping districts, and entertainment options to please the most demanding visitors, while traditional life can still be admired and respected in a collection of villages with beehive-style huts and an age-old cultural heritage. When in need of a minute to digest all that's happened during your trip to South Africa, sit down to a braai (traditional barbecue), and a bottle of wine made at one of the country's thriving vineyards.
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.
Kenya travel guide
The savannahs of Kenya contain some of the most iconic sights in Africa, stirred in the minds of many when they think of the continent. Big cats, elephants, and rhinos remain major inhabitants of this vast country, with a number of safari centers running trips across the region's World Heritage-listed national parks. Trips to rural villages, where many travelers choose to join up various volunteer projects, represent some of the most inspiring and enriching things to do in Kenya.
