51 days in Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa travel planner
Start: Montreal, Canada
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Moshi, Tanzania
— 6 nights
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Arusha, Tanzania
— 5 nights
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 6 nights
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Mombasa, Kenya
— 5 nights
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Watamu, Kenya
— 4 nights
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Nairobi, Kenya
— 7 nights
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Lilongwe, Malawi
— 3 nights
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 4 nights
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Swakopmund, Namibia
— 8 nights
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Moshi, Tanzania — 6 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Climbing Tours and Ascend Tanzania. Go for a jaunt from Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park to see Mount Kilimanjaro about 1h 50 min away. Spend the 19th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 21st (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Mama Africa Giftshop.
For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Moshi trip maker site.
Montreal, Canada to Moshi is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Montreal to Moshi is 8 hours. On the 22nd (Wed), you're off to Arusha.
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For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Moshi trip maker site.
Montreal, Canada to Moshi is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Montreal to Moshi is 8 hours. On the 22nd (Wed), you're off to Arusha.
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Arusha, Tanzania — 5 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Climbing Tours and Safaris. Get some cultural insight at Cultural Heritage Centre and The Tanzanite Experience. When in Arusha, make a side trip to see Mt Meru in Arusha National Park, approximately Arusha National Park away. There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and learn more about the world around you at Old Boma Museum.
To find photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip maker.
Getting from Moshi to Arusha by shuttle takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Zanzibar City.
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To find photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip maker.
Getting from Moshi to Arusha by shuttle takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 6 nights
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Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and Nungwi Beach will get you outdoors. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) and Stone Town. Change things up with these side-trips from Zanzibar City: Space Station Zanzibar (in Tunguu) and Paje Beach (in Paje). There's still lots to do: stroll through Cheetah's Rock, step off the mainland to explore Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, delve into the distant past at Hamamni Persian Baths, and steep yourself in history at Mtoni Palace Ruins.
To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Zanzibar City tour itinerary builder website.
You can fly from Arusha to Zanzibar City in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Arusha in January: high temperatures in Zanzibar City hover around 38°C and lows are around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to fly to Mombasa.
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To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Zanzibar City tour itinerary builder website.
You can fly from Arusha to Zanzibar City in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Arusha in January: high temperatures in Zanzibar City hover around 38°C and lows are around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to fly to Mombasa.
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Mombasa, Kenya — 5 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Diani Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling. Get some cultural insight at Fort Jesus Museum and Shiva Temple. Take a break from Mombasa with a short trip to Ndoro Sculpture Garden Malindi in Malindi, about 2h 45 min away. Spend the 6th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Mombasa vacation planner.
Getting from Zanzibar City to Mombasa by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel to Watamu.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Mombasa vacation planner.
Getting from Zanzibar City to Mombasa by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel to Watamu.
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Watamu, Kenya — 4 nights
Escape the urban bustle at Watamu National Marine Park and Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Gede Ruins, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and contemplate the waterfront views at Mida Creek.
To find reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Watamu holiday planner.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Mombasa to Watamu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In February, daily temperatures in Watamu can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Nairobi.
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To find reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Watamu holiday planner.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Mombasa to Watamu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In February, daily temperatures in Watamu can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Nairobi.
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Nairobi, Kenya — 7 nights
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Green City in the Sun
Get in touch with nature at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Safaris. Get a sense of the local culture at Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi Gallery. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape of Nairobi National Park, examine the collection at Nairobi Railway Museum, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Nairobi War Cemetery.
To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Nairobi itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Watamu to Nairobi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Watamu in February, with highs in Nairobi at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Lilongwe.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Nairobi itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Watamu to Nairobi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Watamu in February, with highs in Nairobi at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Lilongwe.
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Lilongwe, Malawi — 3 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Nkhoma Mountain and Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. Chongoni Rock Art Area and Maula Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: look for gifts at Gems and Jewellery Lanka and pause for some photo ops at World War I Memorial.
To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lilongwe trip itinerary app.
Getting from Nairobi to Lilongwe by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and car. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time (EAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Windhoek.
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To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lilongwe trip itinerary app.
Getting from Nairobi to Lilongwe by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and car. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time (EAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 4 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and NamibRand Nature Reserve. Christuskirche and Geological Survey Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Windhoek to go to Sossusvlei and see Deadvlei, which is approximately 5h 15 min away. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Cuno Hoffmeister Memorial Observatory, examine the collection at National Museum of Namibia, pause for some serene contemplation at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, and stop by Herrle & Herma Jewellers.
To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Windhoek online tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Lilongwe to Windhoek takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Lilongwe to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in February, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Swakopmund.
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To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Windhoek online tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Lilongwe to Windhoek takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Lilongwe to Windhoek is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in February, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Swakopmund.
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Swakopmund, Namibia — 8 nights
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Get outdoors at Spitzkoppe and Safaris. Get some cultural insight at Swakopmund Museum and German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Kayaking & Canoeing, Dune 7, &more) and Gobabeb (Gobabeb Desert Research Station & Dorob National Park). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, browse for treasures at Peter's Antiques, since 1983, get interesting insight from Tours, and admire the striking features of Hohenzollernhaus.
To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Swakopmund takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Windhoek in February, you will find days in Swakopmund are slightly colder (28°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Swakopmund trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from Windhoek to Swakopmund takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Windhoek in February, you will find days in Swakopmund are slightly colder (28°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Tanzania travel guide
Though the size and scale of Tanzania may be overwhelming, the people make it a personable and easy-going place to visit. The bigger cities not only offer good connections to the main natural attractions, but also feature bustling markets where locals sell fresh produce, snacks, and crafts. Smaller villages retain their long-held customs, beliefs, and artistic traditions. With the continent's highest peak, and some of the most animal-rich safaris available, Tanzania holidays tend to dart between the big and bold, and the personal and low-key.
Kenya travel guide
The savannahs of Kenya contain some of the most iconic sights in Africa, stirred in the minds of many when they think of the continent. Big cats, elephants, and rhinos remain major inhabitants of this vast country, with a number of safari centers running trips across the region's World Heritage-listed national parks. Trips to rural villages, where many travelers choose to join up various volunteer projects, represent some of the most inspiring and enriching things to do in Kenya.
Malawi travel guide
Warm Heart of Africa
To find out how Malawi earned its nickname the "Warm Heart of Africa," just head to one of the country's little villages and ask for a place to stay. The reintroduction of lions in 2012 gave a much-needed boost to Malawi tourism sector, with safaris across the diverse natural landscape increasingly more popular and varied. The Great Rift topography gives the country some of its main scenic features, including one of the continent's largest lakes, a focus of many adventurous Malawi holidays.
Namibia travel guide
Land of the Brave
Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibia has sought to rival its neighbor in terms of tourist appeal. While it hasn't yet gotten up to the numbers of South Africa, Namibia tourism sector has plenty to work with. The desert and mountainous areas represent a real source of appeal, with species of classic African game animals, such as desert lions, zebras, and elephants real highlights of safaris through the national parks. Namibians are rightly proud of their country, and the myriad traditional villages, colonial German towns, and lively urban centers all deserve your attention.
