41 days in Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa trip planner
Start: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 8 nights
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 5 nights
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 4 nights
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Lusaka, Zambia
— 3 nights
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 5 nights
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
— 6 nights
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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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Harare, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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Lilongwe, Malawi
— 3 nights
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Mulanje, Malawi
— 1 night
Drive to Chileka International Airport, Fly to Copenhagen
End: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Cape Town, South Africa — 8 nights
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Mother City
Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore and take pictures at Cape Point, head off the coast to Robben Island Museum, admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and kick back and relax at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.
To find photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Cape Town tour itinerary app.
Copenhagen, Denmark to Cape Town is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Copenhagen in July; daily highs in Cape Town reach 20°C and lows reach 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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To find photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Cape Town tour itinerary app.
Copenhagen, Denmark to Cape Town is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Copenhagen in July; daily highs in Cape Town reach 20°C and lows reach 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Walvis Bay Waterfront, &more) and Spitzkoppe (in Damaraland). There's still lots to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, look for gifts at Die Muschel, and admire the striking features of Hohenzollernhaus.
To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Swakopmund road trip planner.
Fly from Cape Town to Swakopmund in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cape Town to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Cape Town, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Swakopmund, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can fly to Windhoek.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Swakopmund road trip planner.
Fly from Cape Town to Swakopmund in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cape Town to Swakopmund, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Cape Town, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Swakopmund, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can fly to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 4 nights
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Windhoek is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at NamibRand Nature Reserve, engage your brain at Geological Survey Museum, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and sample the fine beverages at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Windhoek trip builder website.
Traveling by flight from Swakopmund to Windhoek takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. In July in Windhoek, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Lusaka.
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To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Windhoek trip builder website.
Traveling by flight from Swakopmund to Windhoek takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. In July in Windhoek, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Lusaka.
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Lusaka, Zambia — 3 nights
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Lusaka is known for parks, shopping, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Lilayi Elephant Nursery, trek along Southern Africa Freedom Trail, take in the exciting artwork at Lusaka Collective, and stop by Jackal & Hide.
To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Lusaka trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Lusaka takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Windhoek to Lusaka. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Livingstone.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Lusaka trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Lusaka takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Windhoek to Lusaka. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Livingstone.
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Livingstone, Zambia — 5 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, see the interesting displays at Railway Museum, relax and rejuvenate at Namakau's Health Spa, and catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours.
To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Livingstone online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Lusaka to Livingstone takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Livingstone can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Victoria Falls.
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To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Livingstone online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Lusaka to Livingstone takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Livingstone can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Victoria Falls.
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 6 nights
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On the 2nd (Wed), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Victoria Falls Snake Park, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Victoria Falls day trip planning website.
Victoria Falls is very close to Livingstone. Traveling from Livingstone in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 10°C in Victoria Falls. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can fly to Bulawayo.
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To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Victoria Falls day trip planning website.
Victoria Falls is very close to Livingstone. Traveling from Livingstone in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 10°C in Victoria Falls. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can fly to Bulawayo.
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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Matobo National Park, take in the dramatic natural features at Matobo Hills, and then don't miss a visit to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an exotic tour of African Wanderer Safaris and then admire the striking features of Nesbitt Castle.
For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bulawayo road trip website.
Traveling by flight from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Harare.
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For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bulawayo road trip website.
Traveling by flight from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Harare.
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Harare, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
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Sunshine City
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): Head underground at Domboshawa Caves, then soothe aching muscles at Amara's Health Spa, and then get your bearings at Mt Pleasant Library. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll the grounds of National Heroes Acre, get your bearings at National Archives of Zimbabwe, then look for gifts at Kumba Home & Gifts, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary.
To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Harare day trip planning site.
You can fly from Bulawayo to Harare in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Harare are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lilongwe.
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To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Harare day trip planning site.
You can fly from Bulawayo to Harare in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Harare are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lilongwe.
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Lilongwe, Malawi — 3 nights
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Change things up with a short trip to Chongoni Rock Art Area in Dedza (about 1h 15 min away). And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Nkhoma Mountain, pause for some photo ops at World War I Memorial, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, and look for gifts at Gems and Jewellery Lanka.
Find out how to plan Lilongwe trip without stress by asking Inspirock to help create an itinerary.
Getting from Harare to Lilongwe by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Mulanje.
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Getting from Harare to Lilongwe by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Mulanje.
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Mulanje, Malawi — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Mulanje.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Mulanje trip planner.
Fly from Lilongwe to Mulanje in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In August in Mulanje, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Mulanje trip planner.
Fly from Lilongwe to Mulanje in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In August in Mulanje, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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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.
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.
Zimbabwe travel guide
Tourism in Zimbabwe experienced a boost after the country's turbulent recent history seemed to settle down. Waterfalls, "Big Five" national parks, and the Eastern Highlands provide contrasting but complementary images of southern Africa, with the growing tourism infrastructure helping visitors see the best of what the country offers. Though corruption and unemployment remain everyday problems, the vast majority of Zimbabweans are a welcoming bunch, proud of the natural riches and culture of their hopeful country.
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.
