37 days in Mozambique, Namibia & Cape Town Itinerary
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Start: Perth, Australia
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Vilanculos, Mozambique
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Tofo, Mozambique
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Maputo, Mozambique
— 5 nights
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 6 nights
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 6 nights
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 9 nights
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Vilanculos, Mozambique — 2 nights
Take a break from Vilanculos with a short trip to Inhassoro Beach in Inhassoro, about 1h 20 min away. There's still lots to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, view the masterpieces at Machilla Magic, and get interesting insight from Tours.
For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Vilanculos road trip app.
Perth, Australia to Vilanculos is an approximately 21-hour flight. Traveling from Perth to Vilanculos, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Perth in September, with highs in Vilanculos at 30°C and lows at 21°C. On the 18th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Tofo.
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For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Vilanculos road trip app.
Perth, Australia to Vilanculos is an approximately 21-hour flight. Traveling from Perth to Vilanculos, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Perth in September, with highs in Vilanculos at 30°C and lows at 21°C. On the 18th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Tofo.
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Tofo, Mozambique — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Tofo, then stroll through Marine Megafauna Foundation, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceicao and then kick back and relax at Barra Beach.
To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Tofo trip itinerary planning website.
You can fly from Vilanculos to Tofo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September in Tofo, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Maputo.
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To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Tofo trip itinerary planning website.
You can fly from Vilanculos to Tofo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September in Tofo, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Maputo.
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Maputo, Mozambique — 5 nights
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City of Acacias
Maputo is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Museu dos CFM, walk around Maputo Elephant Reserve (Reserva Especial de Maputo), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroquia Santo Antonio, and head off the coast to Inhaca Island.
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Maputo attractions app.
Traveling by flight from Tofo to Maputo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to fly to Windhoek.
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To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Maputo attractions app.
Traveling by flight from Tofo to Maputo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to fly to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 6 nights
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Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Christuskirche, tour the pleasant surroundings at Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, let your taste buds guide you at Nande Explorer Cultural Township Tours, and play a few rounds at Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis.
To find where to stay and other tourist information, you can read our Windhoek vacation builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Maputo to Windhoek takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time (CAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Maputo in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Windhoek, with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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To find where to stay and other tourist information, you can read our Windhoek vacation builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Maputo to Windhoek takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from Central Africa Time (CAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Maputo in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Windhoek, with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Namib-Naukluft Park: Gobabeb (Dorob National Park & Gobabeb Desert Research Station) and Tropic of Capricorn Sign (in Solitaire). There's more to do: admire nature's extreme beauty at Big Daddy Dune and admire all the interesting features of Kuiseb Pass.
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Namib-Naukluft Park online day trip planner.
Getting from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Windhoek in October, with highs in Namib-Naukluft Park at 25°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Swakopmund.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Namib-Naukluft Park online day trip planner.
Getting from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Windhoek in October, with highs in Namib-Naukluft Park at 25°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 6 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Dune 7, Kayaking & Canoeing, &more) and Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland). There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, admire the striking features of Hohenzollernhaus, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at German Evangelical Lutheran Church, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
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For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Cape Town.
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Cape Town, South Africa — 9 nights
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Mother City
Explore Cape Town's surroundings by going to The Stellenbosch Village Museum (in Stellenbosch) and Robertson (Owl's Rest Olive and Lavender Farm, Marbrin Olive Growers, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, take a leisurely stroll along Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and kick back and relax at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Cape Town using our trip planner.
You can fly from Swakopmund to Cape Town in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to South Africa Standard Time is 1 hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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You can fly from Swakopmund to Cape Town in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to South Africa Standard Time is 1 hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Mozambique travel guide
Still relatively unvisited by international tourists, Mozambique boasts plenty of natural and cultural charms that could easy make it into a major vacation destination. The beaches of the south come in all shapes and sizes, while the less-visited north offers island archipelagos and untouched coral reefs. The colonial architecture of the main urban areas complements the colorful African heritage that still holds sway here, with the region's art, cuisine, and music ensuring each trip to Mozambique allows the visitor to appreciate the country's distinct culture and vast landscape.
Namibia travel guide
Land of the Brave
Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibia has sought to rival its neighbor in terms of tourist appeal. While it hasn't yet gotten up to the numbers of South Africa, Namibia tourism sector has plenty to work with. The desert and mountainous areas represent a real source of appeal, with species of classic African game animals, such as desert lions, zebras, and elephants real highlights of safaris through the national parks. Namibians are rightly proud of their country, and the myriad traditional villages, colonial German towns, and lively urban centers all deserve your attention.
