60 days in Dar es Salaam & Cape Town Itinerary

Step out of Dar es Salaam to go to Bagamoyo and see Old Boma, which is approximately 1h 45 min away. And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Mbudya Island, walk around Jakaya M Kikwete Youth Park, stroll the grounds of Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Dar es Salaam holiday planner.

Gaborone, Botswana to Dar es Salaam is an approximately 50-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Gaborone to Dar es Salaam. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Gaborone in April: highs in Dar es Salaam hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 27°C. On the 10th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cape Town.

Venture out of the city with trips to Paarl (Berg River Brewery, Ashia, &more), Bains MTB Trails (in Wellington) and Robertson (Excelsior Wine Estate, Marbrin Olive Growers, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, stroll through Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Signal Hill, and go for a stroll along the water at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Cape Town journey maker.

You can drive from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town in 62 hours. Traveling from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Dar es Salaam in April: highs in Cape Town hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.