36 days in Cape Town & Lusaka Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Cape Town: Paarl (KWV Wine Emporium, Boland Cellar, &more), The Stellenbosch Village Museum (in Stellenbosch) and Cape Brewing Company (in Suider Paarl). Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, stroll through Signal Hill, take a leisurely stroll along Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and look for all kinds of wild species at Platteklip Gorge.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Cape Town trip maker site.

Auckland, New Zealand to Cape Town is an approximately 26-hour flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Auckland to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Auckland in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Cape Town, with highs around 21°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Lusaka.

Venture out of the city with trips to Munda Wanga Environmental Park (in Chilanga) and Kapishya Hot Springs (in North Luangwa National Park). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilayi Elephant Nursery, hunt for treasures at Pakati Sunday Market, get a taste of the local shopping with Namwane Art Gallery, and take in the exciting artwork at 37D Gallery.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Lusaka trip planner.

You can fly from Cape Town to Lusaka in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You will leave for home on the 4th (Fri).