43 days in Africa Itinerary

Sesriem is a small settlement located in the Namib Desert, in Namibia, close to the southern end of the Naukluft Mountains. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Deadvlei and Balloon Rides. Escape the urban bustle at Dune 45 Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon. Step out of Sesriem with an excursion to Big Daddy Dune in Sossusvlei--about 1h 5 min away. Spend the 14th (Wed) exploring nature at Namib-Naukluft National Park.

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Brussels, Belgium to Sesriem is an approximately 168-hour car ride. On the 16th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Swakopmund.

Nestled on Namibia's Atlantic coast and surrounded by the sand dunes of the vast Namib Desert, the resort town of Swakopmund enchants visitors with its distinct German colonial architecture and pleasant climate.

Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Off-Road Tours. Swakopmund Museum and German Evangelical Lutheran Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Swakopmund's surroundings by going to Walvis Bay (Dune 7 & Kayaking & Canoeing). The adventure continues: get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, browse for treasures at Peter's Antiques, since 1983, admire the striking features of Hohenzollernhaus, and look for gifts at Karakulia Weavers.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Swakopmund journey planner.

Drive from Sesriem to Swakopmund in 10.5 hours. July in Swakopmund sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Etosha National Park.

For nature lovers, a trip to Etosha National Park seems like a dream: the vast salt desert houses hundreds of animal species, which roam the arid lands and gather near the many waterholes.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Etosha.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Etosha National Park trip planner.

You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Swakopmund to Etosha National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or take a shuttle. On the 22nd (Thu), you'll travel to Fish River Region.

The Fish River Canyon, is located in the south of Namibia. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): take in breathtaking views at Fish River Canyon.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Fish River Region trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Do a combination of shuttle and flight from Etosha National Park to Fish River Region in 24.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and train. On the 23rd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Cederberg.

On the 24th (Sat), Head underground at Stadsaal Caves and then do a tasting at Cederberg Private Cellar.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Cederberg trip planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Fish River Region to Cederberg. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Fish River Region to Cederberg due to the time zone difference. July in Cederberg sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Visit St. George's Cathedral and Castle of Good Hope for their historical value. Relax by the water at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Noordhoek Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Cape Town side-trips: Franschhoek (Eikehof, First South African Perfume Museum, &more), Nederburg Wines (in Paarl) and Stellenbosch (Rust en Vrede Tasting Room, Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Platteklip Gorge, head off the coast to Robben Island Museum, visit a coastal fixture at Slangkop Point Lighthouse, and take some stellar pictures from Cape Point.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Cape Town trip builder app.

Drive from Cederberg to Cape Town in 3 hours. Traveling from Cederberg in July, you will find days in Cape Town are little chillier (20°C), and nights are about the same (8°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to fly 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.

Take a break from the city and head to NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust and Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Step out of Okavango Delta to go to Maun and see Okavango River, which is approximately 48 minutes away.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Okavango Delta itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Cape Town to Okavango Delta in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Cape Town in August: high temperatures in Okavango Delta hover around 34°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Chobe National Park.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): stroll through Savute Reserve. On the 11th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Serondela Reserve and then stroll through Nogatsaa and Tchinga.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chobe National Park road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Nata.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Nata Bird Sanctuary.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Nata trip maker app.

Explore your travel options from Chobe National Park to Nata with the Route module. In August in Nata, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls is a town in the province of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. On the 13th (Fri), explore and take pictures at Mukuni Village.

For maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Victoria Falls trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Nata to Victoria Falls in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Nata in August, expect little chillier with lows of 11°C in Victoria Falls. On the 13th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Maputo.

Walking the broad, leafy avenues of Maputo, Mozambique's capital and bustling harbor city, you can discover numerous architectural gems and come to appreciate the area's Portuguese-influenced culture.

Popular historic sites such as Matola Raid Memorial and Cemetery St. Francis Xavier are in your itinerary. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Praca Independence Praça da Independência are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroquia Santo Antonio, take an in-depth tour of Fortaleza of Maputo, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia da Costa do Sol, and contemplate the long history of Vila Algarve.

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

Fly from Victoria Falls to Maputo in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Maputo when traveling from Victoria Falls in August, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Tofo.

Historically a fishing village governed by Portuguese colonists, Tofo has become a top destination for adventurers, divers, and marine life lovers.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): kick back and relax at Praia do Tofo, then stroll through Marine Megafauna Foundation, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Tofo trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Maputo to Tofo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. August in Tofo sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Bazaruto Archipelago.

Bazaruto Archipelago comprises six islands formed by sand deposits from the Save River.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): kick back and relax at Parque Nacional de Bazaruto.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bazaruto Archipelago vacation planner.

You can fly from Tofo to Bazaruto Archipelago in 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Bazaruto Archipelago are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to Vilanculos.

Tourism in Vilanculos, a small town on the coast of Mozambique, owes much to its convenient location as a base for exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago, a national park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Machilla Magic and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Vilanculos driving holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from Bazaruto Archipelago to Vilanculos with the Route module. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Inhassoro.

Inhassoro is a small fishing port in Inhassoro District of Inhambane Province in Mozambique. Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): kick back and relax at Inhassoro Beach.

For reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Inhassoro route builder tool.

Getting from Vilanculos to Inhassoro by car takes about 1.5 hours. August in Inhassoro sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Nkhata Bay.

Nkhata Bay or just Nkhata is the capital of the Nkhata Bay District in Malawi. On the 21st (Sat), kick back and relax at Kande Beach.

To find out how to plan a trip to Nkhata Bay, use our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Inhassoro to Nkhata Bay takes 21 hours. Traveling from Inhassoro in August, things will get little chillier in Nkhata Bay: highs are around 22°C and lows about 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to take a bus to Lilongwe.

The capital city of Malawi and its largest, Lilongwe serves as an important center of economy and transportation for the area.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): make a trip to Tindoz d'Afrique, appreciate the history behind World War I Memorial, then stroll through Nature Sanctuary, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Maula Cathedral.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Lilongwe road trip tool.

You can take a bus from Nkhata Bay to Lilongwe in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel back home.