47 days in Africa Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kandoo Adventures and The Tanzanite Experience. When in Arusha, make a side trip to see Mt Meru in Arusha National Park, approximately Arusha National Park away. Spend the 13th (Mon) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. Make the 15th (Wed) a memorable day with a climbing tour. There's much more to do: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, see Off-Road Tours, and take a stroll through Arusha Village Experience.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip planner.

San Francisco, USA to Arusha is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Arusha is 11 hours. In February, Arusha is somewhat warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 81°F and lows of 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Spend the 20th (Mon) among the memorable landscape of Ngorongoro Crater. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Empakaai Crater and admire all the interesting features of Olduvai Gorge.

For reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Ngorongoro Conservation Area day trip planning website.

Drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Serengeti National Park.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool and then contemplate the waterfront views at Mara River.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Serengeti National Park trip builder site.

You can drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. February in Serengeti National Park sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can fly to Paje.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): get outside with Paje Scooter Rent, stroll through Paje Beach, and then fulfill a lifelong dream with Nicolas Zanzibar Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Kite Dream Zanzibar, Head underground at Kuza Cave, and then look for gifts at The Village Market.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Paje online holiday maker.

You can fly from Serengeti National Park to Paje in 3.5 hours. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Serengeti National Park in February, with highs in Paje at 92°F and lows at 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Zanzibar City.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) and then take an in-depth tour of Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): fulfill a lifelong dream with Zanzibar Destination and then relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Zanzibar City holiday planning tool.

Getting from Paje to Zanzibar City by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In February, daily temperatures in Zanzibar City can reach 92°F, while at night they dip to 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can drive to Nungwi.

On the 1st (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the resident critters at Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation and then kick back and relax at Nungwi Beach.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Nungwi travel site.

Getting from Zanzibar City to Nungwi by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. February in Nungwi sees daily highs of 92°F and lows of 77°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Vilanculos.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Speed Boats Tours and Safaris. Venture out of the city with trips to Inhassoro Beach (in Inhassoro) and Parque Nacional de Bazaruto (in Bazaruto Archipelago). There's much more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Machilla Magic, relax and rejuvenate at Bahia Mar Wellness & SPA, and delve into the distant past at Manyikeni.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Vilanculos online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Nungwi to Vilanculos takes 14.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Nungwi to Vilanculos. When traveling from Nungwi in March, plan for slightly colder days in Vilanculos, with highs around 85°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 73°F. On the 10th (Fri), you'll travel to Victoria Falls.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Boat Tours & Water Sports and Spas & Wellness. There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

Plan my day in Victoria Falls using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Getting from Vilanculos to Victoria Falls by car takes about 20.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car; or fly. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Vilanculos in March since evenings lows in Victoria Falls dip to 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to travel to Etosha National Park.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Etosha and Moringa Waterhole. Step out of Etosha National Park to go to Ondangwa and see Nakambale museum, which is approximately 1h 55 min away. There's more to do: don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Etosha National Park tour site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Victoria Falls to Etosha National Park. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to Central Africa Time is minus 1 hour. On the 20th (Mon), you'll travel back home.