47 days in Africa Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Jardin Majorelle and Koutoubia Mosque. Spend the 31st (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Jemaa el-Fnaa, examine the collection at Marrakech Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Menara Gardens and Pavilion, and admire the striking features of Bahia Palace.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Marrakech trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Marrakech is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in January, you will find days in Marrakech are much warmer (22°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (6°C). On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Ilha do Sal.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Pure Yoga Magic: Yoga Cabo Verde and C-Riders. And it doesn't end there: see some colorful creatures with Eco Dive School Cabo Verde, kick back and relax at Pedra de Lume Beach, make a trip to Eliseu, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia de Santa Maria.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Ilha do Sal road trip website.

You can fly from Marrakech to Ilha do Sal in 12.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Marrakech to Ilha do Sal. When traveling from Marrakech in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Ilha do Sal: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Cape Town.

Attractions like Cape Point and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, stroll through Platteklip Gorge, explore the historical opulence of Castle of Good Hope, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium.

To find out how to plan a trip to Cape Town, use our trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Ilha do Sal to Cape Town in 19 hours. Traveling from Ilha do Sal to Cape Town, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In February, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Kruger National Park.

Go for a jaunt from Kruger National Park to Nelspruit to see Kruger National Park about 1h 5 min away. Spend the 16th (Thu) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. Spend the 20th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's much more to do: hike along Sweni Wilderness Trail, contemplate the long history of Masorini Archaeological Site, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Olifants Wilderness Trail.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kruger National Park vacation builder website.

Traveling by flight from Cape Town to Kruger National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in February, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to Hoedspruit.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Seronera Crocodile Farm and The Elephant Sanctuary. Change things up with these side-trips from Hoedspruit: Hazyview (Elephant Whispers & Perry's Bridge Reptile Park). There's lots more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, view the masterpieces at iNyoka Art Gallery, get some fabulous bargains at Godding & Godding, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Hoedspruit online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by bus from Kruger National Park to Hoedspruit takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, daytime highs in Hoedspruit are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car to Victoria Falls.

Kids will enjoy Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Sherlanga Safaris. There's lots more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, stroll through Siduli Hide, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and snap pictures at Victoria Falls Bridge.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Victoria Falls trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Hoedspruit to Victoria Falls takes 14 hours. In February in Victoria Falls, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Olduvai Gorge.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area trip maker app.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Victoria Falls to Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes 15 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Victoria Falls to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Spend the 7th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. Spend the 8th (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Ol Kinyei Conservancy and tour the pleasant surroundings at Eluai Plain.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 9 hours. March in Maasai Mara National Reserve sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Nairobi.

Kids will enjoy Nairobi National Park and African Heritage House. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, browse the different shops at The Hub Karen, kick back and relax at Flaneur 254 Travels, and examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi day trip tool.

Fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in March, with highs in Nairobi at 32°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.