36 days in Africa Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Karura Forest and Kenyatta International Conference Center. Spend the 5th (Wed) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 9th (Sun) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Giraffe Centre and buy something for everyone on your list at The Hub Karen.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi sightseeing planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to East Africa Time (EAT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in January: high temperatures in Nairobi hover around 30°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Zanzibar City.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kendwa Beach and Off-Road Tours. Step out of the city life by going to The Safari Blue and Prison Island - Changuu Private Island. There's more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral and walk around Forodhani Gardens.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Zanzibar City journey builder app.

You can fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar City in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Nairobi in January; daily highs in Zanzibar City reach 38°C and lows reach 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Paje.

Get outdoors at Jambiani Beach and Rising Sun Dive Center. Explore hidden gems such as Paje Scooter Rent and Paje Beach. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Jozani Forest.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Paje online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Zanzibar City to Paje takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Kilimanjaro National Park.

On the 17th (Mon), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Kilimanjaro.

For photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kilimanjaro National Park trip site.

Traveling by flight from Paje to Kilimanjaro National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Serengeti National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): explore the activities along Mara River and then stroll through Retima Hippo Pool. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seronera.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Serengeti National Park trip planner.

You can fly from Kilimanjaro National Park to Serengeti National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. January in Serengeti National Park sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Ngorongoro Crater.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area trip planner.

Traveling by car from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll set off for Mikumi National Park on the 22nd (Sat).

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Mikumi Park.

Plan my trip to Mikumi National Park with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

You can do a combination of flight and train from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Mikumi National Park in 11 hours. On the 24th (Mon), you'll travel to Cape Maclear.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): head outdoors with Thumbi View Lodge Activities.

Plan my trip to Cape Maclear with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mikumi National Park to Cape Maclear. The time zone difference when traveling from Mikumi National Park to Cape Maclear is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to South Luangwa National Park.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): relax and rejuvenate at the Bush-Spa.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our South Luangwa National Park holiday planning app.

Explore your travel options from Cape Maclear to South Luangwa National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Chobe National Park.

Visiting Chobe Day Trips and Nogatsaa and Tchinga will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as CARACAL Biodiversity Center and Serondela Reserve.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Chobe National Park itinerary planner.

Fly from South Luangwa National Park to Chobe National Park in 10.5 hours. On the 30th (Sun), you'll travel to Etosha National Park.

On the 31st (Mon), make a trip to Okaukuejo waterhole and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Etosha National Park trip website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Chobe National Park to Etosha National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Chobe National Park to Etosha National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Windhoek.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Safaris and Namibia Craft Centre. Get in touch with nature at NamibRand Nature Reserve and Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve. There's more to do: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers and look for gifts at Wecke & Voigts.

For photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Windhoek road trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Etosha National Park to Windhoek. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Victoria Falls.

Visiting Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Scuba & Snorkeling will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Safaris and Crocodile Park Victoria Falls. There's much more to do: surround yourself with nature on African Exodus Safaris, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, snap pictures at Victoria Falls Bridge, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Victoria Falls Snake Park.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Victoria Falls trip maker app.

Getting from Windhoek to Victoria Falls by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time (CAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 1 hour. In February, daytime highs in Victoria Falls are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.