40 days in Africa Itinerary

On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at University of Dodoma.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Dodoma road trip planning app.

Newark, USA to Dodoma is an approximately 29-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Newark to Dodoma due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Newark in July, with highs in Dodoma at 80°F and lows at 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Iringa.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Iringa holiday site.

Traveling by car from Dodoma to Iringa takes 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in July, and nighttime lows around 55°F. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Mbeya.

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Drive from Iringa to Mbeya in 5 hours. Traveling from Iringa in July, things will get slightly colder in Mbeya: highs are around 68°F and lows about 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Nkhata Bay.

Nkhata Bay is known for classes and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kande Beach.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Nkhata Bay online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay takes 7 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in July, and nighttime lows around 50°F. On the 12th (Wed), you're off to Lilongwe.

Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Kasungu National Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Nature Sanctuary, then stroll through Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, then stop by Gems and Jewellery Lanka, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Maula Cathedral.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Lilongwe road trip planning website.

Traveling by bus from Nkhata Bay to Lilongwe takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can fly to Blantyre.

On the 14th (Fri), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Chilwa, take in the awesome beauty at Zomba Plateau, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Mulanje, then don't miss a visit to Malawi Stock Exchange, then get your bearings at The Society of Malawi Library, and finally take in the exciting artwork at La Caverna Art Gallery. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Chichiri Museum, then trek along The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda, then look for gifts at Tiyamike Sewing, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Serendib Hair Day Spa.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Blantyre trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Lilongwe to Blantyre in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Blantyre sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 59°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can go by car to Tete.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Sao Joao Baptista and then pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Sao Jose de Boroma.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Tete trip itinerary maker.

Explore your travel options from Blantyre to Tete with the Route module. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Blantyre in July: high temperatures in Tete hover around 82°F and lows are around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to South Luangwa National Park.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the South Luangwa National Park trip maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tete to South Luangwa National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the bus to Kasama.

Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Lumangwe Falls, then explore the activities along Lake Bangweulu, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Chishimba Falls.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kasama trip builder site.

Traveling by bus from South Luangwa National Park to Kasama takes 8 hours. On the 21st (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Lubumbashi.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): get to know the resident critters at Lubumbashi Zoo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saints Pierre et Paul, get outside with Malibu Piscine & Fitness, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lac Kipopo, and finally soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Lubumbashi attractions planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Kasama to Lubumbashi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kasama to Lubumbashi. July in Lubumbashi sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 57°F at night. On the 23rd (Sun), you're off to Lusaka.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Lower Zambezi National Park, stroll through Chaminuka Game Reserve, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Ignatius church, then shop like a local with Lusaka Collective, then take in the exciting artwork at 37D Gallery, and finally stroll through Lilayi Elephant Nursery. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Zambia National Museum, steep yourself in history at Chilenje House, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Jame Mosque.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lusaka tour itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Lubumbashi to Lusaka takes 9.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from West Africa Standard Time (WAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 1 hour. You'll set off for Mana Pools National Park on the 26th (Wed).

Before you visit Mana Pools National Park, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lusaka to Mana Pools National Park. You'll set off for Harare on the 28th (Fri).

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Domboshawa Caves and Shona Sculpture Gallery. Popular historic sites such as Anglican Cathedral and National Heroes Acre are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Wild Is Life, take in the awesome beauty at Ngomakurira Mountain, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mukuvisi Woodlands, and see the interesting displays at Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences.

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Harare online road trip planner.

You can drive from Mana Pools National Park to Harare in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. July in Harare sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can drive to Chiredzi.

Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Chimanimani Mountains National Park, then delve into the distant past at Great Zimbabwe National Monument, and then explore the striking landscape of Gonarezhou National Park.

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

You can drive from Harare to Chiredzi in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Harare in July: high temperatures in Chiredzi hover around 78°F and lows are around 52°F. You'll set off for Bulawayo on the 2nd (Wed).

On the 3rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the ancient world of Khami Ruins, then learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, then contemplate the long history of Matobo Hills, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Matobo National Park.

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Getting from Chiredzi to Bulawayo by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Bulawayo can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Victoria Falls.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Scuba & Snorkeling. Tami Walker Gallery and Prime Art Gallery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, stroll through The Big Tree, and take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Victoria Falls trip itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can drive to Zambezi National Park.

On the 8th (Tue), surround yourself with nature on African Exodus Safaris.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Zambezi National Park sightseeing planner.

Zambezi National Park is very close to Victoria Falls. On the 10th (Thu), you're off to home.