41 days in Africa Itinerary

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, enjoy the sand and surf at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, tour the pleasant surroundings at Clifton Beaches, and step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum.

For reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Cape Town tour itinerary builder website.

Vancouver, Canada to Cape Town is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a 10 hour difference. In May, daytime highs in Cape Town are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Stellenbosch.

Venture out of the city with trips to First South African Perfume Museum (in Franschhoek), Hermanus (Bouchard Finlayson Winery & Grotto Beach) and Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary (in Stanford). Dedicate the 15th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Eikehof, take an in-depth tour of The Stellenbosch Village Museum, get curious at Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, and steep yourself in history at Boschendal Wine Estate.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Stellenbosch vacation app.

You can drive from Cape Town to Stellenbosch in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. May in Stellenbosch sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Aus.

On the 18th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Garub Pan and then stroll through Wild Horses of the Namib. Keep things going the next day: stroll the grounds of Aus Military Cemetery.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Aus trip itinerary builder.

Explore your travel options from Stellenbosch to Aus with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is minus 1 hour. On the 19th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Swakopmund.

On the 20th (Sat), admire the landmark architecture of Hohenzollernhaus, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and then stop by Karakulia Weavers. Here are some ideas for day two: get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, then see the interesting displays at Swakopmund Museum, and then take in the views from Swakopmund Jetty.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Swakopmund holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Aus to Swakopmund takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and shuttle; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Outjo.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): stop by Namibia (SWA) Gemstones.

For where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Outjo online vacation maker.

Traveling by car from Swakopmund to Outjo takes 4 hours. May in Outjo sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C at night. On the 22nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Etosha National Park.

Etosha National Park is known for sightseeing and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole and stroll through Etosha.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Etosha National Park driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Outjo to Etosha National Park. On the 25th (Thu), you're off to Tsumkwe.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): examine the collection at Ju/'Hoansi San Living Museum.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Tsumkwe route maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Etosha National Park to Tsumkwe. You will leave for Chobe National Park on the 27th (Sat).

When in Chobe National Park, make a side trip to see Khwai River Bridge in Okavango Delta, approximately Okavango Delta away. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Savute Reserve and get a dose of the wild on Livingstone Trails.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Chobe National Park trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Tsumkwe to Chobe National Park. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Tsumkwe to Chobe National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow time for travel to Livingstone.

Livingstone is known for nature, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Victoria Falls, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and admire all the interesting features of Mukuni Village.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Livingstone vacation planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chobe National Park to Livingstone. In May, daily temperatures in Livingstone can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel to Harare.

Step out of Harare with an excursion to Imire: Rhino & Wildlife Conservation in Wedza--about 1h 45 min away. The adventure continues: Head underground at Domboshawa Caves, make a trip to Raintree Venue, relax and rejuvenate at Amara's Health Spa, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary.

For maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Harare trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Livingstone to Harare takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Livingstone in June since evenings lows in Harare dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.