41 days in Africa

You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Nairobi online driving holiday planner.

Denver, USA to Nairobi is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from Denver to Nairobi. Traveling from Denver in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Nairobi, with lows of 58°F. You will leave for Arusha on the 6th (Tue).

Nestled in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha remains the primary gateway and jump-off point for safaris into several national parks.

Plan trip to Arusha with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Fly from Nairobi to Arusha in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daytime highs in Arusha are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Karatu.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Karatu trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Arusha to Karatu in 2.5 hours. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

You can discover Tanzania's varied plant and animal life on a tour of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site known for its massive volcanic caldera.

To see other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area travel route website.

You can drive from Karatu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 2.5 hours. You'll set off for Serengeti National Park on the 8th (Thu).

Few adventures in the world invoke such vivid natural imagery as a trip to Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site known for its diverse animal life and memorable scenery.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Serengeti National Park journey site.

You can drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September in Serengeti National Park, expect temperatures between 59°F during the day and 48°F at night. On the 10th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Arusha.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Arusha tour planning website.

You can fly from Serengeti National Park to Arusha in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Serengeti National Park in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Arusha: highs are around 76°F and lows about 59°F. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Sun) before leaving for Bagamoyo.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Bagamoyo online trip planner.

Getting from Arusha to Bagamoyo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Arusha in September: high temperatures in Bagamoyo hover around 86°F and lows are around 71°F. On the 12th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Nungwi.

Renowned for its sandy coast lined with mangroves and palm trees, Nungwi offers visitors a variety of restaurants, bars, and accommodations.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Nungwi trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Bagamoyo to Nungwi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. In September, daily temperatures in Nungwi can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. You will leave for Mikumi National Park on the 15th (Thu).

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Mikumi National Park day trip website.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Nungwi to Mikumi National Park takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train. On the 16th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Iringa.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Iringa trip itinerary app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mikumi National Park to Iringa. In September, daytime highs in Iringa are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Mbeya.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Mbeya journey app.

Drive from Iringa to Mbeya in 5 hours. When traveling from Iringa in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mbeya: temperatures range from 76°F by day to 53°F at night. On the 18th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cape Maclear.

Before you visit Cape Maclear, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Drive from Mbeya to Cape Maclear in 13 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Mbeya to Cape Maclear, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Cape Maclear when traveling from Mbeya in September, with lows around 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to drive to South Luangwa National Park.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the South Luangwa National Park online travel route planner.

You can drive from Cape Maclear to South Luangwa National Park in 9 hours. Another option is to drive. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Eastern Province.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Eastern Province tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from South Luangwa National Park to Eastern Province. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel to Lusaka.

Tourism in Lusaka, Zambia's commercial and government center, thrives mostly due to its central location and well-connected airport, making it a gateway for exploring the country's numerous nature reserves and national parks.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lusaka trip planner.

Drive from Eastern Province to Lusaka in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Victoria Falls trip maker site.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Lusaka to Victoria Falls in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In September, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 60°F. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Chobe National Park.

A trip to Chobe National Park awakens the naturalist in every traveler and opens numerous possibilities for adventure.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Chobe National Park travel route planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Okavango Delta.

Listed as a World Heritage Site, Okavango Delta represents a sanctuary for a rich and diverse animal and plant life, which continues to attract swarms of tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Okavango Delta trip maker app.

Explore your travel options from Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta with the Route module. In September, daily temperatures in Okavango Delta can reach 92°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Sun) before leaving for Ghanzi.

For ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Ghanzi vacation planner.

Getting from Okavango Delta to Ghanzi by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Johannesburg.

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg road trip planning app.

You can drive from Ghanzi to Johannesburg in 10.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In October in Johannesburg, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 53°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Wed) before leaving for Kruger National Park.

One of Africa's largest game sanctuaries and part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program, Kruger National Park provides an immersive experience of wildlife.

Step out of Kruger National Park to go to Nelspruit and see Kruger National Park, which is approximately 1h 5 min away.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Kruger National Park trip planning tool.

You can drive from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Kruger National Park can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sat) before leaving for Johannesburg.

To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Johannesburg trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Johannesburg.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Johannesburg trip maker site.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.