31 days in Africa & South Africa Itinerary

More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.

Explore Cairo's surroundings by going to Giza (Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx) and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, take in the exciting artwork at Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre, and walk around Al-Azhar Park.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Cairo visit app.

Belfast, UK to Cairo is an approximately 12-hour combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Belfast to Cairo is 2 hours. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Belfast in March: highs in Cairo hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Johannesburg.

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

On the 7th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, steep yourself in history at Mandela House, and then stop by Maboneng Precinct. On the 8th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: try to win big at Montecasino and then examine the collection at Apartheid Museum.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Johannesburg trip planner.

You can fly from Cairo to Johannesburg in 11 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in March, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can fly to Nelspruit.

Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border.

On the 9th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Nelspruit travel planner.

Fly from Johannesburg to Nelspruit in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Nelspruit sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to fly to Kruger National Park.

One of Africa's largest game sanctuaries and part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program, Kruger National Park provides an immersive experience of wildlife.

Spend the 11th (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park. There's lots more to do: trek along Sweni Wilderness Trail, get great views at Nkumbe View Site, stroll through Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, and explore the ancient world of Masorini Archaeological Site.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Kruger National Park road trip planner.

You can fly from Nelspruit to Kruger National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in March, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the waterfront activity at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, head off the coast to Robben Island Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and take some stellar pictures from Cape Point.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape Town sightseeing planning site.

Fly from Kruger National Park to Cape Town in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Kruger National Park, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cape Town, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel to Essaouira.

The laidback town of Essaouira, known for its forceful trade winds, attracts Moroccan and foreign tourists alike with its sweeping beaches and atmospheric, labyrinthine medina, a World Heritage Site.

Essaouira is known for sightseeing, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, ride a horse along Cheval Essaouira, admire all the interesting features of Centre d'art Le Real Mogador, and play a few rounds at Mogador Golf Academy.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Essaouira online tour planner.

You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Cape Town to Essaouira in 23 hours. Another option is to fly. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Cape Town in March; daily highs in Essaouira reach 23°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Marrakech.

You won't run out of things to do in Marrakech, a city where you can spend days exploring grandiose palaces and mosques, photogenic gardens, sacred tombs, and traditional mansions that evoke a bygone era.

Spend the 26th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, admire the landmark architecture of Bahia Palace, browse the eclectic array of goods at Jemaa el-Fnaa, and gain insight at Ben Youssef Madrasa.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Marrakech trip planner.

Traveling by car from Essaouira to Marrakech takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. In March in Marrakech, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Fes.

Morocco's former capital, Fes enchants visitors with its walled medina, a labyrinthine web of pedestrian-only streets and a World Heritage Site.

Spend the 28th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Bou Inania Medersa, hunt for treasures at La Petite Maison Berbere, stop by Coin Berbere, and view the masterpieces at Centre de Formation Dans le Metiers de l'Artisinat.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Fes trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Fes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March, Fes is little chillier than Marrakech - with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.