27 days in Africa Itinerary

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Cape Town, South Africa
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Nelspruit, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Cape Town, South Africa — 4 nights

Mother City

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, examine the collection at District Six Museum, take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and explore and take pictures at Chapman's Peak Drive.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Cape Town trip planner.

Toronto, Canada to Cape Town is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is usually a 7 hour difference. In May in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can fly to Kruger National Park.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa — 4 nights

Spend the 12th (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. And it doesn't end there: trek along Sweni Wilderness Trail, stroll through Nyalaland Wilderness Trail, and explore the ancient world of Masorini Archaeological Site.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Kruger National Park journey planning app.

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. While traveling from Cape Town, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kruger National Park, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Nelspruit.
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Nelspruit, South Africa — 2 nights

Gateway to the Lowveld

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Seronera Crocodile Farm, and then look for gifts at Joubert en Seuns Padstal. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary, stroll through Pumbaa Wildpark And Accommodation, and then admire the natural beauty at Lowveld National Botanical Garden.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Nelspruit trip planner.

You can fly from Kruger National Park to Nelspruit in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Nelspruit can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 2 nights

City of Light

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): stop by Mambu Design, examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, and then wander the streets of Maboneng Precinct. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, revel in the low prices at The Diamond Ring By GC Manufacturing Jewellery, and then try your luck at Montecasino.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Johannesburg online tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Nelspruit to Johannesburg by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Nelspruit in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Johannesburg, with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly to Victoria Falls.
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 4 nights

Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, stop by Cultural Vibes Music Shop, get to know the resident critters at Victoria Falls Snake Park, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Victoria Falls holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in May, expect Victoria Falls to be a bit warmer, temps between 32°C and 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Lagos.
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Lagos, Nigeria — 5 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lagos: Lekki (Lvi Art Gallery And Cultural Nexus & Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University). There's still lots to do: take in the exciting artwork at Nike Art Gallery, buy something for everyone on your list at Ikeja City Mall, identify plant and animal life at Lekki Conservation Centre, and contemplate the long history of Freedom Park Lagos.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Lagos trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Victoria Falls to Lagos takes 14.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Victoria Falls to Lagos due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Victoria Falls in May, you will find days in Lagos are somewhat warmer (38°C), and nights are much warmer (28°C). You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Marrakech.
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Marrakech, Morocco — 4 nights

Red City

Spend the 29th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, appreciate the extensive heritage of Menara Gardens and Pavilion, steep yourself in history at Bahia Palace, and admire the striking features of Koutoubia Mosque.

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Traveling by flight from Lagos to Marrakech takes 12.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lagos to Marrakech. Traveling from Lagos in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 18°C in Marrakech. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.
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