40 days in Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa trip itinerary builder
Start: Entebbe, Uganda
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Kampala, Uganda
— 5 nights
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Arusha, Tanzania
— 5 nights
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Moshi, Tanzania
— 5 nights
Fly
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 6 nights
Fly
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 4 nights
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
— 3 nights
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Ngamiland East, Botswana
— 2 nights
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Gaborone, Botswana
— 5 nights
Fly
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Mulanje, Malawi
— 1 night
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Lilongwe, Malawi
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Entebbe, Uganda
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Kampala, Uganda — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Kampala: Entebbe (Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, Kampala Fair (in Entebbe), &more), Katwe Tourism Information Centre (in Queen Elizabeth National Park) and Jinja (Cuupa Arts Gallery & River Rafting & Tubing). There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, soar above the sights with Great Adventures Uganda, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gaddafi National Mosque, and explore the galleries of Afriart Gallery.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kampala tour itinerary planner.
Entebbe to Kampala is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a shuttle. In June, daily temperatures in Kampala can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Arusha.
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To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kampala tour itinerary planner.
Entebbe to Kampala is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a shuttle. In June, daily temperatures in Kampala can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Arusha.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jun 20 — 25:
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Arusha, Tanzania — 5 nights
Step out of Arusha to go to Arusha National Park and see Mt Meru, which is approximately 1h 45 min away. Next up on the itinerary: see Off-Road Tours, stop by Shanga & Shanga Foundation, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Arusha trip planner.
You can fly from Kampala to Arusha in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Kampala in June, with highs in Arusha at 25°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can take a shuttle to Moshi.
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For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Arusha trip planner.
You can fly from Kampala to Arusha in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Kampala in June, with highs in Arusha at 25°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can take a shuttle to Moshi.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jun 25 — 30:
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Moshi, Tanzania — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Kilimanjaro National Park (Mount Kilimanjaro & Nature & Wildlife Tours). Spend the 3rd (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and view the masterpieces at Mama Africa Giftshop.
To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Moshi tour itinerary maker app.
You can take a shuttle from Arusha to Moshi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Zanzibar City.
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To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Moshi tour itinerary maker app.
You can take a shuttle from Arusha to Moshi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Zanzibar City.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Jun 30 — Jul 5:
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 6 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zanzibar City: Nungwi (Scuba & Snorkeling & Nungwi Beach), Kendwa Beach (in Kendwa) and Paje Beach (in Paje). And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, stroll around Jozani Forest, pause for some serene contemplation at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, and admire the striking features of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib).
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Zanzibar City road trip planning app.
You can fly from Moshi to Zanzibar City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In July, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly to Livingstone.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Zanzibar City road trip planning app.
You can fly from Moshi to Zanzibar City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In July, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly to Livingstone.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jul 5 — 11:
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Livingstone, Zambia — 4 nights
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Livingstone is known for nature, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Victoria Falls, explore and take pictures at Mukuni Village, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.
To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Livingstone day trip planning app.
You can fly from Zanzibar City to Livingstone in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, car, and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zanzibar City to Livingstone due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Zanzibar City in July, with highs in Livingstone at 25°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Chobe National Park.
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To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Livingstone day trip planning app.
You can fly from Zanzibar City to Livingstone in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, car, and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zanzibar City to Livingstone due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Zanzibar City in July, with highs in Livingstone at 25°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Chobe National Park.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Jul 11 — 15:
Highlights from your trip
Chobe National Park, Botswana — 3 nights
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Chobe National Park is known for parks, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Savute Reserve and walk around Seboba Nature and Recreational Park.
For maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Chobe National Park itinerary builder.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Livingstone to Chobe National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Ngamiland East.
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For maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Chobe National Park itinerary builder.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Livingstone to Chobe National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Ngamiland East.
Find places to stay Jul 15 — 18:
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Ngamiland East, Botswana — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): stroll through NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Okavango River.
To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Ngamiland East day trip planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can fly to Gaborone.
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To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Ngamiland East day trip planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Ngamiland East. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can fly to Gaborone.
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Gaborone, Botswana — 5 nights
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Take a break from Gaborone with a short trip to Khwai Concession in Moremi Game Reserve, about 8h 45 min away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Gaborone, look for gifts at Botswanacraft, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and pause for some serene contemplation at Christ the King Cathedral.
To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Gaborone day trip planner.
Getting from Ngamiland East to Gaborone by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Ngamiland East in July, plan for slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in Gaborone: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Mulanje.
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To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Gaborone day trip planner.
Getting from Ngamiland East to Gaborone by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Ngamiland East in July, plan for slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in Gaborone: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Mulanje.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jul 20 — 25:
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Mulanje, Malawi — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Mulanje.
For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Mulanje online holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Mulanje takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Gaborone in July since evenings lows in Mulanje dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Lilongwe.
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For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Mulanje online holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Gaborone to Mulanje takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Gaborone in July since evenings lows in Mulanje dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Lilongwe.
Find places to stay Jul 25 — 26:
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Lilongwe, Malawi — 3 nights
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Step out of Lilongwe to go to Dedza and see Chongoni Rock Art Area, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Nkhoma Mountain, don't miss a visit to Kumbali Cultural Village, pause for some serene contemplation at Maula Cathedral, and browse the different shops at Old Town Mall.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Lilongwe day trip planner.
Fly from Mulanje to Lilongwe in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Lilongwe day trip planner.
Fly from Mulanje to Lilongwe in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Jul 26 — 29:
Highlights from your trip
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.
Zambia travel guide
Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
Botswana travel guide
Sparsely populated Botswana possesses some of the most unadulterated wilderness and animal-rich areas in Africa. Largely unfenced national parks allow the world's largest population of elephants to roam freely--these protected areas also shelter varied birdlife and many endangered and rare mammal species. Tourism in Botswana largely caters to visitors seeking luxury lodges and exclusive safari experiences, but expeditions into traditional villages are also strongly recommended. The preserved cultures of these agricultural settlements show a link between man and nature formed over centuries, a relationship that many visitors to Botswana come to reconsider in their own lives.
Malawi travel guide
Warm Heart of Africa
To find out how Malawi earned its nickname the "Warm Heart of Africa," just head to one of the country's little villages and ask for a place to stay. The reintroduction of lions in 2012 gave a much-needed boost to Malawi tourism sector, with safaris across the diverse natural landscape increasingly more popular and varied. The Great Rift topography gives the country some of its main scenic features, including one of the continent's largest lakes, a focus of many adventurous Malawi holidays.
