29 days in Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa trip planner
Start: Dublin, Ireland
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Marrakech, Morocco
— 4 nights
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Lagos, Nigeria
— 4 nights
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Cape Town, South Africa
— 7 nights
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Kigali, Rwanda
— 2 nights
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Ruhengeri, Rwanda
— 2 nights
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Butare, Rwanda
— 1 night
Drive to Bujumbura, Fly to Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
— 4 nights
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Cairo, Egypt
— 4 nights
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End: Dublin, Ireland
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Marrakech, Morocco — 4 nights
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Red City
Spend the 5th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, stroll the grounds of Saadian Tombs, steep yourself in history at El Badi Palace, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Koutoubia Mosque.
To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Marrakech trip itinerary planning site.
Dublin, Ireland to Marrakech is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry, train, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Dublin in January, you will find days in Marrakech are warmer (22°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (6°C). You will leave for Lagos on the 7th (Sun).
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Dublin, Ireland to Marrakech is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry, train, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Dublin in January, you will find days in Marrakech are warmer (22°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (6°C). You will leave for Lagos on the 7th (Sun).
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Lagos, Nigeria — 4 nights
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Step out of Lagos to go to Lekki and see Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: browse the exhibits of Nike Art Gallery, view the masterpieces at Ovuomaroro Studio and Gallery, stroll around Freedom Park Lagos, and wander the streets of Amani Spa & Wellness.
To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Lagos trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Lagos takes 12.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Marrakech to Lagos is 1 hour. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Marrakech in January: high temperatures in Lagos hover around 39°C and lows are around 28°C. On the 11th (Thu), you'll travel to Cape Town.
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Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Lagos takes 12.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Marrakech to Lagos is 1 hour. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Marrakech in January: high temperatures in Lagos hover around 39°C and lows are around 28°C. On the 11th (Thu), you'll travel to Cape Town.
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Cape Town, South Africa — 7 nights
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Mother City
Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore and take pictures at Cape Point, look for all kinds of wild species at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, take in the waterfront at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Cape Town trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Lagos to Cape Town takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lagos to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lagos in January, expect Cape Town to be little chillier, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Kigali.
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Traveling by flight from Lagos to Cape Town takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lagos to Cape Town due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lagos in January, expect Cape Town to be little chillier, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Kigali.
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Kigali, Rwanda — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): browse the exhibits of Abien Arts Center, browse the exhibits of Ivuka Arts Studio, explore the galleries of Tongo Art Gallery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint-Famille Church, and finally look for gifts at Azizi Life Boutique. Keep things going the next day: explore the galleries of Niyo Arts Gallery, then see the interesting displays at Kigali Genocide Memorial, and then take in the exciting artwork at Mama Rwanda Village.
For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Kigali tour itinerary builder app.
You can fly from Cape Town to Kigali in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Ruhengeri.
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You can fly from Cape Town to Kigali in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Ruhengeri.
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Ruhengeri, Rwanda — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Volcanoes National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon): stop by Umuzabibu Mwiza - Home to Handspun Hope, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and then don't miss a visit to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp.
To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Ruhengeri tour builder.
You can drive from Kigali to Ruhengeri in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, Ruhengeri is little chillier than Kigali - with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Butare.
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You can drive from Kigali to Ruhengeri in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, Ruhengeri is little chillier than Kigali - with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Butare.
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Butare, Rwanda — 1 night
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On the 23rd (Tue), examine the collection at Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda.
To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Butare driving holiday planner.
Getting from Ruhengeri to Butare by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Ruhengeri in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Butare: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Addis Ababa.
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To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Butare driving holiday planner.
Getting from Ruhengeri to Butare by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Ruhengeri in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Butare: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Addis Ababa.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 4 nights
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City of Humans
Addis Ababa is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Cathedral, see the interesting displays at The Africa Unbound Museum, indulge in your favorite hot beverage with a coffee and tea tour, and look for gifts at Salem's Ethiopia.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Addis Ababa online day trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Butare to Addis Ababa in 8.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Butare to Addis Ababa. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Butare in January: high temperatures in Addis Ababa hover around 27°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cairo.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Addis Ababa online day trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Butare to Addis Ababa in 8.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Butare to Addis Ababa. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Butare in January: high temperatures in Addis Ababa hover around 27°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cairo.
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Cairo, Egypt — 4 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Giza (Bent Pyramid, Pyramids of Giza, &more) and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili, and walk around Al-Azhar Park.
To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Cairo trip planner.
You can fly from Addis Ababa to Cairo in 7.5 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Addis Ababa to Cairo is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Addis Ababa, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cairo, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Cairo trip planner.
You can fly from Addis Ababa to Cairo in 7.5 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Addis Ababa to Cairo is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Addis Ababa, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cairo, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Rwanda travel guide
Land of a Thousand Hills
Tourism in Rwanda experienced a serious boost in the recent years largely thanks to the country's large population of mountain gorillas. One of only two nations in which the enigmatic, critically endangered gorillas can be tracked, Rwanda appeals to adventurous travelers interested in hiking the hills and equatorial jungles inhabited by the endemic species. The people of Rwanda remain positive about their future, and the political stability that has taken hold since the horrors of the 1994 genocide allows a growing number of international tourists to share in the optimism.
Ethiopia travel guide
Abyssinia
One of the oldest countries in the world, Ethiopia was the only African nation not to fall under colonial control. The continued independence left the country with a wealth of undisturbed historical sites and cultural practices--reasons enough to plan a vacation in Ethiopia. Ancient ruins, hill tribes, wild forest areas, gushing rivers, and depressions filled with active volcanoes represent just some of the many Ethiopia attractions worthy of your attention.
